Ditch Your Old Towel Rack For A Renter-Friendly Modern Alternative From Amazon

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As a renter, you're probably always looking for ways to make decor improvements without having to attach anything permanently to the wall. You might even have explored several different renter-friendly DIY decor tricks to beautify your home. At the same time, even if you own the home you're living in, you might not be all that handy with a drill and want alternatives that require minimal installation, especially when it comes to the bathroom. If you really dislike the old towel rack that's been there forever (or worse — you don't have one), luckily, there's a much more modern alternative from Amazon that doesn't require any permanent installation: the Canyave metal leaning ladder towel rack.

This four-tier towel rack is made from rust-resistant, matte black powder-coated alloy steel and just leans against the wall in your bathroom. It even has six hook-like extensions or pegs on the rails where you can hang loofahs, washcloths, and shower puffs. The base has anti-slip pads to keep it securely in one spot, and the top that leans against the wall is curved to minimize any possible abrasion. Not only is this towel rack useful in the bathroom, but you could also use it to store throws, blankets, or quilts in the bedroom or lounge. In fact, it's just another way to store blankets in plain sight without it looking cluttered. While the unit may look minimalist on its own, it will add a much nicer aesthetic once you have towels and other things draped over it.

Apart from using this ladder rack to avoid towel storage that makes your bathroom look dated, it could be used in a myriad of other ways. For example, you could place it in your entry to hang your dog coats, leashes, and even umbrellas. On the other hand, if you have a walk-in closet that's large enough, you could use it to hold pants, skirts, and scarves. Or, if you have a pool in the backyard, this towel rack would come in useful for holding pool towels, goggles, and life preservers. You could place it on your porch or deck, as long as there's a wall to lean it up against.

You just want to make sure that you measure the space where you want to put it so that you know it's going to fit. Take note that it is 60 ½ inches tall and needs 18 inches of clear floor space for the base. You may also want to attach some type of buffer to the top section that will be in touch with the wall to avoid scratches. Something like these Zompago clear silicone furniture pads might work. Another thing you want to be aware of, as reported by one customer on Amazon, is that if you order more than one and want to position them side by side, they may not be identical in measurement, which could leave you disappointed in the resulting aesthetic. Finally, although this unit is fairly stable, it is a good idea to hold it when you're pulling off a towel to ensure that it doesn't tip over.