When buying pine chest of drawers you can either select a pre assembled unit which is delivered already built or as a flat packed package which will come in a large box of parts. This type of package will require you to assemble the chest of drawers yourself. You should also receive a set of instructions, fixings, wood glue and some form of tool which is most commonly an allen key.

Flat pack units are generally much cheaper than pre-built units. There are labour costs involved in construction of a pre built unit of drawers which have to be paid for.

Many people consider buying a set of drawers from an online retailer which is delivered in flat pack form as a negative aspect. However, in reality this not the case as you can still purchase a quality and well designed piece of furniture which can made into a strong and reliable unit. The pine or oak can also be sourced from a sustainable forest which is managed by professional conservationists are able to grow and develop trees.

However, a solid oak or pine chest of drawers will be made from the most expensive and highest quality of wood. Because these are more valuable they are almost always pre-built by skilled craftsmen. But for those on a budget it is possible to find reliable chest of drawers much cheaper than solid wood units.

Before making a final purchase it is important to fully understand what skills you have available. However, for people living in large cities in London and Birmingham it is possible to find furniture builders who specialise in constructing flat pack furniture. Using the method of selecting a pre pack unit and skilled furniture builder can still be a cheaper option than selecting a pre-built unit.

For many people prepack furniture can be a much cheaper option but for those who time is literally money you may wish to save your money until you can afford a pre-built piece of furniture. This will not only allow you time to earn money but also enable you to afford a better quality piece of furniture.