10 Charming Radiator Covers

I love the radiators in my apartment. They're antique, ornate, and original to the house. They heat my apartment well in the winter and they add a nice grounding splash of black. It can be a bit tricky to decorate around them. They're sorta like permanent pieces of furniture that can't be moved around when I rearrange. I want to incorporate them into my decor as much as possible. Putting a shelf on the top of a radiator not only makes it part of the room, but also adds extra storage space for books, plants, and other items.

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This radiator shelf is now an accessory spot for jewelry. I'd add a big mirror over the radiator.

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Adding a shelf to this bedside radiator transforms it into a nightstand.

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I love the little vignette on this radiator shelf – small boxes and a pretty flower.

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I'm always a fan of antlers. I love how the white of the radiator, picture frame,

skull, lamp, and bottle all contrast with the soft gray wall. So vintage-lovely.

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This radiator shelf gives the feel of a fireplace mantle with the big

mirror hung overhead, sconces, and picture frames.

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I like that this radiator cover is a slab of marble rather than wood.

Perfect for a bathroom.

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Stacks of books have a home on this bedside radiator cover.

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A mirror, candle, and array of beauty items give this radiator a vanity feel.

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Lastly, I love the vintage fan and tiny gold deer on this radiator cover.

Now to get started on some radiator covers for my apartment...

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Becky said…

This was a lovely collection of covers. I have three or four of these metal radiator covers from my 1915 house. I no longer need them Any idea who would want them? Thanks, Becky

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