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alternative to radiators

3 years ago

Hey, designing our dressing room at the moment and need to move a radiator, we don’t want to replace it, any ideas on alternatives?
The joiner has suggested ‘blow heaters’ in the kick boards. Have seen some fancy pieces or marble that can be heated, but the place has gone out of business ...
So looking for ideas 🙏🏻
Thanks

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Rowland
3 years ago
how about an UFH solution, you could just have it in this room with a manifold tucked away somewhere. it wont be a cheap solution, but may give you the desired look. a kickspace heater can work as well or you could have a high level heater above a door where you wont have any wardrobe hanging/shelving. you should get a natural circulation, of the space isnt big you will provide enough heat with this solution.

best

Rowland
Carolina
3 years ago
We have a glass panel infrared heater in our kitchen. It's on a thermostat. You can mount them on the wall or even on the ceiling. There are versions with a decorative print on them, or there are ones that can double up as a mirror.
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