How many towel bars do you need in a bathroom?

For most bathrooms, one relatively long towel bar is sufficient. However for a larger bathroom, two towel bars may be needed. However, different bathrooms can accommodate different fixtures. If you are struggling with space, one towel bar may be all you can utilize in your design.

Where should towel bars be placed in a bathroom?

As a general rule, towel bars and other towel hardware should be conveniently located near each sink and bath fixture. Bars usually work best on the longest wall in the bathroom and should be as long (horizontally) as possible.

Are towel bars still used in bathrooms?

Towel bars are some of the most common fixtures you will find in a bathroom. They do their job wonderfully and they are simple yet beautiful pieces of furniture and decor.

Where should two towel bars be placed?

How Do You Hang Two Towel Bars? You can hang two towel bars side-by-side or one on top of the other. It's best to hang the towel bar 48″ off the ground for maximum efficiency and usability. For the most part, it's best to have the two towel bars close to both the sink and tub.

How long should a towel bar be for two towels?

If you have the space, a 30″ towel bar is great for holding two standard bath towels folded in thirds. Of course another option for holding two towels is to get a 24″ double towel bar.

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What size towel bar is best?

Tip. An 18-inch towel bar is ideal for hand towels, a 24-inch towel bar works well for bath towels and a 24- to 36-inch towel bar is ideal for bath sheets. Choose a towel bar that matches the proportions of the bathroom.

How do I choose a towel bar?

Features to Look for When Choosing the Best Towel Bar

A towel bar should have sufficient length and weight capacity and be constructed with high-quality materials. It should also be easy to install and complement your bathroom's decor.

How far from shower should towel bar be?

Mounting a towel bar next to a shower is very common in small bathrooms, mainly because it is one of the only places to mount it. For smaller bathroom designs, you may need to incorporate a towel bar shorter than 30 inches.

How do you hang towels in a small bathroom?

Where do you put wet towels after shower?

Are towel hooks or bars better?

Towel bars are a good option if you have a lot of wall space near the tub or shower. Towel bars allow towels to dry without being bunched up, so they dry faster than towels might on a hook or ring.

Does a powder room need a towel bar?

Powder rooms often have different requirements than bathrooms attached to bedrooms. In this bathroom, a towel bar on the wall near each sink makes sense to me. Small towel bars, usually 18”, provide room for a hand towel and a washcloth. Although harder to find, 12” towel bars are also sold in some lines.

Where should you hang a towel ring?

Towel Ring

For functionality, you should install towel rings within a few inches of the sink. Aim for installing a towel ring anywhere from 50 inches to 52 inches off the ground. Towels should hang freely and not brush against the top of your vanity.

How far apart should towel hooks be?

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A good rule of thumb, though, is to place your first towel hook about 8-10″ from the edge of your shower – that makes it easy to reach from inside the shower. Then, place the remaining towel hooks about 12″ apart from one another.

Do towels dry faster on hooks?

As long as you have the space, I suggest you install a bar in your bathroom for hanging your towels. Hooks are more practical if you want to save space but it dries your towels slower than a bar would.

How do you hang two towel bars?

For multiple towel bars, install one bar 48 inches from the floor and hang a towel from the rack. Hang the second rack high enough above the first that the towels do not bump against each other. Install any additional towel racks in the same way.

How many towels do I need?

“A good rule of thumb is two full sets of towels per person in your household,” Elks adds.

Why is there a towel rack in the shower?

A separate towel rack on the wall offers ample room for dry towels to warm while their user is showering and for damp towels to dry out. Inside the shower.

What is the average size towel bar?

18”, 24” and 30” are the most common towel bar sizes. Each towel bar can be placed and used effectively in different situations. For smaller bathroom and powder rooms, 18” towel bars will be sufficient for both hand towels and folded bath towels. 24” towel bars are great for both small and large bathroom spaces.

What is the standard size of a towel rack?

Towel bars are commonly sold in lengths of 18, 24, and 30 inches. Factor both your bathroom and towel size into your decision of which of these lengths to choose. Eighteen- and 24-inch-long towel bars are the most space-smart choices if you have an average 40-square-foot bathroom.

How high above the vanity should the towel ring be?

If you are measuring from your vanity, the standard towel ring height above the sink is roughly 20 inches from the countertop. If you have multiple hooks or hand towels, each one should be about 9 inches apart from the others.

What height are towel rails?

Your towel rail should be fitted at the most practical height to facilitate easy use. As a safety precaution we recommend the towel rail is placed no closer than 600mm off the floor.

Where do hand towels go?

A hand towel is a practical item that should be located close to the vanity. But sometimes bathrooms are designed with the bigger items in mind and the smaller details are left behind. Having a place designated for hand drying is important for hygiene and preventing drips of water over the bathroom floor.

Are towel ladders practical?

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Our towel ladders made of solid wood or metal are a practical and uncomplicated solution for hanging up bathroom textiles and clothing.