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Step 1
Decide between Western or Chinese style furniture. Chinese style furniture is solid and mostly unpadded. Most Chinese apartments have a few heavy pieces of living room furniture, kitchen table and chairs. Bedroom furniture is often a massive closet, dresser combination. Chinese closets are gigantic.
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Step 2
Choose the style of bed. Chinese beds are made to last so purchasing the right style and size is important. The Chinese mattress is sturdy and held within a very solid frame. Some styles of Chinese beds have drawers beneath the bed frame, as storage space is at a premium in the small apartments.
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Step 3
Visit the many large Beijing department stores. The larger Beijing department stores have knowledgeable salespeople who are accustomed to dealing with Westerners. Allow them to offer a range of prices, or tell them the specific price range, and they are sure to show you a good selection.
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Step 4
Try to visit a furniture factory for the very best deals. This should only be done if arranged through someone local. The factory stores can make arrangements for an entire matching set of apartment furnishings from the bedroom to living room and dining area.
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Step 5
Arrange for delivery. China is a labor intensive society and many laborers are available for hire. These hardy souls will strap newly purchased furniture onto a bicycle or small engine powered vehicle and cart the furniture through the Beijing streets. This is how locals arrange for delivery, but many Westerners prefer to have furniture delivered by truck. Chinese delivery men also bring along plenty of help. Arrange the delivery price ahead of time no matter the delivery method.
