Enclose/conceal split duct A/C unit

Hi, I’d like to build a sheetrock box around a split duct A/C unit with a grill in front in order to conceal the unit (it’s quite ugly). Has anyone done this before and had success with it? Any useful websites for ideas?

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Since most split air handlers have the suction side along the bottom edge and the flow side on top, you *may* be able to box it in with two openings which would keep the flows separated. Any mixing of air  will severely degrade perfomance. A grill on the suction side won’t be too bad, but one on the outflow side will affect performance. I’d say the cover will look  no better than the exposed unit. Why not replace the unit with an Artcool which kind of looks like a wall hanging (and can be customized?)