Versatile Glass Oasis Ideas: One Space, Many Possibilities

Reading time: approx. 8 min. · Last updated: 29 July 2026 · By Home Deluxe Editorial Team

In short: Your glass oasis is far more than just a covered patio. Depending on how you furnish it, it can become a lounge, dining area, private wellness retreat or bright home office. With just a few key elements, you can create several different living spaces within the same area.

Bright glass oasis in the garden that can be used flexibly as a lounge and dining area

Do you already have a covered, light-filled corner in your garden, or are you currently planning your glass oasis? If so, one question soon comes up: what should you actually use this space for? The good news is: plenty of things. In this guide, we show you four popular ways to use your glass oasis and how to bring them to life with the right furniture and accessories from Home Deluxe – from a laid-back outdoor living room to your own private spa.

Key Facts at a Glance

One space, many uses: The same glass oasis can work as a lounge, dining area, spa or workspace.
Lounge & relaxation: A lounge set, hanging chair and soft cushions turn it into a living room surrounded by greenery.
Dining & entertaining: A garden dining set or extendable garden table creates the perfect place for family and guests to come together.
Wellness retreat: An outdoor sauna, hot tub or massage chair can transform the space into your own private spa.
Work & plants: Plenty of natural daylight makes the oasis ideal as a bright home office or lush plant room.
Home cinema atmosphere: Add a projector screen and bean bags to create a cosy film room in the evening.
Stay flexible: Weather-resistant, movable furniture lets you adapt the space to suit different occasions.

7 Ideas for Using Your Glass Oasis

Before we go into more detail, here is a quick overview of just how versatile the space can be:

Ideas for Using Your Space

One Space – Seven Possibilities

🛋️ Lounge

An outdoor living room for relaxing and reading surrounded by greenery.

🍽️ Dining Area

Enjoy sheltered outdoor dining, from breakfast to evening barbecues.

🧖 Wellness

Create your own private spa area with a sauna, hot tub or massage chair.

💻 Home Office

A bright workspace with plenty of daylight and views of the garden.

🌿 Plant Room

A calming green corner filled with potted plants and herbs.

🧘 Retreat

A peaceful spot for yoga, meditation or simply taking some time out.

🎬 Home Cinema

Enjoy movie nights under glass with a projector screen and cosy bean bags.

As a Lounge & Relaxation Space

The most obvious idea is to create an outdoor living room surrounded by greenery. A lounge set such as CASARA with deep cushions invites you to sit back and relax, while the modular RIO garden lounge can be arranged flexibly to suit your available space.

For an extra touch of comfort, add a hanging chair – whether the CIELO polyrattan hanging chair or the foldable LOMA. Combined with soft cushions, a reading lamp and a few plants, your glass oasis becomes a favourite spot for quiet, relaxing moments.

Cosy lounge area with a sofa and hanging chair in a glass oasis

Discover Lounge Furniture

As a Dining Area to Enjoy

Set dining area with a garden table and chairs beneath a glass roof

Dining under glass makes every meal feel special while keeping you sheltered from strong sun and light rain. A complete garden dining set such as CANTOS SEDIA or the CALIDO MADERA dining set offers plenty of room for the whole family.

For smaller gatherings, the sturdy NAXOS larch seating set is a practical choice, while an extendable SOL garden table gives you flexibility when more guests arrive. This turns your glass oasis into a space you can enjoy from breakfast through to a long evening barbecue.

💡 Tip: An extendable table is ideal for a glass oasis: compact for everyday use and easy to enlarge when guests come over.

As a Private Wellness Retreat

If you are looking for peace and relaxation, turn your glass oasis into a private spa. An outdoor sauna such as the CUBE DELUXE or the classic LAHTI barrel sauna brings soothing warmth straight into the garden, while the sheltered area under glass makes the transition between sauna and relaxation zone more comfortable even when it is windy.

For an extra touch of luxury, add an HORIZON outdoor hot tub, then unwind afterwards in a SUENO massage chair. This transforms your glass oasis into a relaxing retreat – without the need for a wellness hotel.

Private wellness retreat with a modern outdoor sauna and hot tub in the garden

⚠️ Good to know: Saunas and hot tubs require suitable power and water connections as well as a stable, level surface. Make sure to factor this into your planning before you buy.

As a Home Office

Plenty of daylight and a view of the garden – it is hard to imagine better conditions for working. With an ELMO height-adjustable desk, you can alternate between sitting and standing, while the comfortable CORA office chair helps you stay comfortable throughout the working day.

For better acoustics and less echo, add SONIC acoustic panels to the wall, while the KIKO jute table lamp brings warm light to your desk on darker days. Just remember to plan suitable sun protection to prevent the space from overheating at midday and make sure you have a reliable internet connection.

Bright workspace with a desk and office chair in a glass oasis overlooking the garden

💡 Tip: Position your monitor at a right angle to the window so you can make the most of the daylight without reflections or glare on the screen.

Discover Home Office Furniture

As a Home Cinema

As soon as dusk falls, your glass oasis can become a private cinema. A LUCID projector screen is quick to set up and provides a large viewing area for films, series or games nights, while the sheltered space beneath the glass keeps things cosy even on cooler evenings.

For the perfect viewing position, settle into cosy seating such as the COZY bean bag with footstool or the COZY bean bag chair. If you prefer a more upright seat, the CHILL recliner with footstool is a comfortable alternative. Add warm, dimmable lighting and a few blankets for the perfect movie night.

