Greenhouses can be described as many things: beautiful, traditional, charming, even. Cool, however, is unlikely to be one of the first words you'd reach for. In fact, it probably wouldn't even be in the top 50. However, this summer, that may just be changing.
Now, I by no means consider myself the arbiter of coolness. I know my place. I'm merely the messenger, and the message here is that the Beckhams recently installed not one, but two custom-designed Alitex greenhouses in their modern garden. And no one knows cool like the Beckhams. Which makes it official: 2026 is the summer of the greenhouse. But these are not greenhouses as we know them. These outdoor structures are stylish, sleek, and, above all, multi-functional. This year, you're as likely to find a disco ball or a fully-stocked bar inside a greenhouse as you are a selection of perfectly pruned roses.
