Towel Radiators
A towel radiator does two jobs at once — heats your bathroom and keeps your towels warm and dry. Available in the classic ladder style in straight and curved formats, our towel radiator range covers the most popular sizes, finishes and connection types for UK bathrooms. Chrome, white, black, anthracite — central heating, electric or dual fuel — browse the full range below and find the right towel radiator for your bathroom size and layout.
Straight vs Curved Towel Radiators — Which Should You Choose?
Straight ladder towel radiators feature horizontal rails running between two straight vertical uprights — the most widely available and commonly fitted style in UK bathrooms. They suit modern, contemporary and traditional bathroom schemes equally well and are available across the widest range of sizes and finishes. Curved ladder towel radiators bow outward slightly in the centre, giving a softer, slightly more traditional look that suits period-style bathrooms and schemes where a straight geometric form feels too clinical. Both are functionally identical — the choice is purely aesthetic.
Chrome vs Coloured Towel Radiators
Chrome towel radiators have been the most popular choice in UK bathrooms for decades — they coordinate naturally with chrome taps, shower valves and brassware and give a clean, classic look that suits most bathroom styles. Black and anthracite towel radiators have grown significantly in popularity and suit contemporary bathroom schemes where darker, contrasting finishes are on trend. White towel radiators are the most heat-efficient coloured option and suit bathrooms where the radiator needs to blend into a white wall rather than stand out as a feature. Remember — coloured painted finishes typically produce more heat output than chrome at the same size.
Dual Fuel Towel Radiators — The Most Flexible Option
A dual fuel towel radiator connects to your central heating system but also includes an electric element that allows the rail to be heated independently when the boiler is off. This is one of the most popular options for UK bathrooms — particularly in summer when you want warm towels without running the central heating throughout the whole house. Browse our dual fuel towel radiator options above or call Shower Board on 01325-605-100 for advice on the right model for your bathroom.