We have just fitted an alternative heating system to radiators or underfloor heating; that was easy to install and more energy efficient than radiators. It=92s called Thermaskirt and it is available from The Discrete Heat company. Basically it is a heating system in a skirting board, effectively making the skirting board a radiator. There are more details on the company=92s website
We choose it over other room heating methods because it was more environmentally friendly, gave us back our wall space and heats the rooms up in minutes compared to traditional radiators or panel heaters. The installation was pretty simple and although we did have a friend who=92s a plumber help out, we needed no special tools or equipment, everything was supplied. We simply removed the old radiators and reconnected the Thermaskirts to our existing boiler and pipework.
The new skirting heating system even has a removable cover and channel for tv and audio cables and a removable top section for decorating, it really is amazing, we=92re so pleased with it. Can=92t wait to see the savings in the heating bills now.