- Ceiling Heaters (Easiest To Install)
- Wall Heating (Most Practical)
- Underfloor Heating (Costly But Worth It)

Ceiling Heaters
By far the most common heating we install in a bathroom is an all-in-one unit that combines the heater, lights and the exhaust fan.
Perfect for ALL BATHROOMS but especially smaller bathrooms due to the lack of space they take up that wont impact your user experience.
Why Install Heat/Light/Fan
These heat lamp set ups will give you a massive amount of heat, check my breakdown for the technical information but if you want a lot of heat fast then this is your main heating idea.
Stay Away For This Reason
My number one reason for people to stay away for heat/light/fans in their bathroom is if you are person who does not like their head getting hot. I know it sounds silly but people complain all the time as it focuses down.
The other reason can be cost. 4 heat light fans usually will require a lot more wiring in your house so can be costly compared to a 2 globe set up.
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Against All Walls
Wall space might be a premium in your bathroom so the right type of wall heater might be a big factor in your bathroom design.
Below are the three most common option for heating from the bathroom walls.
- Panel Heater
- Traditional Heated Towel Rail
- Vertical Heated Towel Rail
Wall mounted heater, also known as a Infared wall panel heater, can be installed against the wall.
As you can see from the image below they can be a little bit of eye sore but give you a stunning amount of heat aimed at your body.
I love the traditional heated towel rails as they often function in two ways. They radiate gentle heat into the room and also heat and dry your towels. A warm towel may be all you need to motivate you to step out of that shower on a cold morning.
THE DOWNSIDE of the normal large towel rail is you might not have the space for it, you also need to factor in that most of the time they won’t give you a hot towel more like a dry towel.

Lastly and my person favourite to someone who has a small or tiny bathroom is the vertical heated towel rail.
I’m in love with these towel rails as they give luxury and take up no space which is awesome for someone who’s bathroom you could not swing a cat in.

The second option is the Vertical Heated Towel Rail, these vertical towel rails are the ultimate in modern bathroom heating and perfect for small bathrooms.
It’s What Underneath That Counts
Lastly one form of bathroom heating that is becoming more and more popular is underfloor heating for bathrooms.
Underfloor bathroom heating is the costliest due to the high degree of prep work both before and during the tiling the process, so it does add up a little bit.
If you have the money and you hate the cold it can be a perfect match for you. The feeling of a nice warm floor in those cold morning can brighten the day and can you really put a price on that.
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Size and Shape Of Your Bathroom Play A Part
It really depends on the size and shape of the bathroom when considering which type of bathroom heater to install. While many options are ideal when space is at a premium, not all bathroom heaters are suitable for use in smaller spaces without causing inconvenience.
For larger bathrooms, consideration of how effective the heater will be across the space should be the focus of attention, while for smaller rooms the best place for the heater which takes up the least space may be the more important factor.
- Small Bathrooms – All Heating You Can Get
- Bigger Bathrooms – More Direct Heating

So What Heating Is Right For My Bathroom?
The type of bathroom heating that you choose will depend on the amount of heating that you need and the budget that you have.
For example, if you’re on a tight budget, a heat lamp can be more than enough for a small bathroom as they are cheaper to install and not too expensive to run compared to underfloor heating. If you only need gentle heating, however, a heated towel rail may be more than enough. It’s important to consider how much you are going to use it before making any decisions.

Heating and ventilation go hand and hand. One of the big ticket items that is brought up with bathroom ventilation and heating is mould. So if you are little worried or looking for some advice on this CLICK the image below for more advice.
It’s important to note that all our advice is general in nature and all bathrooms are unique so always speak to your local qualified tradesman for the best advice. If you are looking for a bathroom renovation quote and live in Perth, Western Australia just email us at smallbathroomrenovations@gmail.com – Small Bathroom Renovations Perth
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