Decorating an Outdoor Air Conditioner

Air conditioners are an essential summer appliance for many Americans. For those with a creative spirit who like their home to look its best, they can be a bother when decorating. Outdoor air conditioning units in particular are conspicuous—and, aesthetic concerns aside, they may be susceptible to vandalism or theft. Whether it is security, looks, or both that concerns you, there is a solution—hiding your air conditioner by decorating it!

-Paper is perhaps the simplest material with which to cover an air conditioner. Cover the air conditioner in contact paper, leaving holes for the areas that need ventilation. You can be as creative as you like here—you may choose to use a color that blends in with a garden or lawn, or use a wacky pattern to give the decoration some flavor.

-Fabric can also effectively camouflage an air conditioner. It is ideal to use mold- and mildew-resistant fabric, so that the cover does not require frequent cleaning and maintenance. If you like, you may extend the fabric to the area surrounding the AC unit, so that it blends in a bit more smoothly.

-Paint is a common and easy disguise for air conditioners—it can make for a seamless transition from the appliance to your home. If the unit is in your yard, paint it green to match your lawn; if the AC is in a garden, then a camouflage pattern may blur it in with the surroundings.

-Covering the AC entirely is an option—with a wooden box or a metal screen. Opportunities for further decoration abound here—the box can be painted tastefully, or it can be equipped with doors on the front, which will be both useful and aesthetic.

-Lattice is an option for a garden or yard air conditioning unit. A three-sided screen can attractively box in an AC, and prevent it from distracting from the picture of a well-maintained yard.

-Gardens themselves can hide AC units well. Just strategically place shrubs and decorative pots to hide the unit while keeping its cover consistent with its surroundings.

There is no need to let an air conditioner stand out in the open, conspicuous to vandals and distracting from the work you’ve spent decorating and gardening. AC World can provide you a top-notch air conditioner, and the choice of how to integrate it into your home is yours!