Why Kitchens Use Radiators

The kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s where you go to cook, eat, and socialise with your family and friends, so the atmosphere that you create in this space is essential. Adding a radiator means you can benefit from a warm, cosy room in the winter months, so you can still entertain whatever the temperature. But did you know, radiators also help to create a more hygienic space? We’ll look at this in more detail below.

Reduce moisture build-up

You may not realise it, but much like in your bathroom, your kitchen can fall victim to moisture build-up. In the winter months, if your kitchen lies cold and empty for most of the day until you head in to cook your evening meal later in the day, this is when it can become an issue.

The hot air from cookers when making hot food circulates in the air but isn’t able to warm up the room entirely, which reacts with the cold surfaces and results in moisture and condensation forming on windows, surfaces and cupboards. This can become a problem as moisture in the air can lead to dampness forming – as well as eventually spoiling any food items you may have in the kitchen. For this reason, it’s always best to have a way of heating your kitchen, even if you turn the thermostat on before you start cooking, the warmer the kitchen, the less of an issue moisture will be.

Convenience

Radiators are used in kitchens because they are convenient! There are a lot of things that you can use your radiator for. For example, there’s nothing worse than going to dry your dishes or your hands and being faced with a damp kitchen towel! Not only will the addition of a radiator help you to dry your towels so you can benefit from a warm towel next time you wash your hands, but it can also help to combat germs. A wet towel that doesn’t quite dry through can be home to many germs that naturally, you want to avoid. Adding a towel radiator to your kitchen can be beneficial to help you dry your towels, and washing and can help get rid of any potential nasty microbes.

Create a warm environment

Your kitchen is a room that your whole family will spend time in, whether that’s eating, cooking, or socialising – so creating a warm atmosphere is key. This is why adding a radiator to your space is essential. Even if your kitchen gets a lot of natural light, there may be a time, most likely in the winter months when it becomes cold, and you’ll want to spend less time in it. Choosing a radiator to fit the style of your kitchen means you can benefit from a warm, cosy room whatever the weather.

Radiators for kitchens

So, if you haven’t yet chosen a radiator for your kitchen – don’t panic! There are so many options to choose from to help you with all the above factors, which we will look at in more detail below.

• Towel rails: These are some of the most stylish, and functional when it comes to your kitchen. As the name suggests, they are great for hanging your towels to dry, but they can also provide the most efficient heating to your home. You can choose a chrome radiator for a showstopping, modern centrepiece, a brushed metallic finish, or a coloured radiator to suit your style.
• Vertical radiators: These radiators are great if you have vertical space rather than horizontal. You can choose vertical radiators from UK Radiators in any size that you need which works well if you have a small, thin gap to fill. You can choose various heights and widths so you can benefit from a warm radiator to suit your home and aesthetic.