Ordering furniture is not just about choosing colors and shapes. To get the perfect result that fully meets expectations, you need a competent document - terms of reference (ToR). It is the TOR that determines what your furniture will be: comfortable or uncomfortable, quality or "for the time being", functional or disappointing.

In this article we will look at, how to properly prepare TOR for custom furnitureWhat items to include and what mistakes to avoid.

What are TORs and why do you need them

The technical specification is a detailed description of the future product, which fixes:

  • dimensions;

  • materials;

  • fittings;

  • design;

  • design;

  • timelines;

  • budget.

Without TOR, the order turns into a "guessing game" and the outcome may not match expectations.

Step 1: Precise measurements of the room

Any TOR starts with dimensions.

Specify:

  • the length, width, height of the room;

  • the location of outlets, pipes, ventilation;

  • niches, ledges, wall drops;

  • the height of the ceilings.

It is better to entrust the measurements to a specialist to avoid mistakes.

Step 2: Purpose of the furniture

Answer the questions:

  • Who's the furniture for?

  • how often will it be used?

  • what will be stored?

  • how many people are using it?

This affects the construction and durability.

Step 3: Type of construction

Define:

  • Built-in or enclosed;

  • with fronts or open;

  • to the ceiling or standard height.

Step 4: Materials

In the ToR, it is obligatory to prescribe:

  • body material (chipboard, MDF, solid wood);

  • type of facades;

  • edge;

  • countertop;

  • back walls.

Step 5: Fittings

An equally important point:

  • hinges with closers;

  • guides;

  • lifting mechanisms;

  • pens.

Quality hardware = longevity of the furniture.

Step 6: Filling

Describe:

  • number of shelves;

  • drawers;

  • barbells;

  • hidden systems;

  • retractable elements.

Step 7: Design

Spell it out:

  • style;

  • color;

  • texture;

  • gloss or matte;

  • availability of decor.

You can attach photo examples.

Step 8: Timeline and budget

Specify:

  • desired timeline;

  • allowable budget;

  • priorities (which is more important: price or quality).

Typical errors in the ToR

❌ no exact dimensions
❌ no materials specified
❌ no description of fittings
❌ no agreed design
❌ vague wording

Why you should entrust the TOR to professionals

Company AzbukaMebeli.com.ua helps:

  • take measurements;

  • develop a project;

  • draw up a competent ToR;

  • pick out the materials;

  • coordinate all details before going into production.

It saves time, money and nerves.

Conclusion

Competently drawn up ToR is a guarantee that the furniture will be:

✔ comfortable
✔ durable
✔ beautiful
✔ functional

Don't neglect this step - it is the one that determines the outcome.

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