The latest bathroom radiator design trends
Have you ever stepped foot out of a warm bath, only to find that you have left your towel elsewhere and your bathroom is freezing cold? It is for this reason that bathroom radiators are an essential part of the function of your room as well as the design. Most homes in the UK will have a traditional horizontal radiator in every room in their home, but there is a new kid on the block with the advancement of the vertical bathroom radiator. If you have been considering upgrading your radiators, do you know which would be better for your home in terms of design and functionality?
Considerations to make for your bathroom radiators
- What size radiator will you need?
- Will you need storage space for towels?
- What style and design work best for your bathroom?
- Which material works best for bathroom radiators?
- How much do you need to heat your bathroom?
Ultimately, whichever radiator you decide would be perfect for your bathroom, they will both offer a source of heat and comfort. To determine what bathroom radiator would be perfect for your space, you will need to understand how much space you have to work with and the shape your bathroom would lend itself to best.
Let’s take a look at some of the advantages of each radiator to help you make a decision about which is right for you and your home.
Why choose horizontal bathroom radiators?
Horizontal radiators have been the traditional choice in bathroom radiators since they first came onto the market. Often, if you are looking for a simple upgrade to your current radiator, a horizontal choice will be the way forward. It is easier to swap a like-for-like radiator without moving any plumbing or electrical points.
Horizontal radiators are a timeless choice and offer a host of benefits. Placed under a window sill, horizontal bathroom radiators mean they don’t take up too much room and won’t intrude on your furniture. They also help to warm the air that comes through your window, meaning your chilly bathroom will be warm enough for you to take a relaxing bath. Horizontal bathroom radiators used to be functional in design but not particularly pretty to look at. Thanks to advancements in technology, they are now as much of a statement piece as they are functional, meaning you don’t have to compromise on style.
A downside of the horizontal radiator is the limit to where you can place them. These radiators work best underneath the window sill to counteract the draft that flows through, but when covered by curtains, blinds or furniture, they become ineffective.
The benefits of vertical bathroom radiators
For a great style piece in a modern bathroom, vertical bathroom radiators are a great choice. If you are swapping from a traditional horizontal radiator, you will have to move your pipework and possibly electrical output, but these bathroom radiators make that investment worthwhile. Without taking up too much space, you will have a feature that will not only warm your room but keep your towels warm and dry and offer a statement for your bathroom.
Vertical bathroom radiators offer a minimalist look with a slim design means your radiator won’t take up too much room! A benefit over their horizontal counterpart is that you have much more freedom over where you can place your vertical bathroom radiator, and they offer a chance to make your bathroom appear modern and elegant.
It has been said that vertical radiators are not as efficient as their traditional counterparts. It is thought that their heat output is smaller because they don’t have the same capacity to draw cold air upwards using convection. However, the air in the bathroom is heated at a higher temperature more quickly with a vertical radiator, so the air current will move around the room as opposed to being static.
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Choose your bathroom radiators with Aylesbury Bathroom Centre
For a long time, a radiator has just been a practical benefit to warming your home. Little thought was given to the style or design of a radiator as they were often hidden behind bulky furniture or curtains anyway. With new designs and styles available to homeowners across the UK, bathroom radiators are as much a part of the design and style of a bathroom as the type of fittings and tiles you choose.
At Aylesbury Bathroom Centre, we pride ourselves on being able to offer a range of bathroom radiators to match every budget and space. From luxurious chrome vertical radiators that will provide a statement for your bathroom and keep your towels warm to a smaller, no less functional radiator that keeps your bathroom warm when you need it most, The Aylesbury Bathroom Centre stock a huge range of choices for each of their clients.
If you are looking for support in choosing the correct bathroom radiator for your space, or you would like more information on the benefits of each, get in touch with our experienced team today, who would be more than happy to help you. Want to see some of our radiator choices? Visit either of our showrooms to see our radiators in all their glory.
