Sleek Is Sexy: Easy-to-Install Swaps for Vents and Other Unloved Details, from Fittes

We’re all about low-investment, high-impact changes that can transform the home, especially if they can be finished in a weekend. One of our favorite types of project? Switching out generic, clunky hardware for a design-conscious choice. However, if you’ve ever rented an apartment or home, you know how difficult it can be to switch out existing fixtures. Enter Fittes: the company offers a selection of stylish, minimalist vent covers that are customizable to your needs, whether you’re renovating or renting—and many are blessedly simple to install yourself with some DIY skills. Their motto? Sleek is sexy.

Founded in 2016 by father-daughter duo Paolo and Roberta Mantenuto, Fittes began by offering an easy-to-set-up seamless vent for floors and walls, a better-looking alternative to ugly, “unloved” grates. As popularity grew, Fittes expanded their line to include a range of what Roberta calls “beautiful, functional, and badass” products for every room of the house, all made in North America in a range of price points and install levels—and all with the understanding that the smallest upgrades can level up a space to its full potential. There’s even a fold-down bowl setup for pets.

Take a look below at some of our favorite products from Fittes:

Above: The Framed Floor Vent (Luxe) is the ultra-minimalist answer to the “landlord special” grille vent. Available in three color finishes and twelve sizes, the Framed Floor Vent blends seamlessly into any aesthetic. And DIYers rejoice: The three-step installation only takes 15 minutes. Above: The dramatic before-and-after of an install of the Framed Floor Vent (Luxe): minimal and seamless. Above: For the full remodeler putting down a brand new floor, the Flush Floor Vent (Lite) is the perfect choice for a completely customized look. Mounted directly into the subfloor level, the Flush Floor Vent is seamless and unobtrusive—a true upgrade for the standard floor vent. It’s available in four sizes; a 2″x12” vent is $53. Above: The Flush Floor Vent can be customized to match any surface material, whether stone, tile, hardwood, or carpet— and a pro can install it in only 30 minutes. Another bonus? All Fittes products are made in North America from tried and tested materials, so durability is never in question.  Above: An old-fashioned grate-style wall vent can distract from an otherwise well-considered space. The Flush Wall Vent (Luxe) (starting at $75 for a 3”x10” vent) is installed directly into the wall, leaving only the rectangular air channel visible (which can be customized to blend seamlessly into the surroundings). Available with single channel or double channel (Luxe+) airflow, ventilation is fully controlled with integrated dampers, allowing for precise climate control with style. Above: As evidenced in the before-and-after, the Flush Wall Vent (Luxe) blends seamlessly into any setting, letting you visually declutter your space. Above: In keeping with their motto of “reimagining the mundane,” Fittes also offers a handful of designs that seamlessly conceal the things you don’t want to look at, like a fold-out hook and solutions for bathroom niches. A favorite? The fold-down Framed Murphy Bowl (Luxe) for pet food bowls. Above: A good minimalist hook is surprisingly hard to find. Luckily, the Flush Hideaway Hook (Luxe) checks all of our boxes. With a recessed, seamless profile, simply pull the hook down whenever needed; when not in use, the hook automatically folds back into the wall. Starting at $99, the powder-coated steel hook can hold up to 150 lbs. Right now, buy two or more framed or flush hooks and save 10 percent.

Curious about which vent style is right for you? Fittes has a handy quiz that helps you to decide which product will work best with your style.

Browse more vents and stylish building components from Fittes here.