10 DIY Indoor Greenhouse Ideas
thrives even in the winter months. Greenhouses provide enough light and warmth for them to reach their full potential. Having a greenhouse in your home will allow you to grow plants in even the smallest spaces. They can also be quite portable, making them easy to move in and out of your home.
These indoor greenhouses range from small and simple projects to larger ones that will take you a little more time. While these are all beginner projects, there are projects that are perfect for younger children, and there are other ideas that are only worth trying for adults. There are many ideas here and you are sure to find the perfect greenhouse for you.
You can get the most out of your greenhouse by providing it with enough sunlight. Place it as close to the window as possible. If you lack natural light, consider purchasing grow lights and placing them inside your greenhouse.
01 Picture Frame Mini Greenhouse
This is a smaller project: an indoor greenhouse containing just one or two small plants. Photo frames are spray painted and then hot glued together to create a greenhouse. Here the entire process is broken down for you. Place it near a window and you will have a wonderful greenhouse.
02 Building a Greenhouse Cabinet
Choose IKEA Fabrikor and you have the basis for this home greenhouse. This project shows you how to transform a closet into a greenhouse by adding a grow light, a humidifier, a fan, and a few other accessories. It was a quick project with great impact.
03 IKEA Greenhouse Cabinet
This detailed project uses an IKEA Milsbo glass cabinet as a greenhouse. Added fans, grow lights, and thermometers to help it work its magic. There are a lot of detailed tips here on how to properly set it up for optimal growth that you’ll want to check out.
04 Rudsta Greenhouse Cabinets
Create a stylish accent in your living room with this conservatory. IKEA Rudsta’s closet transforms into an indoor greenhouse. The result is a beautiful cabinet that really shows off the plants. You can watch a video demonstrating the assembly process. It’s in Finnish, but it’s still worth watching.
05 Green Indoor Cabinet Greenhouse
This used cabinet was purchased while thrifting. Several shelves and lighting were added. The result is a green greenhouse that can grow a variety of plants, but is small enough to hide somewhere.
06 Simple Indoor Greenhouse
This is a project that children can help with. This simple home greenhouse uses just a plastic container placed under a light to help a few seeds grow. This is a great setup when you’re short on space and looking for something small.
07 Cabinet Greenhouse
This is an indoor greenhouse built from Detolf cabinets from IKEA. Plants and moss grow inside this unique greenhouse. This is a one-of-a-kind greenhouse that is considered a work of art. This is a very detailed tutorial, so you can make one too if you want.
08 Indoor Greenhouse Shelf
This home greenhouse idea requires you to take a regular metal shelf and turn it into a shelter for your plants. The entire post is enclosed to trap warm air entering the greenhouse from nearby windows.
09 Indoor Jungle Greenhouse
Forget fish! Use an aquarium to keep your plants warm and happy. This is a unique idea and can be a great way to reuse an item you may already have in your garage.
10 Recycled Mini Greenhouse
One of the small projects, this mini greenhouse made from recycled materials will help you grow seeds. Inspect your craft and pay attention to the recycling process: you should have everything you need to create this tiny greenhouse. Don’t forget to involve your children in this.