Summer is new apartment season, especially in NYC. While all the viewing and signing and lifting (not to mention paying) is stressful, nothing beats having a new, clean space to decorate! Take a look at our favorite fair trade products for some apartment inspiration, and check out many more on our site here.

Do you like bright colors and bold patterns, or are you into sophisticated neutrals? Our Peruvian Embroidered Cotton Pillows pop in any room you place them, giving you a burst of color right at the start of your day; while our Natural Colored Cotton Pillows will give your room a soft and subtle look!

Tiny New York apartments can be hard to keep clean, but we have some ideas that will keep you organized and your place looking great! Our Handwoven Rwandan Baskets are beautiful and useful - hang them on your wall as decor, or keep your keys, change, and chapstick in one handy spot! You can also make sure you're taking advantage of all the space you have with our Grey Bone Inlay Triple Hook. This versatile hook is great for hanging coats, hand towels or jewelry in an entryway, bathroom, or behind a door!

They say the devil is in the details, but you can delight in them too! Add some color to your new place with our Fair Trade Felt Tea Roses or go for a more modern metallic look with our Gold Mango Wood Tray. You can also place pops of patterns around with handmade baskets and bowls!

 Finally, make sure you take a little space for yourself! Taking some time to journal or light a candle after a long day can make your apartment go from a room to a home.

What are your favorite apartment accessories? Tag or tweet us at @GlobalGoods and let us know!