Choose your market

From Foshan to your city.

Every market has its own priorities, compliance rules and landed costs. Pick yours to see how Chen Yi plans projects there.

01 · DubaiUAETurnkey villa interiors from China, shipped to Jebel Ali.See the plan 02 · RiyadhSaudi ArabiaCustom villa furniture, kitchens and majlis, with SABER paperwork.See the plan 03 · HDBSingaporeYour Foshan furniture trip, guided by a designer.See the plan 04 · SydneyAustraliaKitchens, wardrobes, stone and lighting for new builds.See the plan 05 · TorontoCanadaCabinets, stone, lighting, doors and windows — no sofas.See the plan 06 · B2BHospitalityFF&E for boutique hotels and restaurants, from mock-up to container.See the plan
01 / Why Foshan

One of the world's great furniture & building-materials hubs.

Furniture factories in Shunde's Longjiang, the Lecong furniture market with the Louvre Furniture Mall, ceramics in Nanzhuang, plus doors & windows, stone, sanitary ware and lighting — almost everything a building needs can be found at the source, within one city.

  1. Factory-directSkip the layers of distribution. Foshan sourcing agents commonly cite savings of up to ~50% versus retail — actual results depend on product and specification.
  2. Everything in one cityLoose furniture, joinery, doors & windows, stone, tiles, sanitary ware and lighting within driving distance — one trip can cover a whole house.
  3. Easy to reachNext to Guangzhou South railway station, roughly an hour's drive from Guangzhou Baiyun airport, and connected to Hong Kong and Shenzhen by high-speed rail.
  4. Built for exportMakers are used to export packing, consolidation, customs and sea freight — ideal for shipping many factories' goods together.
02 / Why Chen Yi

Knows design better than any sourcing agent.
Knows the supply chain better than any designer.

A designer, not a middleman

Most Foshan furniture agents start with a product list. Chen Yi starts with your space — layout, proportion, material and light — and then finds the Foshan makers who can build it.

  1. Sizes that fitEvery piece is checked against your plan and site dimensions, and made to the millimetre when needed.
  2. Materials that hold upVeneers, stone, leather and hardware are judged in person at the factory, not from a catalogue.
  3. A style that stays togetherFurniture, lighting and soft furnishings from different factories are held to one palette and one material system.
  4. Details that meet on siteKitchen, doors, stone and sanitary details are coordinated with drawings before anything is ordered.

[Placeholder] Chen Yi's bio, design background and selected clients — to be supplied.

陈易 / CHEN YIDesigner & Founder
03 / Three ways to work together

01

Sourcing & Bespoke

For: clients who need a furniture sourcing agent in Foshan with a designer's eye

  • Guided Foshan furniture tour: showrooms & factories with a designer
  • Custom sizes, materials, fabrics and colours
  • Italian, European or Chinese brand-aesthetic sampling
  • Order follow-up, inspection and consolidation

02

Interior & Spatial Design

For: homes, villas, hotels, restaurants and offices

  • Space planning and layout
  • Concept and material boards
  • 3D visualisation and construction drawings
  • FF&E schedule linked directly to Foshan makers

03

Turnkey Solution

For: owners who want one team from design to delivery

  • Design → custom villa furniture from China, made to size
  • Kitchen, wardrobes, doors & windows, stone, sanitary, lighting
  • Factory QC, warehousing, consolidation, export & shipping
  • Installation guidance and after-sales follow-up
04 / Four-way bespoke

Made for your space — not picked from a catalogue.

A

Brand aesthetic

Sampling that follows the character of the Italian, European or Chinese brands you love.

B

Material & fabric

Full-grain, top-grain or aniline leather; oak, walnut or ash; marble, granite or engineered stone.

C

Size to the millimetre

Sofas, dining tables, beds, wardrobes, shelving and outdoor pieces built to your measurements.

D

Colour & finish

One palette for the whole house, so pieces from different makers still belong together.

05

Come to Foshan — or do it remotely.

How to buy furniture in Foshan with a designer at your side — from the first message to delivery anywhere in the world, every step is clear.

  1. 01

    Brief, drawings & budget

    Send your floor plan, site photos or inspiration. Chen Yi replies with an initial space plan, product direction and budget range.

  2. 02

    Arrive in Foshan

    Pick-up from Guangzhou Baiyun airport or Guangzhou South station, hotel suggestions near the showroom districts, then a first session at the studio to review plans and material boards.

  3. 03

    Showrooms & factories with Chen Yi

    A curated route through showrooms and factories chosen for your project — confirm samples, sizes and craftsmanship on the spot instead of wandering the markets.

  4. 04

    Production follow-up & QC

    You fly home. During production, inspections at key stages — frame, finish, upholstery, pre-shipment — with photo and video reports.

  5. 05

    Consolidation, export & delivery

    Goods from every factory are consolidated, export-packed, loaded and shipped, with installation guidance and after-sales follow-up.

06

What a whole house needs, from source.

01Sofa & loose furnitureSofas, beds, dining, lounge chairs
02Kitchen & joineryKitchens, wardrobes, shelving, doors
03Doors & windowsAluminium systems, entrance doors, glazing
04Marble & sintered stoneNatural marble, sintered stone, countertops
05Tiles & flooringPorcelain tiles, wood flooring
06Sanitary wareVanities, sanitary ware, fittings
07LightingArchitectural and decorative lighting
08Curtains & objectsCurtains, rugs, art and objects

07

Selected projects

Reference imagery for layout preview — to be replaced with Chen Yi's own projects before launch.

08

Questions

Do I have to travel to Foshan?

No. Projects can run remotely with video factory walk-throughs, posted samples and remote approvals. For villas, hotels and other large projects we recommend 3–5 days in Foshan — confirming samples in person is the fastest way.

Is there a minimum order?

Minimums vary by maker and category and are stated upfront in each quote. Goods from several factories can be consolidated into one container.

How long does it take?

Custom furniture is often produced in roughly 30–60 days after drawings are confirmed and the deposit is paid, depending on category and craft, plus shipping time to your destination. Each project gets its own written schedule.

How is quality controlled?

Inspections at key stages — frame, finish, upholstery and a final pre-shipment check — with photo and video reports. Goods ship only after you approve.

How do shipping and customs work?

Consolidation in a warehouse, export packing, container loading, export customs and sea freight. Port or door-to-door delivery depending on destination, with cargo insurance arranged on request.

What if something arrives damaged?

Document it on arrival; we follow up with the maker on a replacement or repair, and insured shipments can be claimed through the policy.

What duties apply in my country?

It depends on the destination: the UAE usually applies 5% duty plus 5% VAT; Saudi Arabia also needs SABER conformity documents; Australia requires biosecurity treatment and asbestos-free proof; Canada charges duty by tariff code plus GST. See the UAE, Saudi, Australia and Canada pages.

Can you ship sofas to Canada?

We don't recommend it. Upholstered seating made in China faces Canadian anti-dumping duty of 188% by default, plus countervailing duty. For Canada we focus on cabinets, stone, lighting, doors and windows — see the Canada page.

How are fees structured?

[Placeholder] Design fee and/or service fee, agreed in writing before work begins — exact model to be confirmed by Chen Yi.

09

Come to Foshan.
We'll take it from there.

Send your floor plan, needs and budget — we'll reply with first recommendations.

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