How to Get a Custom Vintage Greenhouse Glass Feel for Your Budget Greenhouse

Although glass is the least energy-efficient of greenhouse coverings, some people just want the look of glass when they are shopping for a greenhouse. Custom glass greenhouses are what many greenhouse gardener’s picture when they think of having a greenhouse. Heavy leaded glass surrounded by wrought iron or intricate custom framework adds immeasurable beauty and grace to a functioning greenhouse filed with vibrant plants and flowers. However, hiring a custom glass greenhouse designer costs a fortune, and purchasing a vintage glass greenhouse can be nearly as expensive as a college education.

If you have a deep desire for that custom glass or vintage glass greenhouse feel, despair not! There are a few ways to get that designer look  in the greenhouse.

Design Your Own
Designing and building your own greenhouse is one of the best ways to get a custom greenhouse for less. Your only limitations are your building skills, your imagination, and your budget. Many ready-made greenhouse plans and designs can be easily adapted to accommodate your vision for your custom greenhouse. We have seen many people use old glass windows to put together an eclectic greenhouse design.

Scale It Down
If your budget allows a little splurging, but you can’t afford an entire greenhouse remodel, consider adding on a small addition or remodeling a portion of your existing greenhouse to create a custom space. A little compromise can transform your entire growing space into a dream greenhouse.

Adding Vintage Glass
Purchasing a vintage glass greenhouse can be quite pricey. However, you can opt for a one-wall remodel and add vintage glass to a single wall or ceiling portion for a vintage corner greenhouse within your existing greenhouse design. Even a single large vintage glass panel can become the showcase of your greenhouse remodel. Just be sure to reinforce your greenhouse frame to support the heavier vintage glass panels to avoid breaking your panels and your heart.

Fake It
If you can’t afford a custom design or vintage glass, why not fake it? Many greenhouse gardeners choose to add decorative stained glass to give their greenhouses designer appeal. Stained glass art featuring pale green and blue shades (similar to vintage glass panels) are the perfect way to add a custom vintage feel to your greenhouse space. Arts and crafts stores, individual artisans, flea markets, antique stores, and even estate auctions are often treasure troves for finding vintage glass and stained glass panels.

Create It
For the craftier greenhouse gardener, stained glass kits are available from a hobby store or online. With these kits, you can select the size, shape and colors used in your custom glass creations. Stained glass classes are also a great way to obtain custom pieces that will hold not only beauty, but sentimental value as well.

Getting that custom glass or vintage greenhouse look doesn’t have to cost you a fortune. With a little imagination and ingenuity, you can own the one-of-a-kind greenhouse creation of your dreams by shopping around, compromising, and creating your own custom greenhouse glass.