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Zehnder radiators are known in the industry as exceedingly high quality products, carefully crafted and lovingly finished; when you buy Zehnder there is not a single doubt that you have made the right choice.

Zehnder created the original column radiator style, and have been at the forefront of the designer radiator movement since the very beginning, which by rights makes them the godfather of the industry.

To celebrate their success, today DRS are showing off two truly exemplary Zehnder radiators, so don’t stop here, read on for more…

ZEHNDER BAY

The Zehnder Bay is a stainless steel, flat panel designer radiator which is ever so contemporary and remarkably well made. Though its panels may be flat, the aesthetic quality you draw from looking at the Bay is one of cubism, straight edges and a neat and ordered lifestyle.

Available in both a vertical and a horizontal variation, the Zehnder Bay is flexible enough to warrant using it in almost any room in your home. Looking so sharp, it becomes a defining part of your interior design, and a huge feature to be proud of.

Like all stainless steel Zehnder radiators, the Bay is guaranteed for 10 years, and with thorough craftsmanship and high quality materials it will last likely 3 or 4 times longer than that! The gorgeous brush treated stainless steel finish is superb, and a huge part of what makes the Zehnder Bay so attractively modern.

ZEHNDER ROAD SPA ASYM

Visually and practically one of the designs that you, the public, are most interested in is the Zehnder Roda Spa Asym. With its open ended, asymmetrical design, it facilitates effortless access for towels both large and small, and even bath matts or your favourite garments. No more trying to thread your towels through the awkward games on a boring old ladder rail, we’re much more civilised than that now.

The flat fronted, horizontal panels contrast terrifically with the two rounded, vertical collector tubes at the rear, giving it a simple, clean and minimal appearance. It is available from stock in White, along with a lovely textured dark grey named the Volcanic finish, and both Beige and Brown Quartz, giving you 4 brilliant options to choose from right from the get go.

But if you are feeling bold on any given day, that little bit daring and yearning for something unique, Zehnder radiators are available custom made in an enormous colour range replete with an entire special colour chart as well.

These two radiators along with the entire Zehnder product range are available at price-checked prices from DRS. Click here now to see the whole selection.

Designer radiators are superbly suited to enhance the visual aspects of any home, but they aren’t always the most ideal thing from a functional standpoint. To help improve their utility beyond the basic possibilities, varying brands manufacture specific accessories to augment the capabilities of their designer radiators, and push them from “Ohhh I love this”, to “I. NEED. THIS”.

Read on and find out what you might need today.

BISQUE CLASSIC TOWEL RADIATOR

Designer radiators take on many shapes and come in many sizes. Some are more flexible in their designs, even incorporating certain functional aspects into their designs, i.e. their shape allows them to hold towels naturally, but others are gorgeous designs which despite their limited shapes have been granted greater accessibility through accessories for tea towels and the like.

The Bisque Classic is a lovely, homely radiator featuring traditional old-school styling, updated to suit both modern and period settings, and available in a wide selection of fantastic finishes. It is available in a variety of sizes, including options for height, width and even depth changes, making it aesthetically flexible and able to complement or enhance any interior décor.

By designing a towel rail specifically for this radiator, Bisque created elegance only achievable with the BisqueClassic Towel Radiator; there is nothing like it.

Most interestingly the rail is a modern counterpoint to the more traditional style of the radiator itself, and the two styles juxtaposing one another make for a delightful and popular twist. And as shown above, the rail can either be open ended (1st image) or closed off (2nd image), offering fantastic flexibility.

THE AESTUS CAMBA

Modern and sophisticated, the Aestus Camba is a perfectly flat faced, but features a deep camber at the top and bottom of its design. This radiator is a feature ideally suited for the bathroom or the kitchen, but becomes perfect in those same spaces when you mount up to 3 of the specially designed towel rails onto it.

Each rail is well proportioned; they are thick, sturdy and every time you place a towel over one, straighten it out with a gentle tug, it fills you with a warm, thoroughly satisfying feeling inside.

