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Maya Glantz

How to Hide AC in Your Kitchen Design — 5 Clever Ways to Keep Cool in the Summer, Without Introducing an Eyesore to Your Space

An open plan kitchen with an AC system hidden behind a perforated surface .

HVAC systems, or heating, ventilation, and air conditioning solutions, are the backbone of a comfortable home. However, they also happen to be a bit of an eyesore. These two truths can leave you stuck between a rock and a hard place, forcing you to choose whether you want a kitchen that feels comfortable year-round, but has a bulky obstruction cluttering up your space, or a neat, cohesive design that feels like a sauna in the summer and an igloo during winter.

Or, so we thought. But, as it turns out, there are actually plenty of ways to discreetly conceal your AC, so your modern kitchen can remain as beautiful and sleek as ever. With the right design technique, you can easily keep your HVAC completely hidden from view, or, if you'd rather, turn it into a design feature, adding to the overarching look of your kitchen.

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