Where to place a radiator in the narrow hallway and what type

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looking for some suggestions on where to place the radiator and what type of radiator? We currently have a standard one and I got a cover for it. However the cover is rather chunky. Plus, as you can see, the shoes are just everywhere and I have no space for shoe rack. Was thinking a tall radiator just before the stairs or where the mirror is. Any suggestions? Or perhaps share with me a photo of your one?

Firstly, is a radiator needed by the front door. Try turning it off for a while to see if you notice any difference.
If not needed, consider if it can be removed, not sure if this is possible.

If it is needed, just put a narrower one in, close to the bottom of the stairs, with a narrow shelf above.
Then put a shoe cupboard with coat hooks above (unless you have an understairs cupboard that the coats can hang in), between the radiator and front door. Move mirror to opposite wall if you need it.

Another option would be a Victorian style radiator.

For shoes, could you have a couple of deep drawers fitted under the stairs?

A tall radiator where the mirror is and a shoe cabinet where the radiator currently is.

We have two small ones, one at each end of the hall on opposite sides. You could have a narrower one and a big log basket for shoes, with pegs above for bags.

I was thinking exactly that! However radiator is a lot shallower than the any shoe storage I can find, i wonder it its will be efficient or should I consider the change of position between shoe storage and radiator

My hallway is smaller than yours and I needed a shoe rack for my work shoes, dog walking boots etc which didn't take up a lot of room. I bought a vertical, steel one in black which takes up very little floor space and also looks smart. I'd replace the existing radiator with a vertical one and free up some floor space.

Can you build storage into the stairs?

I’ve always put shoes on a rack and coats on hooks under the stair's. All the houses we’ve lived in had a door on them so was able to do that.

Whereabouts of the hallway did you position your radiator? Nearer to the stairs or the door?

There are spaces but it’s not neat, seemed very expensive to do some storage building. Also got a gas meter under stairs, so not perfect.

As your home appears to be a beautiful period property I don’t think a talk radiator will look right. This type of radiator is very modern. I would just get rid of the current radiator cover and replace the radiator if necessary. Perhaps shoe storage can be provided in the under stair area. I have seen some bespoke systems built into this space eg pull out drawers etc.
I would definitely keep in mind the era of the house and choose something in keeping with this.

I had those tall radiators put in to save space and I found the heat output really low. After spending £200 on a tall radiator, a year later I had a £30 normal one put in too (this was living room).

I also ended up without a radiator in the hall/stairs/landing as space really limited but. It does mean that in the winter it’s really cold and you have to keep all the doors shut or you lose all the warmth.

Don't be me! Check the HTU or whatever it’s called and check the room size. I’d stick with the radiator and get a tall slim unit for shoes (or lots of those trones Ikea things on the wall).

We've recently renovated and you can get radiators which are hidden within the skirting boards- so nothing on the walls at all. DH did most of the research and I'm unsure why we didn't chose that option, but might be something to consider if it could be added to your existing system.

Otherwise, I too was going to suggest a long, tall type.

Do you have space under the stairs to add a shoe rack? Or a fold out shoe rack on the wall?

Mine's nearer to the stairs and away from the door.

OP, I would urge you not to.

what you have is spot on for your period of house and it looks really good and appropriate.
a modern radiator is never going to look right.

find an alternative for storage.

Op, I've looked into this and you can buy vertical radiators in cast iron, anthraxite or pewter. They cost more, ofcourse, but they are smart and would be in keeping with the age of your house.

I would look into skirting board heating
Literally the pipes run along the skirting board and a skirting board is placed over the top of them with ventilation to allow the heat to rise
I haven’t got them, but they look amazing