Whatever your reason for disguising a freezer, make it disappear or blend in with its surroundings.
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Buy a built-in, integrated freezer rather than a standalone freezer. This type of appliance is hidden from view by exteriors that match surrounding cabinets or the general decor of the room. This tactic allows the room to retain a sleek, unbroken look, especially when other appliances are integrated. It is particularly useful when the kitchen is also part of a dining area or opens into a great room.
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Cover a chest freezer with a tablecloth, or sew a cover yourself. Create a homey look by topping the chest with flowers, a collection of family photographs or books displayed with attractive bookends. Hide freezers that are used for long-term storage in this manner, because it will be awkward opening and closing the freezer frequently. Remove the objects from the top on holidays, and use the space for a small Christmas tree, miniature village or as added buffet space for guests who come to dinner.
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Place a chest freezer used for long-term storage in the middle of a large kitchen, and use the top to prepare foods. Sew a fitted cover that can be washed, choosing a cheerful pattern that coordinates with the rest of the kitchen. Raise the freezer to a workable height by putting it on a simple wood dais. Keep your cutting boards and knife caddies on the freezer top.
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Build a frame for containing either an upright or chest freezer. Place the freezer in the nook and fashion a curtain, accordion doors, louver doors or a standard door, depending on how casual you care to be. In a more formal kitchen, hang French doors with etched glass for a touch of elegance. For a chest freezer, take advantage of the overhead space by building in shelves for extra storage.