Who said that the radiator can not be functional and decorative element of the interior. 4 original solutions
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heating radiator (battery) - This element of the interior, which is present in all the apartments, and many do not like to contemplate it in its stylish interior! And the repair or decoration of the apartment is very often pops the question - "What is the best to decorate it or even hide out of sight?"
Since some of it spoils the aesthetics of the interior only for its impressive size, the lack of other elegant and beautiful shapes, well, third - just going through that paint on it eventually fade and it will be as a "thorn in eye "! Therefore, many and a desire to decorate it, without changing the "territorial" (the transfer of the heat riser or radiator). In this connection, today I picked up 4 of interesting and simple design solutions that will help you make radiator elegant and really decorative element of the interior.
Of course, right now the market can find and design (decorative) of cast iron radiators, aluminum and even of natural stone and glass, All shapes, sizes and colors, but unfortunately, their value often exceeds the limit.
1.Hide radiator by means of the screen. The obvious decorative solution that can help you hide the radiator. If you prefer to do everything themselves, and is a staunch supporter of DIYThen make a wooden frame your desired size and shape of the cellar. The main thing to ensure good air circulation and easy access to both the heating pipes and the thermostat! Therefore, leave space - 5-7 cm above the battery, 5-10 cm on each side and about 7 cm below the radiator.
Just pay attention to the material (wood) from which the screen will be made as over time there is a risk of deformation. In this connection, it is preferable to use a fiberboard. If we do not want to bother, you can just buy a perforated panel to the radiator in the hardware store.
Among other things, the decision to add functionality as the screen box can become a sort of storage system, shelfor even a bench.
2.Paint the radiator, making it an element of decor. The simplest and most economical solution. But keep in mind that the heat-resistant paint anyway over time (4-5 years old) will begin to flake and crack! Nevertheless, this is a good way to hide it, or vice versa using the radiator to emphasize the style of your interior. For example, you have a repair made in the Scandinavian or contemporary styleThen paint the radiator in the same color as the wall so that it is barely noticeable, and if in industrial style- in the black, as this style is typical not to conceal but to emphasize the elements of the interior (especially the big cast iron radiators)!
If you have a pretty aesthetic radiator, it can be painted in bright contrasting color with a touch of Your walls, making it a full decorative element!
3.Beat the heat sink, making it a fashionable table. Practical and aesthetic solution - is to install the countertop over the sink. This solution will allow you to, firstly, to hide it, and secondly, to use as a small table or shelf. And to bring a decorative touch and to maximize the use as a slab countertops wood, Stone or marble (artificial stone). A completely new feature for not priglyadnogo interior element.
In addition, the table top, mounted on top of the radiator, will limit the pollution of the wall near the radiator, which It occurs due to circulating hot air (because warm air rises upwards when heated, and brings with it dust).
4.Paste over the radiator, making it a striking element. Cheap is an alternative quick finish your radiator. So, if you do not want or can not repaint, hide your heating radiator by means of the screen (the table), you can always decorate it with decorative adhesive tape! However, be aware that this temporary solution, since the adhesive tape come loose over time! BUT…
Since the radiator is a metallic heating element is more correct to use decorative magnetic tape without the adhesive layer.
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