31 inch train rack over toilet

15 years ago

I want to buy the Restoration Hardware Vintage train rack for over my toilet. It comes in Polished Nickel and looks like it can fit a lot of towels.

I am concerned about the size. It will take up almost the whole wall. It's 31 inches and the wall is around 35 inches. It is also wider than the toilet.

What do you think

Cathy

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coachark
15 years ago
I just ordered the same one in satin nickel. My wall is 35" (an alcove where the toilet is placed) but I also needed the extra towel storage...will use mine for only folded towels. I actually thought a smaller rack might look too insignificant as this will be the only item on that wall. It is due to arrive in a few days but I won't be ready for installation of toilet or rack for about 3 more weeks. I'm not concerned with it being wider than the toilet as long as things seem balanced.....won't really know until I can see the two together....keeping my fingers crossed as usual.
keepitunder20
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15 years ago
We're both doing the same thing! Well since you're doing it first you get to be the guinea pig (ha Ha).

I will order mine while the sale is still going on.

But I won't put it up until after you tell me how you like yours. Do you think it could hold 2 sets of towels?

Cathy
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coachark
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I do think it will hold 2 sets; that is one big reason I ordered it. I kept looking at all of the options and thought that I needed to go super practical. It also seemed compatible with the Jado accessories I ordered. But, I missed the sale! Oh well, if it ends up looking good I'll be happy. I'll keep you posted.

I hate to tell you that I seem to be the guinea pig on a lot of the choices that I have made while doing this bathroom although this site has been a tremendous resource..I've learned a lot from the experience of others.
coachark
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Update for Cathy: I assembled the vintage train rack and just held it up to the 35" wall. It fills the space and definitely will hold 2 sets of towels....very functional. I think it is going to look great when everything is installed in 3 more weeks.
Ahhhh....relief.
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