Air Conditioner Cover by Leslie Fry

We live with an "unsightly swamp cooler" (in the words of Dwell magazine, where we spotted this solution), and have pondered ways to conceal it. Since it's just off the kitchen, we were considering building a vertical shelving/storage unit on the wall, complete with a door opening for when the a/c unit is in use. Now this artistic air conditioner cover by artist Leslie Fry is on our list of considerations. We love the final product as much as we love how it was constructed:

Leslie combined her love of abstract art with her love of cookies as inspiration for these covers, which are made from plaster casts of empty cookie packaging. The wood and plaster prototype measures 20" x 28 1/2" x 6", but Leslie now takes custom orders to cover everything from the a/c unit to wall vents, concrete footings, tangles of computer cords, and utility areas.

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This is a cover just for when it is off, correct?

posted by bob on 2006-08-10 12:53:50

yes, bob. that's our assumption too. i believe the wood frame just lifts off easily.

posted by heather on 2006-08-10 22:44:21

I have a cover over my AC unit. It is a simple wood box that fits over the AC, much like I imagine this one does. Its painted to match the wall color, and it really blends in nicely when the AC is not in use. Also, it keeps drafts out during the winter months.

posted by StudioStarter on July 7th 2008 at 8:41am
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Several years ago with the help of a dear friend I built a windowseat (similar to the green one above) to cover my a/c and the two radiators in my livingroom. one of the ac and radiator was about 3/4's of a foot apart. The wood was not the best (it might have been 1in thick plywood), it dried out and cracked and the after a while I couldn't keep it clean(white paint) because the heat blew black smoke. I recently dismantled it all but would love to rebuild it, can anyone tell me what woods are best suited. This time I'm alone...my friend passed away a year ago.

posted by coco on July 8th 2008 at 11:07am
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its really hiding that Ac.. really nice cover design. but while one should not forgot Efficient Heating and Air Conditioning Systems

posted by HomeTipsIdeas.com on June 6th 2009 at 6:22am
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