Sump pump concealment

8 years ago

I’m trying to figure out the best way to conceal a pump. It’s found in the corner of the room however a window exists above it, along with an electrical panel a couple feet away. Would it be best to create a false wall that is half the height of the room and which spans the width of the room ( make some sort of book shelf). Or should I just conceal the sump pump. It seems like having a box in the corner might look funny.

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hummingalong2
8 years ago
Picture?
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tallgrassdesign
8 years ago
We had a sump pump in the corner of finished basement in a previous home. We built a cabinet over it. It was just a bit higher than typical counter height, and we made it so it could be removed if the sump pump ever needed to be serviced. Since we didn’t have a bar or kitchenette in the basement, we used the top as a snack station with a microwave for popcorn while we watched movies. It didn’t seem weird or out of place.
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jhmarie
8 years ago
We also built a cabinet over ours. it has a door that is big enough for the pump to be serviced.
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tdothouse
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8 years ago
I'll get a picture and upload it. The sump pump is found in a bedroom area so I'm trying to figure out how to integrate it with a bedroom setting. I'll have a service door made to access sump pump. At this point, I'm still trying to envision how the bedroom will look with a box in the corner. I could try to make recessed shelving from the enclosure. Thoughts?