August 22, 2023, 2:05 pm | Read time: 2 minutes
Glass greenhouses, used as a type of conservatory nestled in greenery, are currently all the rage. In this article, we’ll show you what that can look like.
A living room in the middle of greenery–that aptly describes the glass greenhouses that are currently a garden trend on social media. More and more, you see large glass greenhouses being repurposed into modern conservatories right in the garden. However, garden tools or similar items find less space there. Instead, the greenhouse is now becoming a conservatory in the green.
Living in the Green
Following the home office in the garden shed, now comes the living or dining room in the greenhouse. A look at Instagram and similar platforms shows that this type of “living in the green” is currently very trendy.
Modern glasshouses have almost nothing to do with typical greenhouses. They are more like extended living spaces–similar to a conservatory, just separated from the main residence.
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Plants Are Essential
The greenhouse, now used as a conservatory, is typically made of glass and at least large enough to fit a full dining table. Unlike typical greenhouses where tomatoes might grow, there is a proper floor. Tiles with geometric patterns are often used for this purpose.
However, plants remain essential for the modern greenhouse. Although they are usually planted in pots, they make the small home in the garden perfect. Cucumbers, tomatoes, citrus fruits, or herbs–life now takes place among all these plants.
To ensure it can be used even in the dark, string lights are a must. They make the greenhouse a cozy retreat even in the colder months. Anyone wanting to see more of the modern glasshouses should search Instagram and similar platforms for the hashtags “#glashaus,” “#orangerie,” or “#gewächshaus.”