DESIGNER RADIATOR

Wave style Radiators

Wave radiators are most commonly radiators where the vertical sides of the radiator follow an "in and out" curve, usually in the shape of a figure "S" profile.

Alternatively, the wave effect may relate to the way in which the radiator projects out from the supporting wall vertically or horizontally. When this is the case the radiator will undulate out from the flat surface of the wall creating a ripple effect that simulates a wave.

In either case, the design objective is to create an interesting aesthetic by reducing or avoiding straight lines and ninety degree angles. This turns the radiator into a feature and allows it to be incorporated into a room as a focal point, rather then something to hide, disguise or minimise.

Different wave shaped designer radiators

The wave shape makes a radiator particularly appealing and it is a shape that can be utilised in any room from the bathroom to the living room.

The wave pattern can be applied to any radiator's height to width ratio, and it is equally suitable as a heat source, or when the radiator's application doubles up as a towel rail radiator.

Because the effect of a wave radiator relies very much on the contrast of the radiator's wave pattern against the wall surface behind it, wave radiators are almost always tubular. This allows the maximising of space between the vertical or horizontal tubular sections which, in turn, heightens the visual effect of the wave and its shadow upon the wall.

The most dramatic wave effects are always obtained from radiators where the tubular structure of the radiator sees the water circulation system travelling up and down through vertical tubing.

The majority of wave radiators tend to be column style designer radiators. The main reason for this is that that the wave profile, particularly when it undulates out from the wall, creates a more dramatic effect with tall narrow radiators. With this style of wave radiator, the undulation is often a single curve rather than an "S" shape.

Wave shape towel rail radiators

Wave radiators that double up as designer towel rail radiators always have their tubular structure running horizontally. This is necessary for the towels to be hung up on them.

Wave styled towel radiators can also have drying advantages if the wave effect undulates horizontally out from the supporting wall. This allows the towels to be suspended in a stepped or staggered fashion which speeds up drying.

Towel rail radiators are the most popular designer radiators to purchase, so this in turn means that they are also the cheapest to buy.