Frame Structure of Hanok

In the frame structure of a hanok, there are movable drawers, chests, cabinets, bookcases, and cupboards, as well as a closet, storage and shelves that cannot be moved. The frame structure of hanok is made to fit the sedentary culture of living with concise lines, elegant proportions and organized structure.

• Main room

  In the main room is a storage frame structure for storing clothes and bedding and a frame structure for the living materials of the madam. The storage frame structure includes drawers, chests and cabinets for storing books and clothes. The drawers and chests are carefully crafted as it is taken from the bride's home when she gets married. Drawers are different than chests as they are separated into levels. The frame structure for the living materials for the madam includes a left mirror for combing hair or applying makeup and a sewing box for sewing tools.

  Closet

  The closet is a storage space built into a building so that it can be used inside by protruding part or all of the wall and creating an opening inside. In the closet attached to the room, bedding such as blankets, mattresses, and cushions are stored, and household items that are frequently used in the main hall are stored.

  Sarang room

  The Sarang room was decorated very simply under the influence of Confucianism, and frame structures such as armrests, wooden pillows, and chests, as well as a table, stationery chest, bookcase, stationery accessories, and several cushions are placed inside. Simple bookshelf was considered to be of high quality and so it was made of a simple material. Bedside drawer was placed by the bed and stored important or frequently used items.

• Kitchen

  The kitchen is composed of a frame structure such as cupboards, a rice bin, and a small portable dining table. The cupboard (chanjang) is a frame structure for storing dishes or food, and the cupboard (chantak) is a frame structure for placing dishes in the pantry.

  Storage

  It is a small room attached to the inner wall of a large room that stores objects. It is used as a closet or to store blankets by connecting several shelves together.

  

Decorations of Hanok

• In hanok, the decoration differs greatly depending on the purpose of the building and it is an important factor in hanok appreciation. In palace architecture and Buddhist architecture, splendid decorations can be found, but in Confucian architecture that emphasizes moderation and justification, a concise appearance without decorations is seen. Also, housekeeping houses in the Joseon Dynasty were relatively simple in decoration due to the housing law. In the Joseon Dynasty, according to the Confucian ideology, a system was implemented to limit the size and decoration of houses by status. As a result, the use of polished stones was not allowed in general housekeeping houses and bracket sets were placed on the pillars to prevent decoration, and paintwork was also prohibited.

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• Paintwork

  For palaces and temples, paintwork was used to reveal the monumentality of the building and explain the world view. It also played a role in enhancing the durability of wood.

  Panelled ceiling

  Among the ceilings for decoration, the most representative is the paneled ceiling. It is a checkered ceiling with panels. It was installed in the most important buildings such as palaces and palaces.

  Windows and doors

  The front and rear of a hanok are mostly composed of windows and doors, so they are an important decorative element in a hanok. The windows and doors are similar in shape, but can be distinguished by the presence or absence of a wainscot under them. Since the window paper is attached from the inside of the building, it creates a bright and glamorous atmosphere indoors, and the pattern of the grate can be appreciated from the outside. In temples, the grate is decorated with floral patterns.

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