After many years, I decided it was time to do a bathroom make-over. After reading a lot and looking at images online for design inspiration and, of course, consulting Angela from Parisienne Farmgirl and Old World Design Society (one of our favorite podcasters and bloggers), I discovered how to put towels on display that were easy and not too costly. My aim was to create a bathroom design reminiscent of a spa experience with a five-star hotel look. Just changing some small decorative details can give your bathroom visual appeal and decorating your bathroom with towels can create a serene atmosphere. Properly displaying nicely folded luxury bath towels made in the USA had a big impact with the minimal bathroom vanity space in my bathroom. Below are some designer tips to give your bathroom a personal touch.
After many years, I decided it was time to do a bathroom make-over. After reading a lot and looking at images online for design inspiration and, of course, consulting Angela from Parisienne Farmgirl and Old World Design Society (one of our favorite podcasters and bloggers), I discovered how to put towels on display that were easy and not too costly. My aim was to create a bathroom design reminiscent of a spa experience with a five-star hotel look. Just changing some small decorative details can give your bathroom visual appeal and decorating your bathroom with towels can create a serene atmosphere. Properly displaying nicely folded luxury bath towels made in the USA had a big impact with the minimal bathroom vanity space in my bathroom. Below are some designer tips to give your bathroom a personal touch.
Towels come in a range of sizes and are sold in sets as well as individually. Bath sheets are generally 36” x 75”, bath towels are approximately 27” x 52”, hand towels are about 16” x 30” and washcloths are around 13” x 13”. Bath mats are usually 20”x 30”. There are fingertip towels too, which are 11” x 18”. Our towel collection consists of 30” x 60” bath towels, 16” x 30” hand towels and 13” x 13” washcloths; they are sold both in sets and individually. You can choose towels for bathroom décor, towels for everyday use, or both.
The weight of your towels is also important. Towels are not measured with thread count like sheets are, but Grams per Square Meter (GSM). In the range of 300-400 GSM is a lightweight towel, 400-600 GSM is considered medium weight and 600-900 GSM would be a more heavyweight and luxurious towel. Our organic cotton towels are 700 GSM. According to Good Housekeeping, the best towels are those in the 500-700 GSM range.
Towels come in a range of sizes and are sold in sets as well as individually. Bath sheets are generally 36” x 75”, bath towels are approximately 27” x 52”, hand towels are about 16” x 30” and washcloths are around 13” x 13”. Bath mats are usually 20”x 30”. There are fingertip towels too, which are 11” x 18”. Our towel collection consists of 30” x 60” bath towels, 16” x 30” hand towels and 13” x 13” washcloths; they are sold both in sets and individually. You can choose towels for bathroom décor, towels for everyday use, or both.
The weight of your towels is also important. Towels are not measured with thread count like sheets are, but Grams per Square Meter (GSM). In the range of 300-400 GSM is a lightweight towel, 400-600 GSM is considered medium weight and 600-900 GSM would be a more heavyweight and luxurious towel. Our organic cotton towels are 700 GSM. According to Good Housekeeping, the best towels are those in the 500-700 GSM range.
Our towel collection focuses on creating products in classic styles and neutral shades that will last many, many years and work with any décor. Colors, such as natural and creamy white towels, create a neutral bathroom that is clean, calm and comfortable. You should choose a color palette that compliments your bathroom wall and floor tiles as well as the paint color.
Our towel collection focuses on creating products in classic styles and neutral shades that will last many, many years and work with any décor. Colors, such as natural and creamy white towels, create a neutral bathroom that is clean, calm and comfortable. You should choose a color palette that compliments your bathroom wall and floor tiles as well as the paint color.
To create interest, layer various shades of the same hue throughout the room in the flooring, vanity, rugs, walls and accent pieces.
Decorative towels like embroidered hand towels or kitchen hand towels are practical pieces that can add a pop of color, design or texture to your chosen theme.
You can choose more than one color or style for your towels; our white and natural bath towels, hand towels and washcloths complement each other well, and you can alternate them when displaying for a designer look.
Small details on your towels include things like the border style, a woven or raw edge and the texture of the towels. These details can be important to the look you are trying to achieve.
To create interest, layer various shades of the same hue throughout the room in the flooring, vanity, rugs, walls and accent pieces.
Decorative towels like embroidered hand towels or kitchen hand towels are practical pieces that can add a pop of color, design or texture to your chosen theme.
You can choose more than one color or style for your towels; our white and natural bath towels, hand towels and washcloths complement each other well, and you can alternate them when displaying for a designer look.
Small details on your towels include things like the border style, a woven or raw edge and the texture of the towels. These details can be important to the look you are trying to achieve.
Guests enjoy the luxury of a clean towel to absorb the water from washing their hands. You can place hand towels in an open-facing basket and then your guests can toss them into a basket positioned underneath or to the side of the vanity. You can add a cute sign to the basket that says “used towels” or more simply stated “dirty” or “used”. You can also us a hand towel as a countertop towel.
