When decorating our homes and deciding on the style and theme we are going to give

a room, we tend to think firstly about the colour scheme, the soft furnishings such as

the curtains, sofa cushions, rugs and lighting, the flooring, the wallpaper... But it

is the little finishing touches which give character and uniqueness to a room. For

instance, if you wished to give your home a traditional, period style, you might want to think about installing traditional cast iron radiators. Vintage decor has remained a

popular style for a number of years, and so is not likely to date quickly; traditional

styles of home furnishings have an ageless quality.

These traditional radiators are designed to look like original Victorian cast iron radiators

and instantly create a feeling of nostalgia. They are most commonly seen in

old, draughty churches and school buildings, but are becoming increasingly

fashionable for home use, because of their vintage style. Each radiator is made by hand to ensure that they are of the highest quality. There are a number of designs of traditional radiators to choose from. Most of them are

based around the basic four column radiator shape, but you can choose from plain

radiators, to ornately patterned radiators. You might also like the look of the more

unique Victorian nine column radiator. Its unusual shape is sure to make a great feature

in any traditional room.

Once you have chosen the radiator you like, you can order it in whatever

dimensions are suitable for your home. This flexibility means however large or small your home, you are not limited to a certain design of radiator. Another asset of the cast iron radiator is that they hold their heat for longer

than a modern steel radiator, resulting in an efficient and economic

heating system.

If you are keen on installing cast iron radiators into your home, but feel that the

traditional radiator would not quite fit in with the style of your house, then you might want to think about choosing a contemporary style cast iron radiator. These work well with both modern and traditional buildings, adding an

edge to any room. The Installation of traditional cast iron radiators is a simple

process which can be carried out by anyone with a confident level of DIY skills.

A handmade traditional radiator will last for many years, and comes with a ten year

guarantee.

If you wish to find out more on

Traditional cast iron radiators

as well as information about

Trads, go to

www.trads.co.uk

www.trads.co.uk

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