If you have a loved one who lives in an apartment, you might think that outdoor-related gifts are a big no-no. Although it is certainly true that many apartment dwellers do not have the outdoor space that homeowners do, this does not mean that your loved one does not want to enjoy the outdoors, too. These are a few thoughtful gift ideas that can help your apartment-dwelling loved one to make the most of the limited outdoor space that he or she has available.

`1. Wind Chimes

Who doesn't love a nice wind chime? Wind chimes look good, are affordable, provide a soothing sound and can even be used on tiny patios and balconies. Look for a cheap wind chime for sale that relates to your loved one's favorite colors, styles or household color schemes. Then, he or she can hang it up outdoors, no matter how small his or her outdoor space might be. It's a great way to add a touch of decor to the outside without requiring any ground space at all. In fact, it can even be hung from the corner of a window for those who don't have a balcony or patio at all.

2. Window Boxes

Who says that your loved one can't have a garden simply because he or she lives in an apartment? A window box provides the perfect, easy-to-care-for way of enjoying the joys of a garden, even with limited space. One good idea is a herb garden, which can be hung from a kitchen window and which is super-easy to take care of. Your loved one might also like growing a few small vegetable plants or lots of beautiful, colorful flowers.

3. Colorful Floor Mat

No matter how small your loved one's apartment entrance might be, he or she surely has a door that enters the apartment. One great way to brighten it up -- and also to protect the apartment flooring, which can help your loved one get his or her deposit back upon move-out -- is to invest in a nice, colorful "welcome" mat or other floor mat to place right outside the door.

As you can see, you can definitely pick up outdoor items as a gift for the apartment dweller in your life. Don't let his or her limited amount of outdoor space fool you -- many apartment dwellers love the outdoors and can enjoy them much like homeowners with the right carefully-planned gifts.