ÅKERBÄR IKEA Greenhouse Setup & Display

[@plantsbymelissa]

I got some cheap white contact paper for the top of it to conceal the grow light. It came yesterday and I put it on and I love it! I'll have to share the updated look soon! 🫶

[@GB-vw6kr]

This is actually such a great affordable option for us who can't invest in the larger ikea cabinets right now! Thank you! Its stunning!

[@plantsbymelissa]

thank you so much! It really is a great price for them 🥰

[@wendib6028]

I had an issue like that with a stand and I took that top shelf off and turned it upside down so it was completely flat and everything I wanted to sit on it fit then.

[@bangtangemini]

Genius!

[@kyrad6543]

I was going to suggest that or just flip the entire stand upside down.

[@AlexaLikes]

I came looking for this comment!

[@sylvainjorand9991]

I thought I was the only one being so excited about my Akebärt so its really nice to see and share your excitement 🙂

[@NatTayHill]

My friend spray painted the larger one white because her plant room all white. It looks perfect. She got 3 of them total and has them across the top of a credenza in her plant room. (All her planting supplies are in it.) She’s so dang organized and it’s all so beautiful 😍

[@plantsbymelissa]

aw that sounds so beautiful! 😍

[@emilymajeski]

I just rolled clear packing tape into long strips and stuck it down in between the gaps and stuck a strip of it like a flap behind the door and it keeps the humidity between 60 and 80% so I’m good with that. My anthuriums are putting out new growth and seem pretty happy after about a month, so far so good!

[@annaa.5863]

I love how it turned out. The baby plants are so adorable, thx Melissa!

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@ashleighstagg9239]

Absolutely in love with this idea you came up with, with the riser. I will totally be doing this someday and make sure to give you credits ♡🌱♡

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thank you! The pegboard was really nice too - but I feel like plants any higher than mine would be super close to the grow light. The riser brings them to the perfect height and it looks so good in there!

[@psycheready6958]

I immediately bought those risers for my own Akerbar! Thank you! Yours looks so cute.

[@plantsbymelissa]

Yay! You're going to love them 🥰

[@davidreid8835]

Nice job, I can see why you like it so much. A Plantologist Extraordinaire of many skills. Thanks for the video.

[@sandy5097]

I've been waiting for this video! I love that little greenhouse and what you have put in it looks fantastic!

[@plantsbymelissa]

Yay, thank you so much! ☺️

[@Stef_T-G]

As someone who works with acrylic (aka plexyglass) as a full time job I can definitely understand you to buy a cheaper option for the inside. I wanted to do little stands like that few years ago and when I did it to be able to see how I will have to charge ect... I finally made the conclusion that even for myself the option I can buy on Amazon are impossible to beat! I do use a thicker acrylic thi because I found the one thay use really thin and easy to break for the use I have for them, but it's still cheaper😅 With the economy we are in people won't buy something at 50/60$ if they can have similar for the half on Amazon 😅

[@desertflower9557]

Thank you for taking the time to share this Melissa. Nice products, too. Have fun!

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thanks so much!

[@RachelCoffeeandAdventure]

I've been looking for something like that, and the price is fantastic!

[@Tina-wi7we]

I loved seeing this set up. Helps me see that I can do it! I was at IKEA last week. I love the green cabinet. Can't wait to see you set that one up. Thank you, Melissa! Have a great weekend. It looks so good 💚✨🌿✨

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thank you so much! I other item I am waiting for should be here next week so I'll be excited to set that one up 🥰 These cabinets are so fun and I love the look they give!

[@plantsbymelissa]

Have a great weekend as well 🤗

[@mld5368]

Oh Melissa , I was just thinking about getting the same greenhouse and now I’m going to get it for sure. I got so excited just like it was mine. I have some kitties that won’t leave plants alone so now I can put some out in this and they will be safe. You are just the best. Thanks

[@plantsbymelissa]

You'll love having one! It's so cute and perfect to keep the kitties out! 🥰

[@ConnieP92]

Thanks so much for showing us the whole process Melissa...you've taken the guess work out for us so thank you so much! It looks super amazing and I'm really happy for you 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🥰 I'm tempted to get the bigger one now to fit on my rectangular IKEA plant stand.

