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How to Order Custom Furniture in Pakistan: From Measurements to Delivery
A step-by-step guide to ordering made-to-order furniture — measuring, choosing wood and finish, approving the design, lead times, payment milestones, inspection and delivery.
By Chiniot Furniture Galleria · · 2 min read
Short answer: to order custom furniture, measure the room and access route, choose a design and size, confirm the wood, finish and upholstery in writing, agree the lead time, and inspect the piece before delivery. Made-to-order solid wood furniture usually takes four to ten weeks, depending on size and carving.
Step 1: Measure the room and the route
- Room length, width and ceiling height
- Positions of windows, doors, switches, sockets and AC units
- Every doorway, corridor, stair turn and lift the piece must pass through
Photograph the room from each corner. A maker can advise far better from photos than from dimensions alone.
Step 2: Choose the design and size
Start from an existing design rather than a blank page — it is faster and the proportions are already proven. Then adjust the size to your room. Common changes:
- Bed width and headboard height
- Dining table length and number of chairs
- Sofa length and seat depth
- Wardrobe width to fit a wall exactly
Step 3: Confirm the material in writing
Ask for the specification to state:
- Wood — for example, solid Sheesham for all parts including hidden panels
- Seasoning — kiln-dried, with a target of 8 to 12 percent moisture
- Joinery — mortise and tenon or dowelled
- Finish — colour name, and whether it is a polish or lacquer
- Upholstery — fabric, colour and foam density
Step 4: Approve a finish sample
Screens change colour. Ask for a photo of the finish on real wood in daylight, and compare it with your floor and walls.
Step 5: Agree the timeline
Typical made-to-order lead times:
- Tea trolley, mirror, nesting tables — about 3 to 4 weeks
- Modern bed or sofa — about 4 to 6 weeks
- Carved bedroom or dining set — about 6 to 10 weeks
- Complete wedding package — about 8 to 12 weeks
Add two weeks in the October to February wedding season.
Step 6: Inspect before delivery
Ask for photos or a video of the finished piece before it leaves the workshop. Check carving, finish consistency, drawer movement and that the size matches the order.
Step 7: Plan the delivery
Confirm the delivery date, whether assembly is included, and who carries the piece upstairs. Clear the route and protect the floor.
Custom furniture goes wrong in the details nobody wrote down. Put every measurement, material and colour in writing, then check the finished piece against that list.
How ordering works with us
Every piece in our shop is made to order. You can place an order online or start with a message on WhatsApp with your room measurements and the design you like. We confirm size, timber, finish and timeline with you. Orders are created with no online payment step, and delivery is quoted per order once we know the destination, then confirmed with you on WhatsApp. Read why this approach costs what it does in why made-to-order furniture costs what it does.
Frequently asked
- How long does custom furniture take to make?
- Made-to-order solid wood furniture usually takes four to ten weeks: about 3 to 4 weeks for small pieces, 4 to 6 weeks for a modern bed or sofa, 6 to 10 weeks for carved sets and 8 to 12 weeks for a complete wedding package.
- What should I confirm before ordering custom furniture?
- Confirm the exact dimensions, the wood for every part, the seasoning and moisture content, the joinery type, the finish colour, the upholstery fabric and foam, the lead time and the delivery arrangements, all in writing.
- Can I change the size of a furniture design?
- Yes. Made-to-order furniture can usually be built to your room, such as changing bed width, dining table length, sofa length or wardrobe width, while keeping the same design.
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