8 × dreamy sunrooms—check out these ideas for garden room and create a haven for relaxation and lounging!
A garden room is one extra room that feels like a cross between a living room and a balcony—and it’s no wonder it's becoming increasingly popular. Explore these inspiring ideas for garden rooms and decorate a multipurpose space for cooling off, reading, or sipping coffee, whether you have only a few plants or a mini jungle.
1. Season extender
In this greenhouse room, the summer season stretches from early spring through October. The 30-square-meter uninsulated glasshouse is mostly built with reclaimed materials. It connects directly to the indoor living areas, with glass doors opening onto the terrace. The brick floor is a beautiful backdrop for plants and furniture, and there’s a Manchurian walnut in the corner. Thanks to double-layer jute curtains and ventilation hatches, the greenhouse stays comfortably cool even on hot days.
2. City home oasis
A one-bedroom rental in a 1950s building was styled with vintage furniture and plenty of houseplants. There’s a weeping fig behind the butterfly chair, and a more than 40-year-old Chinese hibiscus on the stool. Many surfaces, benches, or stools can serve as plant stands, but be sure to protect wood from water stains. If you’re designing an urban garden oasis, mixing vintage decor with bold greenery can maximize style in a small space.
3. A small piece of paradise
In the sunroom of this single-family home, there’s a small edible garden of chilies and tomatoes. It feels delightful to sit among the greenery in a rattan hanging chair. A round sisal rug marks the area needed for swinging. The mud-colored tile floor is easy to maintain and forgiving, since sand and soil stains don’t show easily. Experimenting with creative plant arrangement solutions can also help you make the most of your greenhouse’s cozy layout.
4. A personal orangery
This single-family home’s sunroom has a lush, jungle-like vibe. The small space has just one chair, perfect for sitting and catching your breath. Round rods mounted near the ceiling are great for hanging planters. Those, along with vines, add layers and a cozy, nest-like feel. An earleaf fig grows in a planter made from reclaimed bricks. This is an excellent example of how to create a multipurpose garden room without compromising on restful ambiance.
5. Part indoor, part outdoor
A sliding door from the open kitchen leads to a large glass-enclosed terrace, blurring the line between indoors and out. The terrace floor has a spacious built-in planter where a grapevine thrives. It’s an additional room where you can enjoy outdoor living yet stay protected from the elements.
6. A perfect reading nook
The garden room between this single-family home’s interior and a separate sauna cottage is practically made for peaceful lounging. A comfortable hanging chair pairs well with a small table and an ottoman. You can create a lush vibe with just two fairly large plants and a raised planter box.
7. Strength in numbers
Even small houseplants can look impressive in groups. To save space, some are suspended from the ceiling with fishing lines attached to their plastic pots. Plant stands also help create different heights. One corner of this greenhouse is dedicated to Maranta plants of different varieties. Instead of soil, their medium is half coconut coir and half perlite.
8. For cooling off and hanging out
New buildings often feature separate garden rooms like this one in a high rise apartment, which can be sectioned off from the living room with sliding glass doors and a light curtain. Only a few large, eye-catching plants, such as ficus, monstera, and fiddle-leaf fig, sit on the floor and surfaces. This versatile space is perfect for cooling off and hanging out, and you could even bring in a dining table.
