Greenhouses For Any Modern Style

While homesteading is all the rage, the hard work of caring for gardens and livestock isn’t for everyone. Why not start easy and try out growing your favorite and seasonal produce at home? Since not everyone lives on fertile farmland or may be subject to the seasons or pests, these greenhouse options are great for any front or backyard.

Photograph courtesy of Edible Gardens LA.

What makes a greenhouse modern? Straight lines in your built environment and often black, modern greenhouses look at home in any kind of environment. Not sold or built with floors, river stones make for a great natural floor that’s pervious to rain and spilled water and resistant to pests.

Photograph courtesy of Home Bunch, via AGK Design Studio & The Meter Co.

Greenhouses work best with raised beds or hydroponic growing, helping you to control your growing environment in any space with exactly the soil, light, nutrients and temperature you need.

Photo courtesy of @foxmeetsbear on Instagram

Who doesn’t want to host parties in their greenhouse? What a magical getaway in the woods.

Photo courtesy of Alitex Greenhouses

Textural material changes bring a modern greenhouse into any environment, like bricks bringing back a historical element.

Photograph courtesy of Decoist.

Or stone and manicured laws for a rustic, British look.

Photo courtesy of Craft Keep.

Want to use your greenhouse for parties and more ‘tame’ plants? If you’re building on concrete or asphalt, consider some rustic touches to make your space really magical.

Photo from SG Style Blog.

Even the smallest spaces can create a great spot for growing or just reading a good book. Full of sun, a lean-to greenhouse design blends modern and mid-century looks.

Photo from SG Style Blog.

And who said growing has to stop at the greenhouse?

Photo from OMG Home Decor.

Even in the smallest spaces, a modern greenhouse can be made from wood, metal or plastic and be a great addition to the home, provide hours of outdoor and leisure time, and quickly become a favorite spot on your property.