[@plantsbymelissa]

You are so welcome! I'm tempted to get the yellow one lol

[@ConnieP92]

And I’m thinking of getting the bigger one and since it only comes in black I think I’m going to spray paint it white! 😅

[@kristenberg4906]

Thank you for this wonderful video. U have the best voice for videos, you just sound so kind 🩷🌱🪴🩷

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thank you! 🫶🏻💜

[@SharonCrowder]

Absolutely loved your greenhouse, Melissa. I got my greenhouse today. I also ordered the lights and the stand waiting on them to get here tomorrow.

[@kathleenhall3868]

I bought Ikea's larger ÅKERBÄR in black and set it on two Ikea Tjusig shoe racks, also in black. The Tjusigs are stackable, so the ones I bought (31W x 12.5D x 14.5H) made a 29"H stand for the Akerbar. Ikea supplies "cleats" to keep the stacked units stable. I have plants cascading down the middle shelf to cover plant supplies I keep on the bottom shelf. For light in the greenhouse, I used one bar of the Barrina 4-strip set, attached w/a magnet (at an angle) at the top back "seam". Works great as a corm incubator. Hope this helps someone.

[@PattiBarahona]

I saw the greenhouse at 😊 last week and I passed it up. because I was afraid to assemble. I saw your KZbin channel. Just scribed, I'm going back tomorrow to get Greenhouse to assemble with you. Thank you, thank you. Thank you.😊

[@plantsbymelissa]

You're welcome! It's a fun little greenhouse!

[@spiritxofxchaos]

thank you so much for doing this video! I love the modern aqua setup but I just couldn't justify spending that kind of money on it. so glad you found an alternative. I'm going to order the risers right away!

[@plantsbymelissa]

You're so welcome! The pegboard costs a lot for the space of this cabinet. It really wasn't worth it to me especially since the top half will be super close to the light.

[@ionaday3340]

It looks beautiful on the stand, the riser was such a great find. I have this greenhouse in black and I absolutely love it. I use mine for alocasia corms and baby plants.

[@everfreebrumby8385]

Great tip about the acrylic cupcake display. I’ll definitely try that.

[@jackiesmithwinkworth3085]

Can’t wait to see the updated look! You have such great ideas.

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thank you so much!! ☺️

[@marshawilliams9977]

Melissa after the vlog visit i fellbin love with the greenhouse and stand so I showed my husband and son that this is what i wanted for my birthday. Now I want the riser to go with it and a great idea for the grow light too! I want it all lol! 💜

[@Racing_Society]

So funny I made this setup before I saw this video in black with the stand. However I’ve been struggling with what to do on the inside. So glad I saw your video!! ❤

[@katie77r]

Absolutely love your new greenhouse and stand, I'm tempted to get one myself for my kitchen so i can put a few tropical plants in it, possibly even a Begonia - I've always wanted one 😊 💖🪷

[@dora9368]

Perfect! Thank you for fun, entertaining video. I love everything, and hi Luna and everyone

[@lisaanglim9588]

I put this in the tv and I was able to do some plant updates and then started to water. I sure enjoyed watching yo put it together. It sure is cute. 🥰

[@TWILIGHTR0SE]

Yay! I bought one of these a couple weeks ago, the gold one. My fiance built it for me, grateful for that, we are thinking about putting some screws in around the bottom to keep the base and top attatched. And I'd like to weather strip it or anything to make it more airtight for terrarium purposes since im keeping carniverous plants in it. Interesting to see your take on it. Thanks Melissa, love your content.

[@carineds]

I got my akerbar (bigger black one) deliverd to me yesterday (saturday 10th). So excited, opend the box and could already close it again. Broken ofcourse. As many pieces i order on line from Ikea. From the moment it's fragile. it arrives almost everytime broken. Thursday 15th another one will be deliverd. I begged (again) to please let them pack it better. So when the postman puts boxes on top of this box it doesn't break or if he decides to play football with it, it can stand a blow. It's soooooo beautiful your little greenhouse, looking forward to mine. You solved already a problem i was thinking about. How to put the growlight. Now i don't have to worry anymore. The only thing yet is. I don't have so cute little beautiful plants to put in it. You really did great. Also finding that little shelve, just wonderful. Love it so much. Take care Melissa🥰🥰

[@plantsbymelissa]

oh no sorry yours came broken 🥲 I would have been so sad! Hopefully your new one will be okay 🙏

[@aflanagan13]

Love it!! I have the bigger black one, now im searching for an acrylic stand like yours because its PERFECTTTT I just need a bigger size! ❤

[@plantsbymelissa]

you could do two smaller ones side by side too if you can't find a bigger one!

