How to Choose the Perfect Radiator Cover
You’ve decided it’s time to elevate your space by covering your unsightly old radiator with a stylish radiator cover. Now the challenge is to choose the right cover for your space, interior tastes and practical needs. There are so many fantastic radiator covers to choose from that it can feel impossible to make that final decision without some guidance.
At Jack Stonehouse, we want to help you find the perfect radiator cover and take you through the necessary criteria when choosing the right cover for your home. Location, design, family and pets can all play an important role in deciding what cover works for you. Discover covers that suit all your needs and tastes in our guide.
Table of contents
- What to consider when choosing a radiator cover
- What is the best material for a radiator cover?
- The most popular radiator cover colours
- Multi-purpose radiator covers
- Radiator covers at Jack Stonehouse
What to consider when choosing a radiator cover
When deciding which radiator cover you want, several practical and design factors must be considered:
- The number of people in your home
- How to heat your room efficiently
- How to elevate your room’s style
- How does it match your existing decor
We’ve outlined our key advice for each of these considerations.
Your space
You must consider how a radiator cover will fit into your space, both in a design sense and literally. Buying a radiator cover is an aesthetic purchase, so your chosen cover must complement your space’s existing or dream decor. You also need to measure your radiator to know what size cover is appropriate for your living room, hallway or bedroom. Consult our table to find out our radiator cover sizes and see what size is best for you.
| Size | Height (cm) | Width (cm) | Depth (cm) |
| Small | 81.5 | 78 | 19 |
| Medium | 81.5 | 112 | 19 |
| Large | 81.5 | 152 | 19 |
| Extra Large | 81.5 | 172 | 19 |
| Adjustable | 82.7 | 141-205 | 20.5 |
Family & pets
While radiators are perfect for sprucing up the look and feel of an area, they’re also brilliant at protecting your young children and pets from the harsh direct heat of a radiator. Select a secure cover that can handle a young family household’s inevitable rough and tumble to keep your little ones safe from any bumps, bruises and burns.
How to efficiently heat your room with a radiator cover
You may be concerned about how effectively you’ll be able to heat your home with a cover in front of your radiator, and we’re here to put those worries to rest. Heat efficiency will only be negatively impacted by radiator covers of poor quality. At Jack Stonehouse, our radiator covers are made from high-quality material and provide efficient exit points for heat to travel around the room as normal.
What is the best material for a radiator cover?
The three most common options for radiator cover material are metal, wood and MDF. Covers made from MDF (Medium Density Fibreboard) feature wood fibres from different kinds of wood pressed together with synthetic resin to form flat boards.
This durable material is a budget-friendly alternative to metal and wooden covers while maintaining many practical properties that make the others so popular. A properly constructed and good quality MDF cover will provide expert heat conduction thanks to appropriate exit points. You can still achieve the incredible look of natural wood with MDF, as showcased by our wooden radiator cover collection.
MDF has recently become a popular choice thanks to the customisation opportunities. Our collection of unpainted MDF covers provides you with the opportunity to let your creativity run wild. Use various colours, textures and patterns to make a reliable piece of furniture that is truly your own work. Easy assembly means there is more time to create your masterpiece!
What are the most popular radiator cover colours
Your perfect radiator cover colour will depend on your tastes and the look you’ve already established in your home or a specific room. If you wanted to cover your radiator because it distracted from the look and feel of your space, you wouldn’t want a cover that does the same thing. Here are our favourite cover colours and how they can help elevate your space.
White radiator covers
Perfect for a bright and contemporary-inspired space, our white radiator covers help maintain a living room’s calm and welcoming atmosphere. They also help create an inviting feel in a hallway near the front door. An ageing radiator may begin to turn yellow or look unhealthy. The clean, slick white design gives that unappealing space a total visual reset.
Black radiator covers
Focus pieces for your living room are often sofas, coffee tables or televisions, but there’s no reason you can’t build around a high-quality black radiator cover. The impactful and modern tone makes black radiator covers the perfect foundation for any new room or can complement existing styles easily. They say in clothing that black goes with anything, and there’s no reason to think otherwise about furniture! Add bright hues around it or build a muted and relaxed atmosphere.
Grey radiator covers
Grey furniture has always had a hint of elegance to it, and our grey radiator covers are no different. Subtly elevate the class of your rooms and hallways with grey covers that fit in perfectly with any home decor. The high-quality MDF provides a solid base, while the expert design and lovely colour leave a design fit for any front room.
Multi-purpose radiator covers
One of the best things about radiator covers is the several functions they can serve. Of course, the priority is hiding old radiators, but they can also act as exceptional storage spaces and platforms for prized possessions.
Our radiator covers with drawers are the perfect place to keep keys, books, stationery and more. Few pieces of furniture can add real style and storage practicality to your space, setting multi-use radiator covers apart.
Any of our radiator covers can be used as the perfect display point for your favourite plants, pictures, ornaments and more. Whether it’s wedding day photos, a framed print of a child’s graduation certificate, or a prized family heirloom that has lasted for generations, display them proudly atop a stylish radiator cover.
Radiator covers at Jack Stonehouse
Your perfect radiator cover is just a click away. Browse our high-quality, stylish radiator covers today and find the right one for your space, wants and needs. You can choose from horizontal, lattice or vertical patterns, various colours and sizes to ensure you’re getting everything exactly right.
Transform your space with easy-to-assemble covers with all the necessary fittings and brackets you’ll need to fit your cover to the wall. You can read our guide for a full tutorial on how to fit and remove radiator covers.
Should you need more convincing, you can also read our guide on why you should have radiator covers in your home.
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