Home Radiators
Finding the right home radiators can make a big difference to how a room looks and how warm it feels. Whether you are looking for a simple standard radiator to replace an old one, a tall vertical radiator to fill a narrow wall space, or a designer radiator that doubles up as a feature in the room — our range covers all the main types for every room in the home. From traditional column radiators to modern flat panel designs, you can browse home radiators for sale at Shower Board across a wide choice of sizes, finishes and styles.
Designer Radiators — Where Heating Meets Style
Designer radiators have become one of the most popular home upgrades in the UK over the last few years, and it is easy to understand why. A well-chosen designer radiator adds something to a room rather than just blending into the background. Vertical designer radiators are particularly popular in hallways, living rooms and bathrooms where wall space is taller than it is wide. Available in black, white, chrome and anthracite, there is a designer radiator to suit most modern interiors.
Traditional Radiators for Classic Homes
If your home has a more traditional feel, a column radiator or traditional cast-style radiator fits in naturally without looking out of place. Traditional radiators are available wall mounted in vertical and horizontal formats and come in popular finishes including white, cream and black. They work well in period properties, Victorian terraces and any home where a modern flat panel radiator would feel too clinical.
Vertical and Horizontal Radiators — Choosing What Fits Your Wall
The main practical question when choosing a new radiator is how much wall space you have. Vertical radiators are tall and narrow — ideal for small rooms and spaces where you cannot fit a wide horizontal panel. Horizontal radiators suit rooms with longer wall runs and are the most common radiator format in UK homes. Both are available in standard, designer and column styles across our full range. Where to buy radiators in the UK — browse our full selection online and choose by size, style and finish.
FAQ's
Steel panel radiators are the most common and cost-effective choice for UK homes on a gas central heating system.
Type 11 is a single panel; Type 21 has a double panel and one convector fin; Type 22 has double panels and double fins — giving significantly higher heat output in the same footprint.
Use a BTU calculator — enter the room dimensions, ceiling height, insulation level and window type to find the recommended minimum heat output.
Aluminium radiators heat up faster and are more energy-efficient at lower water temperatures — making them a good choice for heat pump systems and well-insulated modern homes.
Yes, but bathroom radiators must be installed within the relevant IP-rated zone requirements for electrical safety if they have an electric element.
White is the most versatile and universally compatible finish — anthracite and black suit contemporary interiors, while chrome suits traditional and bathroom settings.
Yes — heat output is determined by the surface area and material, not the orientation, so a vertical radiator of the same area produces equivalent heat to a horizontal one.
A quality steel panel radiator typically lasts 15 to 20 years with proper installation and regular system maintenance including inhibitor fluid.
Yes — inhibitor fluid prevents internal corrosion and sludge build-up in radiators and the boiler, significantly extending the life of the heating system.
Connecting a new radiator to a pressurised central heating system involves working on the sealed system and is best carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer or qualified plumber.