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Spatial Characteristics and Design Trends of Fine Stays in South Korea - A Study of Top-Ranked Accommodations on the Stayfolio Platform -

국내 파인 스테이 공간 특성 및 디자인 경향 분석 - 스테이폴리오 숙박 플랫폼의 상위권 숙박시설을 대상으로 -

Naeun Gu1
구 나은1
1정회원(주저자, 교신저자), 울산대학교 건축･도시환경학부 조교수
Corresponding AuthorNaeun Gu, School of Architecture and Built Environment, University of Ulsan, 93 Daehak-ro, Namgu, Ulsan, Korea. E-mail: naeun9@ulsan.ac.kr
25 October 2025. pp. 095-107
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Abstract

This study analyzes the spatial characteristics and design trends of 29 top-ranked stays on Stayfolio, a curated accommodation platform, reflecting the current lodging culture that emphasizes spatial design and emotional experience. The analysis revealed that 22 out of the 29 stays are located in Jeju and Gangwon provinces, with a nearly equal proportion of remodeled old houses and newly constructed buildings. In terms of spatial characteristics, 72.4% of the stays consisted of fully independent buildings, and 62.1% featured a massing form with a pitched roof covering the entire volume. Functionally, most stays included transitional spaces such as yards, central courtyards, or terraces that connect the interior and exterior, while more than half provided water-related facilities such as jacuzzis or swimming pools. Regarding design elements, wood, tile, and glass were the most commonly used interior materials, and white, brown, and gray appeared prominently across all stays. In terms of design styles, the modern style was the most prevalent, often combined with traditional Korean design elements or localized features expressed through contemporary design. Among detailed design features, the emphasis and variation of openings as well as boundary-defining elements appeared most frequently. Future research is expected to expand the scope to a larger number of stays and incorporate users’ actual experiences for deeper insights.

Keywords
Fine Stay
Spatial Characteristics
Design Trends
Accomodation Platform
키워드
파인 스테이
공간 특성
디자인 경향
숙박 플랫폼
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  • Publisher :The Korean Housing Association
  • Publisher(Ko) :한국주거학회
  • Journal Title :Journal of the Korean Housing Association
  • Journal Title(Ko) :한국주거학회논문집
  • Volume : 36
  • No :5
  • Pages :095-107
  • Received Date : 2025-09-10
  • Revised Date : 2025-09-29
  • Accepted Date : 2025-09-30
  • DOI :https://doi.org/10.6107/JKHA.2025.36.5.095
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