Double Robe Hooks for Busy Bathrooms

A double robe hook offers two hanging points in the footprint of one fitting, which makes it a favourite for shared and family bathrooms. Where a single hook runs out of space fast, a double lets two towels or robes hang without crowding. Here's how to get the most from one.

Two hooks, half the wall

The obvious appeal of a double hook is capacity: two prongs, usually one above the other or side by side, in the space a single hook occupies. That’s ideal behind a bathroom door where two people share the room, or beside a shower used by the whole family. Because both towels hang from one bracket, the wall stays uncluttered and there’s less drilling to do than fitting two separate hooks.

Spacing and load

When both hooks carry wet towels, the bracket sees real weight, so a solid metal body and a firm wall fixing matter more than on a single hook. Mount it high enough that a towel on the lower prong still clears the floor — allow for the drop of a full bath sheet. If two towels tend to bunch, choose a design where the prongs sit far enough apart to let air move between them so they dry rather than stay damp.

Part of a coordinated set

A double hook looks most at home when it shares a finish with the towel rail and other fittings, tying the busy bathroom together rather than adding to the visual noise. If you’d like to see single and double options in the same finish, explore the range of bathroom accessories at Just Bathrooms, a local showroom on the NSW South Coast.