Not Baskets: IKEA Has A Versatile Solution For Storing Towels Or Blankets

Blankets and towels are everyday items that we rely on for comfort and cleanliness, but these essential items are often cumbersome to store. While you may be used to turning towards baskets to keep them safely stored when not in use, baskets can come with their own baggage, like being clunky and taking up precious floor space. Why not try a versatile solution from IKEA that can be ideal for storing towels and blankets, then? The VILTO Towel stand is a modern spin on a classic blanket ladder, and it's getting some positive feedback from customers.

Retailing for $69.99, the VILTO is a sleek storage solution that you can drape blankets, towels, or throws over. It has four rungs and measures 22.5 inches wide by 59 inches high. In addition to hanging items from the rungs of the ladder, the item is also designed to accommodate extra items that can be placed on the ends of the top rungs. Crafted from birch and a protective coat of lacquer, it presents a nice visual as well, which can work in a number of bathrooms or living areas. Bear in mind that the ladder is only available in black. 

The ladder also comes with a small fabric organizer that hangs over a rung, too; you can use the organizer for a comb, small bottles of styling product, or creams, keeping them out of the way. The VILTO is a great example of vertical storage, the smart way to clear clutter from bathrooms while keeping products nearby.

Before spending $70 on a towel stand, it's good to consider whether it's a practical solution for you. Aesthetically speaking, it can elevate the look of your bathroom by making it an extra-trendy IKEA item that looks straight out of a high-end designer catalogue. If you're currently lacking storage for towels, this could be a natural selection. The same goes for your living area: if you're tired of relying on baskets or constantly seeing blankets crumpled up on the couch, the VILTO could solve your woes and is actually a great way to decorate your home with blankets.

Looking at customer feedback on the VILTO can provide invaluable data that can help make your decision easier, too. At the time of writing, the VILTO had a 4.2-out-of-5 star rating, with customers mostly appreciating the appearance of the towel stand. One positive review says, "I got this for my tiny bathroom which only had one towel rack. With a place to hang hand towels and guest towels, my bathroom feels super classy!" 

In order to be transparent, it's important to note that there are also plenty of critics of the VILTO. Common complaints include concerns over difficulty of assembly and poor value for money. If you're thinking of using it to dry towels, one customer has a word of caution: "I didn't think about the fact the last two rungs of this would cause towels to reach the floor and it doesn't have enough room to lean to allow the towels to receive their own air space to dry." While the top rungs provide ample hanging length, this towel stand might not work for bathrooms wanting to hang dry more than two towels at a time.