Indoor Zen Garden Ideas – Looking for Inspiration!
My boyfriend is really passionate about the idea of incorporating a Zen garden into our future home. He loves the calming ritual of raking sand and the aesthetic of bonsai trees and rocks. While we have the budget to create something special, we live in a major metropolitan city, so outdoor space isn’t likely to be an option.
He’s floated some creative ideas, like a conversation pit that integrates a Zen garden or even a large coffee table with a built-in Zen garden feature. I haven’t seen anything quite like this before, and I’m curious if anyone here has come across similar designs or attempted something like it.
How practical do you think an indoor Zen garden could be? And how do you keep it from looking out of place or, worse, tacky? I’d love to hear your thoughts or see any examples!
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I'm no gardening expert, but I'd think this is all dependent on the type of light and space you're working with indoors. What if you leaned into this theme less literally and thought about the zen elements you can bring into your home inspired by an outdoor garden? You could find a beautiful bonsai tree wallpaper (or something adjacent) for your home. Obviously bring as much of the outdoors in as you can with real plants, but you can also use artificial plants if your home doesn't meet the plant's care requirements. Afloral sells some beautiful plants like this one that fit the vibe. I'd also suggest bringing in stone material, nature-inspired colors, and perhaps a humidifier or sound machine to emulate a relaxing garden feel. Best of luck!
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