Houseplant Greenhouse Cabinet Setup Upgrade your GLASS Cabinet step by step tutorial | How To IKEA

[@sunkiss172]

You can cover the outside of the glass with matte black vinyl to hide the paint mishaps! It’s easy to install and won’t require you to move the cabinet outside. It comes in different colors, textures, and patterns if you’re interested in a pop of color.

[@emilyzahrt7503]

I was just about to comment this same thing! Removable vinyl/wallpaper is easy to put on and much more scratch resistant

[@HarliG]

Such a good idea! Thank you 🙏

[@toniballesteros838]

Yes, just came onto comments to suggest this same thing! Then you don’t have to worry about scratches.

[@dewantoroo]

Or use black spray foam and black silicone as well

[@sdqsdq6274]

hmm aquarium people do that all the time, quite a norm

[@Impossible_Object]

Would love to see an update on this as everything grows in ^^ can't wait to make my own cabinet some day

[@nazaelgonzalez]

Looks amazing! 😍 When I made mine I used the Spray Foam Insulation that expands up to 3 inches so it covered more of the area. Might be helpful for anyone looking into building their own 🤘🏽

[@thisiskayleemarie9042]

Harli, you are glowing! Stunning! 🥺💚 I’ve watched you before your two boys were born and now I have a 10-month old baby girl. You are the reason for my plant addiction, but my pregnancy made it so hard to care for them. I became nauseous around them, but now I’m missing the daily plant chores and I still can’t believe how strong your passion is for your plants. Amazing! 🤩 Thank you for such a fun video! 😊😊

[@sheilalefebvre8667]

Harli!!! This is A-Mazing!!!! You are such an artist! That tree stump was a genius addition…it looks so cool! The whole thing looks absolutely beautiful and your boys are going to have so much fun watching it grow and watching the little critters do their thing!! You should be super proud of your accomplishment!!

[@HarliG]

Thank you so so much ♥️♥️♥️

[@Anah-B]

Building out a cabinet like this is a dream! I have focused my creative energy into sprucing up the vivarium for my crested gecko. So a cabinet would be that on steroids 😂 I would suggest adding springtails! They’re an additional clean-up crew to the isopods.. focusing on mold-like growth and isopod waste. Also.. adding charcoal to the substrate if you didn’t already! Good for mold prevention and the springtails love it.

[@RandomRob3000]

Love this build! I would love a re-visit to see what it looks like now that the plants have had a bit of time to grow out.

[@ginasciortino]

This has got to be one of the best videos you’ve produced. I mean, they’re all fantastic but this one? Wow! Kudos to you, Harli. You make me feel like I can do it too!

[@od.vandeveer]

Love it, I would be tempted to add dart frogs. I have them and I have an automatic spraying system installed you could install to keep the humidity up and spray the plants. There is silicone for aquaria that wont harm your plants for certain and aqusarium lights might be a good alternative for mother lights for people.

[@sarahinthesun12]

Thanks so much for explaining like the aesthetic layout in detail! For us who aren’t as creative, it helps a lot. I love how you did it, it turned out phenomenal!

[@HarliG]

I’m very glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching

[@andreascreasatmarkwijayasi7191]

Do you have an Instagram?

[@andrescarrillo_fitness]

Last year I built a full custom one, 7ft-6ft-4ft with a jungle floor bottom , a 55g tank of water with fish and aquatic plants and stuff and a river and 2 water falls. IT WAS A HASSLE! I had to take it apart and re build it 4 times bc of leaks and I almost gave up. Thank fully the last rebuild was the perfect one and now I’m a year in with no problems and I love it

[@HarliG]

Oh wow! That sounds amazing 😮 do you have an Instagram with photos of it or something?! I wanna see

[@VintagegardenandCakes]

That does sound so cool!!!

[@andrescarrillo_fitness]

@@HarliG I do , it’s a small account though 😅 it’s @themodernjungle_

[@andrescarrillo_fitness]

@@HarliG one of my first videos is of it

[@BethanySmith-p7h]

Hey Harli, been a fan 4 years and wanted 2 thank u for ALL the information and (more importantly) inspiration.

