Living in an apartment complex, with no yard and a view of another building, can be demoralizing. Perk up your home with some creative organic enhancements that will remind you of Mother Nature.
Houseplants are an excellent way to simulate a yard. Depending on your gardening know how, you can decorate your apartment with prickly cacti, hanging plants, and colorful flowers. Place them on a table by the window. If you have an ugly view, place shelves across the window and put container plants on them, so that they replace the view.
2. Fresh Cut Flowers
Don't have a green thumb? Bring in flora and fauna with fresh cut flower arrangements that change each week and add variety to your apartment decor.
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3. Bird Feeders
Attach a bird feeder to your window and watch the birds flock to your ledge. The sounds of chirping birds will remind you of the great outdoors. Remember to
protect birds from flying into your windows.
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4. Miniature Zen Rock Gardens
Invoke serenity in your apartment with zen stones artfully arranged on sand.
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5. Fountains
Listen to the sounds of water falling in your very own fountain.
6. Art / Posters of landscapes or animals
Art or posters can give the mirage of a window into a beautiful scene.
7. "Natural light" lightbulbs
These light bulbs emit bluish light that mimics natural sunlight. Perfect for those who receive little sunlight.
8. Wreaths
Wreaths add a decorative and organic touch to your apartment. For crafty folks, you can make your own
fall wreath with mums or your own
herbal wreath. Or you can
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9. Pets
Our animals friends, such as cats, dogs, and birds, can provide companionship. Others, such as fish set in a colorful aquarium can add beauty to your apartment.
10. Dried Flowers or Faux Flowers
You can
dry your fresh flowers or purchase faux flowers. This is a maintenance-free way to enjoy flora.
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