Checklist for choosing a furniture manufacturer: the most important criteria

Content:

1. Place of furniture production
2. Production base
3. Materials for furniture production
4. Furniture manufacturing technologies
5. Company's experience in the market
6. Furniture range
7. Product quality certificates
8. Warranties for furniture
9. Clients
10. Manufacturer reviews
11. Price segment
12. Availability of furniture showrooms
13. Competent consultations

Every person dreams of making their home cozy and comfortable, and furniture plays a key role in this. There are many manufacturers operating in the furniture market: from small individual entrepreneurs to large companies - it is quite easy to get confused in the variety of offers. For those planning to purchase furniture, we have compiled a detailed checklist for choosing a furniture factory. 

Place of furniture production

First of all, you need to determine whether you will buy imported or Russian-made furniture. When choosing, it is worth considering that the main disadvantages of imported products include rather long delivery times from abroad and high prices against the backdrop of volatile exchange rates.

Russian furniture products have long been on par with imported furniture in many respects. Domestic brands have equipped their production with high-precision equipment, adopted the experience of their Western colleagues and now offer the market high-quality furniture, including exclusive ones.

Production base

It is advisable that the furniture manufacturer you choose has not just an assembly shop, but uses a full production cycle from design development and technological documentation to packaging. 

To do this, the furniture factory must be equipped with a modern machine park, industrial sewing machines, assembly equipment, format-cutting machines, etc. The company must employ qualified employees: furniture designers, constructors, production personnel, assemblers, etc.

Materials for furniture production

Ask about what the furniture is made of, as its durability will depend on this. The list of materials that increase the service life of furniture includes natural wood, innovative materials produced using modern technologies, and wear-resistant upholstery fabrics. All materials purchased by the factory for production purposes must undergo quality control.

Furniture fittings and fasteners play no less important role than the material itself. If the manufacturer skimps on them, the mechanisms will quickly become loose and will no longer extend, close or fold normally. Such furniture is inconvenient to use, so the fittings will have to be changed. The quality of materials and components is especially important for furniture that is used in conditions of high humidity and temperature changes - in the kitchen or in the bathroom.

Furniture manufacturing technologies

The production of high-quality factory furniture occurs using automated systems, which eliminates errors caused by the human factor. Such technologies make it possible to obtain parts that are perfectly sized, without chips, scratches or defects. The technological process must necessarily include quality control of finished products.

Company's experience in the market

Find out what year the company has been operating since. The longer a furniture manufacturer has been on the market, the more expertise it has, and is likely to be able to offer durable, good quality products thanks to its accumulated experience and streamlined production process.

The lifespan of a furniture company is one of the factors of its reliability and stability. It shows the ability of an organization to fulfill all its obligations to customers within the specified time frame. This means that the company has a certain margin of safety and will not leave the market, leaving you without a valid guarantee for the purchased furniture.

Furniture range

Pay attention to the range of products - the wider it is, the more attractive the company looks. A large number of series and models is an indicator of the professionalism of designers and constructors. If the company produces different types of furniture (sofas, armchairs, tables, chairs, cabinets, chests of drawers, cabinets, etc.), and also offers textiles and decorative items, then you will have the opportunity to decorate the space in a single concept.

In addition, a large assortment of furniture made in different styles will allow you to choose a model that will completely match your interior. It is important to clarify how often the manufacturer updates its product lines - if the same models have been produced for years, you risk as a result of your purchase getting a faceless, old-fashioned environment with outdated furniture that will quickly get boring. 

Product quality certificates

The manufacturer must have quality certificates for the materials used to make furniture. Environmental safety and the absence of substances that have a negative impact on human health are important. You can independently determine their presence by a strong, pungent and unpleasant odor. 

The quality and packaging of the products themselves must comply with GOST and TU. Usually, documents confirming this, test reports and certificates can be found on the website or requested from the furniture manufacturer. It’s good if the product has been tested in accordance not only with Russian, but also with international standards.

Warranties for furniture

The presence of a warranty on a product is another sign of the manufacturer’s reliability, so it is worth choosing companies that offer long warranty periods for furniture and compensation for damage in the event of a product breakdown due to the manufacturer’s fault or manufacturing defects. This is an indicator that the manufacturer is confident in the quality of its furniture. 

Clients

A good indicator of the company’s reliability and the quality of its products is the presence in the client base of not only individuals and wholesale buyers, but also cafes, restaurants, as well as design studios, architects and decorators. For such clients, furniture design, its ergonomics, and high quality materials and components are of great importance. Therefore, if the manufacturer has managed to win the trust of such clients and successfully cooperates with them, you can safely buy home furniture from him.  

Manufacturer reviews

Before making a choice, be sure to read reviews about the furniture manufacturer. Look for them not only on the official website, but also on third-party independent resources, as well as on social networks. Reviews reflect the entire work of the furniture company - from the materials used and the quality of furniture assembly, to delivery times and the average price of goods. 

Isolated negative reviews can be ignored, since they may not reflect the overall picture, and a large flow of complaints about furniture from a particular manufacturer is a significant reason to refuse to purchase its products. 

Price segment

Pay attention to the price segment in which the manufacturer operates. Furniture is a long-term item, so it is better not to save on its purchase. High-quality, designer furniture cannot be cheap, since its production is quite expensive. Economy segment products, including those made to order, are not designed for a long service life - they quickly become unusable and require replacement. 

Strictly limiting the budget for the purchase of furniture will allow you to save money now, but in 2-3 years you will have to spend money on a new purchase. Quality furniture is a long-term investment that will provide comfort for many years.

Availability of furniture showrooms

Not always a picture in a catalog or a photo on a website can convey the real appearance and functional properties of furniture, so consider manufacturers who have branded showrooms in your city. These can be either your own stores or a franchise network. In this case, you will be able to evaluate the quality of the product not only by reviews, but also form your own opinion. 

The more different furniture options are presented in a branded furniture store, the better you can analyze the level and reliability of the manufacturer. To do this, be sure to pay attention to the quality of the seams, the processing of end surfaces, the presence of scratches and other defects.

Competent consultations

A manager in a branded furniture showroom or a consultant on the official website is the face of the company. This profession requires attentiveness and courtesy towards the client, possession of a large amount of information and a creative approach. But such an approach is only possible in a successful company that cares about clients, staff, and its own reputation. 

During the consultation, you should be told in detail about the existing furniture and its functional features, recommend models taking into account your wishes and budget for the purchase, the style of your interior, the size of the room and other criteria, explain the terms of delivery, assembly, etc.  

Garda Decor is a reliable Russian company that has been operating in the furniture market since 2004 and has its own furniture production. All products are developed by leading Russian and foreign designers, new exclusive series and models are regularly released. The furniture factory uses only high-quality materials, fabrics and components. Among Garda Decor's clients are famous design studios and prestigious hotels and restaurants.