Furniture shoppers find bargains in Foshan

IF YOU’RE in the market for new furniture, it’s quite likely you’ve heard about the latest trend: buying directly from manufacturers in Foshan, China. The draw? Lower prices and a huge variety to meet every budget.

But while the promise of accessing quality furniture at lower prices is enticing, buying directly from the furniture capital of China can be complicated, what with shipping, installation and after-sales service to worry about. That’s why some enterprising Singaporeans are leveraging their contacts to help consumers and businesses source or custom-make their furniture in Foshan.

In this week’s BT Lifestyle, we find out more about this new way of furnishing your home and what one should look out for.

In the Arts, get up close and personal with the works of acclaimed Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, in an exhibition of his career highlights at New Art Museum Singapore, held in conjunction with Singapore Art Week.

In Dining, we enter the colourful realm of Medusa, a self-styled Roman osteria, to check out if its food has as much character as its decor.

For all this and more, don’t miss BT Lifestyle this week.