When I come to do my own house I will definitely be installing underfloor heating. I have just had the electric version fitted into my bathroom today so will keep you posted on the outcome. I always recommend it as the way forward. Radiators are ugly take up valuable space that could be better used. Its good to know as well the options between electric and wet underfloor heating. Electric is usually cheaper to install than wet but the running costs of the wet version will usually be cheaper.

Just take in to consideration what type of flooring you want before you go down the underfloor route. Here's an article on the pro's and cons Underfloor heating pro's and cons

We have to take issue with House of Elliott's assertion that "Radiators are ugly" - as contrary to that comment, not all of them are an eye-sore. Yes, the standard run-of-the-mill convector radiator may be a bit of an ugly so-and-so, but the newer styles currently on the market are far from 'ugly'.

In fact, award-winning interior designer Lesley Taylor, only said this week that "Radiators are this year's hottest home essential"

Yes, they may take up space that could be used for other things, but what are you really going to put under a window anyway? The space is virtually dead because there's a window on that wall, so what harm can having a stylish radiator there really do?

I would advocate underfloor heating as a great way to prevent allergies, so if you or anyone in your home suffers with asthma or some other kind of dust allergy, UFH is definitely the way to go, but it can be expensive to install and you need to be sure that you select the correct flooring for the job, as Man About The House pointed out.

But don't dismiss the 'lowly' hot-box (radiator), our New for 2017 collection features many a radiator and heated towel rail that are far from 'ugly' and much more in keeping with a sleek designer aesthetic. Get inspired by them here.

If any of you use rugs on top of underfloor heated surfaces there are now specially adapted underplays which will protect the back of the rug and allow the heat to disperse around the edges. However natural fibres such as wool and silk will dry out and become more brittle and therefore wear faster. Best to use a higher ratio of manmade to natural in your rugs

Pros - lovely even heat across the floor, don't take up wall space.

Cons - slow to heat up (hours rather than minutes), will struggle with ceiling heights over 2.4m or houses that are not well insulated.

It very much depends on your property.

Thanks so much, that is really helpful. I am thinking of it for the hall area, which is being carved out of various rooms. I think I may just go for one of the vertical snazzy looking radiators as that sounds like a lot of trouble, even though I expect it will be amazing.

@claire - how’s your underfloor heating?

Its great!

Hope you are enjoying your new home. You were super helpful in sharing your estimates with me for kitchen so thank you. Our project just started so excited. Where did you buy your lights from? I am spending the most time figuring that one out 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️