Guests enjoy the luxury of a clean towel to absorb the water from washing their hands. You can place hand towels in an open-facing basket and then your guests can toss them into a basket positioned underneath or to the side of the vanity. You can add a cute sign to the basket that says “used towels” or more simply stated “dirty” or “used”. You can also us a hand towel as a countertop towel.
It always looks nice when regular towels are draped over a ladder, or better yet a heated towel rail. A wooden ladder can lean against the wall and you can fill it with interesting accent pieces such as candles, soaps and small picture frames; neatly draping the towels over the rungs can serve as a focal point for a larger bathroom. Some modern bathrooms may have heated towel rails which are stylish towel racks attached to the wall and plugged into the closest outlet; the novelty of the heated towel rail adds elegance to a bathroom while indulging you with warm towels. Both options provide an extra storage option while giving you the opportunity to display beautiful towels.
It always looks nice when regular towels are draped over a ladder, or better yet a heated towel rail. A wooden ladder can lean against the wall and you can fill it with interesting accent pieces such as candles, soaps and small picture frames; neatly draping the towels over the rungs can serve as a focal point for a larger bathroom. Some modern bathrooms may have heated towel rails which are stylish towel racks attached to the wall and plugged into the closest outlet; the novelty of the heated towel rail adds elegance to a bathroom while indulging you with warm towels. Both options provide an extra storage option while giving you the opportunity to display beautiful towels.
You can fold your bathroom towels over a built-in towel bar or place them on towel hooks. This is my go-to method as I have a fairly small bathroom and not much room for towel storage. I hang multiple large towels in a row on a simple metal towel bar. You can also layer one large towel and several small ones together in a neat and creative way. This preferred way to display towels helps damp towels dry much quicker between uses.
Wall-mounted towel rings come in many different sizes and styles to fit your bathroom décor. By using towel rings instead of towel bars, you no longer need to fold them neatly; you can just hang them and easily and quickly display your favorite towels.
You can fold your bathroom towels over a built-in towel bar or place them on towel hooks. This is my go-to method as I have a fairly small bathroom and not much room for towel storage. I hang multiple large towels in a row on a simple metal towel bar. You can also layer one large towel and several small ones together in a neat and creative way. This preferred way to display towels helps damp towels dry much quicker between uses.
Wall-mounted towel rings come in many different sizes and styles to fit your bathroom décor. By using towel rings instead of towel bars, you no longer need to fold them neatly; you can just hang them and easily and quickly display your favorite towels.
Storing dry towels in a basket can add some style to your bathroom. Containers like wicker baskets or neutral bins give the room a relaxed look. Small hand towels can be individually rolled or folded and placed in a wicker or metal basket on a spacious bathroom vanity or on a shelf. You can elevate the look for special occasions by wrapping a ribbon or twine around the middle of the towel and tying it with a bow. Small storage baskets are especially handy in the guest bathroom for hand towels.
If you are looking for the in-home spa look, you can install floating wood shelves to display folded towels. You can also use the shelves for decorative purposes by placing small soaps, bath bombs, figurines, or anything else you can think of on them.
Storing dry towels in a basket can add some style to your bathroom. Containers like wicker baskets or neutral bins give the room a relaxed look. Small hand towels can be individually rolled or folded and placed in a wicker or metal basket on a spacious bathroom vanity or on a shelf. You can elevate the look for special occasions by wrapping a ribbon or twine around the middle of the towel and tying it with a bow. Small storage baskets are especially handy in the guest bathroom for hand towels.
If you are looking for the in-home spa look, you can install floating wood shelves to display folded towels. You can also use the shelves for decorative purposes by placing small soaps, bath bombs, figurines, or anything else you can think of on them.
Nicely folded made in USA towels, can be stacked according to size from largest to smallest on the top of a vanity or on any open cabinet space. Creating a shelf above the vanity helps you use the vertical space and maximizes the unused space in that area, while providing an additional place for towels which are within easy reach. Using the same style and color towels will give a coordinated look. You can also alternate colors in the stack for a more interesting look.
Some towel bars come attached to a shelf that you mount to the wall. You can use the shelf to hold things like folded towels or decorations, while having a place to store your towels underneath.
Nicely folded made in USA towels, can be stacked according to size from largest to smallest on the top of a vanity or on any open cabinet space. Creating a shelf above the vanity helps you use the vertical space and maximizes the unused space in that area, while providing an additional place for towels which are within easy reach. Using the same style and color towels will give a coordinated look. You can also alternate colors in the stack for a more interesting look.
Some towel bars come attached to a shelf that you mount to the wall. You can use the shelf to hold things like folded towels or decorations, while having a place to store your towels underneath.
For a more modern look, you can use a comfy chair or nice stool as a means of storing folded towels. You can choose any style chair. Make sure to check out your local thrift shop for many vintage options. If there is room in your bathroom, you can roll up hand towels and use them as a pretty centerpiece on a bathroom table. Wooden, painted or metal freestanding towel racks or shelves in the bathroom can hold towels folded in different ways, depending on the size of the towel and/or shelf, which can provide visual interest. You can place decorative bottles or jars filled with bathroom essentials or pretty soaps around the towels as an additional creative feature.
