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Here to the right is our standard design with a few extras: curves on the left and right columns and a "flower" with a bit of red glass in the centre. The oak has also been lime washed to make it stand out less in this very pale coloured bedroom. Note how well the skirting on the radiator cover matches the existing skirting.Below and to the left (and poorly photographed) is our second standard, known as the Barber, after the first people to order it. Its main feature is the central oval set with colour glass.
The cross piece under the shelf is curved over the whole length and the vertical spindles or slats in front of the radiator itself are plain. A small bead runs up to the oval creating an abstract flower.This next radiator cover had cut-outs to match existing designs in the house. It was extremely labour intensive and is unlikely to be repeated.
Below are two new designs. The squares have a more obvious Mackintosh feel, because he is so closely associated with squares. The circles with a small vertical upright (not easily seen in the drawing) is more authentically Arts & Crafts and especially Glasgow school. Taken as a symbolic "tree of life", the righthand drawing could be said to be more spiritually Mackintosh.
Here is a brand new design, inspired by the American Arts and Crafts tradition. The first has just been made. Photographs are awaited. Below are some more fantastical radiator covers with built-in lighting.
