Taking a hot shower in the winter months or vice versa in summer can be a very enjoyable experience. That being said, the work involved after taking a nice shower is not always very fun. One of the most annoying things is finding the right place to hang your wet towels, especially if you are in a smaller bathroom.
As towels need to be spread out and left for a few hours, the lack of space can be both annoying and waste a lot of time. The last thing you probably want to do is have to carry a dripping wet towel out into your living room or balcony to dry. Below is a list with some ideas that you can use to hang your towels in a smaller bathroom.
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6 Towel Hanging Ideas For Small Bathrooms
Towel rings/bars
While this is probably the most common suggestion on this list, it is also one of the most convenient. Towel rings and bars are small round or straight handles. These can be attached to the walls of your bathroom and be used to hang towels. They are designed specifically to accommodate towels and some bars also have space for multiple towels and clothes at a time.
Most rings/bars will either attach to your walls with 2-3 simple screws or a strong adhesive. Depending on what you are comfortable with, you can attach them near your shower, sink, or even toilet. As they stick to your bathroom walls, you won’t lose floor space.
Hooks
If you are looking for something that takes up even less space, simple bathroom hooks can do the job. These are essentially hooks that also stick right onto your wall and can be in either single or multiple arrangements. The primary benefit with these is that a single hook will take up about as much space as a small apple.
Apart from this, an added benefit of bathroom hooks is that they can be used for a variety of purposes. For example, hanging your clothes for a shower, hanging up a loofa, holding up a suspended plant pot, and much more!
Under/Over sink storage
One thing that most bathrooms have is a sink. Whether it is a simple standing sink or a complex granite island in your bathroom, there is often empty space surrounding it. This space can easily be converted into storage space and used to dry your wet towels.
For example, adding a simple drawer underneath your sink or a mirror cupboard above it can clear up enough space for a towel to dry. Moreover, these items can help you out with other things such as storage for your toothpaste, dry towels, hairdryer, etc. or even as a mirror above your sink.
A simple stool
Now, some of you may not be comfortable with screwing or sticking hooks and bars to your bathroom wall. In this case, you can use the floor’s space to help you with wet towel storage. One of the easiest and most simple ways to do this is with a small wooden stool. Many bathrooms have stools beforehand for people who prefer to sit and dry themselves or sometimes even for decor.
Wooden stools are great because they are usually quite compact and great for towels. The wood won’t be damaged quickly like other materials such as leather making it great to keep your wet towels. Although, keep in mind that you might need to fold your wet towel for this which will increase the time it takes to dry.
Fabric baskets
Another item that you can use if you have some floor space or even with a stool is a basket. Baskets can easily fit 3-4 towels at a time. That being said, when buying a basket for wet towels, try to look for fabric ones with small gaps.
This is because fully enclosed metal or wooden baskets will gradually collect water and need to be drained/cleaned regularly. These baskets can start to smell after a while so you can place them in the sun to dry and clean them.
On top of your shower rack
For those of you who really don’t have any space in your bathroom, this one could be a lifesaver. If you have any kind of shower rack to hold either curtains or the top of a glass door, it can become a makeshift towel rack. Just drape your towel over the rack once you’ve showered and it should dry out within a few hours.
However, if you do plan on using this for drying your towels, remember to clean your shower rack. Many shower racks are quite high and due to this, end up being forgotten during cleanings and collecting dust.
This dust can often consist of many harmful germs and bacteria that should not get onto your towel. Thus, we would advise you clean and sanitize your shower rack before using it as a drying stand for your wet towels.
You can also hang a towel on your sink if you can’t install a shower rack. This might not be the most convenient solution as the towel might be in the way often.
Which Option Is the Best?
At the end of the day, the best option is the one that works for you. This depends on various things like the size of your bathroom, the type of decor you want to use, if you can add wall fixtures, and much more. For example, if you don’t have any space on your floor and only want to hang your towels, a simple hook would probably be the best option for you.
Although, this list only has some ideas and you can try out other things that work for you. If all else fails, you might just have to resort to taking your wet towels out of the bathroom to dry! With that, we hope this article helps you with your towel drying issues so you can maintain a clean and hygienic showering experience.
Having dry towels can really improve the comfort of your shower. This is why it is essential that you find a place to store your wet towels.
