Covering My Electrical Panel

Wow, that looks pretty nicely done as it is... wires all coming in on one side like that... If I was to cover it, drywall would be my first option, or even a hardboard that doesn't look like it belongs in the 70's. And, I would
use a piano hinge along the top, to access it whenever required

Thanks for your feedback: how do you suppose I should edge the drywall so that when I open and close it, it will look somewhat decent with the drywall
That's there now? Any details would be much appreciated.

Ryan

if you use a thin strip of wood along the edge, it would obvoiusly look like something is there, but, that's how I finished mine in my old house. I bought the strips of wood that go inside a door jamb (can't for the life of me
think of what they're called) and tacked them to the sheet that I used. It had a simple 2x2 frame inside.

What about a pegboard with a piano hinge on the right side, trimmed out with crown molding? You can dissipate heat through the pegboard as well, and hang items on the pegboard. Just be sure the pegboard hooks don't contact any
live connections.

why is it sideways?

@asbestos haha, I dunno! I just bought the house, didn't give much thought to the sideways panel...

You could just put some doors on here from some recycled closets?

thomask, that's true, I could find something like that, might be an easier and more practical solution than drywalling in an access panel... hmm...

@asbestos because I am guessing he is in Canada and thats how they do it there...

Yup! Canada it is...although, I've seen some of my friends houses and they're wiring is a MESS, even on a new build...

You just need a general contractor. general contractors

@thomask That is a good idea! I am having a new panel/wiring installed in an upstairs and the only place to put it is in the living room. There is a cut out place next to an old flue. After reading your comment, I have decided to
put cabinet doors from ceiling to floor in this area with the panel behind one of them and shelving for storage behind the other doors. Solves 2 problems! Thanks.