# Assembly Required

 OVERVIEW  

The Assembly Required field communicates the level of assembly effort needed to make a Home & Living product ready for use. It sets customer expectations before purchase, prevents the most common form of home furniture complaints, and influences purchasing decisions for customers with limited DIY confidence or physical ability.

This field is not about whether the product arrives in a box. It is about what the customer must do to go from delivery to use. A product can arrive in packaging and still require no assembly. A product can be partially pre-assembled at the factory. The distinction matters enormously to the customer — and to your returns rate.

  

BUSINESS VALUE  

Why this field matters

* Assembly effort is a purchase decision factor — many customers will not buy a product that requires tools or significant effort
* Setting assembly expectations before purchase is the most effective way to prevent assembly-related returns and 1-star reviews
* 'No assembly required' is a premium feature that commands price premium and filter preference
* Professional assembly recommendations protect the merchant from liability if incorrect assembly causes damage or injury
* Assembly data informs logistics planning — flat-pack products have different freight, storage, and handling needs
* Marketplace and retailer requirements (Amazon, B\&Q, IKEA-style retailers) often mandate structured assembly data

  

ACF SETUP  

How to configure this field in Accentuate Custom Fields

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| Note: Use multiple values when needed. 'Full assembly required' and 'Tools included' are separate facts that can both apply simultaneously. Do not try to compress this into a single sentence value. |
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&#x20;STEP-BY-STEP IN ACF &#x20;

* Open ACF, go to Templates tab and select the Product scope
* Click 'Add new field'
* Label: 'Assembly Required' — Key auto-fills as 'assembly\_required'
* Namespace: leave as 'accentuate'
* Field type: Shopify >> Single-line text (List)
* Enable 'Allow multiple selections' — assembly status and tool provision are separate values
* Click Done, then Save
* Populate each product with the accurate assembly status and any qualifying details

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REFERENCE VALUES &#x20;

Example values — be precise and honest

| Value                                  | When to use                                                                                   |
| -------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| No assembly required                   | Product is fully assembled and ready to use immediately upon delivery                         |
| Minimal assembly required              | Only minor steps needed — attaching legs, inserting a shelf; under 15 minutes                 |
| Full assembly required                 | Product arrives as multiple components requiring complete construction                        |
| Assembly required (tools included)     | Full or partial assembly required; all necessary tools are in the box                         |
| Assembly required (tools not included) | Assembly required; customer must supply their own tools (screwdriver, Allen key, etc.)        |
| Professional assembly recommended      | Technically possible for a customer but complex enough to warrant a professional              |
| Flat-pack delivery                     | Product ships in flat-pack format — describes delivery format; pair with assembly level value |
| Pre-assembled frame                    | Structural frame arrives assembled; only legs, shelves, or accessories require attachment     |
| Partial assembly (legs only)           | Only the legs require attachment — common for tables, beds, and sofas                         |
| Requires wall mounting                 | Product must be fixed to a wall; wall fixings may or may not be included                      |

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BEST PRACTICES &#x20;

* Always verify assembly status directly from the manufacturer or by physical inspection — do not assume based on product type
* If tools are included, list both 'Full assembly required' and 'Assembly required (tools included)' as separate values
* Use 'Professional assembly recommended' if the product involves electrical connections, heavy loads, or structural wall fixing
* Update assembly values if a supplier changes packaging or pre-assembly level — this is a frequently changing attribute
* Link to a PDF assembly guide in the product description or using a separate URL metafield

&#x20; COMMON MISTAKES &#x20;

* Leaving assembly field empty because 'it's obvious from the product type' — it is never obvious to every customer
* Using 'Some assembly required' — this is vague marketing language, not a structured data value
* Failing to update assembly data when a manufacturer changes the pre-assembly level between production runs
* Not specifying whether tools are included — this is the most common assembly-related complaint in reviews
* Confusing flat-pack (a delivery format) with full assembly (an effort level) — both should be stated when applicable

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&#x20;IN CONTEXT &#x20;

| Modular Shelving System — 4 Module | <p><br></p>                                                                    |
| ---------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| Room                               | Living room, Home office                                                       |
| Style                              | Industrial, Modern                                                             |
| Material                           | Solid wood (pine), Metal (steel)                                               |
| Dimensions                         | Height: 180 cm, Width: 160 cm, Depth: 30 cm                                    |
| Assembly required                  | Full assembly required, Assembly required (tools included), Flat-pack delivery |

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DEVELOPER IMPLEMENTATION &#x20;

| Liquid note: Shopify >> List — use .value for the array. Display assembly information prominently near the add-to-cart button — this is a checkout-stage decision factor. |
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Liquid — Storefront Rendering

\| <p>{% comment %}</p><p>Assembly Required — Shopify >> Single-line text (List)</p><p>Namespace: accentuate | Key: assembly\_required</p><p>Display near add-to-cart — sets expectations before purchase</p><p>{% endcomment %}</p><p>{% assign assembly = product.metafields.accentuate.assembly\_required.value %}</p><p>{% if assembly != blank %}</p><p>  \<div class="assembly-info"></p><p>    \<span class="spec-label">Assembly\</span></p><p>    {% for item in assembly %}</p><p>      \<span class="assembly-tag">{{ item }}\</span></p><p>    {% endfor %}</p><p>  \</div></p><p>{% endif %}</p> |
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| Pro tip: Use 'No assembly required' as a collection filter to build a 'Ready to use' curated range — this is a high-converting collection for customers who want immediate usability (elderly customers, renters, gift purchases). |
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SEE ALSO &#x20;

* Dimensions — large or heavy products often require professional assembly or delivery service
* Material — material type can indicate assembly complexity (metal frames vs. click-together engineered wood)

| Full ACF documentation: help.accentuate.io \| Metafield Definitions → Fields → Field data type → Shopify field types |
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