08 Innovative Ideas to Hide a Boiler in Your Kitchen

Are you looking to hide your boiler in your kitchen? The reason is that you don’t have a utility room, an airing cupboard, or enough space in your bathroom. Or you might have bought a home in which the boiler was placed in your kitchen, and now it’s bothering you as it’s affecting the look of your home.

Then, in this blog, I will be telling you creative ways to hide your boiler in the kitchen, so that it does not affect the beauty of your home but complement it.

Why should you hide your boiler in the first place?

The reason behind hiding your boiler is that it decreases the aesthetic appeal of your home. It also makes your house appear cluttered. And in the future, if you decide to sell your house, get ready to face a drop in the price, according to npower recent survey an exposed boiler would devalue your property by £5,000.

Eight innovative ways to hide your boiler in the kitchen.

1. Build a cupboard.
2. Create a simple wooden box.
3. Build a cabinet with a spice rack door.
4. Box your boiler and create a chalkboard around it.
5. Cover your boiler with a mirror.
6. Cover your boiler with simple curtains.
7. Build a utility cupboard.
8. Place your boiler to create a boundary between the kitchen and dining room.

Let’s discuss these ways in detail:

1- Build a cupboard

The first and foremost easiest way to hide your boiler in the kitchen is to build a cupboard in it. All you need to do is look for space, take measurements of your boiler’s height and width, and get a cupboard of that size.

Also, if you find building a new cupboard challenging, look for existing kitchen cabinets that fits your boiler perfectly and place your boiler there.

2- Create a simple wooden box

Now if you need an empty kitchen cabinet or you are finding it challenging to build a cupboard within the existing design of your kitchen, then look for space near your kitchen walls and get a wooden box made to fit your boiler.

3- Build a cupboard with a spice rack door

One creative solution for accommodating your boiler in the kitchen is building or placing it within an existing closet with a spice rack door. By doing so, not only will your boiler be hidden, but you will also keep all your spices assembled within one location – great way to free up space while staying organised!

4- Box your boiler and create a chalkboard around it

Another way to conceal your boiler is to place it in a box covered with chalkboard paint – yes, chalkboard! While placing it in an ordinary box will hide it perfectly fine, for an added bit of creativity consider installing your boiler in a plywood box painted with blackboard paint instead.

Not only will this give your kitchen an earthy charm while simultaneously being an easy way to make lists or note reminders throughout the day!

5- Cover your boiler with a mirror

Subtlety add beauty to your kitchen while simultaneously concealing the boiler by covering its box with a mirror. Not only will you be able to reflect more light into it, but those visiting will admire its beauty without realizing there’s a boiler behind it!

6- Cover your boiler with simple curtains

An ideal way to hide your boiler without spending much money or time is by covering it with stylish curtains that match the theme of your kitchen and covering your boiler with them. Not only will these add decorative flair and hide it without extra effort, but they can even increase your home’s value!

7- Build a utility cupboard

If there’s room in your kitchen, consider building a utility cupboard from floor to ceiling and placing your boiler there. Not only will you be able to hide it from view, but you’ll also gain plenty of storage space where you can put washing machines, clothes, and other essential utensils.

8- Place your boiler to create a boundary between the kitchen and dining room

One alternative method for strategically positioning your boiler without compromising the aesthetic appeal of your home is to create a boundary between your dining room and kitchen. The idea is to conceal the boiler within a cupboard door that seamlessly blends with your kitchen’s base units.

A plywood door with a magnetic latch can also be installed at the back, requiring a gentle push to access it. To further personalise this setup, you can have the door painted in a colour that complements your kitchen’s theme, ensuring that nobody will even notice the presence of the hidden boiler or appliance.

Note: Before proceeding with any of the methods mentioned above for concealing your boiler, it is crucial to ensure that you adhere to the manufacturer’s service instructions. If you have any doubts or concerns regarding safety standards, it is highly recommended to consult either your boiler manufacturer or a reputable boiler installation company.

Additional Factors to Consider

Above, we discussed eight effective ways to hide a boiler in your kitchen! But before concluding this discussion, a few additional factors need to be considered before applying any of these tips:

• To create an aesthetically pleasing kitchen, it is crucial to conceal both your boiler and its accompanying pipes. Unsightly pipes can detract from the overall aesthetic of your space; to minimize their visibility it is advised that pipes be covered with appropriate materials or painted to match their colour; making sure not too tightly packed would prevent overheating of pipes from taking place.

• When hiding a boiler in the kitchen, it’s vital that it remains easily accessible for both you and the Gas Safe engineers. A minimum gap of 700mm must be left between its front face and any surrounding objects to allow ventilation and maintenance this ensures proper ventilation and maintenance access while hiding your boiler safely and prioritising safety and functionality. By adhering to these guidelines, you can effectively hide your boiler while prioritising safety and functionality.

• Additionally, it is important to maintain accessibility to your boiler by leaving a minimum of 50mm of space between the boiler and the surrounding cupboard walls.

• Lastly, when considering the placement of your concealed boiler, it is essential to consider the flue’s location. To ensure proper flue pipe installation, it is advisable to seek guidance from a qualified gas-safe engineer.

However, should you require any advice with your boiler, please contact us on our helpline number 0345 3192 247.