Isn’t it funny how the items in our home that tend to do the most work keeping us safe, warm and comfortable are also those that we tend to place the least aesthetic emphasis on?
Okay, not exactly haha funny, but you catch our drift; whether it’s the locks on our door, the frames on our windows or the radiators on our walls, straightforward function and striking form don’t always correlate seamlessly in the domestic setting.
Today, we’re considering the latter of those three examples; radiators.
We think it’s fair to say that homeowners often look at radiators as a domestic essential with no aesthetic purpose. But let’s be honest here; you have radiators in every room, so it’s important that they look attractive and in keeping with the overall flow of the rest of your home’s design.
Indeed, it’s possible for a radiator to be versatile and decorative, and command attention in a room for all the right reasons, rather than the fact it’s making that troubling gurgling sound again.
Though reasons for seeking a stylistic change may differ, the current top trends in the world of radiators remain surprisingly resolute. With that in mind, and with the help of Lincolnshire Radiators Direct, here’s our IDEAL radiator style guide for 2023.
Flat Panel Vertical Radiator
Vertical flat panel radiators are a step up aesthetically from your usual white convector radiators. The manufacturing process of this radiator leaves it with an extra modern and smooth finish, the perfect modern spruce up for any home.
Flat panel vertical radiators usually consist of a large thin container which fills with hot water, while a double-panel is two of these containers back to back. These have a real, ultra-modern edge, and look great if your home has a more minimalist design.
Oval Panel Horizontal Radiator
These radiators are unique in style with oval panelling on the front and back. They are the perfect go-to choice for rooms that don’t lack in space; due to the oval design they stand-out more than other radiators and do require a few extra square metres of room-based real estate to really pop. These radiators can be used on all UK heating systems, whether they’re tank fed or sealed systems.
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Column Radiator
Next, column radiators are the most traditional looking, with long tubes connecting at the top and bottom.
These will suit a more traditionally styled – even, whisper it, old fashioned – home, providing the perfect visual fit for those who don’t like to push the envelope aesthetically. Anyway, with the aid of radiator covers, the seamless integration into the chosen theme of your space is simple.
Column radiators are ideal for larger spaces with high ceilings as they produce a lot more heat than some of the other radiator options, due to their large surface area.
Read: How to improve the heating efficiency of your home
Towel Radiators
Never underestimate the luxury of a towel radiator, suitable for not only heating a room but also keeping your towels warm and fluffy.
For more on these indulgent though surprisingly efficient additions to the bathroom, do check out our guide on 5 things to consider when buying heated towel rails. You can thank us the next time you’re slipping into the most snuggly of towels!
The team at Lincolnshire Radiators Direct hope this guide has helped to inspire your new radiator choices.