What To Look For In High Quality Flat Pack Furniture

July 30, 2018

Flat pack furniture can feel like a revelation the first time you experience it: these low-maintenance, easy-packing products make moving and furnishing much easier than traditional furniture. But not all ready-to-assemble furniture is made alike. So, as you shop, what should you look for in high quality flat pack furniture? We’ve put together a brief list of the characteristics you should look for in your next furniture purchase.

Ease Of Assembly

High quality flat pack furniture should assemble easily—that’s one of its great appeals. But how do you know in advance whether the furniture you purchase will be intuitive enough to avoid an afternoon of frustration and manual labor?

Try reviewing the assembly instructions of the furniture before you purchase it. Here’s what you should look for:

• Intuitive, clear instructions. Do the instructions seem comprehensive and easy to follow, even without the furniture handy?
• Simplicity. Five steps usually beats twenty steps. A simple assembly process also means that there’s less that can go wrong.
• Visualization. Can you visualize the assembly by the instructions, or does it still seem confusing?
• Are tools needed? Innovative furniture pieces can be assembled without the need for tools. There’s nothing worse than getting a new piece of furniture that you’re excited about, only to find out that you have to go and buy a tool just to put it together.

Quality Materials

A piece of furniture is only as good as the strength of its materials. That’s how important it is to get a read of your furniture’s materials before you purchase it. When it comes to our high quality flat pack furniture pieces here at Swift, you’ll get quality you can rely on. Our seat and back cushions are encased in a non-woven cover, with the seat cushions filled with a soft and resilient ultra-cell foam core. The back cushions are filled with premium virgin conjugated polyester fiber for supreme comfort and durability.

As you shop around for your next furniture pieces, poke around manufacturers’ websites to get some sense for whether they use the quality of materials that you’re hoping for. You might even get some significant details from a product’s description. What are you looking for here? Look for phrases like “Made in the USA” and specificity when it comes to construction materials—usually, when a furniture maker hides this information, it’s not without reason.

Modern Design

Flat pack furniture shouldn’t just be about the practicality of assembly, of course. Your furniture is going to spend 99% of its life assembled, which means you have to like what you see when it’s ready for use!

Look for sleek, modern designs that don’t show the “seams” of assembly. Take care to match the colors you purchase with the surroundings in your home. The more you pay attention to these details, the fewer surprises there will be when the furniture comes ready to assemble. That will make it easier to fill up your space with the design and form you wanted all along.

Looking For High Quality Furniture? Swift Makes It Easy

You don’t have to sacrifice quality when you purchase easy-assemble furniture. High quality flat pack furniture like the pieces you can find at Swift are ideal for quick moving and furnishing. Whether you’re moving soon or simply want a great piece of furniture, browse our ready-to-assemble sofas, loveseats, chairs, and more here at Swift!

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