The Perfect Luxury Finish

Your bathroom makeover isn't complete until you add the finishing touches - including towel bars, racks or stands. The pieces you choose depend on a handful of factors: the room's style, how much space you have to work with, and your ultimate goal for the room (like whether you want it to be more utilitarian or more like a luxe spa.)

Towel Bars

Towel bars are horizontal bars that offer a few inches of clearance between the bar and the wall to hang or warm towels from. They're what you see in most restrooms. Standard bathroom towel bars are 18 inches, 24 inches, and 30 inches wide. There are several available longer than 30 inches and even at various widths starting at just 10 inches, so it really depends on the space you’re buying for.

Towel Bar Tips

Most towel bars are installed about 48 inches from the floor, where most people will be able to easily reach them. However, you'll be fine hanging them anywhere from 44 inches to 56 inches from the floor if your home has different needs.

When you're choosing the length you need, consider:

An 18-inch towel bar can fit a single standard bath towel when it's folded in half.
A 24-inch towel bar fits one oversized bath towel folded in half.
A 30-inch towel bar can hold two standard bath towels folded in thirds.

If you have limited space, opt for a double towel bar that can hold multiple towels without taking up extra real estate on the wall.

Towel Racks

Towel racks provide all the functionality of towel bars, and then some. Many racks offer shelving space that you can use for extra towels, toiletries, or other bathroom essentials. Towel racks can be found with metal shelving, while others feature a flat-topped, tempered glass top. However, some towel racks are freestanding - those don't typically have shelving space, but they can hold multiple towels.

Towel Rack Tips

Wall-mounted towel racks add storage space, so they may be the right choice if your bathroom is on the smaller, cozy side.

Freestanding towel racks are ideal for bathrooms where the tub is in the center of the room or those that have walls you'd rather not drill into (like glass, granite, or marble). They're also ideal for large, walk-in showers.

Towel Stands

Towel stands are counter- or floor-mounted and help you save wall space. Many feature multiple arms that swivel, providing you with added flexibility, as well as extra functionality through things like built-in soap dishes and shelving space. Small towel stands are ideal for countertops, while larger, free-standing towel stands are best in wide-open bathrooms and walk-in showers.

Towel Stand Tips

Towel stands can be space-savers or you can use them to add panache to your space - they're available in widths under 10 inches and greater than 25 inches. Choose a finish that matches your fixtures to create synchronicity through your bathroom.

Towel Warmers

Towel warmers are the perfect way to add luxury to your bathroom. They're a must-have if you're creating a spa-like retreat. Towel warmers do more than just warm your towels. They are useful for drying damp towels, keeping your lavatory cleaner.

Towel warmers can be hardwired into the wall, or come with power cords you can plug into any outlet. Some feature convenient timers to help minimize power consumption, and there's no doubt that they bring a certain element of style into any room.

Towel Warmer Tips

Wall-mounted towel warmers help complete your bathroom's existing style, so choose a finish that complements your room - but you don't have to choose one that matches the rest of your fixtures. A rustic bathroom could benefit from a towel warmer in a brass or bronze finish, or an ultra-modern bathroom could benefit from a black or white towel warmer.

What Style is Right for You?

Towel bars, racks, stands and towel warmers are what help pull your decor together. Consider the size of your space, the finish on your faucets and your overall color scheme when choosing accessories - and if you're going for pure luxury, spring for a towel warmer.

Towel Bars & Warmers

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