Maybe if your arms were 4 feet long the towel would be within arm's reach. Probably you'll have to step out of the tub and drip a few drops of water on the floor before getting to this towel rack, but it is as close as I could get.
This is my new reclaimed wood towel rack in the basement bathroom. It is made from the same wood as the reclaimed wood vanity. The more I work with reclaimed wood, the more I love it. It's just so easy -- maybe because its flaws don't need to be covered? Maybe because it takes so much less time than working with new wood. The non-existent finishing step saves me hours. Instant gratification, I guess.
Affixing a standard towel rack to the wall would have been the faster way to go for this, but I wanted something a little more unique. This piece took me about two hours to throw together, including time spent wondering what to do after I ran out of the wood I needed to frame the piece. I was planning to do a deeper shelf on top, but when I ran out of the narrower wood that frames the bottom, I had to re-think it. Because with reclaimed wood, you obviously have to work with what you've got. Now that it is done and hanging, I'm happy I left off the deep shelf. I think it would have become a hazard for people getting up from the toilet. Smacking your head on a too-big shelf as you try to get off the toilet is never a fun thing. So I guess it all worked out.
I love the texture of the wood contrasted against the bling of the chrome hooks. Mmmmmm.
Psst...the rest of the basement is finished now! See it here.
Nice Work! I can not wait to come stay in your basement suite. I imagine I wouldn't have had to worry about hitting my head on the shelf when getting off the toilet had it been deeper but I still love it. -Jamie
ReplyDeleteHaha! Yep, I'm pretty sure you wouldn't have to concern yourself with the height or depth of the shelf. We're SO ready for you three to come back for another visit. Or, you FOUR if it takes too long. :)
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