---
title: "Radiator Cover Ideas: 10 Stylish Ways to Enhance (or Hide) Home Radiators"
description: "Show your home's radiators some love—consider one of these decorative finishes or encasements for these trusted cold-weather friends."
date: "2014-02-10"
modified: "2015-08-18"
authors:
  - name: "Marie Proeller Hueston"
    job_title: "Contributing Writer"
    link: "https://www.bobvila.com/authors/marie-proeller-hueston/"
url: "https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/11-stylish-ways-to-enhance-or-hide-your-radiators-46992/"
categories:
  - "Heating"
  - "Heating & Cooling"
  - "Interior"
tags:
  - "DIY"
  - "heating"
  - "hvac"
  - "seasonal"
---

# Radiator Cover Ideas: 10 Stylish Ways to Enhance (or Hide) Home Radiators

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/cover_photo-2.jpg>)

### Painted Beauties

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2147fd1b7367071644fff2ab44b34426.jpg>)
*Aimee Herring/Living in a Nutshell*

Make your radiator part of the room's decor by painting it a coordinated color. "Spice it up with a gradated ombre pattern," suggests stylist Janet Lee, of [LivinginaNutshell.com](<https://www.livinginanutshell.com/>), "or highlight it with a [hot color that contrasts with your wall](<https://www.bobvila.com/articles/accent-wall-colors/>)."

### A Grand Entrance

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/6c7f99a034e0bdae924ae1a73e7f7675.png>)
*conardromano.com*

The functionality of a foyer radiator does not have to dash your dreams of an elegant entryway. A [built-in bench](<https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/12-doable-designs-for-a-diy-bench-50964/>) like this one offers a stylish perch to slip on shoes and prepare for the day ahead.

### A Modern Twist

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/e38f172bd3027e12e28278634ce23bc9.jpg>)
*neuarch.com*

Radiator covers can be made to match any decorating scheme from classic to contemporary, as the clean-lined, honey-tone wood design in this urban [kids' room](<https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/9-new-ideas-for-shared-bedrooms-48454/>) attests.

### Kitchen Camouflage

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/623eacfbf61cbdbfd15309dd0e4e943b.jpg>)
*squarefootageinc.com*

White slats and a [butcher-block](<https://www.bobvila.com/articles/butcher-block-countertop-pros-and-cons/>) top help a radiator below the window in this airy kitchen blend into its surroundings.

### A Simple Solution

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/803ce103cb162ab47c07fa8912d9a04e.jpg>)
*yaarch.com*

Positioning a delicately detailed table directly above a radiator creates a charming vanity area with ample [natural light](<https://www.bobvila.com/articles/tubular-skylights-101/>).

### Bookcase Basics

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dd8db6940b1518db91eda7b01c3071f3.jpg>)
*sigmarlondon.com*

The overall plan for a wall of [bookshelves](<https://www.bobvila.com/articles/best-gardening-tools/>) cleverly incorporated two covered radiators—a smart solution for this well-appointed living room.

### Simplicity Itself

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/86a96daf11169f4f6ef39d648a8b19c4.jpg>)
*kaseybuick.com*

A small marble slab secured to the wall above a bathroom radiator becomes [an ideal spot](<https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/18-totally-brilliant-bathroom-storage-hacks-49807/>) to rest a scented candle, a bottle of bubble bath, or even a warmed towel.

### Best Seat in the House

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/0a9c056a398acedd7d7c7b7cbf375c5b.png>)
*sadrodesign.com*

To create a cozy reading nook, enclose a low radiator in front of a [window with a banquette](<https://www.bobvila.com/articles/kitchen-banquettes/>) and top it off with an upholstered cushion.

### Mix and Match

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/05c78e8ce7fd9c5e4de68c93fddd9921.jpg>)
*amylaudesign.com*

Grates for radiator covers come in myriad [patterns](<https://www.bobvila.com/articles/parquet-flooring/>), so choose one that underscores the overall look of a room, as the radiator grilles in this whimsical living room do.

### A Unified Look

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/162ccab26b93ddec0500d8ca4f823fda.png>)
*jeffclarkearchitect.com*

In this sunny home office, [white-washed](<https://nbv.tid.al/post/white-washed-desk-tutorial>) radiators were topped with the same warm wood surface as the desk area, drawers, and file cabinets around the room.

## Author
Marie Proeller Hueston is the author of several books on home design decorating, including *[Country Living Farmhouses](<https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1588164772/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i2>)* and *[Country Living Cottage Style](<https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1588168735/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1>)*. She is the former Arts & Antiques Editor of [Country Living](<https://www.countryliving.com>). A fan of all things DIY and design, Ms. Hueston lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband, son, and daughter.

### Author social links  
[LinkedIn](<https://www.linkedin.com/in/marie-proeller-hueston-34a06312/>)