THE BATHROOM EDIT

Top 10 Towel Ladders & Racks

Bamboo, stainless, glass-and-steel and folding designs — the ten freestanding towel ladders our Perth team installs in master ensuites and family bathrooms.

The Soko & Co Team · Updated May 2026
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Limited Edition Wide Towel Rack Pine and Matte Black Editor’s pick Ships in 1–3 days Rust-resistant
EDITOR’S PICKS

Our 10 favourite towel ladders and racks, ranked

A freestanding towel ladder solves the single most-asked bathroom storage question: where do wet towels live without dripping on the floor? These ten picks span every bathroom style — from minimal Scandi to designer matte black. Pair with our Top 10 Shower Caddies for a complete bathroom reset.

Limited Edition Wide Towel Rack Pine and Matte Black #1
OUR #1 PICK

Limited Edition Wide Towel Rack Pine and Matte Black

$129.00

Our limited-edition wide towel rack in pine and matte black — the freestanding ladder we install in master ensuites more than any other. Pine warmth, matte-black frame, wide enough for three full-size bath towels.

What we love

  • Wide enough for 3 bath towels
  • Pine + matte-black material mix
  • Limited edition — won’t look like every other ladder

Consider this

  • Limited stock
  • Pine darkens slightly over years

Style

Wide freestanding

Material

Pine + powder-coated steel

Capacity

3 rails

Best for: Master ensuites where the ladder is part of the room’s design.
Shop the Wide Pine & Black Read reviews
Verona 5 Rail Freestanding Towel Rack Matte Black #2
PREMIUM PICK

Verona 5 Rail Freestanding Towel Rack Matte Black

$299.00

The Verona is the highest-capacity ladder in our range — five rails of matte-black steel, holds the bathroom towels for a family of four. Premium price but lifetime build.

What we love

  • 5 rails — family-bathroom capacity
  • Premium matte-black finish
  • Heavy steel base — won’t tip

Consider this

  • Footprint requires bathroom floor space
  • Highest price on this list

Style

Freestanding ladder

Material

Powder-coated steel

Capacity

5 rails

Best for: Family bathrooms with floor space for a full-size ladder.
Shop the Verona 5-Rail Read reviews
Suri Bamboo Towel Ladder Black #3
BEST BAMBOO

Suri Bamboo Towel Ladder Black

$94.95

The Suri ladder in bamboo with black detail — the warm-material option for bathrooms with timber finishes. Sub-$100, leans against any wall.

What we love

  • Bamboo warms a tiled bathroom
  • Sub-$100
  • Leans — no drilling

Consider this

  • Bamboo needs occasional oiling
  • Lower capacity than 5-rail picks

Style

Leaning ladder

Material

Solid bamboo

Capacity

4 rails

Best for: Bathrooms with bamboo vanities or timber-framed mirrors.
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Lioni 3 Rail Freestanding Stainless Steel Towel Rack #4
BEST STAINLESS

Lioni 3 Rail Freestanding Stainless Steel Towel Rack

$124.95

The Lioni in genuine stainless steel — won’t rust in a coastal bathroom or under a leaky window. Three rails, sub-$130.

What we love

  • Genuine stainless — coastal-proof
  • Won’t rust under leaks
  • Three rails of capacity

Consider this

  • Industrial look — not for cottage palettes
  • Bare metal shows water marks

Style

Freestanding ladder

Material

Stainless steel

Capacity

3 rails

Best for: Coastal Perth bathrooms and ensuites prone to humidity.
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Lirio 2 Rail Freestanding Towel Rack Black #5
BEST SLIM FREESTANDING

Lirio 2 Rail Freestanding Towel Rack Black

$129.00

The Lirio is a 2-rail freestanding rack in black — slim footprint for couples’ ensuites and small bathrooms where a 5-rail ladder would overwhelm.

What we love

  • Slim 2-rail footprint
  • Stable freestanding base
  • Matte black finish

Consider this

  • Lower capacity than ladders
  • Single colour

Style

Freestanding rack

Material

Powder-coated steel

Capacity

2 rails

Best for: Couples’ bathrooms and smaller ensuites.
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Bambusa 2 Rail Freestanding Towel Rack Matte Black #6
BEST 2-TONE

Bambusa 2 Rail Freestanding Towel Rack Matte Black

$144.95

The Bambusa pairs bamboo rails with a matte-black steel frame — the same warm-material mix as our #1 pick, in a 2-rail freestanding format.

What we love

  • Bamboo + matte-black mix
  • Stable freestanding base
  • Mid-range price

Consider this

  • Bamboo needs occasional oiling
  • Slightly narrower than #1

Style

Freestanding rack

Material

Bamboo + steel

Capacity

2 rails

Best for: Compact bathrooms wanting warm-material design.
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Lava 2 Rail Folding Towel Rack Matte Black #7
BEST FOLDING

Lava 2 Rail Folding Towel Rack Matte Black

$119.00

The Lava folds flat against the wall when not in use — opens out for towels, folds back to a thin profile after use. The clever pick for tight ensuites.

What we love

  • Folds flat — no permanent footprint
  • Matte-black designer finish
  • Opens to 2-rail capacity

Consider this

  • Drilling required
  • Folding mechanism adds complexity

Style

Wall-folding rack

Material

Powder-coated steel

Capacity

2 rails

Best for: Tiny ensuites and Euro-laundries where the rack must disappear.
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Lava 2 Rail Freestanding Glass & Steel Towel Rack Black #8
BEST DESIGNER

Lava 2 Rail Freestanding Glass & Steel Towel Rack Black

$145.95

The Lava 2-rail with glass shelf base — a designer object that looks like an art piece. The pick when the towel rack is the bathroom’s focal point.