A monochromatic display of towels will provide a cohesive look for your bathroom. All you need is to use all of the same color throughout the bathroom. In order to elevate the design you can use different style towels with jacquard designs or fancy dobby borders in the same color.
For a more modern look, you can use a comfy chair or nice stool as a means of storing folded towels. You can choose any style chair. Make sure to check out your local thrift shop for many vintage options. If there is room in your bathroom, you can roll up hand towels and use them as a pretty centerpiece on a bathroom table. Wooden, painted or metal freestanding towel racks or shelves in the bathroom can hold towels folded in different ways, depending on the size of the towel and/or shelf, which can provide visual interest. You can place decorative bottles or jars filled with bathroom essentials or pretty soaps around the towels as an additional creative feature.
A monochromatic display of towels will provide a cohesive look for your bathroom. All you need is to use all of the same color throughout the bathroom. In order to elevate the design you can use different style towels with jacquard designs or fancy dobby borders in the same color.
Freestanding bathtubs are a beautiful addition to any bathroom, whether it be clawfoot tub or a more modern style with a decorative base. You can trifold towels and drape them over the edge creating a spa-like effect. When draped over the tub the towels draw attention to the bath area, reinforcing the bathtub as a focal point in the room. You can drape multiple sizes and colors for a more decorative look.
Freestanding bathtubs are a beautiful addition to any bathroom, whether it be clawfoot tub or a more modern style with a decorative base. You can trifold towels and drape them over the edge creating a spa-like effect. When draped over the tub the towels draw attention to the bath area, reinforcing the bathtub as a focal point in the room. You can drape multiple sizes and colors for a more decorative look.
It is crucial if you want a clean look in your newly styled bathroom to properly and neatly fold all towels, hand towels and washcloths. Five-star hotels most often use white towels for the look of cleanliness and the ease of washing. Hotels stack their towels which is a classic and efficient way to organize towels of any size and weight. Some hotels choose more fancy ways to display their towels, like making swans, elephants, bears and even wedding cakes by rolling up the towels and shaping them accordingly. If you are interested in learning about these custom displays, check out Pinterest, YouTube and other social media outlets for ideas and directions on how to fold your towels in style.
It is crucial if you want a clean look in your newly styled bathroom to properly and neatly fold all towels, hand towels and washcloths. Five-star hotels most often use white towels for the look of cleanliness and the ease of washing. Hotels stack their towels which is a classic and efficient way to organize towels of any size and weight. Some hotels choose more fancy ways to display their towels, like making swans, elephants, bears and even wedding cakes by rolling up the towels and shaping them accordingly. If you are interested in learning about these custom displays, check out Pinterest, YouTube and other social media outlets for ideas and directions on how to fold your towels in style.
Decorative towels are generally for show only. They are not meant to be used. If you have decorative towels in your guest bathroom, be sure to include some non-decorative towels so guests have somewhere to dry their hands or dry off after a shower.
My preferred method is to place the towel on a flat surface and fold it in thirds lengthwise and then fold it in half from top to bottom and in half again. Smooth the stack and place the folded spine facing outward. Here is some expert folding advice from Better Homes and Garden.
When folding towels for a towel bar, you can fold them long-ways bringing the two sides into the middle, then fold in half to leave tags and ends in the middle so they aren’t seen by you or your guests and give the towels a more refined look. You could even sew a small fabric loop onto your towels to make them easier to hang on the hooks. This will keep larger towels from falling off the hook and onto the floor.
Decorative towels are generally for show only. They are not meant to be used. If you have decorative towels in your guest bathroom, be sure to include some non-decorative towels so guests have somewhere to dry their hands or dry off after a shower.
My preferred method is to place the towel on a flat surface and fold it in thirds lengthwise and then fold it in half from top to bottom and in half again. Smooth the stack and place the folded spine facing outward. Here is some expert folding advice from Better Homes and Garden.
When folding towels for a towel bar, you can fold them long-ways bringing the two sides into the middle, then fold in half to leave tags and ends in the middle so they aren’t seen by you or your guests and give the towels a more refined look. You could even sew a small fabric loop onto your towels to make them easier to hang on the hooks. This will keep larger towels from falling off the hook and onto the floor.
Towels provides a whole host of design opportunities that are easy, timeless and cost effective. They can be used as a key style element which adds a distinctive touch while enhancing the overall spa at-home experience. If you need some assistance in choosing your towels, check out our blog How to Choose Bath Towels: Your Complete Towel Buying Guidefor a full range of options. And don‘t forget, wash towels regularly to keep them fresh and clean.
Towels provides a whole host of design opportunities that are easy, timeless and cost effective. They can be used as a key style element which adds a distinctive touch while enhancing the overall spa at-home experience. If you need some assistance in choosing your towels, check out our blog How to Choose Bath Towels: Your Complete Towel Buying Guidefor a full range of options. And don‘t forget, wash towels regularly to keep them fresh and clean.