[@chieguazon909]

love you Ikea cabinet...so amazing. all of your handwork and sacrifices (injured hands and fingers) paid off🙌. more Ikea green cabinet coming😊

[@shawnahylton2048]

I wish there were levels to the like button... cuz wow! I love it so much!! I’m getting my cabinet very soon but it’ll likely be quite awhile until I’m ready to do something like this. I’m super excited to see these lil babies of yours fill in! Great job Harli!! Stop doubting yourself, you’re awesome! ❤

[@Helloglobe1]

If you have followed Benji , he mentioned the same problems while doing . His work is another art. Your work is also amazing.

[@surgeinc1]

The foam that looks like rock is fantastic! Also your dad’s tree stump is so beautiful.

[@NikkiCloutier05]

I just wanted to say A huge thank you for suggesting Liqui-dirt. I love it and more than that, my plants love it.

[@HarliG]

Great to hear! I’m glad you love it as much as I do 🎉

[@sarahtenhagen8987]

I'm from Germany and I really want to do this kind of greenhouse cabinet. It's beautiful. Thanks for your inspiration ❤️ your cabinet is absolutely stunning 😍

[@thedomesticfox717]

Oh - I love that! For future reference - they make that foam in black. It might have saved the painting step for you. Gotta love those Dad’s with the random pieces to projects we are working on. My Dad does things like that too - just cracks me up.

[@sweetykumari3382]

This is crazy pretty! Looks like a piece of mountain you cut n brought into your home!! Beautiful!!! ❤️

[@aliesefitch1099]

I've never seen anything like this before; it's so creative!! I love it!!!

[@silvanaansaldof7846]

S.T.U.N.N.I.N.G!!!!!!! You should be so proud. This project really showcased your creative talent and love for nature. Congrats 🎉 on such an incredible result💚💚💚

[@HarliG]

Thank you so much!!

[@mdowney14]

A tip for others building something like this: you can pick up a spray can paint shaker that attaches to a drill and does all the shaking for you. They run about $50. I use mine all the time.

[@HarliG]

I wish I had known about that :P

[@katherinenightingale2205]

WOW. What a project. I just cannot begin to tell you how impressed I am!!

[@mjalphonse]

😦😦😦😦 this is LEGIT Harli… This is seriously soooooo cool! 😱 I love the wood and the long plant in front the best! 😍 Wow! Also we call those bugs rolly pollies! 😆

[@daniacioffi1487]

It looks amazing! I can’t wait to make my own. My suggestion would be to cover the sides on the outside of the cabinet with sticky contact paper that way you wouldn’t have to spray paint it.

[@HarliG]

Great idea! Thank you

[@toniballesteros838]

You could also consider adding a layer of charcoal to the bottom substrate if you have to redo it at any point down the road. I really love what you did; it’s just beautiful 💚

[@nicolerose5024]

This came out SO great!! I don't have space, time or money for this.... so of course it's going on the to-do list 😅

[@mahmoudajjan466]

Well all of your SUPER HARD WORK on it has paid off cause *IT LOOKS AND IT IS MAGNIFICENTLY AWESOME* (YOU REALLY DESERVE THIS "my humble" COMPLEMENT BECAUSE IT'S THE FIRST TIME I SEE A MESMERISING DIY MINI JUNGLE AND OF COURSE BECAUSE YOU'VE PUT A LOT OF EFFORT TO BUILD IT) SO BRAVO REALLY, AND THANK YOU FOR LOVING PLANTS EVEN MORE THAN ME AND I ONLY LOVE PLANTS SOOO YEAH GREAT JOB HARLI 👏👏 And you can make a few more of it and put it on sail online, you might "you will" gather a good profit from selling just one copy of it or many types of looks inside If i was gonna buy it I'll pay 5000 grands MINIMUM (FOR REAL), anyways thank you for the awesome idea and all of your work is appropriated 😊 see you soon ✌

[@StarWolf7800]

Looks amazing. One thing I would have done differently is used silicone on the glass to give the spray foam something to anchor onto. Then shaved the foam and cover the foam with more silicone, so the substrate stayed in place.

[@kimberlyskinner8177]

🤯🤯 BEAUTIFUL!!! After watching Ashley's video about closed growing,I started to contemplate doing this. Then I remembered her video of building her large cabinet. I pushed back the idea for a later date as the cabinet isn't cheap and holidays are coming quickly. You have changed my mind to be really serious about doing this. You did a fabulous job and it looks like a piece of the wild outside brought in. I LOVE IT!!!🤩😍🤩😍. I wish that I lived near you,so we could do it together 😢. Thank you for the product listings and awesome video! 🥰😍🤩😘💓

[@emilystacey2433]

Have you watched serpa designs videos on terriariums/vivariums? this totally reminds me of his work! you did an incredible job!!!

