Winter interior Air Conditioner Covers?

Larry H
by Larry H
Would like some decorative ideas on covering an interior 'through the wall' air conditioner as seen in the photo Thanks icon
  11 answers
  • Larry H Larry H on Dec 13, 2017

    I took the cover off to insulate. I'm actually removing the unit in the spring (we got central air) and installing a window, but need a temporary decorative cover up for the winter. Maybe something festive?  Thanks

  • Another Hometalkers did this . . .


    https://www.hometalk.com/diy/-23362068


    Would this work for you?

  • Nancy Turner Nancy Turner on Dec 13, 2017

    I would wrap it in plastic first to keep any moisture out, then with a thick fabric and cover it with a more aesthetic fabric. I would cover it like you were wrapping a gift, but only the top of the box. You could put some kind of ribbon or attractive cording to hold it on that goes with your décor.

  • Amanda Amanda on Dec 13, 2017

    Hi Larry.

    Could you put up a curtain rod and add a nice curtain? I would mount the rod high and use a ceiling to floor curtain to make it look like a big window.

  • Rosie Rosie on Dec 14, 2017

    Can you place a nice big picture over it, like the canvas prints that are a wrap around frame, making the picture stand out from the wall an inch or so. The picture could be any size larger than the opening for the AC.

  • Tami Stone Tami Stone on Dec 14, 2017

    Put a framed mirror over it. Make a faux windo & put short or long curtains over it.


    • Larry H Larry H on Dec 14, 2017

      Good idea. Going to be a real window in the Spring

      Thanks

  • NancyMaria NancyMaria on Dec 14, 2017

    I was going to say wrap like a gift, already posted. But what ever you finally decide, DO cover the insulation, many people are allergic to fiberglass insulation. For fun you could always cover with a box and an x of Caution tape with "under construction".

  • Larry H Larry H on Dec 14, 2017

    Thanks very much. All great ideas. I'll post an update when finished.

  • Larry H Larry H on Dec 14, 2017

    Think I'm going to put plastic wrap over it and go for the curtain and rod idea, Thanks again for all the great ideas.

  • Naisy.daisy69 Naisy.daisy69 on Dec 14, 2017

    something like a bathroom mirror cabinet.


  • Nilsa Cintron Nilsa Cintron on Dec 31, 2017

    My version of an air conditioning cover