How much a custom furniture fit-out costs, and what drives the price
The price of a project like this depends on the number of elements, the type of board and finish, how much cutting and edge-banding is involved, and how much on-site fitting the space demands. Panelling over uneven concrete takes far more scribing and adjustment than a free-standing cabinet. Tradespeople quote each job up front and you pay after the work is done, materials (board, edging, fittings) are billed separately. Current rates for the individual furniture services are in the table below.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Flat-pack furniture assembly (IKEA, BRW) | 10–25% of price |
| Freestanding wardrobe assembly | 250–600 zł |
| Built-in wardrobe installation | 400–800 zł |
| Chest of drawers assembly | 180–350 zł |
| Bed assembly | 200–450 zł |
| Table or desk assembly | 180–300 zł |
| Chair assembly | 40–80 zł/szt |
| Furniture disassembly | 400–800 zł |
| Moving furniture within the flat | 250–300 zł/h |
| Furniture repair | 200–450 zł |
| Hinge adjustment | 150–350 zł |
| Hinge replacement | 60–120 zł/szt |
| Drawer runner replacement | 80–180 zł/szt |
| Furniture alteration | 350–500 zł |
| Shortening furniture | 250–400 zł |
| Fitting furniture into a niche | 350–600 zł |
| Hang a wall shelf | 80–250 zł/szt |
| Coat rack installation | 80–120 zł |
Indicative prices. Ranges for a typical scope. Fixings included, materials separate. Minimum order 300 zł.
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How the project went, step by step
- Measuring the space — walls, niches and floor levels in several points, because concrete is rarely truly square.
- Cutting the VIYAR board to size and edge-banding every visible edge.
- Assembling the carcasses and the perforated decorative panels away from the wall.
- Mounting the wall panelling and aligning it to the real wall, scribing where needed.
- Building in the banquette bases and fitting the leather seat cushions and bolsters.
- Integrating the LED strips and power sockets into the niches, then a final fit and adjustment.
Working with VIYAR board: what matters (and where it usually goes wrong)
- Measuring “by eye” with no allowance, a panel comes out short and the whole sheet is wasted.
- Cutting laminated board without taping the line: the decor chips along the edge.
- Leaving cut MDF edges unbanded in a humid kitchen zone: the board swells over time.
- Mounting panelling tight to concrete without scribing — gaps open up where the wall bows.
- Matching the walnut decor across different board batches: the shade can drift.
- Planning niches without fixing the LED and socket positions first: you end up cutting finished panels.
What to prepare for a furniture project in a café or restaurant
- A clear, agreed layout — where panelling, benches and niches go.
- Final decisions on the board decor and the leather or upholstery colour.
- Coordinated electrics: socket and LED positions marked before panels go up.
- Access and a power point on site, plus room to cut and assemble.
- Realistic site readiness: walls plastered, floor down, so furniture meets finished surfaces.
- A schedule that fits the venue — most fit-out work is done before opening or off-hours.
- Agreement on who supplies the board and edging (the tradesperson can source VIYAR or work with yours).
- Protection for finished floors and surfaces during the dust-making stages.
The result: the restaurant interior
The finished room reads as one warm, continuous piece: full-height walnut panelling, a perforated panel that doubles as a design feature, and a deep alcove with built-in seating. The cognac leather banquettes sit against raw concrete, while the lit niches give the bar area a soft, hospitable glow.
Every element was cut and fitted to the actual space, not to a catalogue size, which is why the panels meet the concrete cleanly and the seating runs flush along the wall. For a venue in central Warsaw, that level of fit is what separates a custom fit-out from flat-pack.
The whole installation was planned around the venue’s schedule, so the dusty work happened before the dining room was in use.
Completed job
Furniture for a restaurant in central Warsaw
Warsaw, city centre
- boards cut to size at VIYAR
- wall cladding with perforated fronts
- LED-lit niche with drawers
- bench bases for window seating
Frequently asked questions
Do tradespeople work with VIYAR board?
Yes — they cut, edge-band and assemble VIYAR laminated board, and they can either source it or work with the board you supply.
Can a tradesperson build furniture for a restaurant or café?
Yes. Tradespeople do full custom fit-outs: wall panelling, built-in banquettes, bar and service furniture, lit niches: built and mounted on site.
Do tradespeople cut and assemble on site?
Simple cutting and fitting they do on site. For a large cut list they sometimes pre-cut the panels and only fit and adjust on location.
How do tradespeople handle uneven concrete walls?
Tradespeople scribe the panels to the real wall and adjust on site, so the panelling sits flush without visible gaps.
Can a tradesperson integrate lighting and sockets?
Yes, they build LED strips and sockets into the niches; the electrical connection is done together with an electrician.
Who supplies the materials?
Either side can. Tradespeople can source VIYAR board, edging and fittings, or work with what you have already bought — materials are billed separately.
Can a tradesperson work around our opening hours?
Yes. Fit-out work is usually scheduled before opening or during off-hours so it does not disrupt service.
Do tradespeople cover the whole of Warsaw?
Yes: the whole city and surroundings: Śródmieście, Mokotów, Wola, Praga and beyond.
Who did the work and how a job runs
The fit-out was done by experienced HandyMan24 craftsmen who assemble and fit furniture across Warsaw every day. Tradespeople measure first, quote up front, work clean with dust extraction, and you pay after the job: no deposits.
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