The best accessories are always the ones which have had great time taken in them, and are tailored to one specific radiator. The days of buying a hang on rail for your wet washing are long gone, in this modern age we do things properly, we do things right first time, but most importantly… we do it in style.

When we buy a new vacuum cleaner, a new TV, stereo, games console and so on, we’re always conscious of the guarantee given with it (or at least you get pestered to buy the super annoying “3 years of cover for only £120 per year!”). Any way you slice it, guarantees are important to know about.

It’s only natural to want a little reassurance when making an investment of both your money and your valuable time into something, and down the line could need replacing as well should something go wrong. The guarantee means that your designer radiators are covered in the event of a leak, or if they don’t perform as well expected due to a manufacturing fault.

There’s nothing more reassuring that should anything be amiss with your designer radiators, you will receive a free of charge replacement model. What your radiator is made of will likely play a big part in your guarantee’s length, so read on to find out more.

STEEL

Steel designer radiators are the standard for the designer radiator industry. They are easy to work with, and relatively cost effective to manufacture. Most painted radiators as well as chrome model are made from steel, and the industry standard for them is a guarantee of 5 years.

Be wary of unscrupulous retailers who are offering 10 years (or sometimes even more!) on steel designer radiators, the manufacturer won’t exist in a few years’ time, never mind 10 or 20 years. The absolute highest quality radiator producers throughout the world (Bisque, Eskimo, Zehnder, Arbonia, MHS etc), will only provide a 5 year guarantee on their good quality steel with carefully manufactured designs.

ALUMINIUM

Similar to steel, aluminium is a great material for designer radiators to be made from, as it’s lightweight and convects thermal energy very efficiently. The most common warranty for aluminium products is 5 years, but it isn’t too uncommon to see 10 years being offered by the likes of Aeon, a luxury, high-end of the range brand.

Radiators like our own DRS Brescia are perfect examples of the efficiency of aluminium. Using only 1/10th of its design to hold water means that it is tremendously efficient, and looks simple but sleek at the same time.

STAINLESS STEEL

The cream of the crop for radiator quality and guarantee length is stainless steel. By making an alloy of both steel and chrome, we create an opulent looking metal which in the right hands can be worked into amazing shapes, and will last for decades.

Stainless Steel is where the biggest swings in warranties come about. Most manufacturers offer 20-25 years for their stainless steel beauties (Aeon and Reina for example), but some brands like SBH offer exceptionally sturdy, full life-time guarantee on their designer radiators.

CAST IRON

It may seem odd because of how susceptible iron is to deterioration, but our cast iron designer radiators from the amazing specialist Paladin are so carefully protected, sealed and finished that they can confidently offer a full 10 year guarantee on their products.

If you are something of a traditionalist, beautiful cast iron models like the Neo Georgian are perfect for your tastes, but works quite rebelliously in the contemporary home as well.

MAINTAINING YOUR GUARANTEE

While sometimes it’s easy to sit back and relax once you have made your purchase, safe in knowing that your guarantee protects you, there is a degree of responsibility on your end to reasonably look after your heating system and your radiators.

The simplest one, and one which you should probably be doing already, is having your heating system serviced and cleansed with a corrosion inhibitor once per year. Chemical cleansing means that the water has been neutralised, and will gently pass through your system, greatly prolonging the lifespan of your designer radiators.

With the proper care, even steel designer radiators can last upwards of 20 years, so make your purchases wisely and you’ll only need to replace them once they’ve gone out of style, not when they’ve gone south.

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It is crucial to seek guidance from the manufacturer and a certified professional for the installation process to ensure safety and compliance with all technical specifications and requirements. Proper installation is key to the optimal performance and longevity of the product.

Additionally, professional installation may be necessary to maintain the product’s warranty. Therefore, it is highly recommended to consult with experts and not attempt to install the product yourself unless you are qualified to do so.

A Turkish delight! The Aeon Lokum is inspired by and named after Turkey’s signature confectionary, and just like that sweet of many flavours, the Lokum can fit into just as many rooms and themes.

