A Clunky Radiator Goes Undercover; Enclosing the Unit in a Wood Cabinet Creates an Attractive Window Seat From: The Washington Post | Date: February 26, 1987| Author: Richard Ridley | Copyright 1987 The Washington Post. This material is published under license from the Washington Post.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Washington Post.Copyright information

Anyone who has moved into a home or apartment with a steam heat radiator system has faced the frustration of trying to disguise the clunky monsters. Despite the many virtues of this type of system, the location, size and appearance of radiators offends many people. Since a simple paint job will not make a radiator go away, why not take advantage of the object itself?

This was the case with a steam unit located under a double window in the living room of a friend's apartment. The pre...