The best radiators and towel warmers for winter
Beat the chill with these designs that not only bring the heat, but also pack some serious style credentials
Although most of us have a radiator warming our homes, they are usually fixtures that we prefer to blend into the background. This edit changes that, with devices in punchy hues or unusually sculptural shapes, even bespoke works of art, that make them fashionable as well as functional.
‘Dots’ towel warmer, Tubes
These heated aluminium circles are the ideal spot for hanging bathrobes or towels. Place them vertically, horizontally or buy a couple of sets and create your own artistic configuration. From approx £586, tubesradiatori.com
‘Blow’ radiator, Cordivari
If it’s a statement you’re hoping to make, let us introduce you to ‘Blow’ by French designer and architect, Jean-Marie Massaud. Behind its mesmerising mirrored, contoured surface, which is made from stainless steel, lies high-efficiency performance. £5,168, cordivaridesign.it
22-carat gold towel warmer, Dornbracht
Composed of six parallel bars, this towel warmer embodies Dornbracht’s signature style: minimalist yet luxurious. Suited to both spa and bathroom spaces, this hardware piece will keep your towels and the whole space heated to the perfect degree. £7,044, dornbracht.com
‘Hot Spring’ radiator, Hotwave
Taking the form of a helter-skelter slide, this steel heater is an instant hit of dynamism for any living space. Called ‘Hot Spring’, it can be customised in your choice of colour – consider opting for a hue that contrasts your wallpaper or paint to make a real impact.
From approx £408, hotwave.it
Brass towel rail in ‘Chrome’, CP Hart
Designed to pair with the bathroom brand’s existing brassware offering, this classic ball jointed towel warmer is manufactured exclusively in the UK from solid brass. Its generous heating capacity ensures no bathroom (not even marble clad ones!) feel cold. £3,010, cphart.co.uk
‘Gordon’ towel rail, Eskimo Design
Promising to dry towels three times faster than standard towel rails thanks to a 200w heating element, this option is an exercise in how to distill technology into form. Plus, its narrow design means it can slot easily onto any sized wall. £734, eskimodesign.co.uk
‘Smooth’ radiator, Sciroccoh
This aptly named ‘Smooth’ radiator is a collaboration between bathroom heating specialist Sciroccoh and Milan-based designer Libero Rutilo. The result? An organic-shaped radiator sculpted from steel that not only brings the heat but adds bags of character. £467, sciroccoh.it
‘Archibald’ radiator, Ripples
With its unique clothes hanger-esque shape, the ‘Archibald’ radiator by Leo Salzedo is one for the style gurus among us. Designed for British bathroom brand Ripples, its warming tubes allow you to dry multiple towels at any one time. £638, ripplesbathrooms.com
‘Angus H’ radiator, Terma
The ‘Angus H’ features a streamlined yet geometric silhouette that brings life to the wall. With 250 colours available in five sizes, why not experiment by placing various options in different rooms around the house? £718, termaheat.com
‘Carlo’ towel warmer, Antrax
Made from aluminium and steel, the ‘Carlo’ towel warmer by Dante O Benini and Andrea Crosetta is ideal for easily hanging dressing gowns, towels and clothes on. Available in a spectrum of matte, mineral and metallic finishes, it brings a vertical accent to the room as well as its functional qualities. From £698, antrax.com
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