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The Lasting Influence of ‘Form Follows Function’

by Laura Knight
Blog, brand, Design, Innovation, Inspiration, Product Design, Radiators
June 7, 2019

This most famous of design-led quotes, 'Form Follows Function’ penned by the American architect, Louis Sullivan still resonates (especially for designers of amazing radiators) to this day. To recap, in his 1896 article “The Tall Office Building Artistically Considered”, Sullivan wrote: “Whether it be the sweeping eagle in his flight, or the open apple-blossom, the toiling work-horse, the blithe swan, the branching oak, the winding stream at its base, the drifting clouds, overall the coursing sun, form ever follows function, and this is...

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Classic Eskimo – Peering over the CLIFF edge

by Laura Knight
Best of British, Blog, brand, Classic Design, Design, Eskimo experts, Inspiration, Product Design, Radiators, Stunning surface finishes, Styling cues, Veneers
May 22, 2019

Eskimo’s stylish Outline Cliff radiators are an exquisite natural stone radiator collection, that looks as if they have been torn straight out of our dramatic British coastline. Both strong and beautiful, the natural uniqueness of the material is a styling cue that Eskimo finds inspirational and is what has earned CLIFF the status of Classic Eskimo Product. And we are certainly not alone in being lovers of rock! Rugged landscapes often evoke a powerful resonance that people feel deeply connected to. The coastline was brilliant...

‘David’ Michelangelo – The most famous hunk of marble in the world!

by Laura Knight
Architectural, Blog, Innovation, Inspiration, Styling cues, Towel rails
May 10, 2019

Eskimo has put its cultural head on and has taken a retrospective look at this inspirational Renaissance masterpiece. Michelangelo’s classic, ‘David’ is widely regarded as the most famous statue in the world. Indeed, this Goliath of the Arts has long been celebrated for the sheer magnitude of its beauty & form. “When all was finished, it cannot be denied that this work has carried off the palm from all other statues, modern or ancient, Greek or Latin; no other artwork is equal...

Holiday Rental Hosts – Take The Controls!

by Laura Knight
Blog, brand, electric radiators & towel rails, Eskimo experts, Innovation, Radiators, Technology
April 26, 2019

With online companies dominating the market, the world of Holiday Home rentals is booming, and the role of star host has become an important one. As every person who works in the luxury service industry knows, the primary aim is to make your guests happy and to exceed their expectations. However, with modern technology, the era of the instant review from customers being posted online, the demands for constant five-star service is ever present. Everything about the property and the customer service...

Buying a Radiator for the first time? Eskimo is on hand with a Beginners Guide.

by Laura Knight
Blog, brand, Eskimo experts, Interior Design, Projects, Radiators, Technical
April 17, 2019

With so many stylish design options available, buying a radiator for your home for the first time can seem a daunting task and, as such, Eskimo is here to soothe your brow and offer a helpful guide to the process.   TAKE YOUR TIME Do not be tempted to rush through the process - do your research. Your home’s heating system is a complex fellow and there are technical details to consider when researching your options.   STEP 1. HEAT LOSS CALCULATION First of all, you’ll need...

The RON: Classic Eskimo Design

by Laura Knight
Best of British, Blog, brand, Design, Eskimo experts, Innovation, Interior Design, Product Design, Radiators
April 5, 2019

When you think Eskimo, you envision sleek, innovative design and the exceptional quality for which we are known, and nowhere does this premium signature style stand out the most than with the exquisite RON range. RON is Classic Eskimo! As the first column radiator designed by Phil Ward, for Eskimo in 2004 the elliptically molded RON has established itself as one of our all-time top sellers, that will never go out of style. Its quiet confidence beautifully blurs the boundaries of both...

Sustainable Futures: Renewable Bamboo

by Laura Knight
Blog, Column radiators, Design, Innovation, Interior Design, Stunning surface finishes, Sustainable Materials, Veneers
March 29, 2019

  By now most of us are aware of what a fantastic renewable resource Bamboo is. Especially this day an age where we are looking to make smart, sustainable choices in terms of materials and the impact that we have on our environment. This ancient grass has been developed as a material for over a millennia and now manufacturers and consumer groups alike are catching up as to the benefits of this incredible plant. The potential for bamboo to have a positive...

Be BOLD and fall in love with neon radiators

by Laura Knight
Blog, Colour Trends, Design, Eskimo experts, Interior Design, neon, People, Product Design, Stunning surface finishes
March 22, 2019

With the continuing rise of the bright Colour trend, you can now explore the style with neon radiators for your home. The aesthetic is a direct result of humanity’s consumption of our modern augmented reality and the juxtaposition of nature and this new and electrifying technological future. A Key Colour emerging from the depths for the organic versus digital, is Living Coral, a colour that so serenely surpasses the conflicting sides that Apple has already launched a new range in this...

Colour contrast in trend to be hot for 2019

by Laura Knight
Blog, brand, Colour Trends, Design, Eskimo experts, Interior Design, People, Radiators, Stunning surface finishes, Styling cues
March 13, 2019

If you glance at the visuals and various articles on the hottest colour trends for 2019, the overriding theme to jump out and splash you, is colour contrast. The predicted primary colour styling cues this year will be; tempting ‘Cravings’ and chic ‘Classico’. Opposite sides of the colour spectrum, yet equally and deliciously alluring. It seems that we are all craving some colour. ‘Cravings’ - tempting the eye with blush inducing pepper reds full of heat and with allusions to ‘fetish foods’, will harness the sultry pigments of...

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An interesting Birmingham Factory

by Louisa Jenkins
Architectural, Best of British, Blog, brand, Commercial, Design, Eskimo experts, Industrial, Innovation, Product Design, Radiators, Technical, Technology, Uncategorized
February 28, 2019

Pretty sure that you already know that Birmingham has quite an impressive history when it comes to manufacturing? Referred to as the first manufacturing town in the World, if you were kicking about in 1791, Birmingham was a major player in the Industrial Revolution. We have a predilection for the city. Not only because our Lead Engineer Designer, and founder of Eskimo, Phil Ward hails from there. Since 2001, we have been manufacturing our beautiful designer radiators from there and...

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ESKIMO MISSION STATEMENT

A high-end brand that designs and makes the World’s best radiators and towel rails.
Leaders in the radiator product design sector – with robust engineering, inspiring & progressive designs, technical reliability, technical innovation, and intelligence.
Eskimo products are beautiful, functional interior pieces. The brand desired by all demographics.

Inclusive, collaborative, valued relationships within our Company. Also, with our skilled micro-companies that are experts in their field. ‘Eskimo Experts’.
Celebrating the talent and passion available around the UK – Proud to design and make everything in the UK, mindful of our global footprint.
A trusted radiator brand that creates honest, beautiful interior pieces that work incredibly well. To fill us, and our customers with joy.

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