Designer energy-savings: from futuristic volumes to forms which draw on the past, the latest models are both beautiful and efficient.
Even though it’s as if summer never ended, it is time to start thinking about heating. Never before have radiators and heated towel rails been so great at furnishing the home and reducing energy use. The latest releases provide the greatest heat output through the alternation of hydraulic and electric technologies and maintain a low environmental impact.
Moreover, they take a page out of the decòr playbook with light, resistant, and recyclable materials, unexpected volumes, and customizable palettes. Although we still need to wait a bit before turning them on, you’ll see that, even when they are off, they add character to every type of interior and become genuine pieces of designer furniture.
1 – APTLY NAMED
There are new colors for Ghisa by Antrax, the radiator that takes up the classic look of cast-iron (ghisa in Italian) models and adds new proportions and details. With 100% recyclable aluminum and high-performance heating, it can be installed horizontally or vertically and accessorized with hooks and polished or painted stainless-steel towel rails.
Ghisa by Antrax, design Rodolfo Dordoni, in various sizes: 44×160/100h cm and 28x200h cm, prices starting from € 1,247 – antrax.it
2 – MULTIFUNCTIONAL AND SMART
Futuristic, intelligent, and unique, Polygon by Irsap e Desall has a hi-tech core and acts as a “lamp” and a storage space. Thanks to edge-computing technology and machine learning, it learns the habits of those who use it and optimizes energy use. Moreover, it features a storage unit in its horizontal version and a multicolor LED light system which can be dimmed and remote controlled via your smartphone. Available in both a vertical and horizontal version, there are many color options and three different finishes: glossy, matte, and rough.
Polygon by Irsap e Desall, design Valentina Volpe, 180x20x50h cm, prices starting from € 2,280 – irsap.com
3 – LIKE A WORK OF ART
Quadro by Ridea is ready to be hung up like a Futurist painting. Installable with all hot-water heating systems (even at a low-temperature), its square aluminum tiles can be freely combined (in the same color or in different tones and finishes) and its exclusive, patented opening system makes it easy to clean.
Quadro by Ridea, 50x50cm per tile, price based on the project – ridea.it
4 – SCENTED AND TEXTURAL
A simple wood slab makes up the Xilo350 towel warmer and the Xilo L designer radiator: Hom’s electric radiators which add scents to the entire home. When switched on, they let out a delightful cedar aroma. They are available in horizontal or vertical versions with a natural wax treatment and an electric wall plug. Xilo 350 includes a brushed steel bar which acts as a towel warmer, while Xilo L decorates the wall like a spectacular and textural wooden panel.
Xilo350 by Hom, 40x80x8 cm, prices starting from € 550; Xilo L by Hom, 45x147x10 cm, prices starting from € 1,403 – homwarm.eu
5 – MODERN ART
Sculptural and unexpected, the Terma Hex Steel radiator by Tap Warehouse recalls the honeycomb of a beehive and is the perfect piece of décor for a youthful and modern home. Fit for centralized heating systems, it is available in two sizes and four colors: black, copper, gray, and mustard yellow.
Terma Hex Steel by Tap Warehouse, 122×48.6 o 170×57.3 cm, price € 625.41 – tapwarehouse.com
6 – FRAMING
Tubes has reimagined a towel warmer as a practical frame. Montecarlo works both electrically and hydraulically and can be accessorized with wooden shelves for towels and small accessories. Whether horizontal or vertical, it is both versatile and bold.
Montecarlo by Tubes, in various sizes: square 50×50 cm depth 23 cm, 80x23x37,5 cm, 80x23x140 cm, 80x23x170 cm, prices starting from € 1.220 – tubesradiatori.com
7 – MULTICOLOR
The Tap Factory Vibrance by Only Radiators gets a minimalist design and experiments with 15 different colors—from bright tones to pastels. Made in steel, it is available for a centralized heating system or as a dual-supply radiator.
The Tap Factory Vibrance by Only Radiators, 180×41.3 cm, prices starting from € 579.44 – onlyradiators.co.uk
Cover Image, Extraslim® exclusive technology and the possibility of monitoring energy consumption with Badge by Cordivari. Made up of a single heating body in 80 colors, it can be remote controlled. Badge by Cordivari, design Simone Micheli, available in various sizes: 4.4×1604 cm, 121.2×51.2 cm, 175.5×51.2 cm, hydro version prezzo da € 695, versione elettrica prezzo da € 720 – cordivari.it
