Look below the towel rail when planning cleaning

A towel radiator affects the cleaning route as well as the wall elevation. In our Westhill ensuite, a wall-fed towel radiator accompanies basin storage, an illuminated cabinet and a clear shower door.

When discussing a similar arrangement, look at the floor beneath the rail and the space beside neighbouring furniture. Wall-fed pipes can keep pipework away from the floor, but the final position still needs to leave useful access for wiping. Check how far the valves project and whether the mop can pass the wall behind the rail. Include hanging towels in the layout check. Their lower edges should be considered alongside cupboard openings and the route through the room. Choosing the rail, its connections and its everyday hanging space together makes the detail more useful.

Chrome towel radiator beside a wall-hung toilet
The towel radiator and neighbouring fittings share the tiled wall.