[@HarliG]

Yes I have! Big fan! I watch a lot of terrarium/vivarium creators here on the tube 😋

[@ztszebra]

I am so in love with how it turned out!!! Great job Harli, I’m obsessed!!! You’re really inspiring me with your recent videos 🥰

[@HarliG]

Thank you so so much ❤

I loooove this! It looks real good. Getting acrylic and foam stick on your hands and fingers were Definitely Worth it lol💚🪴

[@HarliG]

Yes it was! Haha

[@Zocchihedron]

Before watching: Ooh, yes I would like on of those. After watching: yea, no...I'm not doing all that. Still looks really cool though. Vid still worth a watch

[@HarliG]

Haha thank you! It was a pain in the ass but I think my next one will be much easier

[@madisonsmith1363]

This is an absolute WORK OF ART! Beautiful! I seriously cannot get over it.

[@kyletullyowns]

I wonder if serpadesigns would be down to do a collab with you?? That would be SUCH a cool video! Two of my favourite youtubers together for a project 😍

[@superduperD]

My only complaint is I wanted to see more!!! I can't wait to see updates on this, you're amazing and inspiring!!!

[@HarliG]

More to come! Thank you ❤

[@karenb136]

You crack me up with your “Old tired head” 🤣😂. You did a wonderful job on that cabinet. It looks fantastic!

[@karrahjenkins6864]

I would absolutely love a video about plants you recommend for a terrarium set up! I just got a standing fish tank for free and I'm planning out my terrarium build. Love this so much!

[@scheherezade3]

Looks great. I do these for my reptiles (not a cabinet, lol) now I need to do one for my plants! You did a great job. Super pretty display.

[@myrdarkwood]

I know I'm late to the party but I've been doing this kind of thing for my reptiles and amphibians. You can load the foam up, set in your harder items like cork bark and hydroponic cups for planting, then cut your foam, add silicone everywhere then add spag moss and coconut fiber/eco earth. Make sure everything is dry. (Side note: Wear gloves!) 😅

[@galeotx]

😪……I seriously thought after nearly 10 years of building vivariums and keeping exotic frogs in those tanks I thought I was going big. I’m really tempted now to use my tax return and buy a cabinet use all 10 years of experience on this things 😪😪 I hate you but I love you for giving me inspiration…..I must do what I have to do now. Let me know if you want updates and pictures or even videos

[@elzbietakonert3716]

Podziwiam Twój projekt. Do mojego małego mieszkania w Polsce jest trochę za duży ale imponuje! ❤ Pozdrawiam z Warszawy

[@donnasmalley3713]

I look forward to seeing updates! The cabined looks very natural! Great job

[@HarliG]

Thanks so much!

[@xchrysantha]

Thank you so much for this tutorial, I am SO EXCITED to make this! I appreciate how clearly and detailed you explained everything, and also leaving in the mistakes you made so we can learn from it and avoid them. =) I will probably make one that's like 1/8 the size since I have a small room lol, but I know it will look absolutely beautiful.

[@jmeelizabethh]

beautiful work Harli!!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️ especially the resting of your head on the glass 🤣🤣🤣 i feel that in my soul🖤🖤🖤 blessings to you!!!

[@Wave2680]

This is AMAZING! I love it and so creative. Please show updates of how the plants are growing. And please make more of these. This is beautiful!

[@stayingconnected7292]

Dad’s are awesome 🥰

[@TS-eo9uf]

Harli, that looks *incredible* and I'm so excited to see it in a year!

[@MariaSanchez-ym8nr]

So awesome I wish that I had the courage to do something like that.

[@RachelPogue-qc3xo]

This is gorgeous! As someone who keeps 7 kinds of Isopods, I'd keep an eye on them. Dairy cows are known to be crazy plant eaters. Also, unfortunately either the dairy cows or the zebras will overrun the other.

