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How to Hide a Grill

Grills can turn into an unsightly eyesore if left out in the open. It can pull your guest’s eyes away from your decor and directly onto the grill. If possible, store the grill when not in use in an out-of-the-way location such as a garage, porch, closet or basement. However, storing the grill out of sight is not always an option for many homeowners or apartment renters. Fortunately, with a little creativity you can hide the grill in plain sight.

Things You'll Need

  • Grill brush
  • Paper towels
  • Dish soap
  • Small partition
  • Paint
  • Coffee filters
  • Potting soil
  • Herbs or flowers
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Instructions

    • 1

      Clean the inside of the grill thoroughly with a grill brush. Wipe the exterior clean with paper towels dampened in warm, soapy water. Repeat this process after each use to keep the grill looking its best and working properly.

    • 2

      Set the clean grill in the corner of the room. Place a small partition in front of the grill to hide the grill. Use a partition that features designs or colors that complement the room and is tall enough to completely cover the grill.

    • 3

      Repaint the exterior of the grill to match the room you are storing it in. For example, if the room has creme-colored walls with light purple trim, paint the grill the same color as the trim. This will give the illusion that the grill actually belongs in the room. Another option is to paint designs on the grill that match the room such as petite flower blooms if the room has a flower theme.

    • 4

      Turn an unwanted grill into an indoor herb garden. If you do not plan to use the grill for cooking purposes anymore, convert it into a unique herb or small flower garden that you can keep indoors. Place coffee filters over the holes located in the bottom of the grill. The filter will keep the soil in the grill while allowing water to drain out. Fill the grill with potting soiling and plant the desired herbs or flowers in the grill.