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Radiators are rarely the first thing anyone falls in love with in a UK home, but they are part of the room whether we like it or not. This is a practical, low-cost guide to painting, tidying and positioning the heating hardware you already own so it feels deliberate rather than tolerated.
You do not need to rip out good uPVC windows to give a room period poise. From floor-length curtains and simple pelmets to paint, poles and no-drill shutters, here is how to dress modern glazing with old-house charm — and keep the heat in.
You do not have to choose between sash windows and a warm living room. In 2026, the best character details are the ones that work with your home's insulation, glazing and heating rather than against them.