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When it comes to storing dish towels, many people use the dishwasher or oven handle, although this can often contribute to a sloppy or messy look in the kitchen. Others use an under-sink slide-out towel bar, out of sight Keep kitchen towels off countertops And hide their dish rags, but then you need to open the cabinet to access them. And that’s not always the easiest thing to do when you’ve got wet hands or a spill racing across the countertop. Others find it all very annoying and throw their towels haphazardly on the counter… only to find them halfway across the room or lying in an unexpected spot when they need them most. There has to be a fine line between hidden, inaccessible storage and a crumpled mess on the countertop for all to see, right?
Fortunately, there sure is! Create a dedicated place to hang your dish towels and keep them away from the counter by adding a magnetic towel bar, like Lekusha Magnetic Towel BarNext to your fridge. Because the bar is next to the appliance, the towel in the room is more distant and subtle, making fantastic use of unused vertical space. At the same time, the convenient location makes it quick and easy to grab when needed. Plus, you can take the aesthetic a step further by using S hooks to hold other lightweight items and style it like a high-end kitchen rail. This clever storage solution will work well for anyone who has an open side of their fridge (not a built-in cabinet), especially one located near the sink. Since non-permanent magnetic rails depend only on adhering to metal surfaces, this A unique way to keep kitchen towels off the countertop Is completely renter-friendly and does not require any equipment.
Place a magnetic towel bar on the fridge for elevated storage
To add a fridge-side towel bar to your kitchen, start by choosing a magnetic rail that matches the style of your home. There are many options when it comes to design, from modern matte black to traditional silhouettes and vintage bronze metals. Choose a finish that complements the aesthetic of your kitchen. The bar should be less than the depth of your device, as well The size of a standard refrigerator About 30 to 36 inches deep. Counter-depth models are 24 to 30 inches deep. Adjustable towel bars will allow you to customize the length of your particular fridge and the items you want to store on the rails. Once you have the perfect magnetic bar, installation is as simple as securing it to the side of your fridge with a magnetic support.
For just a towel, you can keep your new kitchen rail small and minimal. Some designs with a removable center rod also hold a paper towel roll alongside or instead of your dish towel. Optionally, add brass S hooks, like these YANGQIHOME Brass S-Shaped HooksUp to a long bar to hang a few mugs, small hanging baskets, kitchen utensils, wooden cleaning brushes, dried herbs, or any attractive items you use to style a simple small kitchen rail. With this simple addition to the side of the fridge, you won’t have to spend another day looking at ugly rumpled dish towels on your countertops.
