underfloor heating
noun
chiefly British
: a heating system that is placed under the floor of a building
The kitchen was updated with underfloor heating.
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The living room room is furnished with a sofa bed and a small table, maximizing its usefulness, while a mini-split air-conditioning unit and underfloor heating system maintain a comfortable temperature.
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Adam Williams
may 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2026
Bathrooms feature double basins on marble counter tops, underfloor heating, separate walk-in showers; most have bath tubs.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
While the overall feel remains traditional, the infrastructure has been extensively updated behind the scenes, with underfloor heating, air-conditioning on the upper level, and energy-efficient systems integrated throughout.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
History, it should be added, with contemporary conveniences like Wi-Fi, air con and underfloor heating.
—Zoë Dare Hall, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2026
From $587 per night. Perks: Prime location in the center of Florence, amazing views, underfloor heating
The view out the window of this one-bedroom could not be more iconic.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 27 Mar. 2026
That meant creating 16 bathrooms where none existed, installing underfloor heating throughout, and narrowing the swimming pool—a 1950s addition by the former mayor of Seville, a previous owner—out of respect for Andalusia's drought challenges.
—Ryan Craggs, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
Metro noted that modern updates to the home include underfloor heating to cover the bodies, a bar area and a hot tub.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
The tone in the thread fluctuated between sarcasm, support, and detailed technical advice as others jumped in to discuss the challenge of retrofitting a system like underfloor heating into an older structure.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025
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Adam Williams
may 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2026
Bathrooms feature double basins on marble counter tops, underfloor heating, separate walk-in showers; most have bath tubs.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
While the overall feel remains traditional, the infrastructure has been extensively updated behind the scenes, with underfloor heating, air-conditioning on the upper level, and energy-efficient systems integrated throughout.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
History, it should be added, with contemporary conveniences like Wi-Fi, air con and underfloor heating.
—Zoë Dare Hall, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2026
From $587 per night. Perks: Prime location in the center of Florence, amazing views, underfloor heating
The view out the window of this one-bedroom could not be more iconic.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 27 Mar. 2026
That meant creating 16 bathrooms where none existed, installing underfloor heating throughout, and narrowing the swimming pool—a 1950s addition by the former mayor of Seville, a previous owner—out of respect for Andalusia's drought challenges.
—Ryan Craggs, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
Metro noted that modern updates to the home include underfloor heating to cover the bodies, a bar area and a hot tub.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
The tone in the thread fluctuated between sarcasm, support, and detailed technical advice as others jumped in to discuss the challenge of retrofitting a system like underfloor heating into an older structure.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025
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“Underfloor heating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underfloor%20heating. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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