The Herschel Inspire Picture Infrared Panel Heater combines efficient infrared heating with fully customisable artwork, allowing you to heat your space discreetly while showcasing your own image or design. It’s a slimline, wall-mounted heating solution that delivers comfortable, healthy warmth without compromising on style.
If you’re new to infrared, our Infrared Heating Guide and Infrared Panel Heaters User Guide explain how radiant heat works, how to size panels, and how to get the best efficiency with zoning.
Infrared Heating Benefits for Modern Homes
Infrared heating works differently from traditional convection systems. Instead of heating the air, infrared panels warm people, surfaces, and objects directly—much like the sun—creating a more even and comfortable temperature throughout the room.
This makes the Herschel Inspire an excellent choice for energy efficient home heating in the UK, especially in well-insulated properties.
For practical tips on running costs, zoning and reducing wasted heat, see our Carbon Neutral Heating Guide.
Are Infrared Panels Healthy?
Yes. Infrared heating:
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Produces no air movement, helping reduce dust circulation
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Does not dry out the air
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Is ideal for allergy and asthma sufferers
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Creates a more natural, comfortable indoor environment
Custom Picture Infrared Panel – Heating That Becomes Art
The Herschel Inspire is a custom picture infrared panel, allowing you to personalise the heater with your own photograph, artwork, or branding. Once installed, it appears as a framed picture rather than a heater.
Frameless Glass Infrared Panel Heater
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High-quality glass surface
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Frameless design for a modern, gallery-style finish
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Slimline profile that sits neatly on the wall
This makes it a popular choice for living rooms, bedrooms, offices, and hospitality spaces where aesthetics matter.
Customise your own panel with a family portrait or a favourite photo or even your child’s drawing — or choose from our own specially selected designs. It’s also used by hotels to turn room heating into art.
Acceptable file types are TIF, JPG, PSD, PDF, EPS. Minimum resolution must be 300 DPI and file size approx. 5 MB. (Note: this recommended size is for guidance only. The image quality must be suitable for size of panel and our Design Team will make sure the quality is acceptable and meets their strict quality criteria before printing). Please contact us for more details if you are looking to use your own imagery.
Available in seven different sizes and power outputs from 250 – 1200 Watts to suit every requirement, Herschel Inspire infrared picture panel heaters operate at a fraction of the cost of traditional heating, but offer higher thermal comfort levels.
All units are made with ESG Safety Glass and manufactured in Germany from the highest quality all German made materials. They are guaranteed for 10 years. Order lead time is up to 6 weeks.
Inspire infrared picture panel heaters are designed for professional installation only and do not have any inbuilt receivers. They must be controlled with our Herschel IQ controllers and there are a number of options (sold separately) to choose between. The panels are directly wired either to our MD2 hard wired thermostat. MKS, MKW or to our R2 receiver. Full App control is available when used with all options.
If you’d like to browse compatible controls first, see our Thermostats & Controls Collection.
Please note that the gallery shows some picture panels that have been designed for customers, using their own imagery, as well as some of our specially selected designs.
The heated areas are a guide only and assume a medium to well insulated space with an average floor to ceiling height of 2.40M. If room heights are greater or there are other building factors to consider then please Contact us for a more detailed assessment.
Frames
Frameless is standard. All other frames below carry a surcharge.
| Model | Part No. | Picture |
| Silver matt | AP-RA-7004 |  |
| Silver shiny | AP-RA-7003 |  |
| Brushed mercury | AP-RA-7327 |  |
| Gold shiny | AP-RA-7001 |  |
| Black matt | AP-RA-7021 |  |
| Walnut structured | AP-RA-7318 |  |
Frequently Asked Questions
Are infrared panels healthy to use?
Yes. Infrared panels heat without circulating air, making them healthier for indoor air quality and ideal for allergy sufferers.
Will it help with condensation or damp?
Because infrared warms surfaces (not just air), it can help keep walls and objects warmer and may reduce condensation risk when correctly sized and controlled. For broader tips, see our Carbon Neutral Heating Guide.
Do I need a thermostat or controller?
Yes. Inspire picture panels do not have built-in receivers and must be controlled via compatible Herschel iQ controllers (sold separately). For options, see our Thermostats & Controls Collection.
More Frequently Asked Questions below.
Not sure what size heater to get?
Use our Heat Loss Calculator for a quick guide wattage, then read What is Infrared Heating? to understand how radiant heating works in real rooms.
