Summer is here in the northern hemisphere, and with that, some of the highest temperatures ever registered in Europe, making an air conditioning device or a fan a most wanter – even almost indispensable – household item. While it's necessary to prioritize the device’s energy efficiency, we also understand that air conditioning units often stick out like a sore thumb in a well-designed house or apartment. So here’s two fans and three AC devices that, thanks to an elegant or unobtrusive design, will cool you down without forcing you to lose your design coolness.
5 fans and air conditioners that won’t kill your interior design
A selection of cooling solutions that prioritize both energy efficiency and good design.
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- Andrea Nepori
- 08 July 2022
Dyson’s line of air purifiers is particularly apt for those who want to stay fresh and breathe better air without having to install a full-on air conditioning system. The fans are silent, efficient, and very good at cleaning the air, even in larger spaces. The TP-09 model, in particular, implements a HEPA 13 filter capable of removing even formaldehyde particles.
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The LG Artcool Gallery is an unusual air conditioning inverter that doubles as a picture frame to hide the most visually unpleasant element of a home AC system. Moreover, it implements some of LG’s most advanced technologies to maximize efficiency and noise reduction during its operation.
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If you don’t have the space or the ability to install a regular AC unit, a good option could be to buy a portable one. To avoid the hassle of a pipe running through an open door or window, you might want to opt for a unit like this one from Klarstein. It’s technically an air cooler and not an air conditioner, but that also means that it costs less and consumes less while still being able to cool down smaller rooms. Pair it with a good-enough design, and you have a summer hit.
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This AC Unit by Olympia Splendid is tall but very slim, and it’s a good unusual design solution for larger rooms and offices. It also comes with an A-Class efficiency rating, and users can take advantage of various energy-saving modes to save on their electricity bills.
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For a simpler and cheaper setup, Xiaomi sells a smart fan that connects itself to the company's smart home ecosystem, and users can control it through their smartphone. It’s not the absolute peak of interior design, but it’s white, unassuming, neat, and easy to shove in the cellar without any afterthoughts in winter. The product line even includes a battery-powered model.
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