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hedonizm



Joined: 26 Oct 2008
Location: seoul

PostPosted: Sun Nov 09, 2008 7:49 pm    Post subject: cool stuff for the house Reply with quote

Hi....can anyone tell me some places that have cool things for an apartment.....like lamps, rugs, sheets, pillows, etc.
I like stuff that is unique, yet simple and has a nice design.
I'm not talking about really high end stuff either....kind of mid-range....or funky and cheap.
Do they have traditional dishes and stuff there like all of the beautiful ceramic stuff here in Japan??
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Xuanzang



Joined: 10 Apr 2007
Location: Sadang

PostPosted: Sun Nov 09, 2008 7:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

There`s no IKEA and no Muji. Basically no sense of style here whatsoever.
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IlIlNine



Joined: 15 Jun 2005
Location: Gunpo, Gyonggi, SoKo

PostPosted: Sun Nov 09, 2008 8:06 pm    Post subject: Re: cool stuff for the house Reply with quote

hedonizm wrote:
Hi....can anyone tell me some places that have cool things for an apartment.....like lamps, rugs, sheets, pillows, etc.
I like stuff that is unique, yet simple and has a nice design.
I'm not talking about really high end stuff either....kind of mid-range....or funky and cheap.
Do they have traditional dishes and stuff there like all of the beautiful ceramic stuff here in Japan??


For that kind of stuff, internet shopping is really your best bet. There's a huge array of items at quite resonable prices.

As far as B&M stores go, Kosney (one in Myeongdong) is a good bet, as is Insadong for the traditional stuff (convenient, but a bit overpriced).
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hedonizm



Joined: 26 Oct 2008
Location: seoul

PostPosted: Sun Nov 09, 2008 8:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Xuanzang wrote:
There`s no IKEA and no Muji. Basically no sense of style here whatsoever.


lol...cmon. i've been there and found shopping for clothing quite enjoyable. arent there some funky little shops with lamps, etc....?

where do you buy bedding and stuff....dept stores?
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Xuanzang



Joined: 10 Apr 2007
Location: Sadang

PostPosted: Sun Nov 09, 2008 8:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have found that anything remotely stylish is expensive. Bedding isnt bed sheets but a padded thing and then a duvet. My place isnt very fashionable at all.
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hedonizm



Joined: 26 Oct 2008
Location: seoul

PostPosted: Sun Nov 09, 2008 8:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Well, it looks like I'm going to have to get creative. I have to have a nice home environment and can work wonders on any dump.......what about shower curtains? I hate having a completely wet bathroom
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Xuanzang



Joined: 10 Apr 2007
Location: Sadang

PostPosted: Sun Nov 09, 2008 9:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Homeplus and Emart sell shower curtains and poles.
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tacon101



Joined: 31 Oct 2005
Location: seoul

PostPosted: Sun Nov 09, 2008 9:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Xuanzang wrote:
There`s no IKEA and no Muji. Basically no sense of style here whatsoever.


actually there are a few Muji stores in Seoul...there's also Kosney and they have expensive but pretty linens
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kimbabworld



Joined: 20 Jun 2006
Location: Seoul

PostPosted: Sun Nov 09, 2008 9:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

There's a good shop called "Poly" in Iteawon under Rockey Mountain Tavern. It's very Ikea looking.

There's Muji in Young Lotte Department store, in Myeongdong.

You can go on www.gmarket.co.kr and type in Ikea and there's lots of stuff.

There are websites:

http://www.iikea.co.kr/

http://www.lifedeco.com/

http://www.exhome.co.kr/

http://www.ikeanworld.com/


Insadong has a lot of great stuff too. Even second hand shops.
There's sometimes a flea market inside the actual Dongdaemun Stadium on the weekend.

Hope that's helpful.
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Xuanzang



Joined: 10 Apr 2007
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 09, 2008 9:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yeah Lotte Young Plaza has one but it`s expensive. Costco might sell some stylish Western stuff...depending.
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RACETRAITOR



Joined: 24 Oct 2005
Location: Seoul, South Korea

PostPosted: Sun Nov 09, 2008 9:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Partway down Cheonggyecheon there's an interesting and mostly unknown market called Sewoon Arcade. It's actually four buildings lined up north to south around the eastern boundary of downtown. They have a lot of lamps in that area that are cool, and probably cheaper than the major stores.
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hedonizm



Joined: 26 Oct 2008
Location: seoul

PostPosted: Sun Nov 09, 2008 9:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Xuanzang wrote:
Homeplus and Emart sell shower curtains and poles.


where are these places?

Thanks for all of the info everyone!!
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hedonizm



Joined: 26 Oct 2008
Location: seoul

PostPosted: Sun Nov 09, 2008 9:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Xuanzang wrote:
Homeplus and Emart sell shower curtains and poles.


where are these places?

Thanks for all of the info everyone!!
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Ukon



Joined: 29 Jan 2008

PostPosted: Sun Nov 09, 2008 9:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Xuanzang wrote:
There`s no IKEA and no Muji. Basically no sense of style here whatsoever.


I've seen plenty of Muji stores around....as well as other cool furniture...but it isn't cheap.
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