Cold seasons are coming, bit by bit, and many of us are going to use radiators but the problem is that a radiator is often ugly and you need to cover it somehow not to spoil your interior, and that’s especially essential in the summer when you don’t use radiators. So what are the ideas to cover the radiator so that it matched you interior? There exist screens and covers of various types, they can fit any space and even function as something else – a shelf, a plant stand or a seat.
Radiator Covers
A radiator cover can be done in any style: modern, minimalist, vintage, antique, girlish, Scandinavian and many others. You can make such a screen yourself or buy one in the shop, it can be made of a wood, plywood, metal and other materials, just keep in mind that they can be heated and the materials should be fire-resistant, so plywood with metal screens is the most popular option. Remember that if it’s a radiator cover, it shouldn’t be too solid as the heat loss in this case will be immense. Some radiator covers are even made of just wooden planks with space between them to make the heat circulation easier. If your space is very small, go for a really narrow cover of plywood, and make a top to use it as a shelf.
As for functions, cover can be very practical: they can work as shelves in any space, from a kitchen to a hallway and you can display there everything you want. Radiators are often placed under windows, so they easily become window seats, and you can even upholster them. When it’s cold, it’s so pleasant to sit on such a window bench enjoying the warmth and the views.
antique decorative cover and shelf
a combo of a white frame and wooden screening would turn any radiator into an amazing part of your decor
cover with metal screens and shelf in a shared girls' room
dark radiator cover and a plant stand in one
a cover with round cutouts definitely looks more interesting than other ones
you can display family photos on a radiator with a simple cover with a shelf (Susan Fisher Photography)
hallway radiator cover as a shelf and bag holder
every entryway needs a console table so why not to turn a radiator into one
contemporary geometric screen works well for modern interiors (Think Contemporary)
a screen that makes a radiator looks like a built-in part of a wall (Raad Studio)
a radiator cover is a must for a bathroom because you can't hide radiators there any other way (Hughes Studio Architects)
a practical solution to cover an ugly radiator that is designed like a console table (Lisette Voute Designs)
long cover from wooden planks that doubles as a window seat and shelf
long upholstered window seat on the radiator cover
for minimalist interiors radiator covers is a must (Bailey London Interior Design & Build)
minimalist radiator cover of white plywood to use as a shelf
add some warmness to your interior with a wooden radiator cover (Spaceworks Bespoke Joinery Ltd)
a cover that acts as a console table to display some decor and table lights (Sightline Art Consulting)
modern minimalist cover as a window bench
a simple radiator cover in a bedroom that makes a window sill's surface larger (The Graces - ReMax Hallmark Realty)
modern wood radiator cover that doubles as a shelf
when you have a princess room, hiding radiators is a necessity
narrow radiator cover for a small hallway
pallet radiator cover that can be easily DIYed
turn a wall into a bookcase and hide a radiator in it (Eisner Design LLC)
radiator cover that works as a window bench
radiator cover window seat with pillows
reclaimed wood radiator cover that doubles as a shelf
simple narrow cover to use as a display shelf
super narrow plywood cover for a small space
super narrow white radiator cover and shelf in one
upholstered soft touch fabric radiator covers with cast aluminium detailing
white and natural wood radiator cover attached to the window sill
white lace radiator cover with a contemporary design
white plywood cover that doubles as a window seat
wooden radiator cover that serves as a window sill and a display shelf
Radiator Screens
Screens are used when you want to reduce the heat loss or have a small radiator that is easy to hide and doesn’t need a large cover. Screens are easier to remove in case you want to change them or just clean, and they often look more modern. You will definitely love antique-style decorative metal screens finished in white, they make any space refined. Another idea is a wooden radiator screen, which has a warm wood look and easily lets the heat, you can easily DIY one yourself of wood or plywood. Keep in mind that your screen shouldn’t touch the radiator not to be spoilt, especially if it’s wood.
Screens are less functional than covers, that’s true. You can add a top to the screen and also use it as a shelf but of course no seats here. Radiator screen is an ideal option for renting homes as you can remove anytime and take with you to another home. If you have really a cold climate or not many radiators around the home, think of screens as they will lose less heat from your radiators.
decorated radiator screen attached to the window sill
brass screens with pink frames are perfect to make radiators a part of apartment's decor (Black and Milk)
decorative patterned radiator screen
Persian-inspired metal radiator screen
rustic wooden screen attached to the window sill to enlarge it
for some interiors, a vintage screen is the best solution to hide a contemporary radiator
stylish radiator screen for a traditional interior
If you wanna know how to DIY some of these covers and screens, head over here.