Korea on the other hand has seemed to completely favor a modern design with a few peculiarities: closets, cabinets and ceilings that are not built flush with the wall maximizing dust build up and minimizing efficient use of space. Also, the washing machine is built in where an oven should be. And, the living room, bed room and balcony are huge for Asian standards, but the shower is almost too small to bend down in to pick up the occasional dropped soap. But, all in all, Alex (my girlfriend) and I are happy with the place. Here it is:
One thing that Japan and Korea have in common is an entryway where you take off your shoes and put them in a shoe closet. Did you spot our sneaker sized pup, Sophia?
The kitchen. And yes, that's a washing machine under the stove, not an oven.
The living room. Something Korean apartments have over Japanese is big windows and therefore lots of natural light.
Living room again. Decorating was never a priority when I lived alone in Japan. Alex has a good eye for it...and the pup completes the color scheme.
Our view from the living room.
Our balcony is enormous even for western standards. It nearly doubles our square footage.
Here's a pseudo-panoramic view from our balcony.
And finally, the bedroom. There's Alex toiling away while I take pictures...Thanks to Alex for almost all the pics except the one of her cleaning. Also thanks to her for the squeaky clean floors.
