When it comes to choosing a bathroom radiator, or indeed bathroom radiators (depending on available space), it is necessary to take into account your needs.  Do you want something to keep a large space warm?  Or is it a fairly small space that can cope with just a heated towel rail?  The choice is endless and it is almost certain that you will be able to find what you need. 

They come in a range of styles and finishes, from designer radiators to traditional or contemporary radiators so there is bound to be something to suit every bathroom.  The popular heated towel rail comes in various sizes, and they can be purchased to fill a large wide space or a small narrow one.  A heated towel rail is a good choice when the room is small and space is at a premium, as the room can be kept reasonably warm and towels remain dry. 

Buying a bathroom radiator has never been easier.  There are many stockists now, from specialist plumbing retailers to the local DIY store.  And if you do not see anything you like in the shops, there is an even wider variety available online.  The downside to buying an item online is that you cannot see or touch the item prior to purchase, and it may take a week or two before you receive it.

Another popular choice for purchasing a radiator is a salvage yard.  It is possible to find the old style hospital radiators which are becoming increasingly popular, and the originals are always better than a modern replica.  These will fit nicely into a more traditional style bathroom and give out a lot of heat.

Bathroom radiators are a simple way to make a statement in the smallest room of the house.

Gone are the days of plain, white – or whatever colour you painted it – radiators. Designer radiators now come in a variety of shapes, sizes and finishes, and no bathroom remodel would be complete without one.

The Blaze designer radiator features a stunning, geometrical construction and comes in an anthracite or silver finish. This designer radiator might even pass for a work of art in your bathroom, as it looks more like a contemporary door panel than a radiator. The specs are 880 BTU per hour, 258 watts.

Looking to give your bathroom an Asian-inspired décor? Then the distinctive, block styling of the Keiko designer radiator will fit right in. Anthracite and silver finishes are available. The specs are 723 BTU, 212 watts.

The wave-shaped Kingston Chrome is another contemporary option in designer radiators. Looking nothing like the radiators of old, this designer radiator will keep you warm while looking cool. The specs are 1,514 BTU, 443 watts.

Those looking for a designer radiator to do double duty as a towel warmer will want to check out the Spirit 950. With its chromed solid brass and a white, painted-steel insert, it looks like a modern version of the old cast-iron radiators. It would work perfectly in a period bathroom. The specs are 1,801 BTU, 528 watts.

Finally, the sleek look of the Pro Linea designer radiator will complement a bathroom with clean, modern stainless-steel fixtures. The specs are 3478 BTU, 1020 watts.

To find a designer radiator for your bathroom remodel project simply search for “designer radiator” or “designer radiators” online. With all of these designer radiator options, radiator valves must be purchased separately.

Towel rails have become a popular feature of modern bathrooms. All too often individuals have decided that they do not want a traditional bathroom radiator but they do still want a cosy room and somewhere to heat their towels – hence the towel rail.

Many of these towel rails are actually produced with style in mind. Take Mere products, for instance. The sleek, stylish designs will provide an elegant finish to any bathroom.

The Tarporley range by Mere is available in a mammoth 12 sizes. These towel rails are constructed entirely from stainless steel which is considered a durable and environmentally friendly material. Mere towel rails are designed for optimum heat output but can also be considered a focal point in any bathroom.

The Mere Savoy Straight Multirail is actually available in a choice of pergamon, white or chrome finishes in order for the product to fit right into any bathroom. The reason that this particular Mere range is so popular is due to its broad choice of sizes, ten to be exact, which means there is bound to be a radiator size in the range that will fit your needs. If you have considered purchasing a bespoke radiator for a small or awkward sized room, you may wish to check out this range beforehand as they may have something suitable.

Finally, the Mere Marabu Curved Designer Rail is really a piece of furniture which is designed to be appreciated as a cohesive addition to a stylish, modern bathroom. Again, with availability in six sizes such sophistication could be at home on any bathroom wall.

Radiators are a necessary evil if you want to stay warm. As such, while we are glad to have them, we generally try to minimise their appearance in our rooms. This generally means painting them.

The first question to consider is what colour to use. You may choose to blend into your wall, but it is important to remember that light colours radiate more heat than dark.

The second is what type of paint to use. Again, it’s important to take into consideration what conducts heat the best. Gloss finishes radiate better than matt. They also take longer to dry, so plan your project accordingly.

Before you begin, you need to isolate your radiator and let it cool down. Be prepared for the radiator to be out of commission for at least 24 hours; applying paint to a warm radiator or trying to turn it back on too soon will ruin the finish.

If the radiator has been painted before, use sandpaper to key the surface of the old paint. Use a good quality paint that isn’t solvent-based (using a solvent-based paint will result in yellowing – important to avoid, especially if you’re using white). Your best option is to use a paint that is recommended for radiators.

