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Best High Output Radiators
High output radiators are the perfect solution for rooms requiring powerful heating to maintain a comfortable temperature, particularly in colder months. These radiators are designed to generate significant heat, making them ideal for larger spaces or areas with high ceilings, which often require more warmth than standard radiators can provide. This article will explore what high heat output radiators are, why they are important, and how they can transform your living space. To provide inspiration and guidance, we’ll also showcase some stunning examples of high output radiators installed by our customers, helping you find the perfect heating solution for your home.
Table of Contents
- What are high output radiators?
- How to choose a high output radiator
- The best high output radiator ideas
- High output radiators for furniture flexibility
- High output radiators for open plan spaces
- High output radiators for kitchens
- High output radiators for alcoves
- High output radiators for kitchen-diners
- Customer-submitted high output radiator photos
What are high output radiators?
Often classified as radiators that emit over 4000 BTUs, high output radiators are specifically designed to generate substantial heat to warm larger or more open spaces efficiently. These radiators often feature advanced designs, such as multiple columns, fins, or panel configurations, to enhance their performance.
You might seek high output radiators for rooms like open-plan living spaces, draughty areas, or those with poor insulation. They’re also excellent for spaces with large windows or bi-fold doors that can let heat escape more easily. High output radiators ensure these areas remain cosy and warm without needing to install multiple units.
How to choose a high output radiator
If you’re short on horizontal wall space, vertical high output radiators offer a fantastic solution. These radiators use upward space to provide powerful heating while maintaining a sleek and modern aesthetic. For homes where large horizontal radiators aren’t an option—such as kitchens, hallways, or rooms with furniture taking up wall space—vertical radiators can be a game-changer.
To determine the right high output radiator for your room, use our very helpful Heating Calculator. By inputting your room’s dimensions, including ceiling height and insulation quality, you’ll find out the BTU (British Thermal Unit) requirements to heat your space effectively. From there, you can explore radiators capable of delivering the necessary output, whether horizontal or vertical.
The best high output radiator ideas
This article mainly focuses on high output vertical radiators (though we also stock a great range of horizontal high output rads), which combine functionality and design to heat your space without dominating your walls. Vertical radiators are particularly suitable for homes with limited wall space, offering the dual benefits of significant heat output and a contemporary look.
Below, we’ll share some of our customers’ favourite high output radiator installations. These examples demonstrate how thinking creatively and utilising available vertical space can provide warmth and style. Whether you’re dealing with a narrow wall, a compact room, or an awkward layout, these ideas will inspire you to achieve both practicality and elegance in your home. Explore our range of high output radiators at Trade Radiators and discover the perfect fit for your needs.
High output radiators for furniture flexibility
Nordic Omega Aluminium Radiators
This stylish living space demonstrates how an aluminium Nordic Omega Radiator can transform a narrow wall into a powerful heating solution. Positioned between a large bay window and a cosy sofa, this vertical radiator makes excellent use of wall space that would typically be unsuitable for a horizontal radiator. By avoiding the common mistake of blocking heat with furniture, the homeowners ensure their room stays warm while maintaining an open and inviting layout.
The narrow vertical design allows freedom to arrange furniture, such as the sofa, without restricting heat flow. This ensures the room is heated effectively without sacrificing the ideal placement of key furnishings. The choice of a vertical radiator means this tricky area becomes both functional and visually appealing.
The Nordic Omega featured here combines contemporary flat-panel styling with highly efficient heating performance. Manufactured from aluminium, it boasts excellent heat conductivity, allowing it to warm up quickly and distribute heat evenly. Its sleek design complements modern interiors, and with a variety of sizes available, it’s easy to find the perfect fit for your space. Ideal for compact or awkward areas, the Omega radiator not only delivers impressive heat output but also adds a refined, minimalist touch to any room.
High output radiators for open plan spaces
Apollo Magenta Aluminium Radiators
This open-plan living space showcases how to make the most of narrow wall areas with the Apollo Magenta Aluminium Radiator, finished in sleek black metallic. Open-plan spaces often pose a heating challenge due to their large size and fewer walls to position radiators. However, this tall vertical radiator is an ideal solution, providing substantial heat output while taking up minimal horizontal space. By installing the radiator on a narrow section of wall, it maximises available space without disrupting the flow of the room’s design.
The Apollo Magenta radiator is crafted from premium-quality aluminium, which is known for its excellent heat conductivity. This makes it incredibly efficient, as it heats up quickly and evenly, ensuring the entire area remains warm and comfortable. Its eco-friendly properties are perfect for those looking to combine sustainability with style.
With its smooth, contemporary design, the Magenta radiator enhances modern interiors. Available in a range of colours, including anthracite, silver, and black, it allows homeowners to match their radiator to their décor effortlessly. For striking contrast, pairing the black metallic finish with lighter-coloured walls creates a bold focal point. Multiple sizes are available, ensuring you can find the perfect fit for your unique space and heating requirements.
High output radiators for kitchens
DQ Modus Lacquered Radiators
The DQ Modus vertical radiator, finished in brass lacquer, is a standout feature in this stylish kitchen, utilising the only available wall space with both practicality and elegance. In many kitchens, space is at a premium, and installing a horizontal radiator can be impractical, especially when depth and protrusion might interfere with cabinetry or movement. By going vertical, this radiator uses the upward space effectively, ensuring sufficient heat output without compromising the room’s functionality.