Lokum is the Turkish word for Turkish delight, and can be directly translated into ‘morsel’ or ‘mouthful’. You can see that Aeon has taken great care with each individual bite-sized section on this signature piece, and the finished effect looks like the powdered treat laid out in its box.

Join us today to find out how Aeon made this ‘comfort of the throat’ into a comfort for the eyes as well.

EASY LOKUM, EASY GO

With any radiator, wouldn’t you love the ability to have it wall mounted or free standing? With the Aeon Lokum you can. It is exceedingly easy to place, as you can place it flat against your wall, or have it divide your room by standing proud from the wall and creating a dazzling effect, sure to make even the Jones’ jealous.

Your living space can be tricky to organise, but the stylish separation that the Lokum can offer is completely unique, and not offered by any other radiator manufacturer in the industry.

THEMATIC THEATRICS

The Aeon Lokum is available in both polished and brushed stainless steel, making for two very different visual effects appropriate for rather different décor styles. This high quality stainless steel comes with a 20 year long guarantee, and is so carefully constructed that it will fit into your theme as neatly as the namesake sweet Turkish treat fits into its box.

Lots of designs will go over your head and be easily forgotten, but the unique stylisation which Aeon’s designers and engineers have put into the Lokum has resulted in a sculpted beauty which sticks in your mind, and in your guests.

DRS VERDICT

This modular shape is available in 5 height options from the miniature 570mm all the way up to the floor-to-ceiling height of 2220mm, but only comes in the one width option of 400mm.

The high end price range of the Aeon Lokum might be a deterrent for most, but its intricate, segmented nature means that a lot of parts must be manufactured for it, and an expert engineer is required to construct and finish it by hand.

In the opinion of the team here at the Designer Radiator Showroom, the Aeon Lokum is one of the most unique designer pieces our industry has ever created. While it may have a high price range, it produces amazing heat output for a designer model which would typically sacrifice heat for a nicer design, and it does look exceedingly smart in a contemporary setting, giving you tremendous satisfaction in making a lifestyle purchase.

We at DRS love the Aeon Lokum, click here to see it today.

You’re probably wondering why a person might spend the time creating an article about plain old boring towel rails (this author might have wondered the same thing a long time ago)… Or you might have spotted the preview image and you know EXACTLY why we at DRS get a little irrational about inspired designer towel radiators!

Today we’re going to examine what makes a towel radiator ‘designer’, and we’re going to show off some of the slickest models our team has seen over our years in the industry. Join us now or forever be stuck with boring old ladder rails…

Speaking of ladder rails, just in case you forgot, they look like this;

You’ve seen them, you get what they do, you’re probably sick of them and honestly we are too, so let’s waste no time and step into a world of newfound bathroom possibilities.

INSPIRATION AND STYLE

At DRS we get to see these beauties day in, day out in our showroom and on our website, so the thought of putting another ladder rail into someone’s property nearly knocks us sick. Your home deserves more, your bathroom deserves better, and you deserve to treat yourself to something amazing like the alphabetic Aeon S-Type, or the dramatically tiered Aeon Gallant;

Left: Aeon Gallant, Right: Aeon S-Type

Aeon is a hallmark brand known for their exceptional stainless steel quality in the designer radiator industry, and these two dramatic towel radiator designs really stand out (in both depth and the visual impact to the bathroom).

Designer towel radiators are where the real inspiration of our artists can be allowed to flourish and explore design frontiers previously left unexplored. These models push the boundaries of what is possible because unlike the other rooms in the home, a bathroom doesn’t need a tremendous amount of heat.

Not to be outdone by Aeon’s work, Bisque is one brand which blurs the line between heat and art, and creates towel radiator wonders that transform your en-suite from functional space into the pride of your home.

Above: Bisque Arichbald Electric, Below: Bisque Chime

Hanging towels, shirts and ties on the award winning Bisque Archibald is an utterly satisfying experience. This radiator was so well received that it has hung proudly in art galleries across Europe. Though less extravagant, the Bisque Chime is still just as much of a feature for a master bathroom, with elegant, cylindrical fingers, and perfectly proportioned dimensions.

