Store-bought towel rings, bars, and hooks solve the same problem in almost every bathroom. Britney Smart took a different approach, using a small piece of brass wire, a wall hook and a few hand tools. What started as a straight length of wire became a geometric towel holder that adds storage while introducing custom brass accents next to the sink.
Brass wire replaced a store-bought towel holder
Heavy-gauge brass wire, two pairs of pliers, a towel, and a small brass screw hook provided everything needed for the project. No brackets, mounting plates or decorative hardware entered the design.
Brass wire provides enough rigidity to support folded hand towels while remaining flexible enough to bend into shape with hand tools.
The fabric protects the brass during bending
Direct contact between pliers teeth and brass can leave visible marks all over the metal surface. Wrapping the wire with a towel created a protective barrier before shaping began.
Protection becomes more important as bends tighten due to stress concentration in small sections of wire.
The first band made a hanging hook
One end of the brass wire was bent into a compact hook that would later attach to a wall-mounted screw hook.
Creating this detail establishes the first attachment point and determines how the finished holder will hang against the wall.
The wire took shape through successive bands
Additional turns transformed the straight brass rod into a triangular profile that could support a folded towel.
The angled sides provide structure without adding bulk, allowing the holder to be visually relaxed against the wall surface.
A small wall hook supports the holder
Drywall anchors and brass screws form the only mounting points required for the hook holder. Once installed, the triangular brass frame hangs directly from the hook.
The absence of bulky mounting hardware makes the finished piece feel like a custom decorative accent rather than a standard bathroom accessory.
Brass holder hangs without additional hardware
The completed wire frame slides directly onto the wall hook and can be removed at any time.
The open design eliminates moving parts while allowing the holder to sit flat against the wall.
A folded towel completes the design
The bottom of the brass frame supports folded hand towels without the need for clips, bars or rings.
The weight of the fabric helps keep the towel in place while maintaining easy access next to the sink.
The finished holder replaces the traditional towel ring
Triangular brass frames take up much less wall space than traditional towel rings while serving the same purpose.
A piece of bent brass wire, a wall hook and a folded hand towel create a storage solution that functions as both a bathroom accessory and decorative accent.
All image credits go to Britney Smart.
