Would you like to wake up and head towards an ice-cold bathroom in the middle of the winter? Of course not. Bathrooms are sometimes the coldest rooms in the house, and this can be very unpleasant, especially when you get out of a hot shower. One of the solutions to this problem is bathroom towel rails. They are a great way to heat the room and serve as a place where you can hang your towels. In other words, they’re practical, efficient, and aesthetically pleasing.
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Types of Towel Rails’ Heating Source
Electric
This is probably one of the best choices you can make. These rails give you great control over the temperature you want to achieve in the bathroom. These efficient and practical heated towel rails stand independently from your main heating source, so you can regulate them as you wish without disturbing the rest of the house. Because of this independence, they’re perfect for the summer, focusing just on warming the towels and nothing else.
They’re a budget-friendly option because there’s no additional plumbing or renovation required to install them. This is one of the most popular reasons that makes them a favourite for any contemporary and luxury-style bathroom. You also have the option of the design being thermostatic, where you can adjust the temperature yourself, or non-thermostatic, where the temperature remains the same the whole time.
Centrally Heated
These types of towel rails are very popular throughout Australia. They’re practical and good for people who tend to be a bit forgetful. With the centrally heated one, you get the same temperature as you set it all over the house because it’s connected to the central heating. So, when you get out of the shower you won’t get wrapped by a cold towel. The only downside is that when you want a warm towel in the summer you won’t get one from the rail.
Dual Fuel
This type of heated towel rails is a combination of the previous two options, so it’s the best of both worlds. It’s the ultimate luxury when you get them connected to the central heating and the electric source. You’ll have warm towels both during the winter and in the summer. Plus, they’re very efficient. You can find them in many shapes, styles, and finishes, so you can match them with your interior design.
Towel Rails Styles
Traditional
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Despite the new trends and everchanging styles, the traditional towel rails are constantly on the top of the popularity list. A lot of people have traditionally styled homes, so they don’t want to break the interior with some contemporary rails. Even though they’re traditional, these rails won’t make you compromise on efficiency. Modern manufacturers made sure you get everything you need, traditional design and modern features.
Curved
These modern heated towel rails are very elegant in design. They’ve gained popularity in recent years because of their unique look. The curve they have does a great job at retaining the heat, making them more cost-effective when heating a towel than the rest. The projection of the heat on the wall creates a neat heat place where the towel remains warm for a long time.
Designer Style
For individuals with a bigger budget who want to achieve a high-end, luxurious finish, there are several different designer-style towel rails. They look amazing in sophisticated homes. But you can also find them at more affordable prices and designs that can match any contemporary and modern interior design. Manufacturers put a lot of thought into creating these rails. Besides looking beautiful, they should also be practical and properly serve their function.
Towel Rails Materials
Chrome
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Chrome as a hard, lustrous material is perfect to give the room a modern look. The colour itself will make the space look broader and bigger than it is. It does this by reflecting the natural light around the bathroom. It also gives it a luxurious feel because of its gleaming appearance. This chic towel rail can complement the chrome taps on the basin and shower. It has great potential of becoming the main focal point of the bathroom.
Stainless Steel
Besides being practical, these rails can complement any design, from traditional to contemporary. Stainless steel rails come in many shapes and sizes and have endless design options. If you want to bring a touch of luxury to the room, this is the right choice. They conduct the heat efficiently and are easy to clean and maintain which is a very important feature for a bathroom. These rails are also corrosion-resistant and won’t hold scratches and tarnish.
Colours
Today’s bathroom towel rails come in a good colour range. Anthracite is a charcoal colour that has a slight hue of sparkling silver. This is a popular colour for modern and contemporary bathrooms. Silver is another favourite. It’s very universal and can fit not just in the bathroom but also in the kitchen. One of their best features is the style they bring to the space.
Black rails have a unique look and are not meant for every bathroom. They add sophistication and elegance to the space and can be a good focal point. They work great in big, spacious rooms. But if you have a small bathroom don’t install them as they might close up the space and make it look even smaller. White ones, on the other hand, are meant for small bathrooms. They open up the space and bring light to it. Plus, they look minimalistic and less imposing than the others.
Finishes
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Nothing beats the mirror finish of a beautiful, clean, polished towel rail. It looks very sophisticated. Stainless steel rails often have a polished appearance, and they have the unusual tendency to look shinier the more they are polished. Chrome is very popular and a favourite among many homeowners who like to match the rail with their chrome tapware. Satin towel rails, also known as brushed finishes, are hand-finished and have a little softer appearance than chrome.
