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I like real trees, there is a local family owned tree farm right down the street from me. They aren't certified organic, but they do not use chemicals on the trees. I feel better about having that in my home than a fake tree especially since I have pets that try to eat it either way. I would LOVE to grow a tree to use every year, but no room for one in my apartment year round. Maybe once I buy a house.

I love these videos! Watching them makes me realize how much unused space I have in my two bedroom apartment.

I agree with some of the other commenters that Americans use more space because it is available and the norm. Most of the US is suburbs. I grew up in rural PA in a family of seven. My school was over a half hour drive away and any grocery stores etc. were even further. Going to the store everyday was out of the question so we needed a larger fridge. Now I live in KC and I love walking and biking places now that I can, but that just isn't possible for everyone.

Thank you soooo much for this post! My husband and I will be officially licensed for foster care in less than a month now, and we are in pretty much the exact same situation (infant to 5 years, and no kids of our own yet).

Thank you for the inspiration, this room is amazing!