Learn the best places to put radiators so they either blend perfectly into your home’s décor or become a focal point in their own right.

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Having a designer radiator in your home can be a stunning focal point if you choose wisely. In fact, it can lift the feel of your room and perfectly complement a room’s existing décor.

There are a number of different styles and designs to choose from online. Some sites have such an extensive catalogue of designer brands that just choosing can bring on a headache. If you are on the lookout for your ideal radiator, you can find a large variety here at www.radiatorfactory.net. Here you’ll find a large selection of beautiful column radiators, along with other types, that are sure to suit your interior design project.

Once you have decided which one will provide the most effective heating for your room size, you are ready to go! Only one thing is left to do: figure out exactly where it will go in your home! Let’s face it, if you’ve just splashed out on something highly decorative, you’ll most definitely want to show it off! You don’t have to be an expert in interior design, in fact we have devised some basic tips on where to place your radiator so it can best complement a room’s décor:

• If it’s a small column radiator, these work well in hallways. Right behind the entrance of your door is great because you can then build a shelf on top which is perfect for storing letters, the home phone, and any keys. This makes it multi-purpose and everyone who sets foot in your home will see your new designer radiator.

• Consider placing a decorative radiator in the centre of your living room. This is typically where your fireplace would go if you had one. The fireplace can be the focal point of your living room but once you go designer with your radiator, these work beautifully in the centre too. Having a lovely mesh cover can also give you the chance to work in-line with your current furnishing and decoration. If you want to check which styles are recommended for this purpose, there are plenty of column radiators to choose from online.

• If your designer radiator has a cover – place it in a traditionally-styled room. This is a fantastic idea as it really blends in with the old-fashioned ambience of grand traditional rooms. Slatted front radiator covers work particularly well as they allow your radiator to better circulate heat around your room.

• Horizontal radiators work great in a bathroom setting. Placing one next to your bath or shower can look modern and contemporary, as well as being a complete space saver!

• How about underneath a window bay? If you have window bays, it’s a brilliant idea to place the designer radiator directly underneath. This way it blends into your wall (especially if it’s the same colour) so offers you a more subtle look.

Hopefully these tips have fuelled your imagination with a few ideas of where to fit your new radiator. Good luck.