Why Choose a Towel Bar?
A towel bar is a straight, wall-mounted bar that lets bath towels hang flat and dry evenly. It is one of the most practical accessories in any bathroom, and a well-chosen bar ties together your taps, hooks and other fittings.
Single or Double?
A single bar suits smaller bathrooms and en suites. A double bar has two rails, one slightly in front of the other, so you can hang two towels in the space of one. It is a good choice for family bathrooms.
Choosing the Length
For a bath towel, a bar of around 600mm gives enough room for the towel to hang folded in half. Shorter bars suit hand towels or narrow walls. Check the overall width, including the wall brackets, against the space you have.
Where to Fit It
Fit the bar where you can reach it from the bath or shower, but away from direct splashes. Mounting it at a comfortable height for everyone in the house makes it easy to use. Make sure the fixings suit your wall type, especially on plasterboard.
Styles and Finishes
Square, round and traditional bars each suit a different look. Chrome is easy to match, while brushed and matt finishes suit contemporary bathrooms. Choosing all your accessories in the same finish keeps the room looking coordinated.
Related Accessories
For heated drying, see our towel rails. For hand towels by the basin, a towel ring takes up less space. Want everything to match? Our bathroom accessory sets bring several pieces together in one finish.
Part of our towel accessories range.
