greenhouse GLAM
Better Homes & Gardens Australia|July 2022
Turn your shabby sunroom into a classy conservatory crossed with a studio space. The result is beautifully practical!
JULIET LOVE,MELISSA KING
greenhouse GLAM

A classic sunroom can be under-appreciated. Built as an addition to old A homes from the '50s-'70s, this space can lack privacy and be hard to heat and cool, meaning it often ends up as a junk room. But if you use its biggest advantage - sun exposure -as inspo, you can turn it into an asset, not an afterthought. Here, the invasion of kids' clutter was halted to turn the room into an art studio and greenhouse for a creative green thumb mum. Try these easy upgrades and plant ideas at your place.

1,2 NATURE BY DESIGN

With abundant natural light, a sunroom makes an ideal creative hub for an artist or maker. Add lots of lush greenery and a spot to sit and soak up the sun, and you have a space that is both stylish and serene. What bliss!

3 RETRO CHIC

Swap old carpet for durable vinyl in a chic pattern and you won't stress about spills when watering your plants. PS, a marble-topped tulip reproduction table adds retro-glam.'

4 LUSH AND LOVELY

Let the era when the sunroom was in its heyday influence your plant picks and opt for what Nan used to grow-palms, ferns and monsteras. As a general rule, plants that are happy to live indoors don't like being blasted by heaters or air-con, and like a more humid environment, so mist the leaves regularly.

5 INDOOR JUNGLE

To create an oasis indoors, borrow ideas from the jungle. A bird of paradise and kentia palm in tall pots function as tree-like canopy plants, then you can fill out the 'understorey' with lower growers in smaller pots. Add a lounge chair that wouldn't look out of place at a resort and enjoy the tropics at home!

EASY STEPS TO YOUR NEW WORKSPACE

Give an old table a new top and add wall shelving - here hiding a blocked-up window - to make a creative station.

This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

MORE STORIES FROM BETTER HOMES & GARDENS AUSTRALIAView all
SOAK IT UP!
Better Homes & Gardens Australia

SOAK IT UP!

UNCOVER $$$-SAVING SECRETS TO CREATE A LUSH BATHING SPACE THAT DELIVERS YOU A BEAUTIFUL, RELAXING EXPERIENCE

time-read
4 mins  |
June 2023
MAKE MORE WITH MINCE
Better Homes & Gardens Australia

MAKE MORE WITH MINCE

From pork and beef to chicken, lamb and turkey, mince is affordable, filling, versatile and stars in a host of meals that’ll feed the fam for less

time-read
6 mins  |
June 2023
ΜΑΚΕ ΤΗΕ CONTINENTAL DRIFT
Better Homes & Gardens Australia

ΜΑΚΕ ΤΗΕ CONTINENTAL DRIFT

Give your garden a Mediterranean-style makeover by turning a sunny spot into an open-air entertaining and dining oasis surrounded by greenery!

time-read
2 mins  |
June 2023
STAY COOL IN THE TROPICS
Better Homes & Gardens Australia

STAY COOL IN THE TROPICS

You don't need equatorial heat to grow a tropical garden - you can chill out without temperature highs!

time-read
2 mins  |
June 2023
SMALL SIZE BIG WOW!
Better Homes & Gardens Australia

SMALL SIZE BIG WOW!

Make downsizing a dream come true with a small garden that is manageable and stunning!

time-read
2 mins  |
June 2023
MAKE AUTUMN AWESOME!
Better Homes & Gardens Australia

MAKE AUTUMN AWESOME!

It’s not quite winter yet – here’s how you can keep the warmth in your garden as the weather cools down

time-read
3 mins  |
June 2023
ROSES RULE
Better Homes & Gardens Australia

ROSES RULE

Kings and queens may come and go but roses will always reign supreme in your garden!

time-read
4 mins  |
June 2023
POTATO PRINTING PICTURE
Better Homes & Gardens Australia

POTATO PRINTING PICTURE

Make your own Scandi-inspired artwork using block-printing paint technique, Sharpies and spuds. Simple!

time-read
1 min  |
May 2023
SOY SAVVY!
Better Homes & Gardens Australia

SOY SAVVY!

Melt and pour your way to container candles made with soy wax to save money on scents!

time-read
1 min  |
May 2023
AROUND THE SIDE
Better Homes & Gardens Australia

AROUND THE SIDE

SPRUCE UP YOUR SIDE ENTRANCE IN A WEEKEND WITH A SLEEK NEW DIY GATE

time-read
3 mins  |
May 2023