How tall should a towel rack be over a toilet?

Hotel-style towel racks (which incorporate towel bars and a top-shelf and usually install above the toilet) should be at least 48 inches above the floor. Towel or robe hooks should be 70 inches above the floor. Multiple hooks should be spaced a minimum of 9 inches apart.

How tall should a towel bar be on a wall?

This is to say that the center of the two mounts on either side of the bar (which are level with the bar itself) should sit at a height of 48 inches above the floor. This is considered the industry standard, whether you want the towel bar on a wall with or without a vanity cabinet, because:

Is it OK to put shelves over the toilet?

Also, don’t install too high! Just as we discussed in this rookie mistake post, you want to make sure you’re hanging shelves at the appropriate height. Another option is to add shelves over your toilet. This provides storage and also makes things look a bit more interesting.

How tall should a toilet paper holder be?

Mine are the Golden Champagne finish: The recommended height for your toilet paper holder is 26″ from the floor to the center of the TP roll. It’s also recommended that the center of your toilet paper roll be placed 8-12″ in front of the front rim of your toilet.

How tall should a towel rack be above the floor?

Standard towel bars should be 42 to 48 inches above the floor. Hotel-style towel racks (which incorporate towel bars and a top-shelf and usually install above the toilet) should be at least 48 inches above the floor. Towel or robe hooks should be 70 inches above the floor. Multiple hooks should be spaced a minimum of 9 inches apart.

How tall should towel bars be in a bathtub?

If you are hanging towel bars in a children’s bath, you may want to hang the bar lower (36 inches from the floor). As the child grows, you can move the bar to 48 inches. We do hope this info helps! Do you have a decorating dilemma? Send us your own questions here. We enjoy spending days interacting with How to Decorate readers.

How is the height of a towel bar determined?

To get the height of the upper towel bar, add the lower towel bar height plus two inches of clearance between the lower towel bar and the bottom of the towel hung from the upper towel bar, plus the height of the largest towel you want to hang on the bar when folded widthwise.

Can you hang a hand towel on a towel bar?

No. Hand towels are smaller than regular bath towels. You shouldn’t hang regular towels on a towel ring or small towel bar over the sink. You CAN measure to the center of the ring or even bottom of the ring where the top of the towel will be. That way all your towels will be at the same starting height around the room.