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Types of Towel Holders: Bars, Racks, Stands, Hooks, Rings & Heaters

Before you choose towel holders for your bathroom, check here the pros and cons of each type of bath and hand towels holders.

Also learn the ideal heights and other placement tips.

Types of towel holders

Types of Towel Holders - Bars
Towel bars allow good airing on the towel, as there’s room for it to be hanged open. The con is that it takes a little more patience to hang the towel than on a hook, for example. Towel bar by Sure-Loc Hardware.
Types of Towel Holders - Racks
Towel racks have more than one bar in the same fixture, also wall-mounted. Towel rack by  Mind Reader.
Types of Towel Holders - Stands
Towel stands are freestanding versions of racks. The pro is you don’t need to worry about installation, or drilling into the wall. The con is the space it takes (maybe not a problem, in large bathrooms). Towel stand by Toilet Tree Products.
Types of Towel Holders - Hooks
Towel & robe hooks / hangers are quicker to take and put back the towels, but don’t let them dry as well. Hooks by Orren Ellis.
Types of Towel Holders - Rings
Towel rings are more common for hand towels, as they are a reduced versions of bars. There are many available shapes, and open or closed rings. Towel ring by Amerock.
Types of Towel Holders - Warmers / Heaters
Electric towel warmers are ideal for bathrooms that don’t get much sunlight. They dry and warm up the towels. Electric towel warmer by HEATGENE

How to install towel holders in the bathroom

The ideal height to install a towel holder on the wall is 1.50 m / 5 ft (this applies to bath or hand towels, above a countertop or not).

But, in small bathrooms, it’s not always easy to find this space on the wall…

In the case of hand towel holders, it is usually easier to choose the place to fix them, and the choice of type is up to you.

It can be on the wall, on a side of the countertop, or on the countertop itself, in the front of it.

How to install towel holders in the bathroom - hand towel - above the countertop
Hand towel bar above the countertop, on the side wall.
How to install towel holders in the bathroom - hand towel - on front of the countertop
Hand towel bar fixed on front of the countertop.

The bath towel holder type needs to be chosen according to the existing space, as towel bars, racks and stands are quite wide.

If there is enough space next to the shower, you can choose any type.

How to install towel holders in the bathroom - bath towel - next to the shower

If the space is tight, see if there is room for a ring or hook.

You can also have a towel rack or bar in another part of the bathroom, where the towels dry, and install a hook next to the shower to hang the towel only while you shower.

When there is room for a towel rack, but the low incidence of sunlight in the bathroom doesn’t help with drying, or simply when you want the driest and warmest towels, the best option is an electric towel warmer.

I hope this guide has helped you choosing the perfect towel holders for your bathroom! You may also want to check our articles on toilet paper holders and shower caddies/shelves.

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