Choosing The Right Bathroom Towel Bars

Have you ever gotten out of the shower only to realize that the towel bar was empty? It's not fun to have to pad barefoot across a cold floor to fetch a clean towel! But, if your bathroom had more than one towel bar installed, your chances of always having a clean towel to use are much better. Whether you are doing extensive remodeling on your bathroom, or just want to add a few new accessories, bathroom towel bars are something you should give a little extra thought to.

A Better Organized Bathroom

Ideally, each family member should have their own personal towel bar, but if you have a large family and a small bathroom, that may not be very practical. But, even the smallest bathroom probably has enough wall space for one or two extra towel bars. You'll find that this will help to keep your bathroom much neater, as you can designate one bar for fresh towels, and another for towels that have been used.

Or, perhaps let each family member have their own towel bar, so that they can be responsible for their own personal towel. Towel bars can be creatively placed over the toilet or behind the bathroom door. Take a good look around your bathroom, and you are sure to see several places that would be perfect for another towel bar... or two.

The Available Choices

Towel clutter in a bathroom can really get out of hand, especially if you have more than a few towels. There are many different styles of towel bars, racks, shelves, valets and stands that can help you display and store your towels so that your bathrooms are organized. There are so many different colors and styles of towels that displaying some of your prettiest ones can really change the look of your bathroom.

You can buy towel bars that attach to the wall or are free standing, towel bars sized perfectly for one towel, and towel bars large enough to hold towels for the entire family. You will have no trouble finding a towel bar that has a style and finish which will blend in with your other bathroom accessories.

Basic, traditional towel bars are normally made out of nickel, brass, chrome, or wood. They range in size from 18 inches to around 30 inches, and are easy to install and maintain. The longer the bar, the more towels it can hold, so it pays to buy the longest one you have enough space for. You can find basic towel bars designed to hang over the bathroom or even the shower door. These are very sturdy and usually have three bars for holding towels or bathrobes.

Heated Bars

Why not get acquainted with the affordable luxury of a heated bathroom towel bar? These innovative accessories are designed to gently warm your towels as you are showering or bathing so that when you emerge, you can envelope yourself in warmth as you dry off. This is much more comfortable to the skin, especially when it's cold outside! Heated towel bars do not use a lot of electricity, and, since they were made for use in a bathroom, have been tested and found to be completely safe. You can find heated towel bars in many different sizes and designs.

Freestanding And Heated As Well

Freestanding heated towel stands are also available. These are great not only for providing you with a nice warm towel after your bath, but also for placing damp towels on once you've dried yourself with them. The towels dry quickly and can be reused without fear of a musty smell or mildew developing in the natural humidity of a bathroom.

Hotel style towel racks are usually made with two towel bars as well as a shelf mounted above the bars. This design is great for holding several towels as well as other bath items like soap or shampoo. These racks are the perfect size for hanging over the toilet.

Placement of your towel bars is a personal thing, but it is convenient to make sure that you have bathroom towel bars installed just a few steps away from your shower or bathtub. By doing so, you are free to enjoy your bath or shower secure in the knowledge that a nice fluffy, perhaps even a heated towel is ready and waiting for you.

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