Start with
the product reference.
The model number reveals construction details that a room photograph cannot: sliding doors, drawer inserts and lifting beds all change the task.
MODEL · QUANTITY · INSTRUCTIONSKENSINGTON / ROOM-READY ASSEMBLY
Furniture assembly in Kensington
Check the ceiling before choosing the wardrobe wall.
A cornice can occupy the space a tall cabinet needs. Show us the intended Kensington room, including skirting and ceiling detail, with the wardrobe specification.
- Measure height beside the wall, not only mid-room.
- Note tight landings on the delivery route.
- Count door packs as well as cabinet boxes.
- Send the product’s anchoring instructions.
FROM PANELS TO A WORKING ROOM ↗
Cabinet selected.
Packages checked.Now plan the assembly space.
Packages checked.Now plan the assembly space.
WARDROBEMultiple boxes
BEDFrame + mechanisms
STORAGEDoors + drawers
BOX ↗BUILD ↗ALIGN ↗READY ✓
CHOOSE YOUR BUILD
Which pieces are arriving?
Each furniture type raises different preparation questions. Select yours, then include its exact specification when asking about the work.
BEDROOM / STORAGE
Wardrobes
For a tall cabinet, supply overall height, door configuration and internal accessories. A photograph showing the cornice helps explain the proposed position.
Send the wardrobe specification ↗Wardrobes
Keep the wardrobe’s carcase, doors and internal fittings together on your list. Include package totals and any required restraint details.
BEDROOM / FRAME & MECHANISMSBeds
Identify the bed by model: an ottoman base involves different checks from slats alone. Show where the frame will stand and open.
BEDROOM / SMALL FURNITUREBedside units
Tell us whether your bedside pair contains drawers, shelves or doors. Similar-looking cartons should remain labelled by item.
STORAGE / RUNNERS & ALIGNMENTChest of drawers
Drawer count affects the runner work. Supply the chest instructions, including anti-tip requirements, rather than relying on its exterior photograph.
DINING / LIVING SPACETables
A heavy tabletop needs handling space. Mention extension leaves and pedestal construction, with the table’s final position.
HOME OFFICE / WORKSPACEDesks
Include pedestal drawers and cable-management parts in the desk specification. Leave chair movement visible in your room photograph.
DINING / HOME OFFICEChairs
List every chair, including any different models at the ends of a dining set. Adjustable office seating should be identified separately.
LIVING ROOM / MODULAR STORAGEStorage units
For adjoining cabinets, explain the intended order and connecting hardware. Manufacturer joining and restraint requirements need review before assembly.
SUITABLE FREESTANDING FURNITUREFreestanding shelving
Distinguish freestanding shelving from shelves attached directly to a wall. Send the model and anti-tip instructions for the former; the latter needs separate assessment.
MORE THAN ONE ROOMMulti-item projects
Assign each item to a room and record its packages. This prevents a completed bed occupying the only area available for wardrobe panels.
KENSINGTON / CORNICES AND CLEARANCES
Measure the wall’s usable envelope
If decorative mouldings project into the wardrobe position, a centre-of-room ceiling measurement will not settle the fit. Include the projection and the cabinet’s assembly clearance in your planning.
For a Kensington flat reached by shared stairs, identify the actual delivery point. Bringing cartons from the entrance to the room is carrying work to discuss separately.
Several cartons for one cabinet?Check the retailer’s package list; a small missing hardware box can hold up a large frame.
THREE DETAILS THAT SET THE SCOPE
Your Kensington pre-assembly checklist
Send a wall-height photograph and describe the stair turn before the wardrobe packages arrive.
Start with
Count the delivery
piece by piece.
Reconcile labelled cartons against the order. Flag absent packages or crushed edges while the contents are still identifiable.
PACKAGE COUNT · DELIVERY COMPLETEIdentify the position
and the approach.
Photograph both the work area and its access. Include entry arrangements for a managed building and any restrictions affecting arrival.
FINAL POSITION · SPACE · ACCESSWHEN PANELS NEED ROOM
A tall wardrobe needs a build plan
Do not confuse the route for flat cartons with the route for a completed cabinet. A rigid wardrobe may be unable to negotiate a landing that its individual sides passed easily.
Compare the instructions with the available floor and ceiling space. Some sequences require a carcase to be raised; others use a different approach. The actual model decides what is feasible.
Plan large furniture in its eventual room wherever appropriate. Cutting down panels, taking apart an old unit or making a non-fitting product fit is not assumed assembly work.
YOUR ROOM / PLAN VIEW
WARDROBE
Opening arc and panel layout
Preserve a walking route ↑
Schematic only; determine clearances from the actual productONE ROOM, SEVERAL INTERACTIONS
Plan each setting
in your Kensington home
BEDROOMBuild the wardrobe
Build the wardrobe
before the room fills.
