Section 4 guides
Towel warmers, bath trays and bath pillows
Towel warmers, bath trays, bath pillows and bath mats: what fits, what it is made of and the safety notes that apply.
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This section covers the objects around the tub: the ones that keep you warm, hold your book and keep your feet steady. Start with the towel warmer guide, which compares a bucket that needs no installation with plug-in and hardwired wall racks. It also works out what a 60 W rack costs to run.
The bathtub tray and bath pillow guide starts with a tape measure: a standard alcove tub is 30 to 32 inches wide, so an extendable bamboo bathtub caddy fits most tubs. It explains why a suction-cup pillow needs a smooth tub wall.
Underfoot, the luxury bath mat guide compares a 100 percent cotton bath mat, teak, in-tub suction mats and stone mats, including the asbestos recalls on some stone mats sold in Japan and Taiwan. Grip is worth the attention: a CDC study of 2008 emergency room data found that 81.1% of nonfatal bathroom injuries were falls. For the whole room, see the luxury bath at home overview.
Bathtub trays and bath pillows
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In this section
- The edit
How to Make a Luxury Bath at Home: The Kit, the Brands, the Ritual
What makes a bath feel luxurious at home: warm towels, a good robe, a tray, a pillow, one good oil or soak and low light, with a guide to each part of the kit. - Roundup
Bathtub Trays and Bath Pillows: Sizes, Materials and Fit
How to choose a bathtub tray that fits your tub and a bath pillow that stays put: tub widths, extendable arms, bamboo vs teak, suction cups and care. - Compared
Luxury Bath Mats: Cotton, Teak, In-Tub and Stone Mats Compared
Cotton tub mats, teak mats, suction in-tub mats and stone (diatomaceous earth) mats compared, with care, slip notes and the asbestos recalls on stone mats. - Compared
Towel Warmers: Bucket vs Wall-Mounted, and Are They Worth It?
Bucket, freestanding and wall-mounted towel warmers compared: what each one does, what it costs to run, and the GFCI and electrician notes makers give.
Other sections: Towels and robes, Oils, salts and soaks, Gifts. Or see all guides.
Frequently asked questions
Will a bathtub tray fit my tub?
Measure across the tub from outside rim to outside rim. This Old House gives 30 to 32 inches for a standard alcove tub, and an extendable tray such as Umbra's Aquala runs from 28.13 to 37 inches, so it spans that width.
Do I need an electrician for a towel warmer?
Not for a bucket or a plug-in rack. For a hardwired rack, WarmlyYours says the connection must be on a GFCI-protected circuit and wired by a professional, and Amba strongly recommends a licensed electrician.
What bath mat is best for a wet floor?
A teak mat drains through the gaps between its slats; Teakworks4u spaces the slats on its 36 x 30 inch mat at least 1/8 inch apart. For grip inside the tub, use a suction mat on a smooth tub surface.
Sources
- Standard Bathtub Sizes (updated June 5, 2026)This Old House
- Aquala Bathtub Caddy & TrayUmbra
- Towel Warmer Elements 4-bar Brushed Nickel (TW-E4PBN): specifications and installationWarmlyYours
- Heated towel rack FAQ (April 9, 2026)Amba Products
- 36 x 30 in Teak Bath or Shower MatTeakworks4u
- Nonfatal Bathroom Injuries Among Persons Aged 15 Years and Older, United States, 2008Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (MMWR)
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