[@carolstuff]

Nicely done Melissa; it looks great!

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thanks so much! 🥰🌿

[@kristathompson9888]

I love it! It looks so good and you picked the perfect plants to put in it 💚

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thank you!! I love looking at them now while I am at the computer editing 🥰

[@assimpleasgravity]

Uhhh, it looks so pretty! Its so beautiful in this setup, with the little shelf, the lights and the tiny plants, well done Melissa! 😍

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thanks so much! I love how it turned out 🥰

[@sweetievicdee876]

I was looking to buy something for my little greenhouse and the acrylic shelf is so adorable. Thank you, Melissa 💗for sharing 😊

[@plantsbymelissa]

Yes! They're so pretty! They have different sizes and styles too but this one fits inside of here nicely!

[@ld2127]

This was so fun! My creative brain is engaged. If It were my cart I would have a piece wood cut (and painted white) to fit the inset and another (also painted white) slightly larger to sit on top to accommodate the greenhouse. Again this was fun!

[@plantsbymelissa]

oh that would be beautiful for sure! I love how creative that is! 🥰

[@JacquelineJax]

This was so helpful. I’m going to IKEA today to get a cabinet. I will probably pick up one of these as well.

[@tonyabrown39]

I bought those exact two things at IKEA last summer😊 I bought the stand for my African Violets. The greenhouse I mostly use for propagations but now I’m gonna have to order the riser❤

[@NCNessa]

Thank you for this video Melissa!! I am putting mine together today 😊

[@Wispwood]

They look so cute! I bought the black version, and I was thinking of adding some short jewel alocasias in it too.

[@plantsbymelissa]

The alocasias look so good inside! 🫶

[@planttherapy1860]

I have been eyeing that greenhouse for a while, and eventually, I will get one. Thanks for building it and sharing that process. I also have some barrina lights to attach to my rack, but I have been thinking of zip ties since they didn't provide more than screws for a ceiling installation. 🤔 They're 3 feet long...

[@margieaustin6130]

Great finds. Beautiful setup. It could almost be a dollhouse lol.

[@krleahcarmichael3457]

So happy to see an update on the var Polly. I just ordered a couple from them

[@plantsbymelissa]

Ohh nice! I want one with better color 😆 I might have to keep an eye out 🫣

[@hithere2468]

Can you flip the top shelf of the display stand upside down? The corners of the greenhouse would hang over obviously but it would be sitting on flat surface. Everything still looks super cute. Enjoy!

[@plantybynature]

So fun to watch! It’s adorable! You did exactly what I was whispering to the screen with the cords😂 good thinking…. Is the light thin enough to sit directly in the top at the back right along the metal edging? Then, you could get a decorative tray for the top and possibly add another plant to disperse the look of the light coming out of the top of the box. I hope I explained this in an understandable way 😂 either way, it’s beautiful and so is your home, so I’m sure you’ll get it adjusted in looking nicely 🪴✨💚 have a great day! Thank you for your content 💚

[@Elise808]

really helpful!! thank you 😄

[@ThatGirlShelbyy]

I've been wanting one for ages and this just made me want it even more (but IKEA isn't super close to us and charges insane amounts to deliver) ... Someday! 🥰 I'm glad you finally have one!

[@plantsbymelissa]

oh that stinks! I'm sorry Shelby 😔 hopefully, one day here you can get one! I love it so much 🥰

[@ThatGirlShelbyy]

@@plantsbymelissa I'm sure I will eventually! Just a matter of making the commute and not spending all of my money while I'm there LOL

[@plantsbymelissa]

haha it's hard to not want to put everything in your cart!

[@kathylovejoy2569]

That looks very interesting. Thanks for showing it. Wonder if it would work for propagating, or keeping sick plants in? Hope you enjoy this. Sorry it didn't fit on the stand. You should label the plastic bag, you put the spare pieces in. Things that small get misplaced so easy.

[@fionaelliott7528]

Beautiful! Can you flip the top shelf of the stand so that it’s level? 🤔

[@Tamsins_Potager]

Oh, it looks so beautiful. Im off to google ikea greenhouses 😅

[@kyrad6543]

With the stand, it almost looks like one of those fancy Wardian cases!