EXPRESSION THROUGH CHOICE

The modern shapes which Bisque craft are not always suitable for every bathroom however, which is where the traditional, hand polished ball joints of the Vogue Ballerina come in. This spirited shape harks back to the lavish bathrooms of the Victorian and early Windsor periods, and enriches your bathroom from a modest dwelling to a classic abode;

Left: Vogue Ballerina BJ Floor Mounted, Right: Aestus Eos

Simpler than the Aeon S-Type; the Aestus Eos rolls both sharply off your tongue and sharply around its own shape. This neat shape is characteristic of the postmodern movement of ultra-minimal, hyper-aesthetical interior design, the kind of thing you see in the movies but rarely believe you might see in your own home. Well, with the Eos, you just might.

Coiling superbly around itself in complete contradiction to the Eos is Bisque’s Hot Hoop; a softly curved shelf which provides a luxurious place for your cats and towels alike to curl up and get cosy.

Left: Bisque Svelte, Right: Bisque Hot Hoop

The final designer towel radiator we have today for you is a real eye-catcher in the showroom. You can picture the Bisque Svelte inside your bathroom so easily because of its gentle curvature, and soft appearance matched in parallel by the mild arc of the thick, outer towel ring.

The charm which our towel radiator designers are able to impart upon their works of art is precisely what gets us excited about each and every design we offer. It’s something primal, the need to be unique and convey your personality through stylistic choice, and while the bathroom might be a personal place that not many others will see, what you say to yourself is likely to be the most honest and truthful expression you can make.

With our help you can remind yourself of who you are, and take pride in it each morning and night.

If you would like some assistance in finding the right towel radiator for you, then please feel free to contact us at sales@designerradiatorshowroom.co.uk, or reach us on our helpline; 01257 452879

How To Bleed Designer Radiators: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide

Trapped air is one of the most common causes of inefficient heating and higher energy bills associated with home radiators. Over time, air bubbles accumulate inside the radiator piping network and prevent hot water from heating up the entire unit. The solution is to periodically bleed or release built-up air trapped inside – restoring even heat distribution and heating capacity.

While straightforward in concept, correctly bleeding all types of radiators does require some basic knowledge. We’ve put together this comprehensive, visual step-by-step guide to teach everything you need to know about bleeding designer radiators.

What Causes Air Build Up Inside Radiators?

Before getting into the step-by-step process, it helps to understand precisely how air infiltrates the sealed piping system and collects inside the unit in the first place. There are primarily three main origins of these problematic bubbles:

1. External Leaks or Faulty Parts

  • Small leaks in the central heating pipes, radiator bleeder valves or compression fittings located behind the scenes allow air to slowly seep into the water-filled internal network over months of operation.
  • Faulty heating components like a dying pump motor can release air pockets into the system. This tends to happen more with older heating systems.

2. Internal Corrosion By products

  • Years of water circulating inside metal central heating pipes and radiators can lead to gradual internal corrosion. Chemical reactions between metal and water release hydrogen gas that manifests as bubbles.

3. Routine Maintenance Side Effects

  • The radiator bleeding process or annual power flushing of heating systems themselves introduce small air bubbles that get trapped within components.

Tiny air bubbles from each of these sources gradually accumulate in high points of the piping system due to natural buoyancy. Being less dense than water, they float upwards over time. The highest elevated part is usually the radiator header tanks and upper pipes inside the unit. Enough trapped air starts to interfere with hot water circulation, preventing the tops of radiators from getting fully hot.

When to Bleed Radiators?

Watch out for the following signs indicating air build up and a need to bleed:

  • Colder sections towards the top portion of the radiator panel
  • Reduced overall heating capacity
  • Metallic bubbling or knocking noises
  • Higher than usual energy bills

For optimal efficiency, radiators should be bled 1-2 times per year as part of seasonal maintenance before the heating season commences. Bleeding during warmer months lets you identify and fix any underlying leaks allowing air ingress once heating demand reduces. You can also bleed right away if you notice cold spots mid-winter.

