How Do You Choose a Radiator for A Room?

The first thing you have to decide when buying a radiator, is which type do you want or need. Radiators come in so many shapes, sizes, and styles. For example, you can have central heating, dual fuel and electric. They can also come in vertical, horizontal, double panel and single panel styles. It can be overwhelming to know which is best for your room.

Your bedroom should be made to feel homely and calming because it is your personal space, where you go to find sanctuary and rest. Therefore, you should spend time on the perfect style and layout of your bedroom and finding the right pieces of furniture, with a key piece being your radiator.

Like all the furniture, the placement of your radiator is very important. In order for your radiator to work best, you need to make sure the location is right so there are no obstructions blocking the heat. Ensure you don’t hide your radiator behind big pieces of furniture like beds, wardrobes, or large storage. To ensure you get the best heat output possible, it is essential to keep your radiator a clutter free zone, with little to no objects blocking it.

If you choose a convector radiator, your curtains, even if they are mid length will suppress heat being emitted by your radiator. So, you may need to take your curtains and other upholstery into consideration when deciding where your radiator should be placed. A common myth regarding the designer radiators, are that they can only be placed where the pre-existing pipework allows it to be. However, this is not true. If your designer or traditional radiator does not fit into the layout of the room, it is possible to move your radiators. It is best to speak to a professional who can find out where your pipework is, to see where your radiator can be moved to. If your new layout can save you space and give a better heat output, then it may be something to think about investing in.

Choose The Right Radiator Style

There is a huge selection of designer radiators, with a variety of sizes, styles and colours for any room in your home. The first thing you need to figure out where are you going to place your radiator, and how much room is needed. Another thing you will have to decide, is which type of radiator you want. For example, do you want to make the change to a designer electric radiator? Electric radiators have some big advantages, such as being quick and simple to install, maintain and fix if necessary. You can also operate your electric radiators separately, so you no longer need to have every radiator running to heat your bedroom up. This will give you more control over your room temperatures.

Size and specs

However, the biggest thing to keep in mind when choosing your radiator for the bedroom, must be the performance of the radiator. To do this you must consider the room size and location. For example, a bedroom with a high ceiling and large windows will require more heat to heat the room. You need to use a BTU calculator to work out exactly how much heat you need, so you can purchase the right radiator for your space.

When picking the right radiator for your bedroom, it is important to make sure that it fits into the room. The radiator market currently has a plethora of options in regard to sizes and styles. Therefore, there is a much bigger selection in terms choosing the colour, size, and design of your radiator. This in turn can help turn your radiator into a stand-out piece in your room, or something you simply wish to remain simple and disguised.

Another thing to keep in mind, is the fittings you need for your radiator. It is recommended you choose valves which match the finish and style of your bedroom radiator. Keep an eye on extra accessories like towel racks, shelves, or benches for your designer radiator, which help enhance the style and function radiator.

Conclusion

If you are looking to purchase a brand-new radiator for your bedroom, then please keep all the above in mind. From the size, location, design, heat output to accessories, all this information is essential to make sure you choose the right radiator for your home, that not only ticks all the boxes in terms of heating your bedroom; but also does the job in terms of how aesthetically pleasing it is. Another thing to remember is if you wish to change the location of your radiator, but do not have the pipework to do it, make sure you speak to a specialist in regard to creating additional pipework, so you are able to effectively and safely assess what you need for your ideal radiator. Finally, be sure to thoroughly review all available sizes and styles for your radiator, to allow yourself to visualise exactly how you wish your room and radiator to look, and then use a BTU calculator, to see how powerful you will need your heater to be.