As well as being a functional addition to the rooms of your home, radiators also come in a vast array of styles and designs affording you the opportunity to add elegance and great looks to every room. Whether you want cast iron radiators for every room or a designer heated towel rail for the bathroom, the wealth of choice means you will find the ideal choice for your needs.
The Romans were the first to develop the idea of what was essentially a central heating system. A furnace heated air and pushed this warm air through vents in the floor of the villas. Sometime in the 17th Century a water based heating system had been introduced in Russia and steam heating was introduced in the 1830s. In the mid-19th century a number of systems emerged that we would consider being a lot closer to the modern central heating system.
In the 1970s more and more homes had central heating systems fitted and this meant a greater number of radiators in everyday use. Steel radiators replaced the cast iron designs that had become the most popular during the Victorian era. While many homes appreciated the functionality and benefits of radiators, though, they did not at this time fully appreciate their design. Radiators were hidden, painted, and even removed in some cases.
The 21st Century has seen the rise of the radiator once again. No longer is the radiator consigned to life under a box. Classic cast iron designs are extremely popular and there is a massive selection of designer radiators that come in many different forms and even colours. You really can choose a radiator that will match the interior décor of a room and will perfectly complement your existing home design.
Such are the great looks of the modern radiator that they have even become the central focal point for a room. Designs are based around the look of the radiator and entire new systems fitted to accommodate the best looking designs that are available. The radiator really has come full circle and is now a beneficial, functional, and great looking addition to a family home.
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