Towel rack : which one to choose to enhance our bathroom? We will see examples of original, modern, shabby chic or white towel racks: all trendy models. Today the bathroom is one of the rooms that has fully conquered all rights, just like the rest of the rooms in the house. It is therefore no longer neglected or downgraded to a “b” room as it happened in the past.
Quite the contrary: in modern bathrooms , regardless of the style of furniture, particular attention is paid to furniture and accessories. The result is a harmonious room, where you can stay with pleasure. This is because it must welcome everyone and guarantee intimacy and privacy. There is also a wide choice of IKEA bathroom furniture , suitable for every home and environment.
Among the many accessories in the bathroom there is the towel holder . The towel holder is a fundamental piece of furniture to be placed inside the bathroom. They can be positioned in at least two different positions: one in the sink area and a smaller one next to the bidet. But you can also add one next to the shower or tub if space permits. Currently there are models suitable for every style and able to satisfy even the strangest requests.
Shabby chic towel holder
Among the many trendy furnishing styles in recent years, a space that is certainly appreciated is the one reserved for the shabby chic style . It is characterized by being romantic but also unkempt, dotted with wooden elements, antiques remodeled with the pickling technique , fabrics and curtains ranging from materials such as ecru, to cotton and linen. The colors of the shabby chic are neutral or pastel and range from white to gray, passing through shades of beige, dove gray to pale blue or antique pink. The shabby chic style towel racks must certainly respect the guidelines of this style of furniture. They can be in metal or even in wrought iron with embroideryand decorations, but also in wood or made with creative recycling or DIY. The elements that will distinguish it will be above all the decorations , flowers or any element we want to add to our shabby chic towel holder.
Modern towel rack
The modern style in the bathroom means opting for furniture with clean, essential and sober lines . Even with regard to accessories, in fact, the rules of modern style must be respected: few frills, essentiality and functionality. As far as modern towel racks are concerned , in fact, we can certainly refer to those with the IKEA brand , ideal for those who love the Scandinavian style. For those who love natural elements, these are not excluded from modern furniture, just opt for soft colors or materials such as wood (often light or white) and steel.
Original towel holder
Before understanding which are the most used models of towel racks, we will also try to list the types of these accessories that can make our bathroom original. These are special accessories that can also be made through creative ideas . In fact, one of the most important elements to consider in furniture in recent years is recycling, reuse and the environmental factor . Arming yourself with imagination, looking for old materials in flea or flea markets, you can create something original with the minimum expense. If, on the other hand, the creativity factor is lacking, it is possible to buy original towel racksin various trendy stores such as IKEA, Maison du monde or Mondo Convenienza. Here are some original “do it yourself” examples:
Towel holder in white
The towel rails in white represent a tasteful choice that gives elegance and a romantic atmosphere to the bathroom. Surely it is a well-considered choice: white is the color of purity and whiteness, but also a color that could prove problematic in the bathroom for reasons of cleanliness . If, in fact, white is a color that not many would recommend for the bathroom, as far as accessories are concerned this could represent an adequate alternative. Towel racks in white are certainly easy to combine with other colors if not very functional. Let’s see some examples:
Towel holder: Models
The towel racks can be of different models and in different materials: from the bar ones, available in different lengths to the hooked ones with a modern design or, again, from the ring ones, fixed to the wall to the ladder ones. It is certainly a piece of furniture that, in addition to characterizing the bathroom in a more functional way, furnishes it, making it more beautiful and tidier.
Towel holder with wall fixing
The most popular model is undoubtedly the one with wall fixing by means of screws and plugs. It is a space-saving model, which is often valuable in small bathrooms . It is usually placed next to the sink or shower. Some towel racks also have other accessories, such as a soap dish or storage spaces .
Some bathroom wall supports have electric heating elements, called towel warmers , consisting of a central heating part and bars for hanging towels. These are real additional radiators that heat the towels and, at the same time, increase the temperature of the bathroom. It is important to install them correctly to ensure resistance and durability over time . In the presence of a covering it is advisable to use the crossing points between the tiles to make the fixing holes, to avoid damaging the surfaces.
Towel holder: the hangers
Among the cheapest solutions we find hangers that are used, in fact, to hang towels, but which can also be used to hang other accessories, such as sponges, bath gloves, bathrobes. The hangers can have one, two or four hooks. The hangers for the bathroom to be fixed to the wall are available in various versions:
- Hangers to be fixed with screws and plugs, sturdy and resistant
- Suction cup
- Self-adhesive that allow an easy and immediate fixing on the bathroom wall tiles
These are less resistant solutions but they have the advantage of not having to drill the walls.
Towel holder from the ground or stand
The floor towel rails are easier to position because they don’t need to be fixed but they can be placed in the corner of the bathroom that suits us best. Surely those from the ground are easily interchangeable towel racks, since they are not fixed but clutter the floor and are therefore not recommended if you have little space. Stairs are very fashionable today , perfect for arranging several sheets.
Towel holder: the materials
The towel racks can be made of various materials :
- in stainless steel , for maximum strength, water resistant and with a modern design
- aluminum, light but always robust and rust resistant
- bamboo, withstand moisture well
- plastic, cheap and colorful
- wood, for a bathroom with a classic style
- PVC, non-rotting, resistant and economical
Towel holder for every style
When choosing the shapes and materials of the towel racks, the furnishing style must also be taken into account. For a classic style bathroom with furniture in walnut or solid cherry wood and white ceramic bathroom fixtures, the brass towel racks or with precious finishes will be perfect. Those in wrought iron with ceramic inserts are ideal for the shabby or Provencal or rustic style . For a modern bathroom furniture, one with a minimal design, straight lines and chrome finishes is perfect. If you opt for plastic, you can play with color: yellow, orange, purple, red or black and gray. In the IKEA catalogwe find numerous ideas for towel racks. On the market there are also bathroom furniture with integrated towel bars to have the solution in one piece.