Cosy home cinema in a glass oasis with a projector screen and bean bags in the evening

💡 Tip: For a clearer picture, position the screen in front of a shaded wall and dim any distracting light, such as garden lighting, while you watch.

Discover Home Cinema Essentials

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How can I use a glass oasis in the garden?

Depending on how you furnish it, a glass oasis can be used as a lounge for relaxing, a dining area, a private wellness retreat with a sauna or hot tub, a bright home office or a green plant room. With movable furniture, you can easily adapt the space for different uses.

Is a glass oasis suitable as a home office?

Yes. Plenty of natural daylight and views of the garden can create a pleasant working environment. Important considerations include suitable sun protection to prevent overheating at midday, a reliable internet connection and some form of sound absorption, such as acoustic panels.

Can I install a sauna or hot tub in a glass oasis?

In principle, yes. An outdoor sauna or hot tub requires a stable, level base as well as suitable power connections and, where necessary, a water supply. Good ventilation is also important to prevent excess moisture from building up beneath the glass.

How can I turn a glass oasis into a green plant room?

Potted plants, herbs and hanging greenery can create a charming greenhouse feel. Most plants benefit from the generous amount of natural light beneath the glass. Plant stands and decorative accessories can also help give the space structure and make it feel more vibrant.

Which furniture works well for several different uses?

Weather-resistant furniture that is easy to move is the most flexible option, such as modular aluminium lounge furniture and extendable tables. This allows you to use the same space as a breakfast area in the morning, a workspace during the day and a lounge in the evening.

Can I use my glass oasis as a home cinema?

Yes. With a projector screen, projector and comfortable bean bags or recliners, your glass oasis can become a private cinema in the evening. A space that can be darkened as much as possible, dimmable lighting and a weather-protected location for the equipment are particularly important.

{ "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "BlogPosting", "@id": "https://www.homedeluxe.de/en/news-and-trends/garden/glass-oasis-ideas/#article", "mainEntityOfPage": { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://www.homedeluxe.de/en/news-and-trends/garden/glass-oasis-ideas/" }, "headline": "Versatile Glass Oasis Ideas: One Space, Many Possibilities", "description": "Make the most of your glass oasis: use it as a lounge, dining area, private wellness retreat, home office, plant room or home cinema with flexible furniture and practical ideas.", "image": "https://cdn02.plentyone.com/emoguafh21bo/frontend/BLOG/Glas_Oase/glas-oase-ideen_titelbild.png", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "datePublished": "2026-07-29T09:00:00+02:00", "dateModified": "2026-07-29T09:00:00+02:00", "author": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Home Deluxe Editorial Team", "url": "https://www.homedeluxe.de/en/shop/our-team/" }, "publisher": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Home Deluxe GmbH", "url": "https://www.homedeluxe.de/en/", "logo": { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://cdn02.plentyone.com/emoguafh21bo/frontend/BLOG/Allgemein/HD_logo.jpg" } } }, { "@type": "FAQPage", "@id": "https://www.homedeluxe.de/en/news-and-trends/garden/glass-oasis-ideas/#faq", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "How can I use a glass oasis in the garden?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Depending on how you furnish it, a glass oasis can be used as a lounge for relaxing, a dining area, a private wellness retreat with a sauna or hot tub, a bright home office or a green plant room. With movable furniture, you can easily adapt the space for different uses." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is a glass oasis suitable as a home office?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. Plenty of natural daylight and views of the garden can create a pleasant working environment. Important considerations include suitable sun protection to prevent overheating at midday, a reliable internet connection and some form of sound absorption, such as acoustic panels." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can I install a sauna or hot tub in a glass oasis?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "In principle, yes. An outdoor sauna or hot tub requires a stable, level base as well as suitable power connections and, where necessary, a water supply. Good ventilation is also important to prevent excess moisture from building up beneath the glass." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How can I turn a glass oasis into a green plant room?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Potted plants, herbs and hanging greenery can create a charming greenhouse feel. Most plants benefit from the generous amount of natural light beneath the glass. Plant stands and decorative accessories can also help give the space structure and make it feel more vibrant." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Which furniture works well for several different uses?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Weather-resistant furniture that is easy to move is the most flexible option, such as modular aluminium lounge furniture and extendable tables. This allows you to use the same space as a breakfast area in the morning, a workspace during the day and a lounge in the evening." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can I use my glass oasis as a home cinema?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. With a projector screen, projector and comfortable bean bags or recliners, your glass oasis can become a private cinema in the evening. A space that can be darkened as much as possible, dimmable lighting and a weather-protected location for the equipment are particularly important." } } ] } ] }

Versatile Glass Oasis Ideas: One Space, Many Possibilities

Key Facts at a Glance

7 Ideas for Using Your Glass Oasis

As a Lounge & Relaxation Space

Furniture for Your Lounge Oasis

As a Dining Area to Enjoy

Dining Sets & Tables for Your Dining Area

As a Private Wellness Retreat

Sauna, Hot Tub & Massage for Your Wellness Retreat

As a Home Office

Home Office Essentials for Your Glass Oasis

As a Plant Room

As a Home Cinema

Home Cinema Essentials for Your Glass Oasis

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Conclusion: A Space That Grows with You