[@shopmark441]

I just ordered one last night😂 can't wait to set it up!!

[@plantsbymelissa]

aww yay!! congrats! 🥳 You're going to love it!

[@asianangie7209]

I got 2 black ones from ikeas discount section…now you are making me want a white one! It really looks good with the clear riser. I wonder if you could place a board, tile or glass that is the size of the greenhouse over the tip of the corner on top of the stand.

[@j.c7941]

Hi Melissa 💫 Your greenhouse turned out absolutely beautiful and so elegant. I have the larger greenhouse in black and if you wanted another option in the future or to add above your riser, I went to the Dollar Store and they have self adhesive peg board type squares that fit perfectly in the small or large Akerbar cabinets. They also have small rings that fit into the pegboard that I use for my small condiment cups size props and you can also buy little shelves that fit in the peg holes. Mine is set up with 3 squares, shelves and a ring and I absolutely love it. They do come in black and white as well. Just thought I’d share for you or anyone looking for a cheaper alternative to the more expensive peg board options and the shelves are really sturdy I have 3.5” planters with pon on them. I can’t wait for the cabinet build. Enjoy the rest of your weekend. 🙏🏻💫

[@plantsbymelissa]

thank you so much! 🫶 oh that's awesome! thanks for sharing! I'm sure your setup looks beautiful 😍 I need to go check out the dollar store sometime here!

[@growingratitude-paulaf334]

❤ this is THE cutest!!!!

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thank you!! I love how it turned out 🥰

[@TropicsandDesert]

That is so cute.😊

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thank you! 🥰

[@user-wx9dl6iy9q]

If you assemble the plant stand with the metal frame upside down.. where the longer part is on the top? instead of on the bottom? it will hold your greenhouse in place perfectly. Sorry if that was confusing hope it made some sort of sense

[@plantsbymelissa]

I think I see what you mean but my brain isn't working to visualize it that well haha. They were such a pain to screw in 😵‍💫

[@user-wx9dl6iy9q]

I agree! I realized after i assembled mine but really didn't want to re do it. I saw a friend of mine do hers upside down and the greenhouse fit perfectly and snug-ly inside the plant stand. Wish I could attach a picture 😅

[@andreatrawick4685]

Looks great Melissa! You’ve inspired me to get one. I have a question about how much water you use for your fluval, do you fill all the way or just leave a reservoir? Your plants seem to thrive in it so I’m excited to use.

[@plantsbymelissa]

It's your preference really. I fill mine mostly to the top because it dries out fast for me. I underwater them all the time 😅 It depends on how big your vessel is, how much light, humidity etc and how rooted the plant is - all will use up water at different rates :)

[@noelle7714]

I love this Melissa, could you possible get another greenhouse and put it on the self below. I looked at measurements and the height of the greenhouse would fit, but I don’t think you could open it all the way, but just some magnets would help. Just a thought, put it sure would look pretty.

[@plantsbymelissa]

Don’t tempt me! 😂🫶🏻 I really want the yellow one now 🫣

[@storyofmygreens9015]

Its so incredibly beautiful. I wanna get one❤😂

[@theFreshman]

Thank you so much for posting this! I watched the entire thing! Where do you get your tiny plants from?

[@rebeccaparis6470]

💚💚💚 I think I need it!

[@plantsbymelissa]

yess!! get one! 😂🫶

[@plantsnrants]

You could flip over the top tray.on the stand maybe?

[@jordyn87]

I have 2 of these in black. They are pretty great!!!!!

[@katiewilliams9273]

That is soooo cute. Do you know if they make the riser for the bigger black greenhouse ? I absolutely love it

[@plantsbymelissa]

I think when I was searching I saw different styles and sizes. If you do a search for acrylic risers I'm sure you could find something. Maybe even just buy two of the smaller ones to do side by side!

[@dora9368]

Well hello Luna. Welcome to the video 😁📸❤

[@Itsmeyoualreadykno]

I just ordered! Great idea thank you ♥️😊‼️‼️

[@plantsbymelissa]

Have fun with it!! 🥰🫶🏻

[@amyvanartsdalen2362]

Love it! ❤

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thank you! 😊

[@irishtigerlily]

Is it possible to get a wood piece to use a platform on top of the white table? that would be cute! Somehow, you'd have to figure out a way to secure it.

