IKEA’s prices make it hard to resist, but the real effort starts after you click buy. Large wardrobes, sofas and bed frames can be heavy, long and awkward, and most family cars can’t take them.
Measure your car and your doorways
A wardrobe box can be over two metres long. Measure the longest and heaviest boxes against your vehicle, and don’t forget the width of your hallway, stairwell and door frames on the way in.
Check the order before you leave
Boxes are packed by number, so a single item can be spread over several parcels. Compare what’s been loaded against your order and check the package count for each product.
Allow real time to assemble
A PAX wardrobe with sliding doors can take hours to build, and more if you’re doing it alone. Tall units need to be secured to the wall to prevent tipping, which is especially important with children in the home.
Common mistakes
- Building a unit facing the wrong way before spotting the mistake
- Over-tightening cam locks and damaging the board
- Skipping the wall anchor on tall furniture
- Losing small fittings in the carpet
Skip the hassle
We collect from IKEA Croydon and other stores, deliver to your door and can build everything on the same visit, leaving your room tidy.
Need a hand with this?
Our Furniture Collection & Delivery service covers exactly this kind of job across South West London.