This radiator’s brass lacquer finish perfectly complements the kitchen’s design, matching the brass handles on the rich teal cabinetry and other metallic fixtures. The cohesion between the radiator and its surroundings demonstrates how heating solutions can double as decorative elements. The crisp white countertops and sleek layout enhance the radiator’s luxurious appearance, while the minimalistic design of the kitchen ensures that the DQ Modus serves as a subtle yet striking focal point.
The DQ Modus range stands out for its combination of high heat output and bespoke finishes. Available in over 300 sizes and styles, it offers a solution for every space. Its textured finish options, including this brass lacquer, add a unique tactile and visual appeal, making it an excellent choice for kitchens where style and efficiency go hand in hand.
High output radiators for alcoves
Nordic Oslo Column Radiators
This image highlights the clever use of a vertical Nordic Oslo Column Radiator, neatly slotted into an alcove behind and to the side of the bed. The radiator's placement allows the faux panelling on the surrounding walls to flow uninterrupted, maintaining the room's aesthetic while maximising the tiny alcove’s vertical space. Every inch of this subtle design enhances the room's functionality without compromising its style.
Alcoves, often found in period properties, are ideal for installing vertical radiators due to their slightly recessed nature. They provide an opportunity to house a radiator discreetly while making the most of the available space. Unlike modern properties, where alcoves are less common, these areas in older homes allow for deeper, chunkier radiators that deliver exceptional heat output.
In this example, the radiator is finished in a classic white, complementing the light, airy tones of the bedroom. The depth of the alcove enables the installation of a robust column radiator, ensuring the space is well-heated while preserving the room's overall aesthetic harmony. The Nordic Oslo Column Radiator’s design seamlessly integrates with the room, providing both practicality and elegance.
Available in a variety of sizes and finishes, the Nordic Oslo range offers flexibility for any interior. While white remains a popular and timeless choice, other options include anthracite, chrome, bronze, copper, and brass. For those seeking a more personalised touch, bespoke colours are also available. With such a wide selection of dimensions and colours, the Nordic Oslo Column Radiator ensures you can find the perfect match for your alcove, whether in a period or contemporary property.
High output radiators for kitchen-diners
Apollo Roma Column Radiators
This example perfectly showcases the strategic placement of a vertical Apollo Roma Column Radiator in an open-plan kitchen-diner, a very common feature of modern homes. Open-plan spaces can be notoriously difficult to heat due to their large, open layout, but they often lack long horizontal wall space for traditional radiators. Here, the homeowner has cleverly utilised a narrow section of wall next to the bi-folding doors to install this radiator, effectively transforming a small, otherwise unused area into a highly efficient heat source.
The radiator's vertical orientation ensures it emits a significant amount of heat while taking up minimal floor and wall space. The white finish complements the clean and bright aesthetic of the room, seamlessly blending with the decor while adding a subtle, functional design element. The positioning next to the bi-fold doors also helps counteract heat loss from the large glass panels, ensuring a warm and comfortable environment throughout the kitchen-diner.
The Apollo Roma Column Radiator is one of the most popular choices for modern homes, thanks to its exceptional heat output and versatility. Available in a wide variety of sizes, it can be tailored to fit almost any space. While this example features a classic white finish, the range also includes options such as black, silver, anthracite, bronze, and chrome, along with bespoke custom colours to match your interior perfectly.
Designed and manufactured in Italy, these radiators are built to the highest standards, offering durability and a refined finish. The Apollo Roma range includes two, three, or four-column designs in both horizontal and vertical styles, making it suitable for both traditional and contemporary settings. Whether you’re heating a family home or a business premises, this radiator provides a stylish and practical solution that maximises heat output while adapting beautifully to the space it inhabits.
The best designer radiators for under a window
Nordic Round Designer Radiators
Installing a Nordic Round radiator under a window is a smart choice for enhancing both style and functionality in your home. Radiators placed under windows are popular because they counteract the cold air that often leaks through old or poorly insulated windows, helping to maintain a consistent and comfortable room temperature.
The Nordic Round range offers a stylish solution with its contemporary take on traditional column radiators. Featuring rounded bars and a sleek, gloss white finish, these radiators blend elegance with high performance. Their robust mild steel construction ensures durability and efficient heat distribution, making them ideal for combating the chill that can come from old windows.
With a variety of heights and widths available, the Nordic Round radiators are designed to make the most of the space under your window, providing effective heating without overwhelming the room’s design. Their impressive heat outputs mean they can handle the demands of colder areas, making them particularly useful in older properties with drafty windows.
Overall, the Nordic Round radiators combine modern aesthetics with advanced heating technology, making them a stylish and practical choice for keeping your home warm and inviting, especially in areas prone to drafts.
Customer submitted high output radiator photos
Check out these beautiful photos shared by our customers, showcasing their stylish installations of high heat output radiators from Trade Radiators. These images demonstrate how a carefully chosen radiator can deliver exceptional warmth while enhancing the style and functionality of any space. Let these real-life examples inspire you to find the perfect high-output radiator to efficiently heat your home, even in large or open-plan areas, without compromising on design.
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