Radiator-Screen Organizer

Radiator screens do a nice job covering heaters, but they've got so much more design potential. With their graphic patterns and polished finishes, the inexpensive overlays can make a basic bulletin board look like a million bucks.

Updated January 08, 2018

PERNILLE LOOF

Radiator covers come in patterns and metals aplenty. Brass Union Jacks look sharp against a navy backdrop (above), but also consider these color pairings: copper chain link on a rose board, silver lincane on dark pink, and gold cloverleaf on lavender.

Also pictured: Coco gold wall pocket, $10, cb2.com; Grid brass magazine rack, $30, cb2.com.

What you need

Materials

Radiator screen (Pictured: M-D Building Products Union Jack aluminum radiator screen, 24 by 36 inches, in Brass, $20, homedepot.com)
Homasote board
Grommets
Screws
Push pins (Pictured: Hay Denmark giant gold push pins, $6.50 for 5; and clip for 2 pens, $8, themodernshop.com)

How to do it

Step 1

Mount radiator cover over a panel of linen-wrapped Masonite panel, securing it with a few grommets and screws.

Step 2

Use extra-long thumbtacks to pin up a calendar, phone numbers, and invitations. Add a clip for keys, and a magazine holder beneath to stow mail. Organized and chic? Indeed.

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