[@HarliG]

You’re so right. The zebra almost immediately disappeared but the dairy cows are thriving

[@MariaRomero-jt8xm]

oh Harli you did it! it looks awesome! well done!, I love how it looks! I have the short rudsta that I converted early this year and I am so in love with it! I struggle with light make in it to the plants at the bottom so I have to removed a few but its the best! isopods are so fun! I also added springtails! Oh and the wood thing was the best I also refused to pay the store prices for drift wood, I ended up taking some from the woods near me and some are rotting and some grow mushrooms you live you learn! love it! give us a tour when things fill in a bit! 🥰

[@SpaceyStacy74]

This reminds me of a display at the zoo, which is amazing because professionals do those “sets.” So neat!

[@SplashOfGreen]

Beautiful! I’ve had an old terrarium in my room for two years, time to get some expanding foam! Definitely inspiring! And your dad’s addition looks amazing!

[@Samantha-hj3gw]

Gorgeous!!! What an art piece. You put a ton of work into this and it shows, thanks for sharing!

[@scissorxdisco]

the timing of this video COULD NOT BE BETTER. I'm planning out a crested gecko tank with this technique and I've been watching and rewatching videos like this so i don't mess it up, lol. This ended up gorgeous! i love the idea of the pots and cups and things to fill it out.

[@scissorxdisco]

also, dairy cows are SO cute. we have a culture thats starting to make babies and theyre so adorable

[@krystaeaves7062]

I'm wanting to do the same! Did you ever end up doing the geckos? I have questions if you did!

[@scissorxdisco]

@@krystaeaves7062 i did actually. ive made a few since, geckos are kinda addicting 😅

[@krystaeaves7062]

@@scissorxdisco I'm about to make my first one! Can I ask you a couple questions?

[@scissorxdisco]

@@krystaeaves7062 sure, I’ll try my best.

[@lauraloveslakecountyillinois]

This is my new dream!! Great job!

[@pennymayo2332]

I have a metal cabinet With glass doors I could use. But that looks like a lot !!!! Yours looks great !!!

[@mdowney14]

You can just use vinyl film on the glass instead of paint. It’s common practice in the aquarium hobby. Works really well.

[@Angelbaybeee]

WOW!!! 🤩 this looks incredible!!! What an amazing idea. Turned out so beautiful, I hope you are super proud of yourself!! Absolutely gorgeous!! 😍

[@IMNENIGMA1]

You always inspire me to do more with my plants! You're such a warm, funny, and beautiful person!

[@karenfreedman9180]

This is so beautiful! You did a great job. It looks so natural- right our of the forest. Thanks for sharing all the steps, from beginning to end. Keep us up to date on how the plants are doing. Can’t wait to so see it grow!

[@HarliG]

Thanks so much 😊

[@marjxowisno]

I can relate when you mentioned about the babysitting. It’s so hard to film while watching the baby. I’m glad that my in-law and my mom will help me watch my baby when they can especially when I’m at work too.

[@sybileorelus6605]

This was done so well, I can tell you put a lot of work/thought into it.

[@gretchenjaeger1551]

So cool. I just started making small terrariums n I love it

[@anndriggers6660]

You're so smart Harli!

[@ramenchuu]

Seeing the progress will definitely be cool

[@ashleybuffa7971]

I feel like I could walk right into it and enter some fairy land 😂 or Narnia hahaha

[@marsf4883]

Love it! Can’t wait to see how the plants look in a few months or so. Glad you love your new vivarium. 😊

[@HarliG]

Can't wait! 🎉

[@caricavello1995]

I love the wood story 😆

[@bencardenas11]

I have earthworms accompanying my isopods in my Rudsta and they're such a good addition!!

[@HarliG]

I have earthworms in there now too! Plus some cool millipedes 🙌

[@bencardenas11]

@@HarliG Ooo, that is neat! I have noticed that some worms have escaped and dried on the ground around my Rudsta, so I applied weather stripping along the doors and that seems to have helped. It is all a learning process. 🤍

[@jessiestokes2907]

You legitimately looks so glowy and beautiful babe !

[@vickiward6149]

Love love love it just awesome now I want one !!!beautiful I love natural nature looks great 👍

[@barbie_t]

It turned out amazing ❤🌿❤ As for the sides, if you don't want to paint them you could use mirror tiles, tiles, planty fabric or planty wallpaper/contact paper.

[@wildflower0619]

I feel for you when it comes to finding cool wood for projects. Its lucky I live in Maryland where there is beach access. I only have to drive a short distance in any direction and I can find a park or a beach with cool looking natural wood pieces. There is a park in my area I like to go to with a beach that is like a driftwood graveyard. The natural current of the river there spits up tons of driftwood pieces on the beach that make the best supports for plants and DIYs.

