Ideas for hiding ugly wall ac unit
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Comments (1)Are you in Tidewater? What is the sun exposure you're talking about filling? I'm in zone 7....See MoreHelp me hide my ugly air conditioning / heating wall unit
Comments (24)i like the fireplace screen ideas or radiator covers i also like the cabinet used but i think its too big and black, if you could get something lower and white and span the entire area to the right as well it would look cohesive and not stick out the big black cabinet takes more away from your view than the radiator by itself does...See MoreFront of Home Landscaping ideas to hide ugly A/C Unit
Comments (4)There is a woman (WoodyOak) who frequently posts on the perennial forum who maintains a short blog for herself as a garden management tool. She has designed and built several garden structures, and here is the page that explains her ornamental enclosure for the air conditioner as well as how they modified it when they had to replace the unit with one that was taller. It's painted green to blend in with surrounding plants. The photos of the enclosure start with the fourth one. Woodyoak's north alley air conditioner enclosure...See Morehow to hide air condition wall unit at home
Comments (2)I don't see an AC unit. I see pipes and wire. Nonetheless, here are some ideas on how others have decorated around an AC. Paint it the same color as the wall. Any controls will need to be left unpainted, but this can greatly decrease the impact of the unit. Hide it beneath a decorative return air grill affixed to a Box Frame that extends from the wall. This will cause the least interference with air flow, and hinges will allow you to access the controls. You can then paint everything to match the wall if you wish. Surround the AC with art so that it is lost in a clutter of interesting things....See MoreRelated Professionals
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