Towels can be part of the bathroom’s décor while still staying easy to grab. Open shelves, wire baskets, stools, hooks, and glass-front cabinets make room for folded, rolled, or neatly displayed linens in spaces large and small. These ideas bring together practical storage and styles ranging from farmhouse and coastal to modern and shabby chic.
Shelves for a Shabby-Chic Gallery Wall
Candles, flowers, and other shabby-chic details give this bathroom an elegant look. Behind the tub, the gallery wall holds two curved wire baskets filled with mismatched hand towels.
When a tray spans a soaking tub, it helps to dry your hands before reaching for anything on it, so those items do not get wet. The baskets keep the towels close by for quick, efficient hand drying.
Glass-Front Freestanding Bathroom Cabinet
This bright bathroom features a freestanding cabinet with towels, shelf décor, and drawers for additional storage. You can use this idea anywhere the bathroom has an open wall, and the white cabinetry works especially well with the matching honey brass hardware.
Bathroom Toilet Towel Storage
Make use of the small surface on top of the toilet tank rather than leaving it empty! In a vintage home bathroom, no bit of space is overlooked.
Here, the homeowner keeps a basket of hand towels on the tank. Its position beside the sink invites guests to take a fresh towel as they leave.
Laundry Closet Storage
If you’re fortunate enough to have a separate closet for laundry supplies, this organized cabinet is worth considering. Folded towels fill the top shelf, while the shelf below is reserved for laundry detergent stored in small glass jars with cork lids. A cleaning cabinet keeps supplies that aren’t meant to be seen tucked away, and having a shelf for towels is an added benefit.
Convenient Hook for a Shower Door
Have you ever stepped out of the shower only to realize the bathroom’s only towel was across the room? This simple hack prevents that.
The homeowner cleverly attached a clear hook to the sliding shower door, creating a place for one towel. Two more hooks on the wall beside the shower hold the other towels. It is an effective way to keep extra linens within reach whenever they are needed.
Towel Baskets on the Powder Room Floor
When a powder room has limited space, placing a towel basket on the floor beside the vanity can be a practical solution. The towels stay out of the way while remaining easy to reach, and the baskets usually coordinate well with the room’s other decorative pieces. Two wire hooks by the door hold hand towels as well.
White Vanity and Double-Door Cabinet
Beside the traditional four-drawer vanity is a storage cabinet with two doors and full-length mirrors. A rustic floating shelf made of wood hangs above the toilet, coordinating with a large wooden mirror. Towels and other miscellaneous items are kept in a large basket on the floor.
How to Store and Display Monogrammed Towels
Monogrammed towels are made to be seen. In this setup, brass and silver rods hold three hand and bath towels above the toilet and beside the shower. One of the rods also serves as a shelf, with extra folded towels resting on top.
Small Bathroom Cabinet
A small cabinet fits beside this pedestal sink. Since pedestal sinks offer little storage, a cabinet that matches the door color provides a useful place for towels, either behind the doors or displayed on top. A small black hook was also mounted on the wall just below the light switches, making hand drying quick and easy.
Vanity With Open Shelves
Open vanities are increasingly common. Beneath this compact sink, an uncovered shelf provides a spot to show off towels.
The owner placed rolled gray and white ones in a black wire basket. Folding them onto the shelf would also work, though the basket prevents them from spreading out and keeps them neat.
Bold Farmhouse Bathroom with a Wicker Stool
In farmhouse bathrooms, stools are a familiar feature. This wicker one makes a striking contrast against the black-and-white stenciled floor. The space between its seat and lower shelf holds hand towels in three sizes, keeping them on display while making them easy to reach at the sink or shower.
Distressed Cabinet With Open Shelves
A distressed, chippy cabinet offers an excellent way to display and store bathroom linens. These cabinets can fit neatly into corners, while the shelves are sturdy enough for additional items when needed. The tabletops can also be decorated to match your bathroom’s style when vanity space is limited.
Separate Towel Hooks
In a bathroom shared by several people, separate towel hooks are an excellent way to keep used towels apart. Children’s bathrooms, for instance, can quickly become messy, and hooks like these make it clear which towel belongs to each child. You can easily tell when one is missing, and each person’s germs stay with their own towel.
Streamlined Bathroom Organization
This bathroom closet combines efficient storage with minimalist style. Its generous open space and straightforward shelving make it easy to organize bathroom essentials, see what you have, and quickly find and retrieve whatever you need.
