How to calculate the area of ​​a wardrobe

1. Projected Area Pricing: The projected area pricing algorithm is simplistic and general-as long as the final customized dimensions match the budgeted dimensions, the total price remains the same. For the same wardrobe, the total price might be lower than using the unfolded area or linear meter pricing methods, but the vendor might then manipulate the pricing on hardware, hanging rods, etc., increasing the total price.

 

2. Unfolded Area Pricing: This method is cumbersome and error-prone-it completely breaks down the wardrobe's structure, calculating the cost of materials, hardware, and related accessories separately, then adding them together. However, often after the design drawings are completed, customers add more materials, and salespeople calculate a rough price based on the configuration. This can easily result in a higher final price than the initial budget. While area-based pricing links the selling price to material consumption, charging only for what is used seems reasonable, but the calculation method is complex, cumbersome, and prone to errors.

 

3. Linear Meter Pricing: Linear meter pricing was originally used for statistically analyzing or describing irregular strip or linear projects. This highly technical concept is difficult for the average consumer to understand, yet it's widely used as the unit of measurement for wardrobe pricing. The total price of the wardrobe, calculated as "price per linear meter × number of linear meters + additional fees," is the "price per linear meter" for the entire wardrobe set. There's no unified industry standard for this pricing method; especially when dealing with corners, the pricing results can differ. The biggest drawback of the linear meter pricing method is the difficulty in reflecting differences in internal structure, leading to numerous problems with calculating unreasonable price differences.

 

4. Internationally Used Calculation Method: The internationally accepted method for pricing wardrobes is to calculate and add up the material consumption of boards, hardware, and related accessories for various dimensions of the wardrobe. Each standard wardrobe has a corresponding price, making the pricing clear and transparent. Customers can also freely combine items according to their needs, ensuring the most reasonable price for the number of items purchased. When buying a wardrobe, consumers should first inquire about the merchant's pricing method, such as whether it includes the prices of drawers, shelves, and hardware. Some calculation methods do not include the prices of drawers, shelves, and hardware, which can easily lead to hidden charges. In short, regardless of the pricing method, as long as each item is clearly priced, the room for irregular and inflated pricing will be reduced.