Turn to baskets, hooks, shelves, and other towel storage ideas to tidy up your bathroom.
These bathroom towel storage ideas include something that will work for everyone.
Ladder Towel Rack
Capitalize on vertical space byleaning a ladderagainst one wall for bathroom towel storage.
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This idea works for damp towels as well as freshly laundered ones.
Use the lower rungs to hang small buckets of bathroom accessories, such as brushes and combs.
Stylish Towel Rings
Hang hand towels from wall-mounted rings to keep them within reach.
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This bathroom towel storage idea works well insmall bathroomswith pedestal or floating sinks where counter space is limited.
You’ll also have the chance to show off any decorative bath towels you have on hand.
Stacked Bathroom Towel Storage
Stack towels on open shelves placed close to the shower.
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Lower shelves hold stacks of clean towels and linens, while the other spotskeep bathroom essentials close.
A hook between the shelves and shower holds the towel of the day.
The long, narrow shape is the right size for storing extra hand towels and washcloths.
Use the other baskets to store frequently used toiletry items, such as hand lotion and cosmetics.
Open Towel Stack
Neatly stack towels on open shelvesbeneath the vanity.
Only stack three or four towels at a time so that the shelves don’t look overcrowded.
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Three plain white shelves topped with neat white towels contrast the busy wallpaper.
Plus, the open shelves make it easy to grab towels and toiletries during your morning routine.
A largewoven basketcan store up to five bath towels when they’re rolled up.
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Clever Bathroom Towel Storage
This fun bathroom has multiple towel storage solutions.
Large bath towels hang neatly on hooks with the initials of each designated user.
On the opposite side of the vanity, a uniquehexagon shelving unitprovides several compartments for toiletries.
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Extra linens fill the top shelf, while daily items sit at a more accessible height.
A handy bar below holds hand towels.
Tower Storage for Towels
Don’t be afraid to use furniture meant for other rooms.
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This bathroom benefited from a glass display case nestled between the vanity and the wall.
The slender storage unit holds bathroom towels and display-worthy decor.
The enclosed shelves keep everything neat and tidy andaway from moisture.
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Recessed Towel Shelf
At first glance, you might miss this clever bathroom towel storage spot.
Arecessed shelfnear the vanity’s base holds two generous stacks of towels.
A tall shelf displays organized folded towels that add color to the otherwise all-white room.
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Lower Shelf Storage
Open areas underneath vanity countertopsare prime spots for bathroom towel storage.
To keep the look more streamlined, use structured baskets to hold stacks of towels.
Choose baskets in a contrasting color or texture for added visual interest.
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Below-Sink Bathroom Towel Storage
Store baskets under sinks for easy access to towel storage.
This towel display prevents you from putting holes in walls with towel rings and bars.
Towels will stay neatly folded andgive the bathroom a homey touch.
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Shelf Drawers for Towels
Recessed shelves and niches are perfect places for towel storage.
Store your most frequently used items out in the open and reserve the drawers for small miscellaneous items.
A Repurposed Coatrack for Towels
This bathroom towel storage solution borrows fromthe entryway.
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Borrow a coat rack from your hallway to use in the bathroom as a sophisticated and convenient towel hook.
Freestanding Shelves for Towels
Use a freestandinghutch or bookcasein the bathroom for an elegant towel storage idea.
With wide open shelves, you’re able to keep multiple stacks of towels at the ready.
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Use a large basket to house washcloths and other small linens.
This technique saves space and lends aspa-like feelto a bath.
Hang wet linens on hooks or a rack to dry them.
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Or, add a hook tothe back of a door.
These space-savvy towel storage ideas create a place for them to stay without getting in the way.
Pullout Towel Holders
Not a fan of displaying your towels?
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Add a custom pullout to your bathroom cabinet for hanging hand towels out of sight.
Take a Seat for Towels
Use aspare chairas bathroom towel storage and add charm to your space.
Fold towels neatly on the seat so the bathroom feels in order.
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Don’t stack more than two or three towels at a time to prevent the pile from falling over.
Double Rack Bathroom Towel Storage
Save space by installing two towel bars.
This smart hack holds twice the towels in the same wall space as a single bar.
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Eachbathroom guestwill have their own rack, and you’ll avoid confusion about whose towel is whose.
Rolled Towel Display
Anybin, basket, or organizercan be turned into a stylish towel holder.
These cubes, outfitted with diagonal dividers, are perfectly sized to hold four rolled-up towels.
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A Budget-Friendly Towel Storage Unit
Outfit decorative shelves with displays of accessories, towels, andbath necessities.
Sort towels by size or color to maximize your available space.
Place a bathroom storage unit that doubles as a seat next to the shower for easy access.
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Towel Storage Within Reach
Your bathroom towel storage can serve a dual purpose.
Bars installed under this open countertop are handy fortowels used daily.
They also serve to hide less-than-attractive plumbing under the sink.
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Roll the towels for a streamlined display.
confirm to keep the bowl regularly stocked so you or your guests are never left wet-handed.
Simple Towel Hooks
Hanging towels allows you tostore moreof them in a narrow area.
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For small hand towels and washcloths, Mount simple hooks above or next to the sink.
This solution also makes smaller towels easy to change out.
When Is It Time to Replace Bath Towels?
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If you think it’s time toreplace your bath towels, you’re probably right.
You may notice they’ve become less absorbent, lost their soft feel, or faded in color.
Depending on the quality and frequency of use, towels will last two to five years.
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When you purchase new towels,wash them correctlyand often to keep them from developing an unpleasant odor.
However, towels hung on hooks may dry more slowly because the fabric is doubled over.
Hang the towel centered on the hook with at least an inch or two of fabric behind the hook.
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Then, using both hands, tuck the edges of the towel toward the wall.
As a last resort, consider swapping your existing hooks for hooks that extend further from the wall.
It depends entirely on your preference.
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When you fold towels, it makes them easier to stack.
However, rolling towels will save a significant amount of space when you are working with a small area.
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