Innovate + Real Estate: Radiant Heat

I will often times take clients through homes and at the first sight of a radiator, hear, "I don't like radiant heat." More times than not, they don't have a good answer for why they don't. Other times they say it's because the radiators are ugly.

I can't argue with them in terms of the aesthetics. Radiators aren't the prettiest things in the world, and are usually big and bulky. However, they really are a great source of heat, as the heat isn't as dry as forced air.

However, as all things do in home improvement - times are changing. Runtal makes some fantastic radiators - both hot water and steam. They have some awesome hot water radiators that double as a warm towel rack for the bathroom, and while bigger, provides for a nice alternative to the standard towel rack.

The Neptune model is very contemporary and would go great in any bathroom that has chrome accessories. The hot water towel bar radiators are great, because you are creating more space in your bathroom, and have the ability to keep your towels nice and toasty - something that everyone in St. Louis can appreciate!

The above, from Runtal's sister company shows what an attractive alternative you can have instead of traditional steam radiators. It removes the radiator from the floor, giving the illusion of more space. You can check out all of the various options at Runtal's Website.