Nothing takes the chill off your early-morning shower like a warm, fluffy towel. Or the cozy embrace of a heated robe. You used to have to be a guest at a five-star hotel to rate such indulgences. But these days, it’s easy to recreate the spa experience in your own home, with an electric or hydronic towel warmer. From small shelf versions to floor-to-ceiling racks, they can be plumbed in or simply plugged in. And they do more than just toast your terry. They also help control mildew in damp environments, provide a supplemental heat source in cold climates, and are great for drying unmentionables. Now if you could just get room service to deliver breakfast, your morning would be perfect.

Why settle for a plain old hook in that narrow space next to the sink? This tall and skinny electric model has some built-in benefits: The more tightly folded a towel is, the more effectively a heater works.

When it comes to heating the bathroom, homeowners are drawn to the radiator style towel heaters, compared to forced air systems, they are far more cost efficient and economical. From a health standpoint, electric and hydronic radiator towel heaters prevent the constant flow of dust particles in the atmosphere since they are not forced air units they improve the air quality especially for anyone who suffers from either dust allergies or asthma.

At a recent Interior Design show where a number of traditional and contemporary radiator style towel warmers were showcased, a medical expert was on-hand to explain how heated towel rails can actually improve your health by eliminating dust mites that live in our homes, and since dust mites love a warm moist environment, towel heaters aid in maintaining a consistent room temperature and keep it moisture free.

Inspiring designs, a source of warmth and comfort, what has become one the fastest growing trends within the bathroom remodeling industry are radiator towel heaters. Radiant bathroom towel heaters provide practical luxury along with the comforting advantages after a bath or shower when you wrap yourself in a balmy towel to ease the burden of winter chills.