Update your plain air return covers with this easy DIY.
How to replace your basic metal wall grilles with custom versions that add architectural interest in your home!
We had a long air intake vent in our foyer that bugged me because it was one of the first things you see when walking in our front door.
This is the only noticeable wall vent that we have in the house…there's another in our bedroom but it's not nearly as big:
I'm guessing no one else notices it, but it's a spot that I knew I could make so much more attractive. Initially my plan was to try to paint the existing cover to match our walls, but then I had a better idea.
I've wanted to make this DIY vent cover for years, and I finally got to it! This is a fairly easy project that doesn't require major power tools.
You can buy these decorative covers online…but you'll save a TON by doing this yourself. 🙂
Pick out your supplies
You'll need decorative metal sheeting for this project. I've used this stuff many times over the years and it comes in so many beautiful designs:
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It's made for vent and radiator covers, but the possibilities are endless!
I used this pretty brass dot design to make inserts for the cabinet doors on our basement built ins:
This thin metal sheeting gives some privacy but also still allows for airflow (and remotes work through it!).