What we love

  • Glass-and-steel designer finish
  • Built-in glass shelf for products
  • Matte-black detail

Consider this

  • Glass shelf needs regular cleaning
  • Premium price

Style

Designer freestanding

Material

Glass + powder-coated steel

Capacity

2 rails

Best for: Renovated bathrooms where the rack is part of the design statement.
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Viva Steel Towel Ladder White #9
BEST UNDER $80

Viva Steel Towel Ladder White

$69.95

The Viva is a white steel towel ladder — the entry-level pick at sub-$80. Same lean-against-wall format as the bamboo Suri, in a white powder-coat.

What we love

  • Sub-$80
  • White blends into most bathrooms
  • Leans — no drilling

Consider this

  • Steel — not for coastal bathrooms
  • White marks over years

Style

Leaning ladder

Material

Powder-coated steel

Capacity

3 rails

Best for: First-home buyers and budget-led bathroom resets.
Shop the Viva White Read reviews
iDesign Neo 3 Rail Expandable Over Door Towel Rack #10
BEST OVER-DOOR

iDesign Neo 3 Rail Expandable Over Door Towel Rack

$99.00

The iDesign Neo is the only over-door pick on this list — for renters and apartments where you can’t use floor space or drill into walls. Three rails, expandable to most doors.

What we love

  • Zero install — hooks over door
  • Expandable to fit any door
  • 3 rails

Consider this

  • Door must stay closed for rails to work
  • Lower capacity than freestanding

Style

Over-door rack

Material

Chrome-plated steel

Capacity

3 rails

Best for: Renters and apartments without floor space.
Shop the iDesign Neo Read reviews
AT A GLANCE

All 10 side-by-side

Compare ladder style, material, and rail count.

Rank Product Style Material Rails Price
1 Limited Edition Wide Towel Rack Pine and Matte Black Wide freestanding Pine + powder-coated steel 3 rails $129.00 Shop
2 Verona 5 Rail Freestanding Towel Rack Matte Black Freestanding ladder Powder-coated steel 5 rails $299.00 Shop
3 Suri Bamboo Towel Ladder Black Leaning ladder Solid bamboo 4 rails $94.95 Shop
4 Lioni 3 Rail Freestanding Stainless Steel Towel Rack Freestanding ladder Stainless steel 3 rails $124.95 Shop
5 Lirio 2 Rail Freestanding Towel Rack Black Freestanding rack Powder-coated steel 2 rails $129.00 Shop
6 Bambusa 2 Rail Freestanding Towel Rack Matte Black Freestanding rack Bamboo + steel 2 rails $144.95 Shop
7 Lava 2 Rail Folding Towel Rack Matte Black Wall-folding rack Powder-coated steel 2 rails $119.00 Shop
8 Lava 2 Rail Freestanding Glass & Steel Towel Rack Black Designer freestanding Glass + powder-coated steel 2 rails $145.95 Shop
9 Viva Steel Towel Ladder White Leaning ladder Powder-coated steel 3 rails $69.95 Shop
10 iDesign Neo 3 Rail Expandable Over Door Towel Rack Over-door rack Chrome-plated steel 3 rails $99.00 Shop
OUR METHODOLOGY

How we picked

Two decades of laundry retail — across Perth showrooms and an Australia-wide online store — shaped this list. Here’s the lens we used.

20+ years of laundry retail

We’ve sold laundry storage from our Perth showrooms since the early 2000s. Every pick here has survived years of in-store and online customer feedback.

Built to last beyond a season

We bias towards rust-resistant aluminium, stainless steel and powder-coated frames over cheap alternatives that need replacing every twelve months.

Verified by Aussie buyers

Every product here has live Judge.me reviews from real Soko & Co customers — not generic imports or paid Amazon placements.

Designed for your space

We rank across tight apartments, busy family homes and stylish living rooms — because one airer never fits every laundry.

FAQ

Questions our customers ask

Pulled straight from the inboxes and showroom conversations of our Perth team.

How many towels does each ladder hold?

Rule of thumb: one bath towel per rail, or two hand towels per rail. The 5-rail Verona (#2) holds 5 bath towels — enough for a family of four. The 2-rail picks suit couples’ ensuites.

Lean ladder vs freestanding rack — which is better?

Leaning ladders (#3, #9) are easier to move and don’t need drilling. Freestanding racks (#1, #2, #5) have wider stable bases — better for kids who might pull on towels. For heavy daily-use bathrooms, go freestanding.

Will any of these rust in a Perth coastal bathroom?

The stainless steel Lioni (#4) is the only fully rust-proof pick on this list. The powder-coated steel picks are fine indoors but show surface rust if installed where water pools at the base.

Are these dishwasher safe?

No — towel ladders are too large for any dishwasher. Wipe down with a soft cloth and mild detergent. Bamboo picks (#3, #6) benefit from a light oil every 12 months.

What pairs with these for a full bathroom reset?

See our Top 10 Shower Caddies, Top 10 Toilet Brushes and Top 10 Soap Dispensers guides — match finishes across all four for a coordinated look.

Can I see these in person?

Yes — every pick is on display at our Myaree, Karrinyup and Carousel WA showrooms. The Verona 5-rail is particularly worth seeing for the build quality.

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