Flowers in an apartment.

How about African violets?

Geraniums are pretty hardy and make nice house plants. You may need to supliment the lighting a “daylight“ bulb in a lamp with the plant placed under it. Spin the plant a quarter turn or so every few days so all the leaves can get light on them.

How about silks or dried natural flowers.

How about a cactus? I love having a cactus in my room - minimal work, but some nature.

Have you considered painting your walls a new colour, or hanging colourful artwork?

How about a cactus? I love having a cactus in my room - minimal work, but some nature.

Have you considered painting your walls a new colour, or hanging colourful artwork?

Try growing these...easy maintenance and lots of color.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/bromeliad/growing-bromeliad-plants.htm

https://www.melyssagriffin.com/8-ways-to-brighten-your-home/

What about hanging a mirror to reflect the windows? What about framed pictures of flowers? Any pretty decorative item or piece of furniture of your choice would help brighten your space. Even a glass bowl full of fake fruit can be very pretty. In one of my rooms I have a glass hanging bowl that is filled with fake lemons. That lifts my heart every time I look at it. As would a pretty bowl of fake apples! Actually I find that even a very pretty book cover gives me a lift.

Thank you everyone for all the great ideas!! I'm excited to add these bright tips so I can enjoy my home.

As to the cactus suggestion, there are brightly colored ones. I have seen them in Home Depot. http://www.costafarms.com/plants/desert-gems-cacti

There are online nurseries that send plants thru' the mail, right to your door. Two of my favorites are Logees (they have wonderful categories) and Pacific Crest Gardens who sell a variety of succulents by the tray!