The radiator heater is something many of us are familiar with from our childhoods, however, radiators are making a comeback with advanced technology and offering efficient whole-house heating solutions - not to mention many are a work of art in their own right.

Cast iron radiators

The cast iron radiator is a nod to times gone by. Contemporary cast iron radiators are available in a number of styles from wall-mounted radiators to panel radiators. Cast iron radiators have recently become a coveted design object in residential settings with many ornately crafted, sculptural radiators available designed to act simultaneously as a visual feature and a functional heating device. From sleek, modern designs right through to beautifully ornate hand polished custom-crafted pieces. 

Finishes available include everything from an unlimited range of paint colours to metallic, historial, antiqued or highlighted effects, allowing for a style suitable for any setting - designed to either stand out and feature as an object of fascination in the home or to be drawn into the background. 

Wall mounted panel radiators

Wall mounted radiators are coveted, especially in houses where space is at a premium. Choosing a wall mounted option allows for floor space to be kept free, and depending on the style chosen, a wall mounted radiator can double as a talking point in the room - with innumerable styles, designs and bespoke offerings available. 

From the glass panel heater to stone panel radiators, the choices are endless. It’s this level of choice and design freedom that has led to the resurgence in popularity of radiator heaters and heating systems. Until recently, the typical radiator didn’t do much for the styling of a room, but that’s changed and it’s reasonable to expect a radiator can now become as much a piece of art and a focal point as an efficient and beautiful heat source. 

Stone radiators, in particular, have changed the way we see radiators, with elaborate and defining pieces designed as bespoke artworks for the walls. Some stone radiators also incorporate lighting, to highlight the beauty of the piece as well as providing an additional light source in the room - which can be operated separately from the radiator’s inherent heating functionality.