Over radiator storage

1. Should you put a shelf over a radiator?
2. Can you put a cupboard over a radiator?
3. What is safe to put over a radiator?
4. How do you space around a radiator?

Should you put a shelf over a radiator?

Put a shelf above the radiator

Fitting a shelf above your radiators not only looks nice but also helps to direct heat from the radiator into the room. This technique is particularly useful if you have any radiators that are positioned directly below a window.

Can you put a cupboard over a radiator?

The top of a radiator can be the perfect place for a shelf. When a piece of wood or stone is placed on top, a bulky radiator becomes a handy side table or bookshelf. If you're using wood, just be aware that it might warp over time.

What is safe to put over a radiator?

It's safe to put furniture in front of a radiator as long as there is at least a foot in-between them. You should be extra careful with leather, wood, and upholstered pieces of furniture, though, as leather can get ruined and upholstery and wood pieces will absorb most of the heat- perhaps catch on fire, too.

How do you space around a radiator?

Keep reading for eleven savvy radiator decorating tricks from today's most stylish interior designers.

1. Build a Cabinet Over It. ...
2. Be Strategic With Your Layout. ...
3. Cover It Completely. ...
4. Incorporate It Into the Design. ...
5. Lean Some Artwork Against It. ...
6. Surround It With Plants. ...
7. Build Around It. ...
8. Add a Shelf.