15 DIY Projects To Bring The Outdoors To The Indoors Of Your Home

Some people refuse to accept that “nature time” has to happen outside. A 28-year-old apartment dweller decided the living room deserved a full-on outdoor makeover, starting with an indoor tree that looks so real it almost fooled a roommate.

But once you start adding moss on the brick interior, ocean-in-a-bottle bottles, and grass stools that make your feet feel like they’re sitting on a lawn, the project stops being a cute idea and turns into a whole design mission. The family keeps asking where the lemon tree is supposed to go, the ceiling stars are either magical or distracting depending on who’s walking in, and suddenly the staircase “living wall” debate feels like it might never end.

Here’s the wild part, every DIY choice is trying to solve the same problem: how do you bring the outdoors in without turning your home into a theme park.

1. Indoor Tree

It looks just like the real one.

Joe Monster

2. Moss on the Brick Interior

You can create whatever you want; this is just one idea.

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3. Real Log Candleholders

These amazing wooden candleholders will give you a sense of nature.

Martha Stewart

4. Grass Stools

These stools will make you feel like you are sitting on grass.

Dandys

5. Stone Flower Vase

A stone vase that is easy to make and exudes a natural vibe.

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6. Ceiling Stars

Sleep under the stars indoors? Beautiful.

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7. Lemon Tree

Grow a lemon tree indoors to bring the room to life.

Scrolller

8. Wood Wall Panels

Wood wall panels—modern and beautiful.

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This is similar to the AITAH case where someone demanded a separate room for their partner’s emotional support snake.

9. Living Wall or Staircase?

If you don't like cleaning, you should use artificial plants.

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10. Ocean in a Bottle

Easy to make but leaves a lasting impression.

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11. Rock-Covered Shower Walls

Who wouldn't want to take a shower in here?

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12. Grass Table

Want to eat outside but indoors? It's possible.

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13. River Rock

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14. Hanging Plant Lights

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15. Indoor Treehouse

Everyone would love to have one.

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The indoor tree fooled the roommate at first, but then the moss on the brick interior started stealing the spotlight.

After the real log candleholders and river rock accents showed up, the whole place started looking like a cabin that learned to Instagram.

The ceiling stars and hanging plant lights raised the stakes, because now everyone wants to “test” the vibe at night.

When the lemon tree, grass table, and indoor treehouse plans got mentioned, the living room debate turned into a full-on project schedule fight.

While outdoor activities offer numerous benefits, not everyone is able to spend time outside. However, innovative design and technology have made it possible to bring the essence of nature indoors, offering a transformative experience.

This integration enables an appreciation for nature's therapeutic effects and allows everyone to enjoy its benefits from the comfort of their homes.

By the time the ocean-in-a-bottle and rock-covered shower walls were done, nobody could agree on what “done” even means.

Before you pick the perfect spot, read if you’re IWBTA for changing cabin trip plans.