A steamy shower or bath is more than just a way to get clean. It’s a total self-care moment and, for some people, one of the few places where no one can bother them. Especially during the cold winter months , engulfing yourself in steam and hot water can be especially soothing. That is, until you have to step out of the shower, leaving all that warmth behind.
A warm towel can make the shock of going from a steamy shower to a temperate room a lot less jarring. Wrapping yourself in a warm cocoon of terrycloth will make you feel like you’re at a spa — not a home with a pile of laundry that needs washing. You know that feeling of pulling on your favorite sweats straight out of the dryer? It’s like that.
Of course if you want warm towels at home, you’ll need a towel warmer. Towel warmers may sound bougie, but they can last years for under $100, and there’s a wide range to choose from, depending on the type you like best and how much space you have to devote to it.
Ready to spoil yourself? Here are seven to consider.
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A smaller, funky warmer with aromatherapy discs
How fun is this midcentury modern-looking warmer with its three wooden legs? It has a 12-liter capacity that can fit one large towel, if you don't want something so giant taking up space in your bathroom, and the auto-shutoff timer can go all the way up to 90 minutes. This warmer also includes scent discs for aromatherapy, to add a lovely fragrance to your towels that'll make wrapping yourself in them that much nicer.
Promising review:"Honestly the SereneLife Towel Warmer is ridiculously easy to use! I mean "setup" involved me popping the legs in that's it If you can handle three clicks you can handle this. The real win is the timer. Just throw your robe or towel in hit the 30-minute setting and forget about it. When you get out it's perfect. The best part is it stays hot long after the timer quits. It even has a lock on the lid in case you have little ones or pets that might be a little nosey." — Amii Gordon
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A compact option with a built-in timer
If you don’t have a ton of space to devote to a towel warmer, this super stylish model may be the best option. Even better, you can choose from four timed heating intervals (15, 30, 45 and 60 minutes).
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A bucket-style warmer that can hold oversized towels
Able to fit two oversized 40-by-70-inch towels, this bucket-style warmer comes in two colors and features a 15-minute adjustable timer with auto-shutoff (up to 60 minutes), a removable lid with a carrying handle and stabilizing feet to keep it from sliding around on your bathroom floor. Reviewers also say it's continued to serve them well several years after their initial purchase, and that it really gets the job done to heat up towels .
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Or this rectangular option that might be easier to store
The space needed for a round towel warmer is nonexistent in some bathrooms, but if you want something that might be a better fit for your space, check out this large-capacity warmer that's less than a foot wide while still able to hold two large bath towels. The warmer is double-wall insulated, has an auto-shutoff timer up to 60 minutes and is available in four colors. This one also comes with aromatherapy discs.
Promising review:"This is the perfect towel warmer. It is large enough for two towels but I use it for one towel and my pajamas. Items are heated up slightly after 3-5 minutes and nice and toasty after about 10 minutes. The small lemon scents that come with it are great. The time functions are great and easy to use. This is a great value for the price point. I would buy this again." — Jodi
$80+ at Amazon (regularly $120)
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A high-capacity towel warmer with a handle
With room for either two towels or a big, fluffy bathrobe, this option has a high customer rating of 4.3 stars out of 5. There are several timing settings to choose from and it heats everything inside evenly.
Promising review:"I bought this towel warmer for my wife’s spa, and we both love it. It heats the towels quickly and keeps them warm for a long time. The size is perfect, the quality feels very solid, and it’s super easy to use. It has made her spa services feel much more professional and comfortable. Definitely a great purchase!" — Manuel A.
$70 at Amazon (regularly $110)
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A warmer that can rapidly heat up in just one minute
Need your warm towels fast? No problem with this large-capacity option , which offers rapid heat up in just a minute, and takes a total of six minutes to reach its high temperature. It can also hold up to two oversized towels thanks to its 21-liter capacity, and comes in two colors (white and pink). There are three layers of temperature protection to keep you safe. It also comes with a fragrance disc to help your towels smell nice for some extra indulgence.
$91+ at Amazon (regularly $107)
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An extra-toasty warming cabinet
This heated cabinet is just like the one you’ll find at your local spa. It holds either eight regular-sized towels or 24 washcloths. It gets toasty too, reaching up to 175 degrees — a higher temperature than many other towel warmers.
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