Summer is a time for green thumbs to do their thing out in the garden, yet this collection of beautiful bonsai innovations shows that people shouldn't neglect their indoor space just because the weather has vastly improved. The sun might be shining outside, but a touch of Mother Nature indoors keeps everything feeling a lot more fresh and refreshing. In place of typical house plants, more sculptural greenery is a great alternative.
More of a hobby than a chore, these beautiful bonsai innovations not only encourage daily sculpting, which is a relaxing pastime. It is also chock full of contemporary creations that give the illusion of plant life in a practical fashion. For instance, a solar charging tree is a pretty way to charge phones.
26 Beautiful Bonsai Innovations
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Ultra Small Bonsai Trees
Cho-Mini Bonsai are Made with Cramped Spaces in Mind
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Zen Garden Accessories
The Sarah Hood Landscapes Collection Puts Peace in Your Hand
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Bonsai Treehouse Sculptures
Takanori Aiba Creates Intricate Mini Masterpieces
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Lush Mini Hobbit Homes
The Bag End Bonsai Trayscape is Fit for the 'Lord of the Rings' Set
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Mini Tree Lighting
Bonsai by Moredesign is Inspired by a Traditional Japanese Art Form
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Miniature Wired Bonsai Trees
Kevin Iris Wire Trees are Intricate and Beautiful
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Living Jewelry
Bonsai Rings by Julia Goland
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Faux Wired Foliage
The Ken To Wire Bonsai Trees Are Miniature Handmade Sculptures
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Planted Paper Lanterns
The Hanji Flora Lamps Combine Nature with Lighting
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Miniscule Wire Bonsai Replicas
These Beautiful Bonsai Trees by Ken To are Intricately Designed
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Touchscreen Tabletops
Sleek & Hi-Tech Bonsai Wood Version Table by Roberto Delponte
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DIY Zen Gardens
The Cardboard Bonsai Tree Helps You Stay Calm and Focused
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Solar Powered Tree Chargers
The Photonsynthese
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Litter Boxes for Dogs
Nowhere Butt Here
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Bonsai Tree Chargers (UPDATE)
The Electree by Vivien Muller Provides Eco-Friendly Power-Ups
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Building Block Bonsai
The LEGO Pine by Makoto Azuma is Impressively Detailed and Realistic
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Turning Trellis Terrariums
Terra by Fort Standard Puts Miniature Plant Life on a Pivot
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Solar Charging Bonsai Trees
This Solar Phone Charger Merges Design and Technology
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Meticulous Japanese-Inspired Treats
Edible Art Cookies are as Beautiful as They are Delicious
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Arboreal Calendars
The Bonsai Calendar Lets You Build and Shape the Months of the Year
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Artistic Destruction
CrashBonsai
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Miniature Canned Forests
The Bonsai ‘Tree in a Can' Product Conceals Petite Plantlife
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Inflatable Balloon-Like Plants
The Air Bonsai Requires Little to No Attention
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Eastern Tree Lighting
Enjoy the Asian Horticulture Practice With the Bonsai Lamp
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Luggage Gardens
The ‘Kibako' Green Trunk
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Miniature Tree Melodies
Let the ‘Music from a Bonsai' Hit the Airwaves
Related Ideas
Literature-Shingled Lamps
The Zipper 8 Lighting Collection Covers Bulbs with Book Contents
Hyperreal Human Replicas
Bruno Walpoth Chisels Life-Like Statues Using Lime & Walnut Wood
Magnified Modern Hobbit Homes
These BAUEN Luque Residences are Scaled-Up Sophisticated Hill Houses
Hobbiton Coast Houses
The Dune House by William Morgan Molds Nature into Modernism
Powerless Phone Chargers
Crank the Eton Boost Turbine 2000 to Charge Phones without Electricity
Zen Garden Accessories
The Sarah Hood Landscapes Collection Puts Peace in Your Hand
Tree Limb Art
