Kitchens are a place of creativity, socialising and should also be a place of warmth. As one of the most important rooms in the home, the kitchen is a place where we cook, eat, and come together as a family or to relax with friends. Moments like this makes us want the kitchen to be a warm and inviting area to make happy, heart-warming memories.
That’s why radiators are such an important factor within them. It’s easier said than done however, there are plenty of reasons why the kitchen is so difficult to maintain and install heating for.
Here are just some of the reasons.
The Kitchen Is Not Constantly In Use
The main problem with the kitchen is that you don’t need to heat it at all hours of the day. There are only three meal times in the daytime. Breakfast is usually quick, we are in and out, usually tired and late for work. Lunch for most who work out of the house in the day, is eaten somewhere else. Leaving dinner as the main socialising time. Having an open and comfortable environment in the kitchen is vital for a happy household, but making sure that the area is heated is crucial to this.
Due to this, the kitchen also runs the risk of wasting precious energy. Unlike the living room or the bedroom, we do not tend to stay in the kitchen for more than a few hours of the day. This means heating the kitchen at irregular periods of the day, meaning that the timings should be organised and well maintained however long your time in the kitchen per day is.
Other Appliances Let Out Heat
The kitchen is for cooking. And cooking generates heat. Think about how hot your kitchen will be from the very processes you will be undertaking before you decide to turn on the heating. There have been many times when you may have found yourself sweating in the kitchen because of simultaneous kettle boiling, pan frying and oven roasting. This can lead to wasted heat from a turned-on radiator. So to be energy efficient in your kitchen, only turn on your kitchen radiator when there really is a chill in the room, or turn the radiator off once your oven starts to heat up.
The Kitchen Is Near The Garden
In many homes, the kitchen can be found very close to the garden or yard. Most homes have similar layouts, you’ll have the living room nearest to the front door, whilst the hallway leads back to the kitchen. Due to this location, those of us who are lucky enough to have a garden will have the kitchen leading directly to it. This means that those who do, may find it difficult to heat the kitchen due to the draughts from the garden. You may also have large doors leading out or unglazed glass letting in the cold. Always make sure that to save energy, your kitchen is well insulated from external forces.
Space Can Be An Issue
When it comes to installing your kitchen radiator, you may have a problem when it comes to space. Every area of a kitchen has a purpose, and in that, there is going to be less space for kitchen flourishes. With an oven, fridge and storage space, you're limited. And if you're fortunate enough to have a larger kitchen, a table is usually taking up the extra space. Your kitchen is already building up a lot of vital units, many of which are quite bulky. Therefore, you should make sure your kitchen radiator is compact and slim. Some of the best kitchen radiators are the ones that are tall and slim, with vertical radiators often fitting in perfectly with both the aesthetic of the modern kitchen and spatial functionality.
Here Are Some Of Our Top Choices For Kitchen Radiators
Kartell Kompact Double Convector Radiator
If you're just after a simple design with double the power then the Kartell Kompact double panel convector radiator is perfect. And if you don’t have the room for the double, we also stock them in singles.
Eskimo Outline Blackboard Vertical Radiator
Not just cold, but forgetful too? Well the Eskimo Blackboard Radiator is perfect for you. It produces high heat outputs while also being able to take notes and to remind you of important doctors appointments. Or you can just add needed ingredients for your shopping list or new recipes you'd like to try! It really is the perfect kitchen radiator. No room in your kitchen? Its also a fantastic hallway radiator, reminding you of important things before leaving the home.
Reina Picoli Vertical Aluminium Radiator
The Reina Picoli offers a slimline design that fits sleek in smaller spaces, along with high power and even a useful towel rail to hold your kitchen towels. It's available in 3 stunning colours to match your appliances.
Lux Heat Floor-Mounted Towel Radiator
The Lux Heat Floor Mounted Radiator adds fantastic heating while allowing space to hang your kitchen towels. It's perfectly designed for modern and traditional kitchen aesthetics.
Can't find what you're looking for?
If you don’t have the space for a radiator then see our range of towel radiators, these are brilliant for smaller kitchens that don’t have the room. They are also great if you're looking at adding a little extra heat to your larger kitchen.
Perhaps you're looking for something a little different? If that's the case then see our range of affordable designer radiators.
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Need a hand finding your dream radiator, or have any questions about any of our radiators? If you do, contact us today. Our award winning team of specialists are more than happy to help.
