Journal
What we have written about measuring, choosing finishes and fabrics, materials, lead times and care. Not sales copy — written answers to the questions we get asked.
Ordering processHow to prepare for a showroom visit
Come to the showroom with three things: the room’s measurements, photographs of the room, and a budget range. With all three in hand you leave with a written quote; without them, a second appointment is needed.
CareHow to care for lacquered and wooden surfaces
Lacquered and wooden surfaces are wiped with a soft cloth that is lightly damp, not wet, then dried with a dry cloth. Cleaners containing alcohol, ammonia or abrasives cause permanent damage to both.
PlanningHow to plan a dressing room: modules and internal layout
A dressing room needs at least 4 m² and a 100 cm walkway. A single-run layout needs a room width of 160 cm, a double run 220 cm and a U-shape 260 cm. The internal layout is built from the ratio of hanging, shelving and drawers.
PlanningHow to plan furniture for a small bedroom
Three rules work in bedrooms under 12 m²: go up, reduce the depth, change the door type. A wardrobe run to the ceiling gives 30–40% more volume on the same wall, and sliding doors buy you 20 cm between the bed and the wardrobe.
ExportMOQ, FOB and CIF in furniture export: what they mean
MOQ is the minimum order quantity; FOB means the goods are the seller’s responsibility until loaded onto the vessel; CIF means freight and insurance sit with the seller too. In furniture, MOQ is usually container-based: 20 foot or 40 foot.
Projects and contractWhat is contract-grade retail furniture?
Unlike home furniture, contract-grade furniture is built to withstand hundreds of users a day. Three measures set it apart: a high Martindale figure, a repeatable module standard, and a fixed delivery date tied to the store opening schedule.
- Delivery and assembly
What to watch for when furniture is assembled
Before assembly the room needs to be cleared, the floor protected and the power sockets accessible. For most bedroom sets assembly takes a day; if the wardrobe is over 300 cm wide, plan for two.
ProductionFurniture quality control: what does a 24-point checklist actually check?
Every piece goes through a 24-point list before it ships. The list falls under five headings: carcass, surface, hardware, upholstery and packing. If one item fails, the piece is not packed, and nothing leaves until the list is complete.
- Materials
What is MDFLam? A comparison of furniture carcass materials
MDFLam is MDF board faced with melamine. It is denser than chipboard and holds screws better, and it is cheaper and more dimensionally stable than solid timber. In a carcass, thickness matters as much as material: the carcass should be 18 mm and the back panel at least 8 mm.