When my wife mentioned wanting to buy modular furniture, I searched online and found it costs over 400,000 won each.
Why is it so expensive?
It looked like just aluminum frames with wood and glass, but it was too pricey.
So, I decided to make it myself.
1. Making the Frame
Searching for Kombi Lock Pipe on the internet, I found several companies.
I bought the frame from a place called Sunny Angle Showcase.
The overall size was about 800x850x400.
I counted the number of showcase frames I wanted and ordered them.
Thought everything arrived well, but as I started assembling, I noticed two 800mm pieces were missing!
I quickly contacted the company, and they sent them promptly, so I received them two days later.
Initially, I tried assembling it inside the house, but almost damaged the flooring.
The joints were stronger than expected, requiring hard hits to assemble.
After fitting a few pieces, I had to go outside to assemble the frame.
2. Finding Shelf Supports
Now I needed supports to fit between the shelves.
My wife wanted an all-white look, so I found coated MDF plywood.
They can be cut to size, but a word of caution: if you order the wood too precisely, it won’t fit well.
I ordered with a 1mm allowance overall, and it fit perfectly as if it was meant to.
The top part was placed on glass supports and secured with wood screws, while the sides and back were fixed with L-brackets.
Usually, people use 3mm thin plywood for the back, but I prefer sturdy ones, so I used 12mm.
Attaching the doors was really tough.
Failed multiple times…ㅜㅜ
If anyone plans to build it, I recommend using an easier hinge alternative.
I wasted an hour struggling with sink hinges.
Finding screws was especially difficult.
The sink hinges came with screws that extended over 12mm, threatening to pierce the side walls.
Despite searching various hardware stores, I couldn’t find short screws with the right head, so I ended up cutting the screws.
Using a cutter, they cut just like paper.
If anyone has questions, feel free to comment.
For reference, it took about an hour and a half for other parts, but attaching doors took an additional hour and a half, totaling roughly three hours.
For someone who knew nothing, the result seems decent...ㅎㅎ
3. Conclusion
If you’re looking for affordable and stylish furniture, I recommend building it.
Otherwise, just buy it.
Buying is undoubtedly easier and prettier.
ps. The total cost was about 150,000 won, including 80,000 won for the frame and hinges, and 70,000 won for the plywood!
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