by Marta Bellacosa.
They transform heat into a detail of style, combining aesthetics and functionality in a single object: the season of the protagonists of contemporary living has begun.
Capable of enhancing the bathroom, the living room, without forgetting the kitchen, today’s radiators can be found in different types: towel warmers and radiators made of cast iron, steel or aluminium, with hydraulic, electric or mixed power supply. Most are highly customizable, so as to integrate perfectly into the different rooms of the house and become a useful and refined furnishing element. Their function goes beyond the simple emission of heat, with their design they give character and personality to spaces, becoming the visual fulcrum of the room.
1 – ROTATING TOWEL WARMER
The new towel warmer Twist by Deltacalor stands out for the peculiar shape of its elements. The structure, in fact, is extremely regular and is made up of two square section collectors (30x30mm) and square horizontal elements (20x20mm) positioned at different inclinations. By rotating a few millimeters around itself, each element takes on a different orientation, creating a progressive rotation effect. Twist is available in hydraulic and electric versions in two sizes, with heights of 87 and 151 cm and widths of 48 cm.
Twist towel warmer by Deltacalor, design Andrea Castrignano, from €433 – deltacalor.com
2 – T-SHAPED DESIGN
Antrax presents T1V, the new extension of the Serie T collection, a vertically installed radiator proposed in three dimensional variants. With hidden power supply or power cable, which can be interfaced with home automation systems, it is equipped with two satin stainless steel hooks located in the upper part of the extrusion, on which it is possible to hang bathrobes or towels; these are hidden by the front part of the radiator. T1V is highly customizable and available in different color variations and finishes.
T1V radiator by Antrax, design Matteo Thun and Antonio Rodriguez, from €1,345 – antrax.com
3 – PERFECT MESS
Random by Scirocco H is a steel radiator with round section tubes with an arrangement that takes shape from the conceptual idea of “random disorder on the plane of a bundle of tubes”, hiding, in reality, a precise design idea. In hydraulic, electric and mixed versions, it is available in 79 colours, including the new matt shades: cloud grey, biscuit, Indian blue, frog blue, glaucous green and pink.
Random radiator by Scirocco H, Libero Rutilo design, 70x160h cm, starting from €586 – sciroccoh.it
4 – NOT JUST A RADIATOR
Parenthesis is the new modular radiator designed by Marco Piva for Caleido, made with extruded aluminum profiles. Its modular design allows it to be positioned on the wall both as a single piece and in combination with multiple components. Recalling the appearance of a parenthesis, it becomes a shelf if necessary if positioned horizontally, a bathroom towel holder and a support for various hangers. It is available in both electric and hydraulic versions with a low water content, in different sizes, finishes and colours.
Parenthesis radiator by Caleido in the shelf version, design Marco Piva, from €1,850 – caleido.it
5 – CHAMELEON
More has created MORE PAD HV and HVs, completely invisible electric radiant heating systems that are inserted directly into the wall. The available versions are HV1, HV2, HV3 and HVs. Being highly efficient systems, they allow significant energy savings. They were created for intermittent use and can be controlled by the user via different control systems: manual switch, electric timer, chronothermostat or application.
MORE PAD HV by More, MORE PAD HV1 from €850 – rbmmore.com
6 – COLORFUL CANVAS
The radiator Trame by Tubes creates a colorful weave that intertwines, creating a three-dimensional design inspired by the world of weaving. Trame is available with hydraulic, electric or mixed power supply, in a vertical or horizontal version with thin or thicker tubes, adapting to different needs. The structure is made of steel and customizable in colors and dimensions.
Trame di Tubes, design Stefano Giovannoni, starting from €1,024 – tubesradiatori.com
7 – SMART PANEL
Complete with towel bar, Helios Glass is the electric glass radiator from Disenia. It is equipped with a touch panel and remote control, adjustable on 3 different temperature powers with an autonomy of 2 hours at maximum operation. The radiator heats by radiation, operating at relatively low temperatures but ensuring homogeneous heat. It is available in five different sizes and three finishes, as well as matt color solutions with satin glass from the wide palette with more than 40 shades.
Helios Glass by Disenia, Rana Blue lacquered finish with matt Black towel rail, 152×60 cm, starting from €1,074 – disenia.it
8 – TRADITIONAL NEW
Adaptable to classic and contemporary environments, Liberty is the Ercos radiator that combines tradition and innovation. Made of cast iron, a material that ensures long life and efficiency in maintaining a constant temperature, guaranteeing savings in energy costs. You can choose in different sizes and in two elegant finishes, natural cast iron and white; it can be completed with a valve kit in antique and burnished finish, consisting of a hot/cold regulator with wooden handle, which adds a further touch of class and refinement.
Liberty radiator by Ercos, starting from €265 – ercos.it
9 – CLASSIC STYLE
Rubinetterie Stella offers Sirius 981AR, a wall-mounted towel warmer, with an air vent valve with three horizontal tubes, reduced wall fittings and without inlet and outlet tap. It is available in different finishes and in the version with 4 horizontal tubes.
Sirius 981AR towel warmer by Rubinetterie Stella, from €1,443 – rubinetteriestella.it
10 – UNIQUE SHAPES
Hand is a furnishing radiator by Cordivari Design that consists of a single and unitary body, a feature that makes cleaning simple. In addition to hot water operation, Hand is also available in the electric version, equipped with a power unit and digital radio frequency environmental chronothermostat, positioned laterally for greater usability, without interfering with the design of the radiator. The different functions can be managed via the remote control. Hand can be customized in 80 colours.
Hand radiator by Cordivari Design, starting from €640 – cordivaridesign.it
On the cover, Random radiator by Scirocco H, design Libero Rutilo.
