| One of the neglected areas of many bathrooms is | | | | would have a main towel rack close to the bathtub, |
| bathroom towel storage. While we all know we need | | | | separate towel rails near the wash basin, and a |
| towels, and when and where we need them, you will | | | | separate towel rack for the shower. |
| find that in private bathrooms little thought has been | | | | Let's start with the shower stall. One of the simplest |
| given to how and exactly where the towels should | | | | options for use after having a shower is to have an |
| be kept. For the bathroom to be tidy and | | | | over the door towel rack. These can be very simple |
| uncluttered, and for the towels to always be dry and | | | | and cheap, and easy to install. If you prefer, then a |
| conveniently placed, a degree of thought and planning | | | | wall mounted towel ladder with s many rails as you |
| is needed to get the best results. | | | | need is probably the best bet; they come mostly in |
| If you think about it there are three main areas | | | | chrome or nowadays nickel finish. Prices vary greatly, |
| where you need a towel within easy reach if you are | | | | depending on how robust the stand. Solid brass, for |
| using the bathroom. One is in the proximity of the | | | | example, will be more expensive than thin tubular |
| bathtub, another is near the wash basin, and the third | | | | steel |
| is in the shower stall or near the shower if it is in the | | | | Near the bathtub you would place your main towel |
| open. The number of rails you will need in each | | | | rack. If possible get a heated one. If you have the |
| location depends on the number of bathroom users. | | | | funds, there are some quite expensive racks available |
| If you have a large family and only one bathroom | | | | with up to ten towel rails or more. Some are heated |
| your towel ladder needs are far greater than | | | | hydronically, while others just plug in to a power |
| someone living alone with only occasional visitors. | | | | source. The hydronic towel racks are easy to move, |
| In a small bathroom one towel ladder with sufficient | | | | while a hydronic rack needs to be hardwired and |
| rails may suffice, but for the sake of this article let | | | | plumbed. Available finishes are generally similar to |
| us assume a large bathroom with shower stall, | | | | shower towel racks. |
| bathtub and a separate wash basin. Ideally, you | | | | |