The Perfect Kitchen Radiators

Introduction

For many people, the radiator is just a simple hunk of ceramic that warms your home - there are no design decisions to make, no choice in material, shape, or overall aesthetic. But that couldn't be further from the truth! Radiators are a versatile piece of homeware that you can take advantage of to lift any space as well as heat it.

This is especially true for your kitchen. Whether your kitchen is contemporary, sleek, and modern, or rustic and homespun, a radiator can heighten the visual appearance of the room as well as being practical. But it can be hard to find the perfect radiator to deck your kitchen out with. That's why we've compiled this handy list to help you find the radiator to complete the busiest room in your home.

Decor And Style

Gone are the days when the kitchen was seen as a simple cooking area and a radiator was just a mere appliance. Now, people are taking pride in how they design the kitchen, whether it be small or spacious.

The decor and style of your kitchen should be factored in when it comes to choosing the perfect kitchen radiator. Consider whether your decor is over-the-top or minimal. If it's the latter choice, consider choosing a sleek, no-fuss radiator that exudes simplicity and modernity. If regal is more your style, try browsing a range of bronze or gold polished radiators that really ooze extravagance.

Size

As mentioned previously, not everybody has the luxury of a spacious kitchen. You may be confined to a box kitchen, or perhaps an L-shaped kitchen where the walls fit just a little too snug. This is where you'll have to take the size of your radiator into account.

One upside to having a small kitchen is that it'll naturally heat quicker thanks to there being less room to heat up. Depending on the efficiency and daily usage of your cooker, it might actually be unnecessary to install a kitchen radiator as the room will naturally conserve the heat. However, if you want your kitchen to remain at a consistent temperature throughout the day, definitely invest in a radiator.

If you're stuck on size, one radiator style you could consider is our range of vertical radiators. 

Placing

The perfect placement of your kitchen radiator is, once again, largely dependent on the size and layout of your kitchen. Ideally, you want to fit your radiator somewhere that equally disperses heat throughout the room, while also leaving adequate room for supplies and cooking appliances.

Another thing to bear in mind when deciding where to put your radiator is where your oven is. There is little point in putting your radiator right next to the oven as there will already be a source of heat. Instead, try placing your radiator in an area that's as far away from your oven as possible, or perhaps shielded from the heat by a wall, island, or large equipment.

One of the most common areas where people place their kitchen radiators is under a window, as this is usually a vacant area and helps to combat the cold let in from above it. However, this is just one out of a nearly limitless choice of placements, so be sure to get creative when it comes to installing your radiator!

Just remember to stay away from furniture, curtains, or anything especially flammable, as radiators can overheat and potentially become a hazard. If you'd like to learn more about where to place your radiator, please take a look at our guide today.

Materials And Finishes

As touched on briefly above, there are many materials and finishes to choose from when picking out the perfect radiator for your kitchen. Traditional radiators, which are made of ceramic, remain a popular choice for many households, but other types such as steel are fast becoming the go-to.

You can also choose from other materials and finishes such as cast iron, wooden, aluminium, and chrome. Overall, it just requires a bit of browsing online to find the perfect radiator for your kitchen. There's plenty to choose from!

Again, it depends on the overall style and tone of your kitchen; ceramic heaters are quite bulky, for instance, and so are perhaps not suitable for a kitchen otherwise contemporary and sleek, and vice versa with steel, minimal radiators.

Towel Rails

Only recently gaining traction in the worlds of construction and interior design, towel rails are a trend that's bang up-and-coming. One myth, however, is that towel rails are confined to be used where the towels are used - the bathroom. This isn't true. In reality, towel rails can be a great alternative to traditional radiators in the kitchen too.

Towel rails have a range of benefits in the kitchen, including heating up your soggy tea towels, being more space-efficient, and heating the room to a moderate degree. Towel rails are an ideal solution for smaller kitchens where the heat isn't necessarily needed, but some form of background heater is desired.

Centrepiece Or Accent

The last tip in finding your perfect kitchen radiator is to consider what part you want it to play in the overall scheme of the room. Do you want it to be an eye-popping centrepiece (in which case, a statement colour might be an ideal choice) or would you rather it just be an understated accent piece (wherein a simple horizontal radiator might do the trick).

Regardless of the role you want a radiator to play in your kitchen, there's bound to be a choice perfect for you. Remember: the key factors you should be thinking about when searching for the perfect kitchen radiator are the style, size, placement, materials, and finishes - don't forget to consider installing a handy towel rail as an alternative, too!

For all your radiator needs, look no further than Just Radiators. We offer bespoke radiators for all rooms in your house, as well as valves and other accessories to ensure you have everything you need to keep your house warm.