The Tall Joseph Wheelwright Giant Tree Sculptures
Phone-Charging Purses
Everpurse iPhone Charger Allows You to Power Up On the Go
Tolkien Domicile Duplicates
Hobbit House by Simon Dale is a Carefully Conceived Replica
LEGO-Hacking Holiday Decor (UPDATE)
These Chris McVeigh Building Block Ornaments are Festive
Bonsai Treehouse Sculptures
Takanori Aiba Creates Intricate Mini Masterpieces
Plant-Growing Coffee Tables
You Can Fill the Pot Section of this Coffee Table with Living Plants
Lush Mini Hobbit Homes
The Bag End Bonsai Trayscape is Fit for the 'Lord of the Rings' Set
Tree Trunk Sculptures
Tommy Craggs Turns Nature Into Eye Candy
Crafty Cardboard Illuminators
Cartonado Lamp is Light on the Environment and Heavy on Character
Multifaceted Industrial Furnishings
The Acciaio Series 2 Explores the Geometries of Surface
Heat-Leeching Chargers
EcoCharge by Ardavan Mirhosseini Absorbs Warmth for Power
Tubular Sakura Tree Sculptures
Tom Price Re-Imagines Pipes Into Beautiful Cherry Blossom Forests
Mini Tree Lighting
Bonsai by Moredesign is Inspired by a Traditional Japanese Art Form
Hobbit Hole Livestock Lodgings
Now the 'Hobbiton' Shire is Home to Sheep
Woodland Tables
The John Begin Resting Branches Collection is Haunting
Cosmic Light Chandeliers
The eL Masterpiece Captures the History of the Universe
Literary Smartphone Chargers
True Vintage Classics lets You Dock Your Phone on Your Favorite Novel
Erotic Edible Art
The Filioppo Ioco 'Fun Food' Exhibit Will Leave You Hungry for More
Gigantic Skeleton Sculptures
Gino De Dominicis' Calamita Cosmica is a Haunted Tourist Attraction
Custom Underground Hobbit Dwellings
The Custom Hobbit Home is a Fantasy Lover's Dream
Miniature Wired Bonsai Trees
Kevin Iris Wire Trees are Intricate and Beautiful
Fictional Taxidermy Sculptures
Carl Turner aka Biscuitboy has Created Dr. Seuss-Inspired Critters
Athletic Edible Emblems
The Foogos NHL Logos are Tasty Takes on Iconic Sports Symbols
Hobbit-Inspired Hideaways
The Hobbit House of Montana is a Hillside Wonderland
Wrist-Wearable Phone Chargers
Extend Your Phone's Battery Life with the Miniinthebox Charger
Notepad Gadget Chargers
The MiLiPower Notebook is the First Notebook Phone Charger
Fruity Etchings
The Laser-Engraved Banana is a Work of Edible Art
Grimy Gallery Exhibits
The 'Swept Away: Dust, Ashes and Dirt' Show Focuses on Time and Decay
Lever System Lighting
The Pulley Floor Lamp by Monocomplex Evokes a Sense of Tension
Mini Hobbit Homes
Maddie Chamber's Miniature Wonder from the Shire
DIY Smartphone Chargers
Casey Neistat’s iPhone 5 Dock is Handmade
Potted Plant Necklaces
Wearable Planters by Colleen Jordan Make for Truly Organic Accessories
Abstract Plant Orbs
The Sphere Planter Merges a Narrow Flower Pot with an Arced Expterior
Faux Wired Foliage
The Ken To Wire Bonsai Trees Are Miniature Handmade Sculptures
Silky Bulbous Installations
The Mesmerizing Art Pieces by Lisa Kellner Feel Soft and Delicate
Tiny Tree Sculptures
Artist Yuken Teruya Recycles Paper to Create Beautiful Art
Fast Food Forest Installations (UPDATE)
Yuken Teruya Creates Miniature Tree Sculptures to Go
Recycled Light Bulb Terrariums
Old Incandescant Lightbulbs Revamped as Mini Gardens
Planted Paper Lanterns
The Hanji Flora Lamps Combine Nature with Lighting
Manual Mobile Chargers
The Cyclus Step2 Generator Juices Up Your Gadgets With Your Energy Input
Collapsible Papercraft Lighting
Jiangmei Wu's Origami Light Fixtures Burst with Luminescent Rays
Trippy Fungal Lights
The Great Mushrooming Creates Charming Mushroom Lamps
Petite Flower Pot Accessories
Wearable Planters by Laurie Poast Bring New Meaning to Florals
Hobbit Home Dollhouses
Bag End by Maddie Brindley is Exhaustively Detailed
Hidden Treasure Sculptures
The Exchange by Ben Blanc Has a One-Of-A-Kind Gold Nugget Inside
Published Planters
Gartenkulter Creates Beautiful Book Pots for Plants
Folded Plant Sculptures
The Collapsible Leaves Series by Azuma Makoto is a Tightly Layered Artwork
Wintery Forest Fixtures
The Sapporo Tree Series Mimics the Elegant Beauty of Snow-Covered Boughs
Touchscreen Tabletops
Sleek & Hi-Tech Bonsai Wood Version Table by Roberto Delponte
Suctioning Smartphone Accessories
The Window Cling Solar Charger Powers Devices Using Sun's Energy
Lifelike Chiseled Trunks
These Amazing Tree Sculptures are Remarkably Realistic
Whimsical Tree Lamps
My Treem by Fajno Brings a Touch of Nature and Femininity into the Home
Pea Pod Lamps
This Lighting Project by Toby Fox Contains Removable Glowing Beans for Portable Use
Jellyfish Pendant Lamps
Roxy Russell Medusae Collection Provides Mood Lighting with Sea Creatures
Cityscape Shadow Sculptures
