Towel racks for the bathroom: features, varieties, selection rules

The towel holder performs, above all, a practical function. However, when choosing it, it is worth taking into account the general style of the interior, since this accessory also has an aesthetic role.

Towel racks - these are special devices for storing and drying towels. Depending on the type of construction, they can serve as a kind of shelf or rack where towels and other accessories needed in the bathroom are stored. It is more convenient to place the towel that is currently being used on towel racks in the form of straps or hooks. Here the product just hangs and dries.

Towel dryers are also water - are a pipe mounted on a wall. Hot water passes through the pipe, it is connected to the central water supply system, then the water enters the tap. Due to this, the pipe is always warm and suitable for drying towels. For convenience, it is usually made curved.

An obvious minus is that water heated towel rails are almost impossible to transfer to a new place. Rather, this process will be very time-consuming - you will need to perform a new water supply in the bathroom. As already mentioned, in addition to the practical task, towel holders also perform decorative functions.

The appearance and some functional features of towel racks depend on the type of fixation. They may have open or closed mounting system, as well as hold on suction cups. Open systems are usually fixed to the walls using self-tapping screws. In this case, the mounting system is noticeable.

Holders with a hidden type of fixation are attached to the wall in the same way, however, a decorative element is installed on top of the mount. Due to this place of fastenings and screws are hidden. Suction cups are only suitable for small holders. The latter are not designed for massive towels.

Towel racks may be as follows:

• wall mounted;
• outdoor;
• desktop.

For spacious rooms, you can choose floor options. Wall products will be more ergonomic. For small rooms, you can choose portable desktop products, as well as towel racks placed under the sink.

Towel racks can take the form of planks or shelves. The latter are made of various materials:

• a tree;
• plastic;
• metal.

They are convenient for storing textiles, disposable paper towels and other bath accessories, but drying a towel on a shelf will not work. In this regard, shelves having a heated towel rail below are also more convenient.

Several planks usually form tubular heated towel rail. It looks like a metal ladder welded to the wall. This model is quite convenient, including even for small rooms. Although it is fair to say that in narrow rooms, even a rather ergonomic tubular holder will seem bulky.

Towel racks may have kind of horns or hooks. The main advantage of horns, for example, 30 cm long, is ergonomics - you can fix them in a row by placing several towels at once. However, towels may slip off such holders, therefore they should be with loops.

Holders similar to hooks in the form of rings or half rings. They are usually made of plastic or metal, attached to the wall. Designed for one towel.

Floor holders in their design resemble small racks. As a rule, they combine a bar for drying towels, as well as several shelves for storing bath accessories. Option - a rack with several hooks. They are solid and folding, larger and, conversely, ergonomic.

Towel racks can be made made of wood, metal (stainless steel, bronze), plastic, as well as represent combined products, combining several different materials. Quite popular are chrome products. Unlike other metal counterparts, they do not rust. And when compared with bronze or brass, they have a more affordable price. As a rule, a chrome towel holder is a bar mounted on a wall.

It may contain one or two towels, and the product fits ergonomically into the design of the bathroom. Chrome towel racks are suitable for both classic and modern interiors, they are durable and durable.

Among the metal can be distinguished brass and bronze products. They have the same advantages as chrome plated. The main distinguishing feature is their noble appearance - the holders also fit perfectly into the retro interior, in the bathroom, decorated in the style of the avant-garde, as well as spacious bathrooms, where luxury and grace reign.

Common enough plastic products. They are characterized by low cost, low weight. Many models also boast simplicity of fixation - they are fastened with Velcro or in another way that does not require wall shredding. Not every interior will accept plastic holders; they are mainly suitable for modern, laconic style bathrooms.

The obvious minus of plastic models is their insecurity. Even under the weight of a large wet towel, the plastic may crack.

Wooden holders are durability, reliability and a special atmosphere of comfort, luxury indoors. As a rule, such models have the form of shelves, racks or ladders, are mounted on the wall or installed on the floor. Wooden heated towel rails are environmentally friendly, but you need to choose models that are varnished or water-repellent. But even if there is one, you should protect the product from water.

The colors of the holder are usually determined by its material. If we are talking about chrome products, then usually it is metallic. Brass and bronze have a characteristic golden metallic color. Shades of wood are also easy to imagine - they can be as more bright (for example, bog oak or its imitation), and dark (dark, almost black wenge).

If you are ready to invest in towel racks, then you can look at one of the models of brands Jacob Delafon (France) or Hansghore (Germany). Rulers from these manufacturers include metal and wood holders. These are both large-sized floor structures and ergonomic products, mounted under the sink. Suitable for most classic interiors.

If you need a more economical price holder, you should contact the famous Ikea. Plastic and metal hooks, tubular holders and shelves with slats located below or above are popular.

To choose the best product that will last more than one day and fit into the interior, you need to adhere to certain rules.

• When choosing a product, it is important to consider the dimensions of the bathroomas well as the number of family members. this will allow you to purchase a model that is optimal in size, convenient for use.
• Then you can choose the product design, focusing on the style of the bathroom and your own preferences. Typically, towel racks (especially metal ones) are selected to match the finish of the bathroom.
• It is also important where the towel holder will be located. The product in the form of a ring or half ring is more convenient to place near the shower cabin.
• If you plan a product with shelves, it is usually placed on a loose wall. If the towel holder is of a rotatable type, it is worth making sure that in the opened form the strips do not interfere, do not block the passage or the mirror.
• Floor products are good only for spacious bathrooms. In tighter spaces they will clutter up the room.
• When choosing metal products from brass It is recommended that constructions with a wall thickness of at least 3 mm be preferred. Such products have more durable joints. Although it is fair to say that brass products are still less durable than steel ones.
• For small rooms, hook holders are often chosen. They are well used provided that the room is well ventilated. Otherwise, you will have to look for another place to dry the towels.
• For small rooms, corner models are suitableYou can also place hooks or round holders on the room door.When choosing hooks, consider which towels will hang on them. For small children's towels, guest rooms, plastic models are also suitable. But hanging heavy bath towels on them is fraught with a broken hook. It is better to opt for more massive metal.

You should focus on the growth of a person who will use a towel. He should be comfortable. Usually, for adults, towel racks are fixed at a height of 120-130 cm from the floor.

If we are talking about a holder for a baby towel - focus on the height and age of the baby. Obviously, very young children will not independently remove the towel from the holder, their parents will help them in this. Then the accessory itself is better placed at a convenient height for them. If we are talking about children from 4-5 years old, then usually they are more independent, the towel holder is hung at the level of their growth (more often - at the chest level or slightly lower).

Towel racks near the sink - it's not only convenient. They help create a boudoir atmosphere, and Golden tones accentuate the luxury of the bathroom.

An example of an unusual interior in a modern style. Many hooks are ideal for small towels.

An originally decorated room in which the holder is stylized as an old staircase. The product supports the style of the interior, becomes its emphasis.

See below for how to install a towel holder.