Inside our Bristol radiator showroom: Radiator trends, period homes and standout styles

Ella Block is our brilliant and design-savvy Sales Consultant based in the Bristol showroom. She’s been part of the team since July 2024, and knows exactly how to help people find the right radiator styles to complement Bristol’s mix of old and new, classic and contemporary.

With a fantastic eye for colour and interiors, and her passion for style, Ella loves talking through design schemes with customers and helping them imagine how a designer radiator will look in its real setting – right down to the finish and placement.

There’s a real openness to design here, which makes the consulting process so fun because you can make really creative recommendations. People here see radiators as part of the interior design, not just a necessity. We get a lot of customers who want something a bit different – something that adds to the look of a room rather than blending in. 

At the moment there’s a lot of interest in the more industrial finishes like our raw metal lacquers. These really stand out as statement pieces, as well as being versatile enough to fit with a variety of design schemes. It’s exciting to work with people who want to push the boundaries.

A lot of customers want to stay true to the character of their property. So we’ll guide them through our traditional radiator ranges, like cast iron styles, or steel columns that give a similar feel with a more modern twist. We help them find the right balance between staying in keeping with the house and getting the performance they need.

We also help customers pair traditional shapes with modern finishes or contemporary valves to balance style with performance. When done well, these can make a style statement and still feel authentic. I often recommend the Vintage – it’s a really elegant option that can work in properties of any period.

Definitely. We get a lot of questions about radiator efficiency – especially from people with older homes, high ceilings, or single-glazed windows, who want to upgrade their heating without increasing their energy use.

Electric radiators are a popular option, particularly for homes in rural locations outside Bristol city, that aren’t on the gas grid. We also get a lot of interest in low water content models like our aluminium range, which work well with renewable systems like heat pumps or solar.

More people want to know where products are made, too. There’s a growing interest in European brands with strong environmental credentials, which is great to see.

For Georgian homes like the ones you see in Clifton, a 3-column Emmeline or a Tuba steel column radiator works really well. The proportions suit the architecture and they add a lovely design detail to the space. We also help people work around design challenges like bay windows – our Bristol showroom has options like curved radiators and slimline profiles.

In modern flats or new builds, I often suggest something minimal but stylish, like the sleek Flat Panel or the vertical Tamara Tandem. They make the most of the space without feeling bulky.