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Fresh linens are always within reach, thanks to these designer-approved solutions.
Having a nice stash of bathroom towels in various sizes for easily replenishing fresh ones as they’re used is one of life’s sweet little luxuries. But figuring out how to stow them isn’t always easy, especially if you have a small bathroom or want to dedicate your precious space to storing other necessities, like beauty products or magazines for bathtub reading. If you’re feeling at a loss as to where to stash your towels in style, we’ve gathered a bunch of smart towel storage ideas to consider implementing in your bathroom. Whether you’re designing a vanity from scratch or want a simple solution in seconds, there’s bound to be at least one designer-approved option that’s right for you and your space. Below, dig into the inspiration!
Install a glass cabinet on top of a large vanity for easy access to hand and face towels. Not only does the warm cabinet in this bathroom by The Brooklyn Home Company founder Bill Caleo provide four shelves for ample storage, but the glass fronts make finding fresh towels a breeze, even for guests.
In a bathroom tight on space, like this one by designer Allison Newman, build a wall niche for towel storage. Here, the lower wall cubby is outfitted with pink baskets that blend in with the beadboard—a perfect spot for keeping extra hand towels. The hand towel ring is also on the same level, allowing the tiny room’s whimsical wallpaper and sconces to be the focal points.
If building niches into the walls seems like a tall order, create a small column of them in the vanity instead. This double vanity in a bathroom by designer Elaine Santos features centralized cubbies, so grabbing a towel from either side is practically effortless.
Keep a few extra towels rolled up in an open shelf at the bottom of a vanity, like in this bathroom by designer Lilse McKenna. This way, the towels are easy to reach and look styled with little effort.
Bring a stylish side cart into the bathroom to store all sorts of towels. For this bathroom, designer Isabel Ladd chose a rattan side cart from Serena & Lily to stow and display fun, colorful towels.
Simple and reliable, wall-mounted bars are perfect for storing a few towels at all times. In this bathroom, designer Chauncey Boothby installed mounted bars, then created additional storage with a three-tiered wall niche for replenishing the linens.
If you’re a maximalist whose design philosophy is more is more, why go for a single wall-mounted towel bar when you can opt for a double? As featured in the bathroom of publicist Laura Bindloss, a double towel bar means you can store and showcase double the amount of towels.
Not a fan of towel hooks? Keep your hand towels on a bar built into the vanity. In this bathroom designed by Toledo Geller, there’s plenty of space to keep more than one towel. Think of all the towels you can hang in a larger setup!
If your bathroom doubles as a laundry room, try a wall-mounted rack. In this room by Light and Dwell, the design team added a drying rack that's functional for storage and acts as a nice, sculptural detail against the wood paneling.
Choose a vanity with a slatted wood lower shelf, as architect Chris Brandon did in this space. “The vanity’s open lower shelf creates a dedicated zone for towel storage while maintaining the floating aesthetic we established,” he says. “This architectural detail reduces visual weight in the space while providing essential functionality at the optimal height for daily use.”
Consider a vanity with a double row of shelves stretching across the entire piece, as designer Ashley Gilbreath did in this bathroom. A mix of baskets for smaller towels alongside additional necessities with exposed, stacked towels gives the room more visual intrigue.
In a vanity comprised of drawers—like the one in this bathroom by designer Ashley Sharpe—dedicate one or two to towel storage. This tucked-away option is perfect if you're not a fan of seeing so many towels in your bathroom.
Add extra towel storage to your bathroom in seconds by placing a small side table in an empty corner and stacking towels on it. In this bathroom by ID.ology Interiors & Design, the table sits right near the tub and shower for convenience.
If you have a sizable shower, consider using a bath stool on the opposite end from the shower head as towel storage. This way, you’ll have easy access to a fresh towel without even leaving the splash zone. Just look at this spacious bathroom designed by Mark Williams and Niki Papadopoulos.
Hang a few towels on a row of hooks. The classic, simple display not only allows towels to dry but it can help warm up the space. The textured waffle towels hung on gold hooks in this bathroom by designer Ashley Maddox make the room seem extra cozy and inviting.
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