Having a freestanding towel rack can make all the difference to your bathroom. A heated towel rail is a great way to combat cold winter mornings and provide a warm towel while warming up your bathroom space.

To understand how much value freestanding towel rails can add to your bathroom space, we've compiled this comprehensive guide to freestanding towel racks, so you understand the different options you can look for in our online store. 

In this blog, we define freestanding towel rails, explain what they do and how they work, and explain the benefits of using a freestanding towel rail in your bathroom.

What is a freestanding towel rail?

Freestanding towel racks are a type of rail or shelf that allow you to dry and warm your towels in your bathroom. Traditionally, a freestanding towel rack would have referred to an entirely disconnected towel rail you can install yourself.

While you might have the pre-impression that a freestanding towel rack is disconnected from any pipes on the floor, you'd be wrong. There are a few finds of freestanding towel rails that you can find that offer the same heating abilities as wall-installed towel racks.

There are many freestanding towel rails that you can find in any style to suit your aesthetic. You can find a towel rack that looks like standard shelves, the classic chrome rail with a few rungs to hand your towels, or stylish Victorian-style rails that abandon the chrome for a more dated effect.

Whatever your style, there is a range of options that you'll find that suit your aesthetic and size requirements.

What do freestanding towel racks do?

So, what do towel racks do? Well, a heated freestanding towel rack has a few features that mean it goes beyond its primary purpose. 

First and foremost, a towel rail serves to hand and dry your towels. This essential tool means that you no longer have to throw your towel over your bannister or leave it on your floor in the vague hope that it'll dry before the following day.

Alongside its primary function, the heated freestanding rack serves to heat your bathroom. We don't think of the bathroom as a place that needs heating very often; only all too late do we realise that we need heating when we turn the hot shower off to confront near-Arctic temperatures in the winter!

Working on the same basis as a standard radiator, a heated towel rack is a great way to circulate warm air around your bathroom, meaning those winter mornings aren't quite so offensive.

How do heated free-standing towel rails work?

Your heating towel rail will operate differently depending on the type of rail you have. The traditional heated rail connects to hot water pipes on your floor or wall. Through this, they circulate hot water through the pipes and around the rail, heating each pipe as the water circulates.

However, a wall-mounted towel rail isn't always an option- especially for renters. To curb this, a few types of freestanding heating towel rails provide the same warming benefits by using electricity.

At Trade Warehouse, we supply Radiant Australia's freestanding heated towel rail that uses simple plug-in technology with a 1.2m plug to heat your towels. This uses 90 Watts of electricity with seven horizontal bars for you to pack with all of your fluffiest towels!

Made of 304 stainless steel, this heated towel rail provides room and towel heating with the added benefit of being portable and easy to transport to your new home.

Benefits of using freestanding towel racks

Here's a guide to some of the key benefits of using a freestanding towel rail:

Space saving

Using a heated freestanding rail is an excellent way to save space and curb nasty habits of leaving your towels draped over radiators or on the floor to collect dust. The portable nature of a freestanding heated towel rail means you can transport the rail to different parts of your home for your towels to dry. So, if you've got a teeny-tiny bathroom, don't worry, as this is the ideal option.

Easy installation

While traditionally, you may have had to call a plumber or heating engineer to install a heated towel rail, freestanding towel rails mean that you don't need to worry about costly installation! Simply insert your plug into the appropriate outlet, and away you go!

Ideal for renters

Sometimes, renters miss out on some of the luxuries that are associated with being able to install their plumbing systems, so using freestanding heated towel rails is a great way to get around this.

The transportable nature of freestanding rails is that you can quickly move these from one house to another, so you can continue benefitting from warm towels and toasty bathrooms no matter where you are!

Summary

If you're interested in investing in a freestanding heating towel rack for all its many benefits, look no further than Trade Warehouse! We won't be beaten on price regarding Radiant Australia heated towel rails. We also have great deals like extended warranties and free delivery, so we're the best option for all your tools and installation needs.

Why not browse the rest of our online store to see if you can find other treasures and deals that can help you take your home to the next level? We offer nationwide delivery, so we can cater to your needs regardless of location.

Frequently asked questions

What can I use instead of a freestanding towel rack?

Alternatives to freestanding towel racks include wall-mounted racks with pipes. These can connect to your hot water supply and provide a radiator-type rack that keeps your towels warm and fluffy with your central heating.

Are vertical towel rails good?

Verticle towel rails can be more effective at drying towels. This is because the towel is draped over the top end of the rail with more surface area in contact with the hot rail.