What You’ll Need

Bleeding designer radiators is a straightforward DIY task. Ensure you have the following tools:

  • Bleed key – A small square or hex key designed to fit and turn most common radiator bleed nipple valve sizes
  • Towel/container – Place below the nipple valve to catch drips during the process
  • Flashlight – Helpful for identifying hard-to-see bleed valves and leaks

Optional items:

  • Water vacuum tool – Makes mopping up small spills easier
  • Replacement bleed nipples – Handy for fast valve replacements if leaks occur

How To Bleed Designer Radiators Step-By-Step

Follow these steps to safely and correctly bleed accumulated air out of designer radiators:

Step 1: Turn On Central Heating

Start the bleed process with all radiators activated and the boiler fired up circulating hot water. This allows easy identification of problem cold spots.

Turn the room thermostat up temporarily to enable continuous heating during the process.

Step 2: Locate The Bleed Nipple

Designer radiators feature one or more small bleed nipples usually along the upper header pipe. Consult manufacturer guides to identify the nipple location if unclear. They resemble a bolt head with a small opening to insert the bleed key.

Newer models may conceal the nipple valve behind snap-on plastic magnetic covers. Check product manuals for cover removal instructions.

Step 3: Place Absorbent Cloth Under Nipple

Have an old towel or piece of cloth ready under the bleed nipple to catch escaping water drips once the valve opens. A shallow pan, bucket or Ziplock bag also does the job nicely.

Step 4: Insert Key & Partially Open Nipple

Insert the appropriately sized bleed key into the nipple valve opening. Gently turn it counter-clockwise to loosen and crack open the valve.

Don’t open it fully yet! Doing so too quickly lets high pressure water gush out. Partially opening builds up gradual pressure release.

Step 5: Listen For Air Hissing Sound

Keep an ear close to the valve opening and listen for a distinct hissing sound. This indicates trapped air escaping from inside the radiator.

Let the valve remain partially open as air continues exiting. Have your absorbent cloth ready below to catch drips.

If no hissing noise occurs, air build up may not be causing heating issues. Try bleeding other radiators instead.

Step 6: Allow Water Drips To Escape

Once the hissing sound stops, gently open the bleed nipple further. This lets a controlled amount of water escape carrying more bubbles out along with it.

Keep at it until you see a steady stream of water without sputters and spurts.

Step 7: Close Nipple Tightly

When only water drips out, air removal is complete. Use the bleed key to tightly close the nipple in a clockwise direction again. Avoid over tightening.

Check under radiators and around floor valve areas for any leaks post bleed. Dry surfaces completely.

Step 8: Repeat Process For Other Radiators

Feel along the panels of all radiators to find any others with cold upper sections, especially the farthest units from the boiler. Bleed additional radiators exhibiting symptoms using the same method.

Step 9: Check Heating Operation

Give the heating system some time to stabilize after bleeding a batch of radiators. Verify that previously cold-to-touch upper radiator sections now heat up as intended.

Monitor over the next days to ensure heat consistency. Repeat bleeding if temperature differences reappear.

And that’s all there is to it! Practicing on one radiator helps perfect the essential bleed process skill. Over time and several cycles, you’ll know exactly how to spot and fix trapped air issues hampering home heating performance.

Common Radiator Bleeding Mistakes To Avoid

  • Opening valves too quickly and causing water gushing instead of gradual air hissing
  • Forgetting to place an absorbent cloth to catch drips
  • Failing to firmly close/tighten nipple post bleeding leading to leaks
  • Using pliers instead of proper sized bleed keys and damaging valves
  • Not checking for underlying leaks causing continual air ingress

One of the simplest things that can cause you to lose heat in your radiators, and cost you more money, is trapped air in the heating system. Bleeding your radiator is the solution, but just how do you go about doing that?

Hit the jump to find out!

HOW DID THAT AIR GET IN THERE?

Air can enter your heating system a number of ways, but the most common ways are down to faulty parts on the system (like a failing pump for example), or corrosion in the system causing hydrogen to be released via chemical reaction.

Bleeding Radiator

Bleeding Radiator

When these gases are released into the system they naturally travel to the highest part of it they can (like air trapped in a bottle), and settle there, taking up space which could otherwise be filled with hot water, causing your radiator to be cool near the top.

