PS would also be happy purchasing the product online…

PPS the property is country / rural style so would prefer to keep the design solution conservative looking 🙏

Put a pot plant in front

Thanks Kate 🙏, that’s what hubby suggested too, but from previous experience, plants don’t grow well in this spot (corner) - in that they always die.
And I’m also concerned about placing a plant near two electrical points.

You could make a custom box to cover it, but still have access, similar to a meter box cover.

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Its an easy fix .you just need to think outside the box . Its currently at head height , so what you do is chop 800mm off everyones legs , and it won't be at head height any more . . . . . . . .

You’re funny pottsy99 haha 😛

Thank you dreamer, you’re onto it! I’ve been looking at this option online too… and nearly purchased the white option lol… I appreciate your time in sourcing photos and sharing this as an option 🙏

Thank you Julie, I think this is what we will do 🙂

After I looked at custom meter box covers, I started to think of something that is more decorative… more like it’s meant to be there… I like the slatted look as it’s more streamline, but I think I’m going to go for some metal art, and make a box frame as you’ve suggested.

I appreciate your time too, in sourcing photos (as I didn’t see any of these online), and for sharing this as an option.

You may have a smart meter that is read remotely, but if your electricity usage is read here, you perhaps should consult your energy supplier about access requirements.

Good advice Kath , but I don't think its a meter ?

You're right pottsy99. I see now it is branded Rain Bird and that's an irrigation controller.

It’s definitely a irrigation controller, but why was it installed on the front wall? the access required is by the owners of the property. So any kind of cover would suit. Ours is a rain bird and the electrician installed it in the meter box with all other electrical/gas meters.

Hi guys,

The electrical control panel is for our bore… and you asked ‘why was it placed on the front wall?’….good question lol! … but you’d have to ask my husband that 🙄

I think for him, functionality won over design… though I prefer it when you can merge the two lol… however I was never asked for my opinion…

And unfortunately this control panel couldn’t have been placed in the meter box, as that’s at least 100-200m away (we are rural).

So I want to thank you all for your feedback, it is very much appreciated 🙏 but I think I’m good now, so will close this chat (if I can lol).

Wishing you all a wonderful New Year!
GC💫

I’ve actually had to deal with an ugly electrical panel by my front door, so I get wanting to cover it up. In my case, I hung a big outdoor-friendly picture frame with hinges over it, so we could still access the panel easily. I’ve also seen people grow tall potted plants nearby or use a decorative mailbox to help draw the eye away from the panel itself.

If you end up changing the panel or need anything rewired, it’s a good idea to look into proper electrical services for safety and compliance, especially if you’re planning anything more than just covering things up.