Towel radiators and heated towel rails

Bathroom towel rails are a practical part of every bathroom, but many households also place great emphasis on design. Bathroom radiators generate heat, dry towels or small items of laundry, and also maintain a pleasant temperature during your morning and evening routine. However, a modern bathroom towel rail does not serve only a practical purpose – it should also be stylish so that it matches the overall bathroom design. Take a look at how to choose the right bathroom radiator.

How to choose a bathroom towel rail

When choosing the right bathroom radiator, it is important to consider several key factors. 

Bathroom radiator size and output

Choose the size of the bathroom towel rail with regard to the size of the bathroom, but also with regard to the number of household members. 

The output of the bathroom radiator, expressed in watts (W), should match the size of your bathroom. It is necessary to choose a radiator that provides enough heat to warm the space, but at the same time is not too large so that it does not overheat the bathroom.

A general recommendation is to calculate 100 W for each square metre of bathroom space. For example, for a bathroom measuring 6 m², you will need a radiator with an output of at least 600 W. If your bathroom is poorly insulated or has large windows, consider a higher output.

SANITINO tip: The spacing between the individual bars is also important so that towels can fit comfortably on them. Some models also have practical fold-out or removable hooks for hanging towels.

Type of bathroom radiator (by heat source)

An electric bathroom radiator is very popular. It is a heated towel rail filled with liquid and plugged into an electrical socket. Its advantages are easy operation, quiet running, low purchase costs, and the ability to heat and regulate the temperature. Unfortunately, an electric heated towel rail will not heat a large interior, so it is more suitable for smaller or medium-sized bathrooms.

If you have a boiler at home, you are more likely to benefit from a hot water radiator, where the boiler heats the water and distributes it through pipes to the bathroom radiator. With central heating, the temperature can be controlled manually or by a thermostatic valve, which is very convenient. Another advantage is heat distribution with minimal heat loss. Central heating does not provide heat outside the heating season, and for this reason many households also choose a combined bathroom towel rail. With this option, the household can use heat from the boiler during the heating season and connect the bathroom towel rail to electricity outside the season. The advantage of combined bathroom radiators is comfort all year round. The disadvantages are higher purchase costs and more demanding installation.

Design and colour

A bathroom radiator does not have to be only practical, but also stylish! Bathroom radiators are available in various shapes, colours, and finishes. Among the most popular are classic white towel rails, which are simple, minimalist, and versatile for both traditional and modern bathrooms. A stylish and modern look is offered by chrome bathroom radiators, which are ideal for elegant interiors. In addition to the traditional white and chrome options, we also offer trendy black bathroom towel rails, anthracite ones, or coloured versions. This means you can adapt your bathroom to your own taste.

Bathroom towel rail brands

The highest-quality electric bathroom radiators are made by the Swiss brand Zehnder. Choose it and you will stay warm for many winters to come. Popular bathroom towel rails also include Aqualine, SAPHO, Novaservis, and Bruckner. Our range now also includes wall-mounted heaters and oil radiators from Concept.

TIP: To make sure your heating works as it should, do not forget to also buy bathroom accessories – a heating element and connection fittings.