Custom-made vs. woodworking: who will prevail?

2025-11-04

Nowadays, when people born in the 1990s are decorating their homes, they generally have three channels for choosing wardrobes.

The first option is to directly purchase a ready-made wardrobe from a furniture store; this is convenient and fast-select your wardrobe in the morning and have it installed in the afternoon.

The second option is to have your wardrobe custom-made at a furniture boutique; personalized design and worry-free after-sales service.

The third option is to have a carpenter build the wardrobe on-site; however, this option lacks environmental friendliness, craftsmanship, and after-sales service guarantees.

So here's the question: Custom-made wardrobes and cabinets are very common nowadays and a home decoration trend, with 90% of people choosing them. Which is better, a custom-made wardrobe or one made on-site by a carpenter?

Read on to find out which one is more suitable for you.

If you dislike pungent smells in your home and find them unpleasant, then you should pay attention.

When ordering custom wardrobes for home renovation, our first consideration is health and environmental protection.

The most significant environmental factor is formaldehyde emission. How do we control it? Chinese national environmental regulations stipulate that indoor wood-based panels must meet the E1 environmental standard, which guarantees no harm to human health. Now you know how to judge this.

Rhein-Eger's particleboard, strawboard, and Brazilian imported OSB board are all super E0 grade boards, which are more environmentally friendly than the national standard. All necessary testing reports are complete, ensuring quality from a major brand. Use these healthy and environmentally friendly boards with confidence.

If you're considering hiring a carpenter to meticulously craft a piece for you, what issues should you pay attention to?

1. Wardrobe boards rarely have environmental testing reports.

2. Ordinary glue was used for edge sealing on site.

3. The indoor odor is strong and pungent, and the formaldehyde release is immeasurable.

If you have special ideas about your wardrobe and want to keep up with the latest fashion trends, pay attention!

Boasting a strong design team specializing in product design, wardrobe design, and interior design, we offer free early access to design services. A single 3D rendering completes the entire design process; view the plan from the comfort of your home and make any modifications online. Utilizing professional design experience, we maximize the use of space and create a rational spatial layout. Through color theory and the flexible application of materials, we create diverse styles, including modern minimalist, neo-Chinese, modern minimalist, light luxury, Nordic, Mediterranean, American, and pastoral styles. Book your design consultation and renderings by following our official WeChat account!

If you're considering hiring a carpenter to meticulously craft a piece for you, what issues should you pay attention to?

1. On-site production based on intuition, no mock-up available for prior experience.

2. Lack of experience; only knows a few design techniques.

3. On-site fabrication of materials results in waste and increases costs.

4. The final display effect is rough.

If you're interested in disassembling and reassembling it again, then you should also pay attention.

The cabinets made on-site by the carpenter were fixed directly to the boards with nail guns, making them impossible to disassemble. If disassembled, they would be essentially unusable for reuse.

The whole-house customization uses three-in-one fasteners for fixing, and is detachable and movable. If the dimensions do not match the environment where it is moved, adjustments can be made by contacting headquarters to modify the panels or add parts. It is convenient, practical, and cost-effective.

If you have concerns about after-sales service, then you should also pay attention to...

Most carpenters work in a freelance, unorganized manner, with virtually no after-sales service. Even when they do offer after-sales support, it may not be timely. In the first year, you might contact the carpenter and find the wardrobe without any defects. However, if you contact the carpenter again after two years, he may have already changed industries.

Our nationwide chain of custom-made home cabinets offers a 10-year warranty, and hardware offers a lifetime warranty. A professional after-sales team is available 24/7 to ensure worry-free and reliable after-sales service. Customers also enjoy year-round winter maintenance services organized by headquarters. High-quality materials and dedicated service.

Finally, let's look at the cost-effectiveness.

Choosing a carpenter to build your home requires purchasing boards, hardware, and various wardrobe accessories from multiple vendors. Adding the carpenter's labor, transportation, and material costs, the process takes 1-2 weeks, and the final quality and effect are generally mediocre. In contrast, choosing a top ten brand for whole-house customization allows you to achieve the best results with the least amount of time, the highest quality, and the most environmentally friendly materials.

With this comparison, do you now have a better understanding of whether to choose a rough and tedious carpenter or opt for the most cost-effective whole-house customization?