The Curtain Trend That Covers A Window Ac Without Sacrificing Natural Lighting

Window air conditioner units are great for keeping a room cool and comfortable. They aren't the most aesthetically pleasing, with their bulky shape and industrial appearance, though, which poses a problem when they aren't in use. As a result, people often look for ways to hide these units without blocking natural light, which is essential for keeping a room feeling open and bright. The challenge is striking a balance between functionality and style, finding a clever covering solution that allows sunlight into the room while also covering the window unit. There is a simple solution to this issue that not only hides your air conditioner and lets natural light in, but it's easily moved to the side when it's time to run the unit. This solution involves hanging a cafe curtain right above the air conditioner. All you need for this hack is a tension rod and a set of cafe curtains.

Not only is this air conditioner covering solution brilliant, but it's also renter-friendly, as it requires no wall installation. When it's time to remove the air conditioner from the window, simply take the tension rod and the cafe curtain along with it. Another great thing about this hack is that it's customizable, from the tension rod to the curtain material.

For this hack, you will need to select a set of cafe curtains that complement your room's decor. Then, get a tension rod that will extend the length of your window and that can also support the weight of your curtains. If your window doesn't have a frame that can hold a tension rod, you could install a rod and bracket set just above the air conditioner. This is a somewhat less renter-friendly option, however. 

When it comes to choosing your cafe curtains, there is no specific type that's needed. If you want the maximum amount of light to come through, lace or another sheer material is a good option. A downside to sheer curtains is, of course, that you will still be able to see the air conditioner at least somewhat. Adding a liner to the back of the sheer curtains is a way to cover the window unit further while still allowing ample light. 

Thicker cafe curtains can also work well for this hack since the top portion of the window is kept uncovered to let natural light in. No matter the curtain style you choose, it's important to remember that it will need to be slid completely away from the unit before operation. This is to prevent airflow obstruction and stops the curtains from blocking the unit's intake.