Using a small (5 cm) paintbrush, apply the paint, working from top to bottom. Do not paint the valves, as this will make them harder to open them. Leave the paint to dry for at least 24 hours before turning your radiator back on.

If your radiators don’t already have TRVs (Thermostat Radiator Valves) they are worth adding to your heating system as they could potentially save energy and money. Giving you control over each room’s temperature and also having frost guard for unused / spare rooms. If you want to add TRVs to all the radiators in your home you will have to check that your system has an ABV (Automatic Bypass (pressure balancing)) Valve fitted. This will be located near to the central heating pump between the flow and return pipe. If you don’t have an ABV fitted then a couple of TRV say in a small cloak room or toilet should be fine, but don’t exceed 50% of the system in each zone (upstairs & downstairs). A major don’t is, don’t add a TRV in the same room as the main house thermostat.

A cheap and simple money saving method is foil backing your radiators, this is basically a foil covering that you stick to the wall behind the radiator; this stops the heat from the back of the radiator being absorbed by the wall and reflects it back into the room. Cheap, effective and easy to DIY and could potentially increase the air temperature by 1ºC in your home. You can buy this on rolls of foil backed with polystyrene for around £10 for 2.5 square meters, but for the more creative out there you could try use standard kitchen foil possibly stuck to bubble wrap.

In Europe, especially in the northern part, underfloor heating is increasingly becoming popular. As the demand of people increases for electric underfloor heating, universal cables and inscreed cables were also widely used as the most advantageous heating solutions for all types of structures. There are specific inscreed cable products offered in the market that are considered to be versatile heating cables and suitable for new screed floors of conservatories and standard rooms.

New screed floors, which are 50 mm depth or more, can be provided with under-floor heating. This is possible by using the Conservatory InScreed Cable Kit and InScreed Cable for Standard Rooms, which both have a 10-year guarantee.

The Conservatory InScreed Cable Kit, which was created because of the increasing demands for underfloor heating systems, has a heat output of 150 to 200 watts per square metre. It provides an effective and practical way to heat conservatories, especially during cold days. In addition, the product’s installation is easily accomplished by connecting the cable to the supply at one end only, which means less time in installation.

Furthermore, standard rooms, which include dining rooms, utilities, kitchen and other internal rooms, can also be incorporated with underfloor heating through the InScreed Cable for Standard Rooms. This product is designed to heat a room and has a heat output of 130 to 160 watts (approximately). Like the Conservatory InScreed Cable Kit, this product also consumes less installation time.

The inscreed cable kits are of high quality and are guaranteed to last long and provide heating in new floor constructions. With this cable, consumers can enjoy the conservatories and other rooms in their houses during cold days.

Having the right radiator installed in your bathroom will be of great importance, as not only will it get rid of moisture which can damage the bathroom furniture and tiles, but it can also add a much needed finishing feature to your room.

Buying one of the very expensive designer radiators on the market will not be necessary, as there are many cheap bathroom radiators that can still give a stylish finish to any bathroom. As well as the range of flat panel white and chrome radiators, another option would be a heated towel rail. This option assures your bathroom will not only have the right amount of heat, but it will also serve as a handy place to hang and dry towels after you step out of the shower.

Of course, the size of your room will be a huge factor in determining what bathroom radiator you will be able to install. Larger bathrooms will obviously need a radiator that is able to provide sufficient warmth and reduce moisture levels in the room, but if you are stuck for space, the many tube radiators on the market come highly recommended. These handy fittings can easily go into any corner of the room and can be as small as three inches in diameter.

Where to place your bathroom radiator will be another factor to take into consideration. This may well be decided for you, as the available wall space will be the critical factor when considering installation.

A completely new range of designer radiators is coming to the UK in the form of the SGG Thermovit Elegance glass radiator. This revolutionary product encompasses contemporary style of the highest possible standard. The standard models come in clear, printed or mirrored heaters but you can also add your own chosen design to enhance any room.

These designer radiators are completely mobile therefore they come with no cables or wires. They are not connected to your existing heating system. They are just plugged into your electrical socket. The SGG Thermovit Elegance can be wall mounted or can also free stand on the floor. They are available in controllable or non-controllable variations. The controllable version comes with a slim line control box that can control up to forty radiators within a 20 metre distance. The non-controllable radiator runs at a temperature of 65 degrees Celsius, as do conventional household radiators. The radiator will automatically switch off when it reaches the desired temperature.

These glass radiators have been rigorously tested against breakage. They are made from semi-tempered glass and will not shatter or break.  They come with a two year guarantee.

The Thermovit Elegance can also be used in bathrooms but specific attention must be paid to the recommended distances between electrical products and water, and they must be installed by a qualified electrical engineer. These radiators should not be covered but you can purchase a corresponding towel rail for this purpose.