HOW TO BLEED YOUR RADIATORS

You will need;

  • An old towel, cloth or some kitchen roll to catch any water which comes out
  • A bleed key; we recommend purchasing a multi-purpose 4-way key which features square, triangle and other shaped keys for a variety of utility cupboards and bleed valves
  1. First, turn on your heating and make sure all of your radiators are on. Then go radiator by radiator to determine exactly which ones require bleeding by feeling towards the top of the radiators for cold spots
  2. Once you know which ones have trapped air, locate the bleed valve. At the top of your radiator on one end you will find a bleed valve with a smaller inner piece to turn and open to release the trapped air
  3. Using your bleed key, position your cloth gently around the valve and slowly open it. You will hear a hissing and the sound of air being released. By gradually releasing the air you will be more prepared for once the air is all gone and water tries to escape.
  4. Once water starts spilling into your chosen cloth/towel, close of the bleed valve until firmly shut

All done! Move on to the next radiators (if there are any) and repeat the process until finishes.

Conclusion

Like so many home maintenance tasks, the effort invested to bleed radiators periodically really pays off through years of subsequently improved comfort and efficiency. Plus it’s one of the easier DIY skills to pick up.

We hope following this visual, step-by-step guide to bleeding designer radiators imparts the confidence and knowledge needed to handle this essential activity seamlessly on your own. Here’s to radiators that heat fully and home heating bills kept firmly in check this winter!

One brand stands out amongst even our extensive range when it comes to luxury, traditional towel radiators; Vogue. For years Vogue has manufactured an impressive range of designer radiators ranging from state of the art, modern designs, to both classic radiators for your normal living spaces as well as a wide range of high quality mid-high-end traditional towel rails.

Today’s DRS Review takes a closer look at one of these rails named the Vogue Regency, a broad towel radiator with impressive character.

Click to find out more!

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View the Vogue Regency *HERE*

OVERVIEW

  • Features a Chrome-finished outer frame, surrounding an inner steel-multicolumn radiator for high heat outputs
  • Two manufacturing options are available as the Regency can be made from either Steel or Brass
  • The Steel version comes with a huge 15 years manufacturer’s guarantee (3 times the normal 5 year average), while Brass version boasts an enormous 30 year guarantee
  • The design’s central body and over-hanging rail is handy for small and large towels, and the heat provided by the Regency will ensure you always have soft, warm towels to dry yourself off with
  • Available in both a floor-mounted and wall-mounted
  • The Regency is quite large, standing just shy of a metre tall in the floor-mounted version, and at 825mm for the wall mounted version, and both are sizably deep away from the wall, so ample space is needed to comfortably fit this radiator

IN DETAIL

The Regency both in name and in its demeanour gives you a sense of grandeur and stateliness, bringing the pride of royalty into your en-suite or master bathroom. The floor mounted version is available in both steel and brass variants, while the wall mounted version is available only in brass.

The steel version is fantastic value for money, and when you compare price vs quality, the Steel Regency wins on both counts, and this is reassuringly backed up by the much longer than average 15 year guarantee. The Brass version does push the price up considerably, but the guarantee doubles to 30 years and with it so does the build quality, making it suitable for almost any heating system requirements. Both the steel and brass versions are finished in high quality chrome which brightly gleams, making the Regency look exceptionally stunning.

AVAILABLE SIZES

The floor-mounted version of the Regency is available in either 965mm high (in the steel version) with 3 widths of 540mm/673mm/765mm, or at 938mm high (in the brass version), with widths of 500mm/675mm/735mm

The wall mounted version is available in brass only at 825mm tall, and with widths of 500mm/675mm/735mm.

Both of the brass versions are available with either Vogue’s standard ‘Legacy’ ball joints which feature softly rounded joints for a soft, neat appearance, or alternatively their ‘Originals’ ball joints, for slightly more ornate look at each of the Regency’s six connection points.

On top of these options, the Regency is also available as an electric model, bespoke made. By altering one of the side ball joints Vogue are able to install and electric element to increase the flexibility of the Regency tremendously.

