7 Tips for Assembling IKEA Furniture

Organize and Account for All Parts

First things first: Sort every IKEA project part by type and size. This makes it easier to find what you need when you need it, which goes a long way toward a successful and timely build.

Use small plastic bins or paper plates and bowls to keep smaller pieces organized and prevent them from getting lost. Take the foam and packing off of the larger parts and lay them out as well.

In the process, you’ll find the instruction manual. Use it to check that you received all the parts and that nothing is damaged. It’s best to determine this right away before you put time and effort in and can’t finish, or reach the point where you’re precariously holding up two heavy sub assemblies and realize the last fastener is missing!