No one wants to see your air conditioner unit. But how do you hide a big, ugly box that calls constant attention to itself with a persistent low humming sound?
When you’re looking for an air conditioner screen, keep ventilation in mind. Avoid an overheated air conditioner by surrounding it with slatted panels or natural materials that allow airflow.
Here are 10 garden hacks to help you hide the air conditioner, including six to buy and an DIY idea for how to make a custom screen from scratch:
Above: Available in three sizes and four finishes including natural as shown, a Wood Lattice Air Conditioner Screen costs from $119.99 to $249.99 depending on size at Improvements.
Willow Panels
Above: In the same way a thin, gauzy curtain can soften the view beyond a window, a Peeled Willow Screen Garden Fence can blur the silhouette of an air conditioner unit; $!6.99 per 46-by-46-inch panel at Menard’s.
Hinged Panels
Above: UK-based Garden Trellis builds custom Aircon Covers with slatted panels and a hinged door for access; for more information and pricing, see Garden Trellis. Photograph via Garden Trellis.
Slatted Panels
Above: Pre-made slatted panels of FSC timber can create a screen to hide an air conditioner. Available in three sizes and 12 finishes including unpainted natural as shown, a Wide Slatted Panel is from £24 to £51 from Garden Trellis.
Hazel Screen
Above: A wickerwork screen of Hazel Switches creates a rustic backdrop for potted plants. Photograph via Manufactum.
Above: Panels of Willow Rolled Fences can be formed into enclosures to hid the air conditioner unit; available in five heights and three lengths at prices from $29.11 to $88.51 from Master Garden Products.
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