What is a Designer Radiator?

New steel models were developed as early as the 1930s but it was after the second world war standard flat panel steel radiators began to be mass-produced in the UK and by the late 60s and early 70s became the norm in our homes, functional and practical in comparison to coal or gas fires they quickly became a feature in most homes. However, the panel style of radiator was not the norm everywhere, in Europe different styles and materials were the standard. In France and Italy Aluminium and what we now refer to as multi-column radiators had been developed, some using the same sectional system developed for cast iron radiators.

In the 80s these designs began to appear in specialist shops and showrooms in the UK, their appeal prompted manufacturers to reconsider what could be achieved and new contemporary designs were created using new production techniques. Round, square, slim flat tubes, even oval, were used to make modern and inventive designs that are now widely available. These new designs have opened up the concept of home heating, making it possible for radiators to not only heat the room but also add value to our interior spaces, after all, they all occupy space on our walls, and we see them every day why not have something that looks good?

Designer or decorative, radiators, offer heat and warmth with stylish designs that can be a focal point of any room in a home, office, restaurant or cafe. These days, there is a broad range of options available, including traditional designs and materials, vertical and horizontal orientations, as well as the option to add colours or special finishes.