# Sculptural Radiators Interior Heating Gets Stylish By TrendOffice | Published 2006-11-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scultural-radiators References: [italiandesign360](http://www.italiandesign360.com/PRODUCTS/Product_profile.aspx?idp=2949) Radiators are becoming a field for sculptural exercises for the designers today: have a look at this creation by Karim Rashid for Tubor: > More a sculpture than a radiator, Klobs is available in stand-alone and in-line versions. The radiator is a tubular element containing a number of round moving parts that both radiate heat and act as towel holders **Implications** - The stylish fixture is called the Klobs. It's got a cartoon-ish look due to its large, blobbed shape that looks friendly and goofy. In fact, one may even call it a [sculptural piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cromatica) considering how stylish it looks. The Klobs acts both as a [heater and a towel heater](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreo-wh517s). For those interested, it has a [stand-alone or an in-line version](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warmflow-messenger) that's currently available for sale. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sculptural Heating:** Designers are turning radiators into sculptural pieces that combine both art and practical functionality. - **Multi-function Radiators:** Radiators are being combined with other features such as towel holders to add additional functionality. - **Playful Radiator Design:** Radiator design is becoming more playful and cartoon-like, adding a touch of whimsy to home interiors. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Heating:** Companies that offer home heating solutions can differentiate by offering more visually interesting and multi-purpose options. - **Bathroom Design:** Bathroom designers can incorporate sculptural radiators that double as towel holders into their designs for a more cohesive and functional aesthetic. - **Interior Design:** Radiators can be used as a statement piece in interior design, allowing for playful and whimsical designs to add a unique touch to a space. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Industrial Oceanic Home Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coral-electric-radiator.md) - [Sleek Modern Towel Warmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jj-design.md) - [Design-Conscious Space Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-heater.md) - [Bathroom-Ready Wall Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-heater.md) - [Vertical Bathroom Drying Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gordan.md) - [Modernized Ceramic Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delonghi-capsule-desk-loop.md) - [Design-Conscious Connected Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-electric-heater.md) - [Fabric Heating Concept](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moritz-walter.md) - [Sophisticated High-Design Bath Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soaking-tub.md)