Hi everyone,
I thought I'd share a few photos of a project my Dad and I completed when I first moved into my apartment. Air-conditioning units like this one are very common on apartment balconies, so hopefully this can inspire someone!
When I first inspected this apartment, one of the first things that stuck out to me was the gigantic eyesore of an aircon unit visible through the largest window of the living room. This, coupled with the Weber I received as a housewarming present - convinced me the space was crying out for a custom piece of furniture.
The aircon unit
My concept served two purposes - hide the aircon from sight (without harming efficiency), while creating a great spot to place the Weber, store a gas bottle, and entertain.
My Dad had put together countless Merbau table/chair settings over the years, so I knew he was the man for the job to help bring my vision to life.
I did some research online and in store, and found examples that worked as BBQ stands, and examples that worked as aircon covers. I drew upon a combination of these when creating the concept designs below.
Inspiration
Original concept designs
Size of aircon marked, dictating width of tabletop and placement of legs
Construction
To hide the aircon even further, I decided to paint it a dull grey colour.
Prepping the aircon unit
Staining
Test fit
The finished product
