The BestHeating.com horizontal radiators of the year!
2018 was undoubtedly the year of the tall, dark and handsome vertical radiators. But, we simply cannot forget about their shorter, slightly wider, counterparts, horizontal radiators.
Traditional horizontal radiators have come a long way from the bulky uninspiring designs of the 1800s. They now have the ability to transform the look and feel of any living space, regardless of the size of the room or the ceiling height you are working with.
From contemporary minimalist to rustic country, you will find a horizontal radiator to tie together the look you want to create in your home. So, to give these guys the attention they deserve, we’ve put together a round-up of our most loved, best-selling horizontal radiators from last year – inspired by BestHeating’s brilliant customers and Instagram experts.
1 – Milano Windsor – Traditional Horizontal White 3 Column Radiator (300mm x 1013mm)
Providing traditional design with a modern edge, the Milano Windsor horizontal designer radiator is a well-deserved top spot holder.
This stylish radiator is about as old-school as it gets but looks right at home in pretty much any style of interior design. From farmhouse and shabby chic to urban modern décor.
Featuring 22 horizontal triple columns made from tubular mild steel with a clean white finish, this radiator is a real beauty. Full of character with a comforting classic design and outstanding heat output, the Milano Windsor radiates joy and relaxation. Designed to warm your heart, body and soul!
Milano Windsor – Vital statistics
Price – £199.95 (inc VAT)
Heat Output – 3,358 BTU’s (984 Watts)
Finish – White Powder Coated
Where to install? – Cosy living rooms or bedrooms to curl up next to
Most often bought with?– Milano Windsor (Chrome) TRVs
Customer installation – victorianrenojourney
What do people say about the Windsor?
I’m delighted we ordered this, it was good value, looks so much nicer than bog standard radiator and will hopefully give out a nice amount of heat. Husband is just fitting as we speak but it fits nicely in with our high wooden skirting which is also white. I’ve put it under a console table so it’s not obtrusive but because it has character it would look great anywhere in the room. – Imac – 5 Stars
This magnificent device is a veritable capsule of summers long passed. – Thermal Sharkey – 5 Stars
2 – Milano Alpha – Anthracite Horizontal Double Slim Panel Designer Radiator (635mm x 1190mm)
Next up is the super sleek Milano Alpha horizontal radiator. This stunning double slim radiator is the heating equivalent of a Scandinavian supermodel and looks absolutely perfect housed in Nordic inspired interiors.
Made from thick, high-quality steel finished in powder coated anthracite grey, this contemporary flat panel radiator captures your attention in a cool, understated fashion.
And since the trend of calming grey colour schemes seems to be going nowhere, this is a feature with a totally timeless quality you will never fall out of love with.
Milano Alpha – Vital statistics
Price – £244.95 (inc VAT)
Heat output – 6,145 BTU’s (1,801 Watts)
Finish – Anthracite Powder Coated
Where to install? – Cosy living rooms or bedrooms to curl up next to
Most often bought with?– Milano Square Angled Valves
Customer installation – nordicllar
What do people say about the Alpha?
We are so happy with this radiator. It looks fab and throws out a great heat. I would definitely recommend and feel sure that we will buy more. – Lisa – 5 Stars
Easy to order and swiftly delivered, delighted with the finish and style, the radiator works perfectly, looks good and forms an eye-catching part of the decor and furnishings of our large kitchen diner. Highly recommended! – Phil – 5 Stars
3 – Milano Alpha – Black Horizontal Double Slim Panel Designer Radiator (635mm x 1190mm)
If you’re bored of plain, dull, lacklustre radiators, the bold, illustrious Milano Alpha horizontal designer radiator will soon be your new favourite, as it was for so many of you in 2018!
Complete with 17 horizontal double panels with a luxurious gloss black finish. Perfect for complementing monochrome accent features and accessories in contemporary interiors.
Super sleek and smooth to the touch. Combining straight lines and neat edges for a modern streamlined look. The Batmobile of all radiators.