[@HarliG]

Oh wow! That sounds amazing! Yeah, not a lot of that where I live haha

[@cheliajones9907]

I love, love how your project turned out. awesome 👌. maybe one day I'll have the courage to make one. in the meantime 😷 ill admire yours. good job 👏 👍 👌

[@AnnasViolets]

You did a great job! Thank you so much for sharing all of your learnings with us. I'm going to make one too :)

[@Cudjas]

ahhh so beautiful!! 😍

[@princescott]

I think you could use a spray can of spray adhesive to re-coat the rock looking foam if you wanted to add more.

[@thisisbethm]

I am in love with this and trying to figure out where I could put one in my very small house!

[@amnysti7768]

This is so legit Harli. Amazing!!!

[@joycemyrick7053]

Wow absolutely beautiful

[@cosmic_creepus]

i’m in utah too! i just thrifted a cabinet from di i’m turning it into a vivarium for my snake :)

[@bathmonkeys8822]

Awesome job! I want to try to put one together, but I’m a little lost on what kind of moss is best. Will the dried moss you used on this build and included in the description grow? Silly question, but just curious. Want to make sure I’m doing it right the first time. Thanks, and this looks so amazing!

[@Sydneymm]

Definitely one of the best looking cabinets I’ve seen💚

[@arie_rogers87]

I absolutely love this omg it came out so beautifully. 😍 ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 i really want one of these. One of the reasons I've never done it is is because I don't know how I would treat a case of spider mites, thrips or mealie bugs if incase if it ever happened. 🤔 but seriously you are amazing 👏🏻 ❤️ everything you do turns out magical and perfect 🥰 thank you for shareing this with us all. ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@tinapomfrey5412]

Good point; I, too, wondered how pest treatment would be done with the critters inside; I wouldn't want to apply anything to harm them. I also wonder how the bugs get their nutrition. Is it from what is growing in the cabinet or will they need additional food supplements to sustain life? The cabinet looks outstanding, thank you, Harli, for the tips. If I ever get the courage (and the cash!) to tackle this project, I will certainly follow your advice.

[@HarliG]

I’ll release beneficial insects inside of that ever happens

[@arie_rogers87]

@@HarliG i have never used the beneficial insects before but makes a lot of sense with your little buddies you have in the tank. Thank you ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 what do these pill bugs do other than be super cute? Do they help eat decay and such to keep a vivarium clean?

[@Sydneymm]

Yes they are a cleanup crew basically, a super cute crew at that 💕💕

[@akshaythemarketer]

This is awesome!!! Definitely gonna try this!

[@HelloJungleRoom]

Definitely the best cabinet built I’ve seen 😍

[@anna_murawski]

OMG YAY. Finally Harli!!!! You be teasing us for weeks 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@andynoble5126]

Wow it looks amazing great job Harli 👍

[@pennyandlionel]

This turned out absolutely gorgeous 😍

[@robinprice6879]

This is so creative and seriously bad ass!!

[@dewantoroo]

Adding fog machine will definitely make your vivarium more beautiful. And make your life bit more easier since you probably don't have to spray it ever again.

[@ItsMasonMoney]

Dollar tree carries black vinyl. I use that to cover the backs/sides of my vivariums. It's ALOT easier than painting

[@ItsMasonMoney]

Sure, with larger vivariums you will need multiple rolls, but it's only 1.25 a roll. So it works.

[@Specogecko]

If you want the moss to stick better, I suggest cutting the smooth “crust” off the dried foam, carving it off. The more porous inside is a better surface for silicone to adhere too.

[@HarliG]

That’s such a great tip! I’m doing this kind of thing again soon & I’ll definitely try this 🙏

[@Specogecko]

@@HarliG yeah, backgrounds like this are very popular in the reptile and amphibian hobby, so if your looking for some information sources take a look at vivarium backgrounds from there

[@joanalylaureanofranco222]

That came out beautifully 🤗

[@njn1219]

HOW DO YOU DO ALL THIS AND HAVE KIDS AND HAVE DOGS AND HAVE PLANTS N CHICKENS?! OMG GOALS.

[@HarliG]

I lose my mind almost every day 😂 haha thank you!

[@3mamajf]

Wow! This looks really good!

[@princepalmer3329]

Would love too see a Vidio of it in the future.x