Blog Tag - Home Decor

Our 5 Favorite Home Decoration and Furniture Stores in Beijing (That Aren't IKEA)
Almost all rentals in Beijing come furnished, but not necessarily with style, especially for western tastes. There's always the one-stop solution of...
TaoBrowser: Put a Little Spring In Your Balcony's Step
Where can you buy that? You already know the answer: Taobao. But navigating China’s biggest e-commerce platform can be a nightmare for foreigners, so...
Brighten Up Your Home This Winter at Liangma International Flower Market
It may be a grey, early winter day outside but as soon as you step into the new flower market on Liangmaqiao Lu, just northeast of Solana and Lucky...
Swedish Expat Transforms His 10sqm, RMB 400 per Month Beijing Dump Into a Cozy Apartment
If squeezing yourself, and all your stuff, into a claustrophobia-inducing 10-square-meter basement apartment sounds like a nightmare, then prepare to...
Eight Ways to Gussy Up Your Dinner Hosting Game
As the Beijing days start to get colder and darker, what better way to break up the doldrums of being stuck inside alone than to invite a group of...
Talking Shop: Persian Rug Gallery Hosts Opening Party Near Yashow This Saturday
We don't want to pull out the rug from under you, but spring isn't here just yet. That is, according to the official calendar of Iran, which denotes...
Finnish Florals: Marimekko Brings Jackie Kennedy Fashion to Sanlitun
It’s difficult to miss Marimekko in Sanlitun’s Taikoo Li shopping mall. Despite being tucked in a shaded corner near the escalators, its facade pops...
Rugged Terrain: Persian Culture Gets Red Carpet Treatment in Beijing's New Gallery
Cold feet? It may be time for a carpet. The city’s options for stylish flooring have recently expanded beyond the realms of IKEA and the odd Tibetan...
Atelier 21: French Studio-Boutique Adds Color to Lido
The hallway is damp and dark, the room numbers barely discernible. Your expectations are understandably low. Suddenly, the door opens and you’re...
Fragrant Haven: Soaps, Candles and Nepalese Handicrafts at Phewa
Phewa, Nepal’s second largest lake, sits at the foot of the Himalayas and is surrounded by nature’s best panoramas. Fittingly, its namesake store...
In Seine For France: Paris Pekin Antique Shop
In the last year, this Gulou hutong has swelled with fresh faces, ideas and flair, all the while retaining its localized charm. The latest venture...
Furniture that Lasts Forever
Lily’s Antiques, one of the largest furniture dealers in Beijing, is well-renowned for both its restoration of real antiques as well as its stunning...
Pursuit of Aesthetics: Virginie Fournier of Shanghai Trio
Virginie Fournier, one of the three original founders of Shanghai Trio, first launched her brand in the name of beauty. Now heading into its 12th...
Elaborate Crafting: Shanghai Trio Arrives in Sanlitun
No ordinary Chinese memorabilia store, Shanghai Trio brings the spotlight back to the art, the history and the people. Its handmade accessories and...