it’s time to shed the heavy winter coats and change the cold tones of your home, but where do you start when it’s time for a fresh start? today, we’ll introduce you to three living shops in Seoulwhere you can find inspiring objects, furniture, and living items.

1. standard A – Furniture with the warmth of solid wood

standard A is a solid wood furniture brandwith experience in creating furniture for various spaces, including Jeju Osulloc Museum, Elegant Brothers Headquarters, and UNIST. their showroom is located in Mapo-gu, Seoul, where you can see the actual pieces before they are made, and their ‘Log’ series, which reflects their deep philosophy on furniture making, is available online.

address: 10, Zandari-ro 3-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, Korea

instagram: @standard.a_furniture

2. cecil & Cedric – A vintage shop with French flair

cecil & Cedric is run by Cecil, a vintage collector and artist, and Cedric, a philosopher and gardener. it’s filled with European vintage objects, as well as their own line of merchandise, 2024 calendars, and sensual living items. it’s a unique space where plants, art, and philosophy blend effortlessly.

address: 8, Deunggye-ro 81-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

instagram: @cecile.n.cedric

3. lemon Seoul – A vintage showroom that invites you into the world of music and collecting

the12th floor showroom with a view of Changdeokgung Palace in Jongno-gu. lemon Seoul is filled with retro items such as turntables, vintage audio, camcorders, and more. the shop is open on weekends without an appointment and is recommended for those interested in vintage objects and analog sound equipment.

address: Room 1204, Garden Tower, 84 Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea

instagram: @lemon_seoul

wrap-up – Changing up your space makes the seasons feel different

simply airing out an old room and adding new objects can change the mood of your day. the three spaces we’ve featured today aren’t just spaces that sell products, they’ re living showroomsthat capture their brand philosophy and emotion. if you’re looking for some springtime decorating inspiration, make a weekend out of it.