How can I hide/cover a wall air-conditioning unit when its not in use?

You can make a box that is open on one side and sits on the floor. Then sit items on top for decor.

When we had one, I used velcro to pull my drapes up and fasten temporarily and then when it wasn't in use, just dropped the drapes to full length. I had the black out kind so you couldn't see the unit and it didn't stick out enough to notice.

Agnes ... Can you cover with a picture or buy a small curtain rod (maybe tension might work), buy or make some cafe curtains & purchase.

Hello! I use large art to cover things like my fusebox control pane. Perhaps this might be an option for you? Very often at thrift stores or consignment shops you can find a great piece of framed art for very little cost. Alternatively you can up style to using the frame and replacing something you prefer inside the cost effective frame.

Two ideas from Hometalkers

https://www.hometalk.com/diy/decorate/rooms/hiding-an-ugly-wall-unit-air-conditioner-ikea-billy-hack-8263260

https://www.hometalk.com/diy/decorate/rooms/air-conditioner-cover-34082855

Lots of photos here. Just click to view

https://www.google.com/search?q=diy+wall+ac+unit+cover&tbm=isch&source=univ&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiMscfykIvnAhVRMawKHd3KBnsQsAR6BAgHEAE&biw=1536&bih=740

They make quilted covers for those wall and window air conditioners... https://www.walmart.com/search/?query=air%20conditioner%20covers%20for%20winter&cat_id=1072864&typeahead=air%20conditioner%20covers

Hi Agnes, sorry you are dealing with wall air conditioner you want to hide. Hope this gives you some great ideas. Good luck. www.pinterest.com › pin

how to hide an ugly wall unit air conditioner - Pinterest

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Here are some ideas from Pinterest:

https://www.pinterest.com/kellyogetsitdone/window-air-conditioner-covers/