Benefits of custom made furniture

A. The first radiator cabinet is thought to have been manufactured at some point during the Victorian era. The latter part of the 19th century saw greater emphasis placed on attractive and elegant home design. The old cast iron radiators and pipes were regarded as an eyesore and the desire to cover these blemishes led to the introduction of decorative radiator cabinets.

A: Other companies typically make them from MDF (medium density fibreboard), an inexpensive and stable choice for a painted cover. This material is also used for most IKEA furniture. We prefer to make them from a more expensive material called Hydro-board. The material is very similar to MDF, but better able to resist most, and heat and has proven to be more solid and durable over the long run. It also delivers a much nicer finish after a spray-painted coating. On the front of the cover, heat is allowed to radiate outward through a large opening covered by a decorative screen or grill, that can be made from metal or MDF.

A: No, Radiator covers can distribute heat more efficiently than an uncovered radiator. The wall will not absorb more or less heat with a radiator cover. Of course, if the wall was never sufficiently insulated to start with, then this might be a good opportunity to cover the wall with reflective backing or insulation. Most radiators are traditionally placed under windows. Although double and triple glazing can significantly reduce heat loss, windows are still the main reason our houses lose heat. In newer houses, radiators are no longer placed near the windows, but rather on the opposite site of the room so the heat stays in the room longer. Regardless of the position of the radiator, a cabinet can help direct the airflow to the middle of the room, away from the colder wall and prevent hot air to escape immediately true a window.

A: For space: Radiators are (obviously) a good source of warmth that every room needs from time to time, but they do take up a bit of space, and for many people – particularly those in smaller urban houses and apartments – space can come at a premium. By buying a radiator cover, you can reclaim some of that space and use the shelf on top of the cover to display books, pictures, a porcelain pig collection or perhaps even a mini herb garden. We even have some examples were a bookcase is integrated.
For safety: A radiator can present a serious risk of burns if a small child happens to touch it. This is a particularly big problem with steam radiators which tend to be hotter to the touch than other types. Thankfully they don’t feature much in modern homes anymore – but still, for safety reasons, many homeowners look to childproof their radiators with gates and covers. Better to be safe than sorry.
But mostly decoration: The main reason people use them is that they look a whole lot better than a metal radiator. Until very recently, many radiators looked as if they had fallen quite heavily from an ugly tree and hit every single branch on the way down. Not everyone can afford to replace their old radiators with shiny new designer radiators, so often decide to hide it away under a radiator cover instead.

A. We can make radiator covers in any wanted design and in any colour. Furthermore, you can pick a grill to compliment the unit and that suits your interior best. As every choice of material comes with its own price tag, it’s difficult to provide a standard price list. Just have a look at the options on this page and reach out to us. We can provide a quote over the phone or by email.