Boiler cover with no space

[appletoothpaste]

Hi all

I have a boiler which is looking very ugly in my kitchen. Im trying to work out a way to cover it up but finding the angle very difficult. I wondered if anyone had any ideas about what I can do? It’s far too close to the window frame to have a hinge on that side. The window has already been ruined by rubbish jobs so I’m loathe to ruin it more.

 

[foxhole]

Simple L shape of thin MDF, painted and sat on the countertop, up to ceiling , easily moved for maintenance.

 

[appletoothpaste]

Thanks - I had wondered but then I thought it might look really stupid without a lid?

 

[appletoothpaste]

Ah I see you said up to the ceiling, sorry!

 

[chirpychippy]

Ah I see you said up to the ceiling, sorry!

If you are going to go to the ceiling, you'll probably need ventilation for the boiler in the boxing.

 

[foxhole]

If you are going to go to the ceiling, you'll probably need ventilation for the boiler in the boxing.

Balanced flue boilers don’t need ventilation, it will be far from air tight.

 

[JohnD]

You don't need a lid or a bottom. I have a hinged door in front of mine, 900mm high so almost up to the ceiling, pipes and flue hidden. It looks as if it is a cabinet matching the others.

I only ever open it to get at the controls, and I have been thinking about a hinged flap at the bottom.

Mine has click-off Blum hinges so the door can be removed for servicing.