Comfort and style, the perfect pairing that designer radiators deliver. Designed not only to heat your home but also to enhance its look, these radiators make any room feel warmer and more welcoming. Here’s your 2025 guide to choosing the right one.
What’s the best brand of bathroom radiator?
When choosing a designer radiator, it’s essential to consider the quality of the products available and the specific needs of your home. But first, it’s worth clarifying what we mean by “designer radiator.”
- Often people think only of towel warmers typically installed in bathrooms.
- These do the job of keeping the room cosy and your towels soft and dry.
- But designer radiators also include stylishly engineered heating units – more than just functional, they’re statement pieces.
- This is exactly the approach taken by IRSAP, whose wide-ranging collection covers bathrooms and beyond.
As mentioned, bathrooms are special spaces – dedicated to self-care, relaxation, and wellbeing. That’s why a designer radiator here needs to strike the right balance: soft, understated shapes that are practical and easy to clean (since they’re often in direct contact with towels), but also modern lines that rethink the traditional towel rail, adding originality and flair.
IRSAP offers a broad selection of models. Here are a few highlights:
- NOVO stands out for its fluid, minimalist design. It’s available in four heights and widths, perfect for making the most of space in small bathrooms.
- FUNKY_S, ideal for boiler- or heat-pump-powered systems, features round tubes and collectors and is fully reversible to suit various installation needs.
- JAZZ_S has a square-profile design and is available in an electric version that integrates with smart heating systems, allowing remote temperature control and scheduling.
- STEP_E, also electric, is made with aluminium slats – a material that heats faster than steel, warming up the room more quickly.
Style, smart design, and energy efficiency – these are the cornerstones of IRSAP’s approach, making it a leading name in bathroom heating solutions.
What’s the difference between a designer radiator and a towel warmer?
Bathrooms are a natural setting for designer radiators – but they’re not the only ones. The living room, for example, is a perfect place to showcase a well-designed radiator. Unlike basic towel rails, these models are created with imagination, innovation, and a focus on detail.
Vertical design isn’t just for bathrooms either.
- Many IRSAP models, like ARPA, PIANO, ELLIPSIS, SAX, TESI, STEP, and RELAX, are available in both horizontal and vertical versions.
- Others, like the high-concept SEQUENZE, POLYGON, QUADRAQUA, IMMAGINA, and DEDALO collections, break all conventions.
These radiators, with their geometric forms, resemble sculptures crafted by architects and designers. Some even include LED lights that highlight their contours, transforming static heating elements into dynamic, visual features.
Should you choose an electric or water-based designer radiator?
Design is just one side of the coin. In recent years, designer radiators have evolved in performance and technology. Today, many models are available in electric versions as well as traditional water-based systems.
Both options are efficient, provided you choose quality products. The decision between electric and hydronic depends on several factors.
- Electric designer radiators are ideal for those who want instant heat without being tied to central heating schedules – especially relevant in shared buildings like blocks of flats.
- Installation is straightforward and usually doesn’t require major renovation.
- Electric models shine when used alongside hydronic systems or underfloor heating, especially in rooms that need quick and targeted warmth, such as bathrooms or bedrooms.
- Modern electric radiators come with simple on/off functions or advanced controls that let you adjust temperatures, connect to home automation systems, and set timers – all helping reduce energy consumption.
Concerned about energy bills? Don’t be. Latest-generation electric radiators are built for efficiency, delivering high performance with minimal power use. Materials like aluminium and steel, which heat up rapidly, are a key part of this.
Water-based systems, meanwhile, still have their strengths.
- Designed to minimise energy use and running costs (especially with regular maintenance), they’re increasingly paired with heat pumps – eco-friendly alternatives to gas boilers that use air to heat water.
- Heat pumps energy draw comes solely from electricity.
How many watts should a good electric radiator have?
If you're going electric, you’ll first need to work out your heating requirement – the right power level to heat your space efficiently. This ensures you choose the radiator that fits your needs.
Radiator power is measured in watts and depends on factors like:
- the room where it will be installed and its size;
- the average minimum winter temperature in your area;
- the wall space available, which affects how many heating elements you can fit.
With these details – and expert advice – you can find the electric designer radiator that’s perfect for your home.
