How far apart should towel hooks be

Remodeling a bathroom is a lot of work, and when adding the finishing touches like towel bars, hooks, and rings, it's important to consider just where they should be installed.

While these bathroom fixtures are generally placed near the sink and shower for convenience, customizing the height and location will make your bathroom perfectly suited to your needs.

The standard height used by contractors for a towel bar is 48 inches from the floor, while rings for hand towels are typically installed 20 inches from the bottom of the countertop.

These measurements will allow someone of average height to easily reach the towels when taking them off the bar or hanging them back up, and will leave enough space so your towels don't brush against the floor or counter. However, if you or someone in your household has limited mobility, these heights may be too tall to comfortably reach, and if you have children, you may also want to consider how far they can reach without assistance.