LED strips behind foam boards can look great, but just a heads up—placement matters. I tried it once and ended up with weird bright spots instead of that nice, gentle glow. To avoid that, make sure you test a small section first. Also, diffusing the lights (wax paper or diffusers) helps a ton. Learned that one the hard way...theme-wise, enchanted forest sounds amazing, especially if you mix in some hanging plants for extra atmosphere.
I've been thinking about something similar for my attic hangout, but how do you handle the watering with hanging plants indoors? Seems like a great vibe, but I'm imagining drips or spills onto furniture or electronics below... Have you found any clever solutions to keep things tidy yet still lush? I really want some plants up there, but the logistics have me hesitating a bit.
"Seems like a great vibe, but I'm imagining drips or spills onto furniture or electronics below..."
I totally get your hesitation—had the same issue when I tried hanging plants in my old Victorian place. Honestly, after a few messy trials, I switched gears entirely. Instead of hanging pots, I installed narrow shelves along the walls near the ceiling and placed trailing plants there. It gave that lush, cascading effect without the constant drip anxiety. Might be worth considering if you're worried about electronics or upholstery below...
I ran into the same issue when I tried something similar in my basement. Thought I'd be clever and put little drip trays under each hanging pot, but honestly, it just ended up looking cluttered and still dripped occasionally (plants have a mind of their own...). Eventually, I settled on artificial vines mixed with fairy lights—no watering stress, and the vibe stayed magical. Might not be everyone's cup of tea, but it's been hassle-free for me so far.
Totally get what you're saying about the drip trays—I tried something similar in my old Victorian basement and ended up with water spots everywhere. Artificial vines are a great workaround, especially with fairy lights woven in. I went a slightly different route and used dried herbs and flowers instead. Lavender bundles and eucalyptus branches smell amazing, plus no watering drama. Might not have the same lush look as vines, but it definitely adds a cozy, whimsical feel without the hassle.
