The market has come a long way regarding making sure HVAC units and their components are as sleek and stylish as possible. However, that doesn’t mean they are beautiful works of art that enhance the appeal of your home. If your HVAC system and its parts are detracting from the charm or contemporary elegance of your abode, you don’t have to put up with it. There are a multitude of different ways to hide them while still ensuring their functionality.
Install Them In Wasted Space
If you’re about to install a new mini-split heat pump, you’re probably wondering where to place it. You want it to heat and cool your room efficiently, but you also don’t want it to be the star of the show.
Make use of the wasted space in your home. Above a window in a small room, above a bookshelf in the living room, or even positioned above any large furniture that takes up a lot of space can be a suitable option. Remember to place any HVAC components where you can access the air filter to clean and replace it.
Upgrade Your Air Vents
Standard air vents for HVAC systems are never the most attractive home additions. However, whether you’re looking to improve your home’s look for sale or your own pleasure, you can find that a simple air vent upgrade can make a world of difference.
Standard size vent covers are available in all styles and sizes to suit your property’s aesthetics. You can even purchase wooden vents with a beautiful stained finish to replace a garish metal vent. Decorative grillwork that doesn’t affect the air circulation can also turn your HVAC vents into works of art.
Place Them Inside Furniture
You’ve undoubtedly spent a lot of time looking at the different HVAC units to suit your home and even the different quality air filters to go inside them. However, no matter how hard you look, you may never find a heat pump or air conditioning unit that you want to put on display.
Without compromising on system efficiency or airflow, you can create custom furniture for your units to sit inside. Many people are now incorporating heat pumps into entertainment units. With the addition of TVs, sound systems and décor, you’ll hardly notice it’s there.
Custom Faceplates
If you have a specific color scheme in mind that you just don’t think your HVAC unit will work with, then make it part of that color scheme. Many new HVAC units for sale come with custom faceplates. Instead of disguising it, you can hide it in plain sight. The best part is that you can change the faceplate to suit your new look the next time you renovate your home
Invest in Decals
Peel and stick decals are becoming more popular by the day. Rather than spending hours hanging wallpaper, homeowners are hauling out the paintbrushes to add a light, solid color before letting a decal add all the style. There is no reason why you can’t incorporate your HVAC in this equation. Purchase decals that seamlessly incorporate air vents and thermostats into the design. You may even like to stick decals on the tops of heat pumps, as long as they do not affect airflow or impact the manufacturer’s warranty.
As functional and convenient as HVAC units are, they are still not the most elegant home additions. Still, there are many things you can do to enhance their look or even hide them in plain sight.
