Koreans are kings and queens of all things aesthetically pleasing, including homes! If you're thinking of renovating your BTO or HDB flat to look like a Korean-style home, there are some Korean interior design Instagram accounts to follow as well as our tips to creating the look at home.
If you prefer inspiration in video form, we've found the best Korean apartment tours on YouTube!
Keep reading to check them out!
#1 승아네 seungahne
승아네 seungahne's home is an idyllic minimalist paradise that still feels warm and cosy! This is quite a small but spacious-looking apartment so those with small HDB flats can find some decor ideas from here.
#2 Mejoo and Cats
The home of Mejoo and Cats is designed to accommodate and celebrate their four adorable cats. If you're a cat owner, this home will give you plenty of design ideas!
#3 ondo온도
You might have already seen ondo온도's apartment tour as it already has a million views!
The interior design of this apartment is not as meticulously decorated and planned as the others on this list, but it's still a very pretty, functional and characteristically Korean home.
#4 오눅onuk
오눅onuk's apartment has a rustic edge to it with darker furniture and kitchen cabinets than the typical Korean apartment.
#5 mmooii 엠오아이
mmooii 엠오아이's video is not just a room tour but also a vlog on the moving and decorating process.
She explains the reasoning for choosing each item in her home and watching this might inspire you to consider your needs and goals carefully before purchasing anything.
#6 효녀HYONYEO
효녀HYONYEO's apartment has quite a countryside and cottage vibe that looks so cosy! If you prefer a Korean interior design style that isn't too minimalistic and more laid back, you'll like this home!
#7 슛뚜sueddu
슛뚜sueddu's apartment is practical and minimalist with darker colours like navy and grey. If you like a fuss-free, unpretentious home that is effortlessly stylish, this is the one to take notes from!
#8 마리스maris
마리스maris is another cat owner whose home caters to their furry companions. If you love houseplants, this apartment tour will also give you some ideas on how to decorate your home with plants. There are no English subtitles for this one but it's enough to just watch the video!
#9 seulgilog 슬기록
seulgilog 슬기록's home has a feminine touch to the classic minimalist Korean interior style. You can also get decor and organisation ideas from this small apartment!
#10 밍하루 ming's haru
The title of the 밍하루 ming's haru apartment tour video says it all! This room tour also comes with space-saving ideas, very helpful for us with our small HDB flats!
To be honest, while these homes are undeniably beautiful and functional, one can't help but notice that they look almost too similar and like a copy-and-paste of the same Pinterest boards.? If you'd like to inject more individuality to your Korean-style HDB flat, we have a bunch of home decor ideas for you!
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Text by: GirlStyle SG