Replace Your Old Towel Rack Hooks: The Funky Amazon Find That Adds Character

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Old towel rack hooks are boring. In fact, most people wouldn't even think to make them interesting: What's there to add to such a basic fixture? Well, it might be time to think outside the box. There is a unique Amazon find that adds character to your bathroom, and you'll never be able to see those basic towel rack hooks the same once you try them out. If you'd like to try a creative way to hang bathroom towels, try the Umbra Buddy Wall Hooks.

These decorative, wall-mounted hooks can be used to hang towels in your bathroom while adding some fun flair. They come in a set of three stick-figure style hooks, making it look like they're playfully climbing up the wall. The Umbra Buddies come in several color sets, all below $25 per pack. The most vibrant set is a blue, yellow, and red pack, though there are other color packs as well as black, white, and gray ones. The hooks were created by the Canadian brand Umbra, which is known for its fun and playful items that take traditional decor pieces and turn them into something you have never seen before. With a 4.6-star review, customers note the pieces are "so much more artistic" than a regular hook.

These hooks, or "little guys", each measure 6 ½ inches long and a bit over 3 inches wide. And while they all have the same dimensions, they don't all look the same. One of the three is a stick figure climbing the wall with its legs bent backwards, where you can hang the towels from. The other two figures are identical, though flipped vertically: They are both raising an arm in the air, which acts as the hook part.

Alone and isolated, these funky items might look out of place in a plain white bathroom. Instead, this type of playful wall hook is perfect for a fun and vibrant bathroom, building upon other bright, kitschy, and cartoonish pieces, you can make the room look intentionally eccentric. For example, pair the hooks with colorful and stylish shower curtains that will amp up your bathroom's appeal, like these Ohocut colorful checkered shower curtain for $16 on Amazon. Or, get some bright bath towels to hang from the hooks, really leaning into the pops of color to make your bathroom feel like a happy place. And if you don't need three towel hooks in your bathrooms, use the extra pieces in other rooms to incorporate maximalism into your home. You can place it in the kitchen for hand towels, in the entryway for backpacks, purses, and jackets, or in your bedroom for clothes.

No matter where you place it, make sure it's securely attached. With towels, which are especially heavy when damp, this is crucial. Everything you need for assembly is in the package, except for a drill and hammer. This includes wall screws, a guide that you can use to mark spots on the wall for the screws, and wall anchors. To do this, you have to drill a hole into the wall to place an anchor there (securing it in place with a hammer). Then, drill a screw into the anchor, which you'll hook the small figures onto. Because you're not drilling the stick figures into the wall but adding them on top, there won't be any visible screws. This creates that seamless and modern aesthetic, which we love, while also adding a functional option to hang your bath towels.