Towel Rails & Warmers

Choosing a heated towel rail

A heated towel rail dries towels between uses and takes the chill off a bathroom. Most of the rails here are electric, so they work on their own without being connected to the central heating. There are also free standing towel rails for any room, which need no fixing at all.

Width and height

Electric rails here come in widths of 300mm, 400mm, 500mm and 600mm. A 300mm rail fits a narrow wall beside a basin or in a cloakroom. A 500mm or 600mm rail holds a bath towel spread out. Taller rails, such as 800mm high, give more bars and dry towels faster. Measure the wall, then leave space for the towel to hang.

Straight or curved

Straight rails sit flat to the wall and look neat. Curved rails bow out a little, which leaves more room for a towel to hang over the bars.

Finishes

Chrome is bright and easy to match with taps. Brushed brass and bronze give a warmer look. Stainless steel rails resist marks in a busy bathroom.

Wifi rails

Some rails connect to wifi, so you can set a schedule from your phone and have warm towels ready for the morning without leaving the rail on all day.

Free standing towel rails

A free standing towel rail needs no drilling. Two and three tier stands hold several towels, and marble bases keep taller rails steady. They suit renters and guest rooms.

Fitting

Electric towel rails in a bathroom must be fitted to suit the room's safety zones. Check the listing for how the rail is powered, and ask an electrician to connect a rail that needs to be wired in.

For the rest of the room, see our bathroom cabinets and showers. Delivery is free to the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, and orders arrive in 3.1 working days on average. You can return an item within 30 days.