Finding the right places for hanging your towels can save a great deal of annoyance, and can also contribute a decorative element. But it can be difficult to find the perfect towel holder, especially if your space is limited or there is no ideal place for a towel bar. Here are five ideas for placing kitchen towels so they are always available and look great, too. This strategy works best on appliances where the handles are at eye level, such as a wall oven. Hanging a towel on anything lower causes the towel to drag on the floor every time you open the appliance door. You can also use a towel bar pull-out to hang several towels. Companies like Rev-A-Shelf have units for both of these solutions. These accessories are usually quite easy to install yourself. But avoid draping damp towels this way if they will hang over wooden base cabinets. Moisture can stain varnished cabinets or even harm the wood. Don’t be afraid to consider towel bars designed for bathrooms. Bath towel bars are available in many decorative styles and finishes that can complement your kitchen. But be aware that because bathroom towel bars are designed for large bath towels, they tend to stick out a full 3 to 4 inches, which can be awkward in smaller kitchens. If, however, you have a countertop overhang of 4 to 6 inches, this might work perfectly. It’s a feature that can work well on kitchen islands, where bathroom towel bars are ideal for stashing all the kitchen towels you need. The advantage of this type of pull handle is that they are longer than typical cabinet pulls—anywhere from 12 to 30 inches long. They also project farther from the cabinetry and allow the towel a sufficient amount of clearance. You can find them in a variety of lengths, finishes, and styles, so there’s sure to be one that fits your kitchen design.