[@Chaz2cry]

Sorry if I missed this, but what are the plants in? 4-6mm black tumbled stone chips?

[@Mandi_Hui]

So cute. Definitely good for rehabbing plants or grow baby plants. I love to get one aswell. But i don’t like is made of plastic instead of glass. Ikea has changed alot of products to plastic now. Even the picture frames.

[@janecotelos2240]

Couldn't you reverse the top of the stand so it would just have a flat top? That might work...👍

[@plantsbymelissa]

I'm not sure! I'll have to see what the bottom of it looks like now. I think the metal part will stick up on the underside 🤔

[@lindaholder2222]

So Stinking cute❤😊

[@plantsbymelissa]

🥰💖

[@mn4169]

I use bubble wrap to stop drafts. Åkerbär = field berries. hey from Sweden

[@marie-joseelanglois1333]

Turn the top around if you can, I did it for my wood one from ikea

[@deboracamilo9704]

Excited!

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thank you for watching! 💖

[@EverythingWithToshaK]

Hey Melissa what do you think about adding maybe some black river stones or natural color stones on the top shelf of the cart and then setting the green house on top of them?🤔 Maybe some fairy light also to give it a glow between the rocks and the greenhouse too? 😂idk I am just one of those people who always try to make it work! 😂💚🌱 P.s those are my favorite Sour Patch Candies! 🍭🍬😂😂😂

[@plantsbymelissa]

hehe.. they're so good! I love that idea so much! 🥰

[@jodismith1253]

oh my goodness i want one of those i cant believe how cheap it is but its beautiful

[@plantsbymelissa]

It's a really good price for it! I think the size is perfect and if you get the larger one - you would have even more room for only $7 more I think.

[@hefeelslikeivan]

What is that substrate ?

[@Sugarbear53]

You could add add something on top and make a table out of your stand

[@dora9368]

I love it too 💕😊❤

[@allthelittlerebornshansen5448]

You will find that humidity is awful without weather stripping I have the big one I love it

[@plantsbymelissa]

not for my environment 😉

[@davidfarrell7560]

get a piece of plywood and cut it to insert into the top tray to level it, painting it white will make it less noticeable.

[@Tina-wi7we]

For the stand? That's a good idea.

[@davidfarrell7560]

@@Tina-wi7we yeah, that’s what i meant.😁

[@plantsbymelissa]

That's a smart idea for sure! I might have to attempt it haha 🫶

[@renata1362]

Hi, i would fill the top tray of the stand with decorative stones, so it will give more stability to the greenhouse... and it won't bend over time... 😊

[@plantsbymelissa]

Ohh nice suggestion!! That would look so pretty! 😍

[@kathylovejoy2569]

Makes me want one now. lol

[@omaam1005]

Hi, I don't know, that Olivblad stand just feels like the GHou is ready to slide off with just one move. Everything else is fine, just that stand. Well, good luck!

[@heathermc5557]

💚🌱 cute

[@dora9368]

Sooo cute 🥰

[@StonkyFox]

Maybe the greenhouse can fit on a plant stand if you remove the top plate of the plant stand and put the greenhouse on top of the plant stand and fix them with, for example, double-sided tape... And you can put the top plate of the plant stand on top of the greenhouse.

[@oppgard]

I think it's funny that they have the same names on their stuff as in Sweden. (I live in Sweden.)

[@kyrad6543]

Someone on Reddit recently posted a full list of all the pieces they used to make it more humidity-retentive. If you're interested, I pinned it in my pinterest and can try to post a link to that.

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thank you! I really don’t need high humidity in my environment. I appreciate it 🫶🏻

[@kyrad6543]

Ah, well I was thinking it might help someone who does.

[@chrishoy3042]

Turn the top shelf on the stand over and it will be fine.

[@JohnAdams-we9gs]

Speaking of pet friendly plants. Do your cats like cat grass?

[@plantsbymelissa]

Chai will eat it the other two not so much. I buy some occasionally but I forget to water it sometimes and it dries up so I end up tossing it out.

[@MyLocsMyPlants]

💚💚💚

[@dora9368]

She cute🎉

[@cristinaardelean5064]

❤

[@plantsbymelissa]

🫶🥰

[@vikkiymurray7326]

😂😂😂

[@teririvera4517]

Take off the tray and it will fit