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by tantetus
5 months ago in Design Dilemma
Need help with my wall
This air-condition unit is an eyesore; but it's still working well and I can't afford buying a new one.. I need help with this wall; how do you camouflage it? I'd like to paint the wall in matt orange, make it into a feature wall. But it may net be a good idea.Please help
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creeser Why not paint the wall the orange you like than use a series of dark shelves ...as in the photo attached ... to help the unit blend in more.
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5 months ago · ·
Baltimore Architectural Detail LLC Perhaps you could build a simple baffle in front of it, you can use the baffle to help direct the air if you like and it will also help to queit it a bit. In this image, we used a baffle to hide a series of plumbing connections we had no choice about dropping below finished ceiling. The effect was both artful and attractive.
5 months ago · ·
Baltimore Architectural Detail LLC And we put very cool lighting above the baffle also :)
5 months ago · ·
olldbobbi Creeser nailed it, I think that's the perfect solution....olldbobbi
5 months ago · ·
Gabberts Design Studio Love Creesers idea! Perfect way to hide it
5 months ago · ·
tantetus Thank you guys. I love both ideas very much, but I may have to opt with the floating shelves as they maybe cheaper and easier to install. Thanks again
5 months ago ·
Baltimore Architectural Detail LLC always glad a homemowner looks to pros for help, I think the shelves are a great idea also.
5 months ago · ·
creeser Baltimore, I'm no pro. Just an old lady that loves design. :)
5 months ago · ·
Welcome Home designs I agree with the floating shelves - perfect solution. Make sure you hide the cord though - you can buy strips to place over the cords at most hardware stores. I would suggest making the adjacent wall your accent wall. That way your eye will automatically go to that wall instead of to the air conditioner. Happy decorating!
5 months ago · ·
Margaret Phillips Creasers idea is inspired. There is a cover for the electric line, long straight line and you can paint it. You can get it at any hardware store. I'm not sure what they call it.
5 months ago · ·
eztia Floating shelves with conduit for the electrical cord would seem to be the easiest solution.

One can buy conduit at Home Depot. I have attached a few photos showing different kinds for interior use.
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5 months ago · ·
eztia Sorry, unable to transfer photo.
5 months ago ·
Interiors International, Inc. If you could combine the baffles and the floating shelves that would be the best of both and complete the entire wall.
5 months ago · ·
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