When a bedroom receives a bed and wardrobe together, the large panels may need the same floor area. Include both products so their order can be considered.
Show the wardrobe wall with the intended bed outline unobstructed.
Discuss the bedroom arrangement ↗Keep a panel-sized workspace available.
Bedside cabinets can wait until the main frames have been positioned. A complete bedroom list helps avoid boxing the assembly area in too early.
A wide photograph is more useful than a close-up of an empty corner.
LIVING ROOMLet cabinet doors open without blocking the room.
Show nearby seating and the route to the doorway when planning living-room storage. Existing furniture moving needs to be identified, not silently added to the build.
Capture the cabinet wall and its neighbouring doorway together.
HOME OFFICEA desk’s working footprint includes its user.
Allow for the chair pulled back and pedestal drawers extended. Cable outlets or built-in channels should appear in the product details.
Photograph the desk position from across the room, with sockets visible.
DINING AREATreat a dining suite as a complete order.
Tell us how many chairs accompany the table and whether it extends. The tabletop needs a suitable protected area during construction.
Show the clear assembly area as well as the eventual dining position.
DETAILS BEHIND THE PRODUCT PHOTO
The fittings change the workload.
A plain cabinet and a drawer-filled version can occupy identical space while requiring very different assembly.
| Furniture type | Construction considerations | Send with the enquiry |
|---|---|---|
| Wardrobe | Tall sides, hinged or sliding fronts, accessory packs | Full wardrobe specification and ceiling photograph |
| Bed | Slatted base versus storage or lifting components | Bed reference and space beside the frame |
| Desk | Pedestal units, cable channels and desktop supports | Desk instructions with the proposed corner |
| Storage | Drawer hardware, shelf arrangements and adjoining carcases | Individual unit references and layout sketch |
GUIDE FIGURES, PRODUCT-SPECIFIC QUOTES
Budgeting for assembly in Kensington
Use these Alesta bands to start planning, then request a quotation for your actual furniture. Height alone does not describe the work inside a wardrobe.
Entry guide for one uncomplicated small build.
Typical range covering a bed, desk or medium storage item.
Starting guide for a substantial wardrobe or a grouped order.
| Service scope | Price guide | Details behind the total |
|---|---|---|
| Small furniture item | From £30 | Small-item construction and the condition of supplied components |
| Bed, desk or medium storage | Typically £60–£150 | Runner adjustment, moving features and access to the work area |
| Large wardrobe or multi-item project | From £300 | Cabinet configuration, project size and any agreed restraint work |
Which details can change the quote?
- Dimensions and the full quantity ordered
- Number of cartons and model-specific build time
- Internal drawers and door hardware
- Handling route to the chosen room
- Assessed, agreed anchoring requirements
The quotation is for agreed work. Furniture purchase, delivery, old-item moving and packaging removal are not automatic inclusions; mention each requirement before booking.
SHORT PLANNING NOTES
Nine questions to settle early.
- What are the Kensington assembly guide bands?
- Small items start from £30; beds, desks or medium storage are typically £60–£150; large wardrobes or multiple items start from £300. Your model and scope set the quote.
- Can I include bedroom and office pieces?
- Yes: beds, wardrobes, drawers, bedside units, tables, desks, chairs and suitable freestanding storage can be considered by model.
- Is unpacking part of my preparation?
- Keep boxes intact; check their labels and delivery completeness instead.
- May I submit a whole-room list?
- Yes. Every model should be declared so the combined work can be planned.
- Where is a large cabinet best built?
- Usually where it will remain; the finished structure may not fit through the approach.
- Can a missing fitting delay completion?
- Yes. The affected component is identified and the correct manufacturer replacement may be required.
- Is wall anchoring part of every build?
- No. Agree it after reviewing instructions, wall suitability, fixings, concealed services and relevant permission.
- Will the empty footprint be enough?
- Not necessarily; panel handling and the manufacturer’s sequence need additional protected working room.
- Are empty cartons taken away?
- Removal needs agreement. Otherwise keep a place for consolidated packaging pending your disposal arrangement.
IDENTIFY → SET OUT → BUILD → ADJUST → REVIEW
From package labels to final checks.
- 01
Check
Compare the supplied components with the correct model’s assembly information.
- 02
Prepare
Clear the working footprint and protect surfaces where panels will rest.
- 03
Assemble
Support the cabinet sections while following the specified construction order.
- 04
Align
With the structure square, set hinges, drawer runners and internal fittings.
- 05
Check
Check ordinary movement and stability; explain any incomplete component or restraint requirement.
THE CABINET MUST WORK AS WELL AS FIT
A square structure
makes adjustment possible.
Door gaps can reveal a frame that needs attention before its hinges do. Drawers also depend on correct runner engagement, not simply tighter screws.
Doors + hinges
Set the fronts using the adjustment provided by the product.
