Heating the bathroom is a little different from the rest of the house as through the winter months it can be quite cold without a pretty constant heat source. This can prove to be a problem if you only have a radiator running from your main heating source in there, unless you run that pretty much 24/7 of course! There’s nothing worse than getting undressed for a shower or bath in a really cold bathroom!
The alternative is to choose a radiator which can be turned on and off independently of the main heating system, and we will look at these options briefly here today, along with some tips on where you can find them.
Where can you find a really great radiator to suit your home’s bathroom?
If you are planning to install the radiator yourself you are free to buy the model you like the most which you could find online – either at specialist radiator selling sites, or on the webpages of your favorite home décor/DIY store. Alternatively, you can visit convenient stores and pick up what you need. Some people prefer to see the radiators in person before making a decision, even if they later order online. If you’re looking for modern fitted bathroom furniture, then check out Bathroom City.
On the other hand, if you are employing a tradesman to install the radiator they may have access to good deals at certain stores or outlets. Even then it is important that you have some idea of what you want, and the final say on the purchase.
Making choices
The type of radiator which is the very best for your bathroom depends on your budget, the space you have available for it, and the style which most appeals and fits the general design style you have chosen.
The high-end design radiator
For the ultimate in luxury (with a price tag to match), look at something like the extremely flat vertical radiator which is sleek, actually looks nothing like a radiator at all, and comes with a discreet towel rail too. The Ceylon model is a good example.
The mid-range combo radiator
If you have a little more space and a couple of hundred dollars to spend look at the combination radiators around. They are styled with a frame which acts as a heated towel rail and a stylish industrial style horizontal radiator in the centre. Of course, the industrial look is very fashionable for older properties, so this is absolutely perfect for a period home.
The ladder radiator
As the name suggests this looks like a ladder, and sits close to a wall either from floor height or from a higher point. It also doubles as a heated towel rail, and some places sell a lovely gray (anthracite) version. This is a super stylish yet very affordable option.
The mirrored radiator
If you want something unusual or are short of space why not choose a radiator which is tall and slim and fits a mirror neatly in-between its enclosed heating elements.