Toss Your Boring Towel Holder: A Cuter Way To Hang Bathroom Towels With Twisted Rope

A towel holder might not be the most exciting element of bathroom design, but in a functional space where room for decor is limited, every detail counts. Boring towel bars, racks, or rings have no place in a well-curated home. Instead, it pays to consider some stylish towel storage ideas, and there's one particularly creative way to hang bathroom towels that looks charming and costs very little to make.

If you are ready to ditch the towel rack for a cuter alternative, try this twisted rope DIY. The materials for the project can all be purchased at a craft store. In total, it costs around $25 to make (with plenty of supplies left over for another project) and should take under 30 minutes to complete. All you need is wire, rope, twine, and a small wooden ring to create a coastal-themed towel ring that's one-of-a-kind. The best part? You can also customize the top with faux foliage or other details to give the towel holder an even more unique look.

Ready to toss the plastic towel bars and dated metal hangers? Creating a twisted rope towel ring is straightforward. Start by cutting a length of rope to size. A longer piece of rope results in a larger ring. The average towel ring is 6 to 8 inches in diameter. Using a bit of math (multiplying the diameter by pi), this means you should aim for a piece of rope roughly 19 to 25 inches long. Adjust the length depending on your space and preference.

Next, cut a piece of wire to the same length and attach one end to the rope using a hot glue gun. Twist the rope around the wire until it is completely embedded and hidden, then bring the two ends together to form a circle and secure them with hot glue or tape. Attach the small wooden ring over the joint, binding it to the rope with twine to cover any tape. This serves as the hanging loop for the towel ring. For additional detail, attach faux flowers or greenery at the top.

With its nautical feel, this rope towel holder complements coastal bathroom ideas. You can customize it further by adding small craft starfish or seashells for a true beach theme. All that's left to do is fix your new towel ring to the wall with a hook, and voila — you have a DIY towel holder that's totally unique.