Radiator Cover Buying Guide
Although practical and necessary to heat your home, radiators are not the most exciting part of interiors. However, you can make them look a little more stylish and even complement your décor style with a radiator cover. Discover our range of radiator covers, including wooden radiator covers, adjustable radiator covers, and small radiator covers. Our radiator cover guide will help you decide on the right covers for the radiators in your home.
What to Consider
One of the main benefits of covering your radiators at home is safety. Radiators can get extremely hot, and a cover will protect you and your family from any burns. If you have a household with children having the radiators covered will provide you with peace of mind.
Before choosing your radiator cover it is important to consider a few factors, including the radiator sizes, cover ventilation and the design of the cover. Radiators generate heat to warm your home. Your radiator covers should feature slots to allow for proper ventilation ensuring you feel the benefit of your heating.
Take Measurements
It’s important to have the correct measurements before purchasing the best style radiator cover for your home. You will need to measure the length, the height and the depth of your radiator and add 5cm to the width of the radiator and 3cm to height and depth to allow for airflow and even heat circulation. Ensure the radiator cover is large enough to cover the radiator plus any additional pipe work and radiator valves.
If you have a small radiator against a big wall, select a large radiator cover. A bigger size filters heat and helps with even distribution. All Laura James radiator covers are free standing but are supplied with wall brackets should you need them.
Types of Radiator Covers
Whether you need a radiator cover for a small radiator in the kitchen, a tall radiator in the hallway or a large radiator in the living room here at Laura James we have a choice to suit all rooms without compromising on style. To keep things simple, we have white radiator covers that will blend seamlessly with timeless white walls. The Edith cover is a traditional style featuring a pretty cut out pattern which will elevate your wall instantly. You may prefer modern radiator covers, for a clean and simple look opt for the Elspeth white radiator with vertical ventilation cut outs for a contemporary look.
For those tricky spaces or radiators that are odd sizes we have a range of adjustable covers, including the Iliana available in black and white and the Jack featuring a geometric design. They have three moveable panels, making them straightforward to install without any special tools. Adjustable radiator covers give you the flexibility to fit them into any space without worrying about measurements, these are particularly handy if you live in a rental property.
If you have dark walls in your home, you may want small black radiator covers to hide more traditional looking radiators. The Iliana black radiator cover comes in a range of sizes and is finished with a gold tone base for a contemporary look. If you prefer a neutral look with natural materials then the Scandi-inspired Willow oak veneer radiator cover will make a stylish addition to your interior.
Styling Your Radiator Cover
Radiator covers are not only a safe option for your home, but they can also elevate your home aesthetic. In narrow spaces like the hallway or a landing a radiator cover can be a stylish feature, creating extra shelving space, perfect for one or two home accessories such as candles, decorative objects or a small table lamp. A few styled pieces will create a thoughtful and homely look without looking cluttered.
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