Knock down furniture may not sound too appealing. You might be drawing mental images of poor quality furnishings that you can “knock down” with little effort. You might be surprised to learn that knock down or “break down” furniture simply means that the pieces arrive unassembled and you have to put them together.
We’ve all seen pieces like these at discount centers. Some are rather cheap, pressboard bookshelves, desks, accent tables, futons, and dressers that can aptly be described as “knock-downable.” However, you may not realize that many of the pieces that appear in local furniture shops and showrooms are also unassembled when purchased by the reseller.
You can find good quality, attractive furnishings for great discounts, if you have the ability and the inclination to assemble them yourself. This includes many respected brand name pieces. This is a great alternative for families who have more time than money.
If you watch decorating shows, you may have wondered how the designers get such great deals on new furniture. “Designed to Sell” is one show that frequently showcases trendy styles and attractive pieces, which don’t look as if they’d fit within the small budget. These are generally knock down pieces, which give a space an updated style at an incredible price. They have to be shipped and assembled, but they are often available for a fraction of the regular cost.
While not every knock down piece is “cheap,” the prices are discounted from what you would normally pay and are typically quite affordable. Some retailers even offer free or discounted shipping. In many cases, even after shipping, you will still be able to save a great deal of money, so you can purchase more or better furniture by choosing unassembled pieces.
Here’s a sample. Check out this wood and metal dining set, which seats four, for under $500.00. You do have to shop around for the best styles and prices as well as low shipping, but you will be amazed by the fabulous deals.
*Don’t forget to check out knock down options for kid’s furniture too!