Who it suits
- Living rooms and kitchens with a strong design
- Dark or feature walls
- Spaces where the unit is always in view
- Owners upgrading an older white unit
Which finishes are available?
Most major manufacturers offer at least one premium range with a flat front and a choice of white, matt black, silver or textured finishes, plus some very slim models for tight spaces above doors and windows. Your quote names the exact make, model and finish, and we can show you product photos and dimensions before you decide.
Can the pipework be hidden too?
Yes, where the building allows. A designer unit loses much of its appeal if it sits above a run of white trunking, so we look for routes through the wall directly behind the unit, inside cupboards, through a ceiling void or under a suspended floor. Where a surface run is unavoidable we can paint trunking to match the wall.
Are premium units quieter?
Often, but not always. Quiet operation depends on the model and the size chosen. We pick a unit that runs in its quiet range most of the time and give you the published sound levels with the quote.
What is included
- Free survey and room heat-gain check
- Product photos, finishes and dimensions before you choose
- Concealed or painted pipe routes where possible
- Pressure test and vacuum before commissioning
- Commissioning and handover of the app or remote
- Advice on placement within the room
Design-led and low-profile air conditioning prices
Guide prices for design-led and low-profile air conditioning run from £1,850 to £3,650 per room, including VAT, depending on the options below. Premium-finish or very slim indoor unit, outdoor unit, standard pipe run. The survey turns this into a fixed written price.
Slim white
Low-profile white unit for a bedroom or study.
Flat-fronted
Flat panel unit in white, black or silver for a living room.
Feature finish
Textured or wood-effect finish with concealed pipework.
Guide prices show VAT at 20%. HMRC treats most fixed air conditioners and air-to-air heat pumps installed in homes as energy-saving materials, zero-rated until 31 March 2027 when we supply and fit them. If your installation qualifies, your quote shows 0% VAT and a lower price. Servicing, repairs, cleaning and controls are charged at 20%.
UK middle prices. London and the South East are typically higher and much of the North, Scotland and Wales a little lower; see your area page for a local figure.