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Hide Your Clunky Water Heater With This Stylish Idea
By JENNY TINDER
Constructing a custom cabinet to artfully conceal your water heater is a great way to blend style and functionality for visual harmony and additional storage for your living space.
Assess the area around the water heater, as well as the room's layout and design. Measure the water heater's dimensions and add some inches for ventilation and maintenance access.
Choose a cabinet design that complements the aesthetic of the room, and then gather all of the necessary materials, including plywood, screws, hinges, a door, and trim.
Assemble the cabinet structure, secure the pieces, and ensure it is level and square. Incorporate a louvered design for ventilation and finish off the look with a paint or stain.
Installing a decorative room divider or screen to conceal a water heater also offers a versatile and stylish solution with an artistic touch while hiding the unappealing appliance.
Ensure that the screen is tall and wide enough to provide adequate coverage and choose a screen that complements the existing decor to cohere with the visual harmony of the space.
After selecting the decorative screen, carefully position it around the water heater, leaving ample space for ventilation and access to essential components for maintenance.
To ensure stability and prevent accidental displacement, secure the screen to the wall or floor using discreet anchoring methods, such as brackets or adhesive strips.