Shelves With Straw Storage Baskets
This shelving unit keeps its attractive look with linen-lined straw baskets that provide discreet storage. Stacks of pretty embroidered towels with fringe sit beside the baskets. The homeowner’s Bohemian style continues into the closet decor, creating a distinctive way to maintain a cohesive look throughout the home, including spaces behind closed doors.
Soaking Tub Towel Hooks
The wall behind a soaking tub often goes unused, but this space puts it to work. An additional towel rack hangs beneath floating shelves, keeping full-size towels within reach of the bathtub.
That means you no longer have to leave the bath and cross the room to get a towel. The towels’ stripes and fringe also complement the leafy wallpaper, adding both function and decoration.
Using a Planter to Store Towels
A unique container for towels stands near the modern freestanding tub in this serene bathroom. Rather than use a rustic basket, the designer chose a gold-framed planter for towel storage. Its color looks chic with the room’s other modern elements, and the planter is roomy enough for several towels while keeping them within reach of someone enjoying a long bath.
Keeping Towels in a Vintage Water Closet
A bathroom, or water closet for those who love cottage decor, features an old shelf with spindle legs. A woven basket filled with rolled white towels sits on the bottom shelf, while a repurposed metal basket containing folded linens rests just below it. Using antique containers for bathroom essentials is an excellent way to combine attractive style with practical storage.
Vanity Basket for Hand Towels
In a restroom shared by several people, placing a fresh supply of hand towels beside the sink is a good way to help prevent germs from being passed around. A playful little sign lets guests know that the individual towels are meant for them. Along with a small basket for used towels, the arrangement makes this farmhouse-style setup both cute and considerate.
Coastal Farmhouse Storage Cabinet
A farmhouse coastal cabinet with a sliding door makes use of this bathroom corner. With the door standing open, three roomy shelves and deep blue and teal cabinetry are visible, providing a fitting complement to the nautical theme.
Open Shelves and Baskets for Towels
This modern farmhouse bathroom uses several ways to store towels. The first is a contemporary white vanity with open shelving underneath, where multiple white towels are neatly folded together.
In front of the vanity, a vintage stool supports a linen basket. If your linen closet is short on space, this extra basket provides enough room to keep all the bathroom towels in the home.
Neutral Bathroom With a Classic Towel Rod
A classic rod is a dependable choice for storing towels. In a bathroom that is a little above builder grade, coordinating the rod with the light fixtures or faucets helps create a cohesive look.
The brushed nickel finish complements the sage towels and wall-hung artwork. With the towels left out this way, they remain available whenever they’re needed.
Repurposed China Cabinet for Bathroom Towels
This updated bathroom incorporates an antique china cabinet for its supplies. Its hutch retains a rustic look, while the glass-front doors leave the essentials visible. With everything inside on display, swapping plain containers for attractive ones and placing decorative towels and rags with the daily necessities can make the arrangement pleasing to look at.
Open Cubby Shelving
Exposed shelves work well as both bathroom storage and a spot for decor. Behind the shower, the unit is divided into three cubbies: one holds a large wicker basket, another has a stack of towels, and the third contains a round dish with tissues, candles, and an oil diffuser. The cabinet below is useful for keeping less attractive items, such as soaps, cleaners, and toilet paper.
Ladder Repurposed as a Towel Hook
Repurposing worn pieces is central to farmhouse decor. Here, someone turned an aged wooden ladder into a towel holder by fastening hooks low on it. Nearby, metal-and-wood shelving and a straw hamper finish the setup, with the hamper positioned beside the shower entrance for dirty clothes and used linens.
Collapsible Storage Baskets
Collapsible storage baskets in a charming print offer an easy way to keep towels or cleaning supplies organized. Here, they sit alongside a generous supply of toilet paper and a shelf reserved for neatly folded white towels. If appearance matters to you, white towels are always a reliable choice because they give any organized space an effortless look.
DIY Floating Shelves for a Linen Closet
The homeowner replaced the builder-grade wire rack often found in a linen closet with built-in floating shelves for a modern update. Along with creating a pleasing look, the shelves hold multiple folded towels beside decorative baskets and candles. This offers an easy way to improve and organize a space that is usually chaotic.
Bathroom Storage with a Figurine Table
Beside the vintage-inspired clawfoot tub, a figurine end table brings a living-room touch to the bathroom. Its three petite shelves hold hand towels, a vase of flowers, and a candle. Built-in shelving on the wall of this old home provides room for larger towels used for bathing or showering.
