How to calculate wages for cabinets: Hot topics on the Internet and industry analysis
Recently, the labor calculation method for customized furniture, especially cabinets, has become a hot topic in the decoration industry. This article combines the hot content of the entire Internet in the past 10 days to analyze the common calculation models, market conditions and influencing factors of cabinet labor costs, helping consumers and practitioners understand the industry trends more clearly.
1. Mainstream calculation methods for cabinet labor costs
| Calculation method | illustrate | Applicable scenarios | Market reference price (yuan) |
|---|---|---|---|
| According to projected area | Length × height calculation area | Overall customized cabinet | 300-800/㎡ |
| According to expanded area | Total plate area calculation | Complex structure cabinet | 150-400/㎡ |
| Priced by linear meter | Calculation along the length of the wall | kitchen cabinets | 800-2500/meter |
| Priced by piece | Single cabinet pricing | Finished cabinet renovation | 500-3000/piece |
2. Key factors affecting wages
According to the latest survey data from decoration self-media (October 2023), the following factors will lead to differences in labor costs:
| Influencing factors | price range | Typical example |
|---|---|---|
| Material grade | ±40% | Solid wood is more than 50% more expensive than particle board |
| Process complexity | ±35% | Curved cabinet doors require an additional 30% fee |
| Regional differences | ±50% | First-tier cities are 40% higher than third-tier cities |
| Installation difficulty | ±25% | Additional charges apply for working at heights |
3. Popular controversial points in 2023
Recent hot topics on Douyin/Xiaohongshu and other platforms show:
1.Hidden charge dispute: About 62% of consumers complained about hidden charges such as "adding money to drawers" and "excluding hardware".
2.Design fees are calculated independently: 38% of merchants in cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen have begun to charge a separate design fee of 3-8%
3.environmental premium: The price of ENF-grade plates is 15-20% higher on average than that of E0-grade plates, becoming a new price watershed.
4. Consumer decision-making suggestions
1.Be detailed when comparing prices: Require merchants to provide a complete quotation including panels, hardware, and installation.
2.Pay attention to after-sales terms: High-quality services usually include more than 5 years of warranty and maintenance response time ≤ 48 hours
3.Grasp the promotional nodes: During Double 11, some brands launched a "free design fee + free hardware" package, which can save up to 30%
5. Observation of Industry Trends
According to big data from the home furnishing industry:
| trend characteristics | Proportion in 2022 | Proportion in 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Smart pricing system | 12% | 27% |
| Transparent quotation | 35% | 58% |
| Remote measurement services | 8% | 19% |
At present, the cabinet customization industry is developing in the direction of digitization and transparency. It is recommended that consumers give priority to service providers that provide 3D real-time quotation systems, which can not only avoid price traps, but also obtain more accurate budget control.
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