Planning to Buy Furniture In Foshan China? Watch This!

Hi, I’m Aleksei Ivanov — architect, designer, and explorer of how our homes shape the way we live. In this episode, I’m taking you to Foshan, the furniture capital of China, to see how the world’s biggest furniture markets really work. From the Louvre Expo Center with its 200+ international brands, to hidden local markets where you can bargain with factories directly — I’ll show you what’s worth buying, what to avoid, and how to tell good quality from cheap copies. We’ll look at: – Modern, quirky, and Neo-Chinese furniture styles 🛋️ – Why transformable furniture is such a big trend – Where replicas hide (and how to spot the good ones) – Stone tables, solid wood pieces, and modular sofas – And yes — some truly fun, weird designs you’ll never forget 🐰☁️ I’ll also share my own real experience ordering from China: – How to use Taobao, 1688, and agents without getting scammed – What went wrong with my first orders (crooked chair included 😅) – How I ended up working directly with factories to make custom furniture for my apartment This video is part of my full series about furnishing my new home — from color choices to IKEA hacks, appliances, and now: finding the right furniture in the heart of China’s design industry. https://drive.google.com/drive/folder... Sort by name then next to the furniture photo there will be business cards of that store. Table with selection of furniture from my apartment: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CUgU... Please subscribe to the channel: / @alex_gmtm And follow for more behind-the-scenes design stories: https://geometrium.com/en/ ⏱️ Time Codes: 00:05 Foshan — furniture capital 00:33 Louvre Expo Center 01:01 Zones and brands 01:39 Chinese sofas 02:13 Transformable furniture 02:57 Quirky designer furniture 04:04 Beds 04:26 Neo-Chinese style 04:53 Louvre summary 05:49 My design series 06:59 “Kebab” hack 08:09 Second market 08:24 Sofas & replicas 11:00 Stone coffee tables 12:09 Dining tables & chairs 12:42 Solid wood 13:57 Partitions 15:01 Beds & armchairs 17:35 Fun & quirky furniture 19:36 Online shopping 22:12 Personal experience 24:02 Factories & production 28:54 Inspection & fixes WATCH THESE VIDEOS: Apartment Hunting in Hong Kong — 10 apartments, prices, tips:    • Apartment hunting in Hong Kong. 10 apartme...   Top 15 Small Apartment Design Hacks That Actually Work:    • 15 Small Apartment Design Tips And Hacks   Architect’s Favorite IKEA Finds (and what to avoid):    • Architect’s TOP 10 IKEA Products to Buy/Av...   The Best Appliances for Modern Homes:    • Top Home Appliances for Your House   How to Use Color in Interiors — Simple Rules That Work:    • How to Use Colors in Interior Design: Simp...   Psychology of Design: How to Make Your Home Unique:    • Psychology of Design: How to Make Your Hom...   ALEX GMTM 🟢 YouTube:    / @alex_gmtm   🟢 Instagram:   / alex_gmtm   🟢 Website: https://geometrium.com/en/ #alex_gmtm #InteriorDesign #ApartmentTrends #PersonalSpaces #DesignWithMeaning #EmotionalInterior #HongKongApartment #DesignTour #DesignerLife #SmallApartmentDesign #ArchitectTips #HomeWithSoul #DesignPhilosophy #Interiors2025 #RoomTour #DecorTips