People spend a lot of money on upgrading and decorating their home, and a lot of time and effort. The house looks great, but then they go and spoil it all by installing or upgrading a new central heating system that is not only plain, but can also be plain ugly! If you think that radiators only come in white then you are living in the dark ages. Take a look at any online radiator showroom and you’ll soon discover an exciting new world of designer radiators open to you. An object of beauty, they are also practical and will keep your home nice and warm during the cold periods. Here are some tips on finding those that will best suit your home.

When considering your new central heating system you need to take a good look at the furnishings and decor of each room as your new designer radiators will need to fit in with the current surroundings, unless you are having a total refurbishment. Think about the space you have in the room and its colour scheme. Luckily there is a lot of choice in design and colour, so finding something to set off the room shouldn’t be too difficult.

If your house is very old and has never had a central heating system before, then it’s advised you ask a heating engineer to come and do a survey of the house and advice on the best places for radiators to provide optimum heat. Generally it’s recommended that the best location for a radiator is the coldest part of the room, this is often the external wall just below the window. For homes with a heating system already in place, then you should aim to use the pipe work already installed thus limiting the expense and disturbance of installing new pipes.

The material your designer radiators are made of is another factor to take into consideration as this will affect their efficiency. Stainless steel and aluminium are both popular materials for modern designs as they are particularly efficient heat conductors and have smart finishes. Aluminium is a super conductor which makes it very responsive, the house is heated very quickly soon after the heating is turned on and cools down just as quickly when switched off. Stainless steel radiators maintain heat for a longer period of time than aluminium does. Both materials are very easy to keep clean, simply give them a wipe down with warm water and detergent 4 or 5 times a year.

The speed at which aluminium radiators respond, together with their low water content makes them extremely cost effective. For you, this results in lower bills. They are also very light and effortless to install, thus installation fees are not as high as other designer radiators.

At the end of the day, which type of material you choose for your radiator is entirely up to you and will depend on the look you prefer, and how much money you have to spend. Each has its advantages, although aluminium is the slightly better choice due to its combination of functionality, attractiveness and economy.

Adding designer radiators into your interior design is not only making a fashion statement, it’s also a wise investment. Research designs at online designer radiator showrooms for a trouble-free shopping experience. There are plenty of styles and colours that will look great in any home, if you have any questions just give them a call and find out about availability, pricing and delivery times. All that’s left to do then is to watch as your home is transformed into something spectacular, cosy and stylish.