Milano Alpha – Vital statistics
Price – £242.95 (inc VAT)
Heat output – 6,145 BTU’s (1,801 Watts)
Finish – Gloss Black
Where to install? – Popular in kitchens/bathrooms with its modern design and high heat output
Most often bought with?– Milano Square Angled Valves
Customer installation – seasonsincolour
What do people say about the Alpha?
This radiator not only looks great it belts out the heat. – MG – 5 Stars
Prompt delivery excellent looking radiator very chic will order more for my son shortly. – Mary- 5 Stars
4 – Milano Aruba Electric – Anthracite Horizontal Designer Radiator (635mm x 834mm)
Coming from a hugely celebrated collection of radiator styles, the Milano Aruba anthracite horizontal radiator is as popular as its dreamy Caribbean island name suggests, and just about as hot!
Featuring stylish oval tubes finished in powder coated anthracite grey, this electric radiator offers a contemporary minimalist look with a soft, mellow appeal.
A total crowd-pleaser, this connected radiator can be remotely controlled by a smart device via Bluetooth and offers a range of temperature settings. And with its ability to minimise noise, the Milano Aruba is the ultimate choice for creating chilled out living spaces.
Milano Aruba – Vital statistics
Price – £238.46 (inc VAT)
Heat output – 1 x 1000W Heating Element Included (Equivalent to 3412 BTUs)
Finish – Anthracite Powder Coated
Where to install? – Ideal for conservatories, outhouses and hallways
Customer installation – ourlittlechurchcottage
What do people say about the Aruba?
Radiator looks great, warms up very quickly and radiates well. Have bought another one! – Anoop – 5 Stars
5 – Milano Capri – Anthracite Horizontal Flat Panel Designer Radiator (635mm x 600mm)
Finishing off our round-up of the hottest horizontal radiators from 2018 is the flawless Milano Capri anthracite designer radiator.
Bold yet understated, the Milano Capri is everything you need to complete your cosy home décor revamp. Featuring a flat double panel setting and high-performing heat output, this radiator is perfect for modern interiors that praise the less is more look.
Offering an excellent quality steel construction and powder coated anthracite finish, this stylish radiator is the definition of designer.
Milano Capri – Vital statistics
Price – £161.95 (inc VAT)
Heat output – 3,537 BTU’s (1,037 Watts)
Finish – Anthracite Powder Coated
Where to install? – Anywhere, any room, any colour scheme.
Most often bought with?– Milano Square Angled Valves
Customer installation – homebird15
What do people say about the Capri?
Excellent radiator. Modern design and radiates great heat. – Helen- 5 Stars
An excellent item, that was delivered on time with plenty of correspondence. Have dealt with Best Heating on many occasions, always very knowledgeable and helpful. Many thanks. – Vowsy – 5 Stars
What now for 2019?
So, there you have it. The top 5 BestHeating best-selling horizontal radiators of 2018. What a good-looking bunch!
It’s exciting to see that more and more people are considering radiators to be a decorative feature in the home and something to showcase instead of hide!
Comforting, Hygge inspired interiors that nurture wellbeing were huge trends in 2018 that will transfer into this new year. We hope that by providing your dream radiator that your home will be as warm and cosy as possible. So that you can create living spaces that not only look good but make you feel good.
I would like to give a big thank you to all of you who have visited the blog or store and we hope you have gained some valuable advice. We love seeing our BestHeating radiators come to life in your beautiful homes. Your Instagram feeds inspire us, and you give us new décor ideas with how you incorporate your radiators into your personal interior design.
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If you need any further help or advice about how to find your next radiator or heated towel rail – or if you want to chat about your heating options in 2019 – pay us a visit at BestHeating.com or give us a call on 0330 027 1490 and trust our experts to help you find your happy heating.
Jess has a passion for interior design and wants to inspire people to look at radiators as home decor. She enjoys keeping on top of the latest design and heating trends to ensure the Advice Centre has all the information and inspiration homeowners need to make the best choice for them.
