How to make portable air conditioner window seals look more attractive — 4 easy ways to make them look better from both inside and out

Exhaust tube of a portable air conditioner vented out of a sash window with window kit in place.

If you've managed to get your hands on a portable air conditioner this summer, you'll know that, in order for it to work most effectively, you'll need to install a window kit.

After all you need to vent a portable air conditioner outside so that it can expel hot air, and the seal works to keep this hot air out, which means your appliance can work in the most energy efficient way possible. But let's be honest, these window kits don't always look the best.