Radiators don’t have to be an eyesore; they speak to the heritage of a house and can contribute to the architectural interest of a space. If the radiators themselves are not attractive, a cover in a style appropriate to the house can add visual appeal as well as functionality. Here I designed a simple radiator cover with built-in bookshelves for a Craftsman-style house. By painting the radiator itself a dark colour it disappears visually, enhancing the clean lines of the radiator cover design.