THE DRS VERDICT

Installing the Vogue Regency is a superb way to increase the luxury of your bathroom without needing to plum for extravagant designs. The stately quality of the Regency will be the focal point of your bathroom, and a brilliantly functional one at that.

The Regency’s large design has ample space for all sizes of towels and clothes, and provides enough warmth to either dry them quickly or warm them thoroughly in time for when you need them. Beyond appearance this is the most important aspect for a towel rail, and the quality of the Regency in both steel and brass

Today’s blog is a review of one of our own models; the DRS Brescia.

The Brescia is a curvaceous Aluminium designer radiator that we are going to give you an overview of today, just hit the jump and we’ll get right to it…

AT A GLANCE

  • Made from Aluminium and so it is able to convect a lot of heat without using as much water as a steel alternative
  • On its own it will slightly reduce your heating bills, but if you change all of your home’s radiators then the savings will be considerable
  • A ‘Double’ panel radiator, meaning that it has two sets of heating panels for much higher heat outputs
  • Available in both White and Anthracite grey, and both finishes superbly suit the modern home
  • Due to its lightweight build it is an easy radiator to receive delivery for and store (and easier for your plumber to fit as well!)
  • Very good value for money, in fact, pound for pound our DRS range is sold at such fantastic prices that there aren’t many alternatives which even come close in terms of price vs quality vs heat output

IN DEPTH

The Brescia takes its name (and the inspiration for its good looks) from the gorgeous Italian city of the same name. The Brescia features a second set of heating panels on its rear side as standard, which allows it to hold nearly double the water, and likewise it produces nearly twice as much warmth for your room.

Each of the Brescia’s slanted panels is paired together with a matching alternately slanted panel which makes for a soft undulation which creates an entirely unique look for the radiator and has been extremely popular with our customers both online and in our showroom.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

The DRS Brescia features our 5 year manufacturer’s guarantee, which is the industry standard for Aluminium models, and so if anything was to turn out to be faulty within that time we would provide a replacement radiator for you and collect your faulty model free of charge.

The Brescia is available in only four sizes;

  • Height: 600mm x Width: 560mm
  • Height: 600mm x Width: 748mm
  • Height: 600mm x Width: 936mm
  • Height: 600mm x Width: 1124mm

This means that is isn’t the most flexible radiator out there, however most homes will be able to fit a radiator from the sizes available, it’s just a problem if you have an obscure space available that is particularly wide or short which requires something outside of those sizes, but that’s quite rare.

VERDICT

While the DRS Brescia is our own radiator, we want to give an honest review of it, and overall we feel that while the Brescia is limited by its selection of sizes, it is easily one of our most attractive designs. It produces a good amount of heat without breaking the bank to purchase, leaving you with more funds available to buy the wonderful valves and sleeving kits which finish off the design.

It’s a solid purchase for any home looking for a modern designer radiator to really set off the décor of any room it is put in.

Follow this link to look at our product page for the DRS Brescia, or better yet visit our showroom in sunny Lancashire to have a look at the genuine article!

Today’s DRS review is looking at the luxurious Bisque Arteplano, a vibrant take on the simplest flat radiator design possible. With designs which are 100% completely unique to each and every customer, the Arteplano is an exciting prospect for the design-minded individual.

 

 

Hit the jump to find all about this Aluminium work of art…

 

 

AT A GLANCE

  • Made from Aluminium, and then completed with a gorgeous Brass or Copper exterior
  • Each model is finished with a completely individual etching
  • Available in a small selection of vertical and horizontal sizes to suit several design arrangements
  • Extremely well made, requiring artistic excellence and engineering proficiency to create each model
  • High-end price range
  • Reasonable heat output for its size and the flat panel design
  • Breath-taking appearance

 

 

LET’S TAKE A CLOSER LOOK

Bisque take great pride in all of their work, but the Bisque Arteplano is a radiator which they quite rightly make a lot of noise about across their website, brochure and other publications. Each time one is made, not only do Bisque go through all of the normal processes associated with manufacturing from Aluminium, but also have their patination artists work magic on the final product to create a completely distinctive design. No two Arteplano radiators are the same.

