Cover An Indoor AC Unit During The Winter With An Aesthetic Diy

Finding ways to make your home your own is hard enough without worrying about all the extra grates and panels to hide. One especially large eyesore for many is the air conditioner. In the summer, it's the household hero, but in the winter, all it does is distract from your beautiful holiday decor. Fortunately, there's a way to conceal an unsightly indoor AC unit and elevate the look of your space by DIYing a stylish cover. All you need are some foam board, peel-and-stick wallpaper, and a whole lot of creativity. The best part of this easy project is the customization options.

The key to your sneaky cover is foam board. It's lightweight, affordable, and easy to manipulate. Use a box cutter to shape it, glue trim on the edges to add depth, and coat the whole thing in your favorite color and pattern. Who knows, by the end of this project, it may just become one of those trendy accent wall ideas to bring your home to life. Tie it in with existing elements in the room by choosing a design that fits your space, or add throw pillows and accessories that match your new wall art. Nobody will ever guess it's hiding a secret, until the warm months appear, and the cover goes into storage — it's the perfect disguise.

To get started on this project, you'll need to assemble a few supplies, including a hot glue gun, two foam boards like the Dollar Tree Readi-Board, scissors or a box cutter, a measuring tape, and peel-and-stick wallpaper such as CC Wind's Floral Contact Paper. That's all there is to it. You can also pick up any accessories you'd like to include, such as decorative trim or glitter edging. With supplies prepped, it's time to put on your DIY hat and get to work giving your AC unit a major glow-up.

Measure the area you want to cover, and cut one foam board to the desired length and width. Measure how far out from the wall the AC protrudes, and cut the other foam piece into sides to fit the front. Adhere the pieces to form a lidless box, using the hot glue gun. Cover the front and sides with wallpaper, and you've got yourself a one-of-a-kind surround for your interior air unit. You can also create a simple cover for your electrical box using this budget-friendly DIY – just change the measurements to fit. Customize this project to fit your style by swapping out contact paper for fabric or even paint. Stencils from your local art store let you further personalize the lid. You can even give it a faux wood finish by gluing on crown molding from the home hardware store. However you decorate it, you'll have a beautiful piece of art instead of a bulky AC eyesore.