Korean Dictionary
How to say "Home Decor" in Korean
“Home Decor” in Korean is 인테리어 (pronounced "Intelieo").
인테리어
Intelieo
Usage & Context
Home decoration or interior design is very popular in Korea. Korean apartment owners frequently redecorate and are enthusiastic about trendy interior styles.
Example Sentence
인테리어 감각이 좋아서 집이 예뻐요.
My home looks beautiful because I have a good sense of interior design.
How to use 인테리어 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Home Decor” is 인테리어, romanized as Intelieo.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 인테리어.
Pronunciation Guide
인 (in) sounds like 'in' in English. 테 (te) sounds like 'teh' in 'ten'. 리 (ri) sounds like 'ree' in 'tree'. 어 (eo) sounds like 'uh' in 'butter'. Stress is fairly even, perhaps slightly on the first syllable.
More Example Sentences
Admiring the ambiance of a cafe.
카페 인테리어가 너무 예뻐서 사진을 많이 찍었어요.
The cafe's interior design was so pretty that I took many photos.
Planning a home renovation project.
집 인테리어를 바꾸려고 가구점을 둘러보고 있어요.
I'm looking around furniture stores to change my home's interior.
Discussing current design trends.
요즘 유행하는 인테리어 스타일은 미니멀리즘이에요.
The trendy interior style these days is minimalism.
Cultural Context
인테리어 (intelieo) is a loanword from 'interior' and encompasses both 'interior design' and 'home decor'. Koreans, especially those living in apartments, show great interest in '집 꾸미기' (jip kkumigi - home decorating), often inspired by social media and TV shows. There's a strong market for stylish and affordable home decor items, reflecting the desire to personalize living spaces.
Editorial note
We review entries like 인테리어 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
인테리어 하다
to do interior design/decorate
인테리어 소품
interior decor items
인테리어 디자인
interior design
Related Expressions
집 꾸미기
jip kkumigi
home decorating (colloquial)
실내 장식
sillae jangshik
interior decoration (more formal)
가구
gagu
furniture
소품
sopum
props, small decor items
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