What Is The UK’s Best Towel Stand?
In this guide we’ll take a look at the best towel stands.
I’ve compared size, design, material and cost
to give you my top recommendations.
Towel Stand Reviews
Towel Stand Buyer’s Guide
A towel stand is a handy addition to any bathroom, helping to keep your towels dry and fresh.
Unlike wall-mounted towel bars, towel stands are often freestanding, which means they can be moved around the bathroom when needed. They are great for renters, as there’s no need to make holes in the wall during installation. Towel stands are available in a huge range of designs to suit both contemporary and traditional bathrooms, and they can usually be coordinated with the rest of your bathroom accessories.
Not sure what to look for when it comes to the best towel stands? Take a look at this buyer’s guide.
Size
Towel stands come in a range of sizes to suit any bathrooms. Smaller stands capable of holding just a couple of hand towels or one bath towel are best for small bathrooms, toilets and cloakrooms. For family size bathrooms, opt for a towel stand with a higher weight capacity and more space.
If you’re hanging more than one towel on your stand, it’s important that the towels have spaces between them to allow air to circulate for faster drying. Don’t be tempted to overload your towel rail, as your towels won’t dry properly.
Design
Towel stands are designed to suit both contemporary and traditional style bathrooms. Vintage towel stands often have more elegant and intricate detailing, while modern towel stands tend to be simpler in design. The finish can also dramatically alter the look. A matte black towel stand is beautifully modern, while polished towel stands pair beautifully with vintage taps.
Practical design features include enough space for your towels to hang separately, and a sturdy base. Most stands have staggered bars at different heights so you can hang your towels without them touching each other.
Material
Most towel stands for bathrooms are made from metal. Not only will this coordinate with your taps and other bathroom accessories, it’s also very durable. Metal is a great choice for humid environments, and most towel stands will be both rust and corrosion resistant.
Wooden towel stands are another popular option, and these bring a little more warmth to your bathroom. Bamboo towel racks are eco-friendly, but you should ensure the wood has been treated against moisture.
Weight
The beauty of freestanding towel stands is that they can be moved around the bathroom if needed, and if you plan on doing this you should ideally look for a lightweight model.
While you may think that lighter towel stands may not be able to hold as many towels, a lightweight towel stand with a sturdy base can still be surprisingly strong.