 

 

Juxtaposing one another wonderfully, the Brass and Copper tones catch your eye and capture your imagination instantly and get your creative juices flowing. These radiators are not just features; they become a huge part of the theme of your decoration, enhancing your décor, your lifestyle and your outlook.

 

 

SUPERB MATERIALS

The Artelpano’s hidden engine at the rear circulates hot water throughout its design and provides ample warmth despite a flat panel design which wouldn’t normally produce as much heat as a tubular alternative.

 

 

It will not be able to heat an enormous space, but due to the aluminium used for the rear side of the radiator it is able to very efficiently convect heat into the surrounding air very quickly, a much more capably than similar steel alternatives.

 

HANDY SIZING

The Arteplano is available in three vertical and three horizontal sizes. The height remains the same each time, while the widths change as below;

 

Vertical

  • 1813mm x 305mm – HJ-180-30
  • 1813mm x 453mm – HJ-180-45
  • 1813mm x 601mm – HJ-180-60

 

Horizontal

  • 601mm x 1013mm – VJ-56-100
  • 601mm x 1213mm – VJ-56-120
  • 601mm x 1413m – VJ-56-140

 

While there aren’t many sizes available for the Arteplano, it is intended to be a work of art that you shape your room around and take tremendous pride in. Vertical models will typically have a grander affect, but the horizontal sizes can be used in interesting ways to make them stand out from the rest.

 

VERDICT

At DRS we believe that the Arteplano achieves exactly what Bisque set out to do in creating a magnificent feast of colour for the eyes, and while it may not be particularly flexible or be able to heat huge spaces, that was never the intention.

 

 

The price point is high in the etched Copper and Brass finishes, but other finishes are available such as Brushed Aluminium and a selection of RAL colours, though the etched variations are the main attraction. Due to the amount of work and the nature of this individual design, we at DRS believe it to be worth the high-end price tag to stimulate any luxury household’s interior.

 

Take a look at the Arteplano online by clicking here, or if you would prefer you can see the Arteplano here at our wonderful Designer Radiator Showroom in Lancashire, 3 minutes away from the M6 exit at Charnock Richard services!

Today we are closely examining a very sweet and attractive designer radiator manufactured by the high end stainless steel producer Aeon. They call it the Honeycomb, but we call it un-bee-lievable!

This is a radiator truly gets you buzzing, and your excitement won’t fade quickly, you’ll be fixated each and every time you see it. Read more to find our all about it…

THE SWEETEST HONEY

The Aeon Honeycomb is unsurprisingly made up of a series of honeycomb shaped, hexagonal structures which connect together in a staggered series, making for a mouth-watering appearance.  It may look like a delicate design, but Aeon’s stainless steel manufacturing is second to none, so it boasts exceptional strength.

The slender design means that while the Honeycomb does produce heat, it isn’t in colossal amounts, just enough to heat the hive. This is a design feature which is perfect as a complementary heat source in larger rooms, and would be fine as the primary heat source in smaller bathrooms.

LONGEVITY TO GET YOU BUZZING!

With a 20 year long guarantee Aeon are promising exceptional quality from the Honeycomb, and this can be seen in both its Polished and Brushed finished options. The Polished stainless steel versions are gorgeous, shining examples of clean manufacturing, while the Brushed stainless steel models a beautifully satin, extremely modern and still very reflective of light.

Aeon’s Honeycomb is both functional and stylish too, as it can be used purely to show off its lovely design, or even as a towel holder for smaller towels in kitchens and restrooms. The nicest thing about the Honeycomb is that its price doesn’t come with much of a sting either given how stunning it is!

Available in 4 sizes, ranging from 580mm high / 550mm wide to a rather sizeable 1400mm high / 785mm wide, the Honeycomb has flexibility that you don’t often see in an over the top designer radiator, which is so refreshing and allows for it to work in any property.

You can see the Honeycomb right here, but don’t forget to have a look at some of our other superb designer radiators just here.

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