The Geo-Cognition by Wendy Fok Reveals Four Geographic Locations
Fruit Bowl Branches
Pick Your Food Straight from the Tree with the 'Mangier' by Smarin
Hinged Handset Hubs
The Zaryadkus USB Socket Makes it Easier to Charge Your Gadgets
Illuminating Plant Habitats
Pendant Glass Light Terrariums Embody Dual-Function Design
Epic Musician Pictograms
The Victor Hertz Rock Posters Make Noise
Delicious Edible Art
Ira Leoni's Food Photography Transforms Slabs of Meat Into Pretty Portraits
Planter Floor Lamps
The Tutoring Light Attaches to Flowerpots for Compact Spaces
DIY Zen Gardens
The Cardboard Bonsai Tree Helps You Stay Calm and Focused
Distorted Wooden Tables
Rustic Modern Coffee Table by Chista is Funky and Stylish
Transforming Electricity Expanders
Make Any Outlet a Mega Station with the Pivot Power Mini
Bony-Ribbed Furniture
'Ardu' by Martin Gallagher are Skeletal Console Tables
Irregular Cactus Cases
These Assembly New York Geometric Terrariums are Polyhedric Planters
Vertical Modular Lighting
The Raising Lantern by Studio Lawrence is stackable
Hanging Honeybee Lights
The Beehive Garden Lamp is a Sweet Addition to a Moonlit Patio
Convertible Cellphone Chargers
The DockOff is Very Adaptable to the Demands on Your Wall Socket
Twine Toy Lighting
The Yo-Yo Lamp by Almerich is Playfully Sophisticated
Circular Changeable Lights
The Rook by Rayka Design Studio has Different Combinations
Bonsai Tree Chargers (UPDATE)
The Electree by Vivien Muller Provides Eco-Friendly Power-Ups
Blooming Bouquet Lamps
Floral Arrangements Glow with the Chinese Lantern LED Lights
Lush Fantasy Film Dioramas
The Hobbit Home Terrarium is Created Just in Time for the Movie Release
USB Bicycle Chargers
The Smartphone BikeCharge Gives You Battery Life On-the-Go
Plant-Shaped Lighting
Alberto-Sanchez Uses Nature as Inspiration for His Designs
Building Block Bonsai
The LEGO Pine by Makoto Azuma is Impressively Detailed and Realistic
Outlet-Imitating Eco Chargers
The SunVolt Solar Power Station Charges Multiple Gadgets at Once
Human Tree Sculptures
‘Seaweed' by Tell No One is Part of a Lo-Fi Video Experiment
Turning Trellis Terrariums
Terra by Fort Standard Puts Miniature Plant Life on a Pivot
Deliciously Detailed Flapjacks
'Pancake Dad' Nathan Sheilds Creates Beautiful Battered Art
Marine-Inspired Illuminators
Fishy lamps by Frank Gehry are Ethereal
Fishbowl Landscapes
The Parisian 'Grow Little Terrariums' Bring Lush Landscapes into Your Home
Picturesque Board Games
The Samurai Chess Set Has a Built-In Zen Garden
Solar Charging Bonsai Trees
This Solar Phone Charger Merges Design and Technology
Seamless Quilted Lighting
The Vases Lampara by Vondom Has a Fluid Aesthetic
Bulletin Board Tables
The Endrit Hajno Folding Table has a Dual Personality
Portable Alarming Devices
Forget Using Two Alarms When You Have the iBell iPhone Alarm Clock
Boxed Botanical Sculptures
Makoto Azuma is a Funky Florist with an Imaginative Side
Divine Disrobed Lamps
Lampshadesofgrey Celebrates the Hidden But Integral Part of Antique Lights
Tree Stump Lighting
The Driftwood Lampshade is Woodland Chic
Sun-Fueled Chargers
These Solar-Powered Phone Chargers Stick to Any Window
Monstrous Tree Accessories
The Bigfoot Tree Sculpture is for Sasquatch Super Fans
Floral Sound Exhibits
Distortion x Flowers by Azuma Makoto Mixes Nature with Music
Contemporary Glass Chandeliers
The Aro Pendant Lamp is Simple and Sophisticated
Gamer End-Tables
The Super Nintable is Perfect for Boring Break Rooms
Floral Booze Branding
The Perrier-Jouet X Makoto Azuma Project Results in Artistic Designs
Half Moon Tables
The Rotension Table from Isariya Boon is Onion Ring-Inspired
Miniature Canned Forests
The Bonsai ‘Tree in a Can' Product Conceals Petite Plantlife
Inflatable Balloon-Like Plants
The Air Bonsai Requires Little to No Attention
Eastern Tree Lighting
Enjoy the Asian Horticulture Practice With the Bonsai Lamp
Cute Climate Gauges
The Green Science Weather Station is for the Aspiring Meteorologist
Crystallized Botanical Calendars
Makoto Azuma Creates Sparkly Floral Sculptures
Lovely Latticed Planters
Root Vase Mimics the Elaborate Forms of Rhizomes in a Contemporary Way
Fungus Lamps
The Fuguslamp from Andres Vanegas Avalos is Mushroomed Lighting
Leafy Forest Lamps
Stray Dog Designs Brings the Outdoors Into Your Home
Multiple Tablet Chargers
The Insync Transport Case Powers Up to 16 iPads
Bottled Botanical Art
Makoto Azuma Preserves Colorful Floral Plants in an Odd Way
Fantastical Food Shapers
FunBites Transforms Any Food into Edible Art for Picky Eaters
Off-Balance Discus Flower Holders
The Bonsai Equilibrium Vases Will Perplex Onlookers
Tablet Gaming Tables
Foosball Hero Turns Your iPad into a Rec-Room Essential