The bathroom is definitely one of those spaces that can benefit from the old adage “a place for everything and everything in its place.” Therefore, plenty of hidden and hanging storage is a necessity.
One item all bathrooms have in common are towel bars and the design and finish of the towel bars you select are very important. They not only provide a place to hang a wet or dry towel but they help keep what is often a rather small space, neat and organized.
One item all bathrooms have in common are towel bars and the design and finish of the towel bars you select are very important. They not only provide a place to hang a wet or dry towel but they help keep what is often a rather small space, neat and organized.
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| Tree Towel Rail |
A single towel rail is probably the most common choice for bath areas. While available in a range of lengths, this installation choice does have limitations such as only being able to hang one towel at a time. However, a stackable towel rack will solve that problem. This design makes it possible to hang several towels on a single unit thereby saving floor space and better utilizing wall space.
The ultimate in luxury is a heated towel bar. Nothing feels better than stepping out of a shower or bath and wrapping yourself in a towel heated to just the right temperature to ward off any chills. Heated towel bars require professional installation to make sure the electrical and heating elements work properly and are safe for use in an area that has water and is prone to moisture.
Small urban apartments, boats and yachts require a bit of careful planning when it comes to selecting bathroom hardware. Wall space can be very limited in these areas, leaving little room to hang a large towel bar. You will want to avoid a design that protrudes too far off the wall so, in these instances, wall hooks or recessed bars might be the answer. Let your creativity shine through and select a beautiful custom made towel hook that complements other finishes in the room or consider letting an item like a boat cleat do double duty as an easy to hang towel hook.
The ultimate in luxury is a heated towel bar. Nothing feels better than stepping out of a shower or bath and wrapping yourself in a towel heated to just the right temperature to ward off any chills. Heated towel bars require professional installation to make sure the electrical and heating elements work properly and are safe for use in an area that has water and is prone to moisture.
Small urban apartments, boats and yachts require a bit of careful planning when it comes to selecting bathroom hardware. Wall space can be very limited in these areas, leaving little room to hang a large towel bar. You will want to avoid a design that protrudes too far off the wall so, in these instances, wall hooks or recessed bars might be the answer. Let your creativity shine through and select a beautiful custom made towel hook that complements other finishes in the room or consider letting an item like a boat cleat do double duty as an easy to hang towel hook.
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| Towel Hook Tree Towel Rail |
Very often crafted of durable nickel, towel bars are available in a range of finishes. Shiny chrome or high polished stainless steel works well in a contemporary bath with clean lines and modern fixtures. An oil-rubbed bronze finish is the perfect complement to a rustic wood vanity. Brass fixtures are experiencing a resurgence in popularity and bathroom accessories of all types are now available in this warm golden finish.
Careful planning, placement and design selection of towel racks and other bathroom hardware will insure that your bathroom is efficient and comfortable and towels and other necessities are within easy reach.
Careful planning, placement and design selection of towel racks and other bathroom hardware will insure that your bathroom is efficient and comfortable and towels and other necessities are within easy reach.
