We had your ordinary walk-out basement area which didn't get used as a patio area because it was too dark and there was no breeze. So, when we added a sunroom on the deck above, we enclosed the walk-out and converted it into usable greenhouse space. I have a greenhouse which was placed on one end of our storage shed when it was built but when I watered plants in there during the winter, it was so crowded I would have to move plants out to get to others to water - let alone have an area for working on plants. I really needed more greenhouse space. We put in a ceiling; painted the flooring; added lots of lighting and brought in some of the plants.


Below are the "after" pictures. We revamped my old door - another "door project" - by adding the shelf on top.

I had found wooden brackets for the shelf at Lowe's but they didn't look right so I went to a local antique store and they had reproduction metal ones just like I wanted CHEAPER than Lowe's wooden ones.


I plan on adding more plants. I'm waiting for the weather to warm-up to move them from the other greenhouse.
I now have seed planting space and room for a lighting system. I have some seeds going now and plan on adding more.

Be sure to visit Susan over at
Between Naps on the Porch for the other make-over projects for Metamorphosis Monday. You'll see some great ideas which may inspire you.
13 comments:
Wonderful way to use that space. I'm sure you can't wait for spring to try it out.
Great way to gain some much needed space.
Very clever, I really like what you've accomplished.
I love your greenhouse. If only I had a green thumb!
I envy you your greenhouse-- sigh --
Hi Pammiejo...I didn't realize until just now that you are a Master Gardener...fantastic! You are lucky to have the space you enclosed for your extra greenhouse area. The revamped door is so cute!
;-) Bo
That was a good way to use that space!
Great makeover. How nice to have a beautiful place to play with your plants. Thanks for sharing, Maryrose
I love how you redid your space! The door is great!! I love things like that!
This is wonderful -- especially the old door! I would love a greenhouse -- maybe I wouldn't kill everything...
Scribbler
Oh, I love what you did! It's so charming and inviting! I'm sure you're enjoying it so much!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
What a great transforamtion and how ownderful to have a greenhouse! I noticed in your profile that you are a master gardener. I'm not but I have lots of friends who are and I volunteer in the nursery at a beautiful garden called Wing Haven. If you're ever in Charlotte NC you must visit it.
Rhondi
What a wonderful way to transform that space! Great choices in materials. Lucky plants!
I wish I had as green a thumb!
Cass
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