Drawers + runners
Run each drawer through its normal travel and check engagement.
Check geometry before the finishing touches.
Where the design permits, feet are adjusted to support the frame. Normal-use checks cover the fitted mechanisms without bypassing the manufacturer’s safety requirements.
WALL FIXING / ANTI-TIP
Plan required anchoring
before the cabinet stands.
A wardrobe restraint specified by its manufacturer is part of its safety requirements. Its supplied bracket does not establish whether a particular wall or fixing is suitable.
- Read the restraint section for this exact cabinet.
- Assess the wall material and appropriate anchoring components.
- Account for hidden pipes and cables before drilling.
- Resolve any landlord or other relevant permission first.
Wall work requires assessment and agreement, not assumption. If compulsory restraint remains outstanding, the wardrobe must not be presented as ready for use.
A missing part
needs identification.
Damaged board or absent hardware can stop the affected build. Record the relevant part so the correct manufacturer replacement can be obtained when needed.
Do not improvise with a screw that merely looks similar. Retain carton labels and the product reference to establish the proper component.
THREE VIEWS OF THE SAME TASK
Delivered. Constructed. Checked.
The illustration separates preparation from the build and its finishing review.
Read the labels first.
Reconcile the complete delivery before dispersing its packaging.
Use the model’s sequence.
Arrange hardware and supported panels for the instructed stages.
Review the positioned item.
Confirm movement, alignment and outstanding safety conditions.
These are illustrative scenes, not photographs documenting a customer’s before-and-after job.
WHO IS ARRANGING THE VISIT?
Assembly planning for
Kensington households
One contact should know where the cartons are and how the room is accessed. A building delivery point is not automatically the agreed assembly location.
Homeowners
If replacing a wardrobe, explain what currently occupies its wall. Old-unit dismantling or moving needs separate agreement before the new build is scheduled.
Landlords
For a changeover, coordinate key access and the room list with the person attending. Decide required fixing permissions before the furniture arrives.
Tenants
Send your product instructions when asking the landlord about restraint. A required wall attachment cannot be ignored simply because the cabinet is freestanding.
ASSEMBLY AT YOUR KENSINGTON PROPERTY
Give the postcode
and the delivery point.
Tell us the floor, entrance arrangements and whether packages are beside the proposed wardrobe. Note lift restrictions or stair turns so access is considered with the model.
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These answers cover the room and delivery questions that matter when arranging Kensington furniture assembly.
What should I photograph around the wardrobe position?
Include the ceiling edge, projecting cornice, skirting and nearby openings. Pair the photograph with the wardrobe’s finished dimensions and instructions; an empty wall alone does not confirm assembly clearance.
How do I make a bedroom ready for the build?
Remove loose belongings from the panel layout area and keep the doorway accessible. Explain any old furniture still in place. Its dismantling or movement must be agreed separately, as must carrying cartons upstairs.
Are your Kensington guide prices fixed for every model?
No. The guide is from £30 for a small item, typically £60–£150 for beds, desks or medium storage, and from £300 for large wardrobes or multi-item work. Construction, scope and access determine the individual quotation.
Does one wardrobe always arrive as one package?
No; fronts, internals and hardware may be separately packed. Compare carton labels with the order’s delivery list and flag omissions or damage before arranging completion of the build.
Could the finished wardrobe be carried from another room?
That should not be assumed. A full-height carcase may fail at a doorway or stair turn. Plan the build in its destination room where appropriate and check the instructions’ working-space requirements.
Why do you need the bed model as well as its size?
Mattress size says little about the base construction. An ottoman mechanism or drawer system adds components and checks that a basic slatted frame lacks; its opening space also matters.
Would laying every panel out in advance help?
Leave the cartons intact and identifiable instead. Confirm that the delivery is complete and clear the working area. This keeps hardware associated with its item until the proper construction sequence begins.
Can bedroom and study furniture be quoted together?
Yes, provided the enquiry lists all models, quantities and destination rooms. A combined visit must account for the entire order, with no assumed finish time from a single-item estimate.
Which shared-building details should I supply?
State the floor, lift limitations, steps and entry procedure, plus the precise carton location. Delivery to a communal entrance does not include carrying into the flat unless that work has been agreed.
How is a wardrobe restraint handled in a tenancy?
Provide the manufacturer’s instructions and establish relevant permission. Anchoring requires suitable wall construction and fixings, consideration of concealed services and an agreed scope. Furniture requiring restraint must not be used without it.
What if a cabinet side arrives damaged?
Identify the affected side and retain its package details. The correct manufacturer component may be necessary before work can finish; random hardware or a concealed damaged joint is not a substitute.
TURN YOUR SPECIFICATION INTO A PLAN
Bring the wardrobe details and the room together.
A ceiling-edge photo, complete carton count and access description help define your Kensington assembly enquiry.
