How do you heat a Loft Conversion?

A lack of wall space can make fitting radiators into loft conversions problematic. However, with the very latest designs from The Radiator Centre, it's possible to find a solution whatever the space.

Loft conversions have been a huge trend over the last few years, with many people choosing to renovate and make the most of the space they have, rather than move house. These once wasted areas have been transformed into an array of useful spaces from practical guest bedrooms, often with en-suites, to handy home offices or much loved gaming rooms. However, with their often limited wall space and sloped ceilings, finding radiators to heat the space can prove a challenge. 

Long & Low

One solution is to opt for a long, low horizontal style of radiator, such as those shown above and below. These fit brilliantly on dwarf walls under sloped ceilings and there are some great options available to choose from in both traditional and contemporary styles. The BDO25 pictured directly below is a great example of a new breed of horizontal towel rails. Formed of 25mm round tubes set on 35mm vertical collectors it gives great heat outputs due to it's surface area.

Tall & Narrow

In areas where the wall height is greater, the overall space is often still limited and in these cases a vertical option such as the Arcadia, may be the answer. Featuring oval tubes aligned in an aesthetically pleasing formation, the Arcadia is a sleek and stylish model, perfect for contemporary interiors. The Arcadia can also be hung horizontally when needed and is available in a wide range of RAL colour as well as a choice of 17 special finishes such as historic gold, silver or copper, for those wanted to add some metallic shine to their renovation.

Ideal for tight spaces in en-suites, the Teso is a designer towel rail that provides all of the functionality you would expect from a conventional towel rail such as storage, drying and hanging, without looking anything like the standard models of the past.

As with the Arcadia, this elegant design can also be hung horizontally and comes in a myriad of colours. Customers can choose to pick a contrasting or matching colour for the handle, depending on personal taste and how much of a statement they wish to make.

The Mirrored Choice

Mirrored radiators are another fantastic choice for converted attic rooms.  As Nick Duggan, MD of The Radiator Centre explains, "It’s the practicality of mirrored radiators that makes them so popular; they are a stylish space-saving option that allows you to heat a room whilst adding a design feature at the same time. They also help to bounce light around the room, creating a feeling of added space, even in the smallest of areas." 

Floor-standing Options

Where wall space simply isn't an option at all, a floor standing design is a good choice. As the name suggests, the Old Skool Bench pictured below combines functional heating with a practical seat in the form of a solid oak bench.

Other possibilities include energy-saving designs such as the Mini Fixed Feet, pictured below left. Utilising LowH20 technology with the super conductive and ultra-fast heat exchanger, the Mini Fixed Feet gives maximum heat, for minimum energy consumption. It comes in a choice of 4 heights, 4 depths and lengths of up to 2.6m, allowing customers to choose just the size needed for their space, with the smallest option starting at just 80mm high. Alternatively, for those looking for a more retro design, consider the floor-standing Vienna, shown below right. Comprised of multiple discs, it gives the impression of old records stacked in a jukebox.