While many would argue that a traditional horizontal towel rail is the only obvious choice, a new trend has hit Australian bathrooms that is set to turn this classic accessory on its head – literally! It comes in the form of the vertical towel rail.

At first glance, it may seem that these vertical rails are merely a regular towel rail flipped on its axis – how do they provide any pros over say, a regular bathroom hook?

Well, it comes down to the tech. The beauty of vertical rails is that while they don't provide the physical spread of a regular towel rail,  they tend to be heated! They also save on space – so if you're lacking the wall area for the number of towel rails needed, this may present a solution to your bathroom woes.

So, without further ado, here are our top picks for heated vertical towel rails that you can – and should – add to your bathroom. We're predicting these will continue to gain popularity, so jump on the trend now!

1. Milli triple heated towel rail in matte black, $1950, Reece

If you're loving the matte black hardware trend, make this your towel rail of choice. This understated piece is the height of luxury, and includes internal copper heating elements to ensure your towels stay toasty warm. The middle rail also has a robe hook, because why not?

2. Forme vertical polished stainless steel rail, $264, Bunnings

For a standalone, more pocket-friendly option, Bunnings has got your back. The 12 volt power design makes for an easy installation – and again, this design comes complete with an integrated robe hook. The polished stainless steel would match perfectly with chrome or stainless steel hardware.

3. Thermogroup heated towel rail in antique brass, $639, Harvey Norman

Even if your bathroom gives off vintage vibes, you can still jump on board the heated rail trend. Thermogroup's design in antique brass is stylish and sophisticated and is big enough to accommodate larger towels (time to buy that bath sheet you've had your eye on!).

4. Radiant heated towel rail in brushed gold, $315, The Blue Space

If your bathroom aesthetic is more contemporary than retro, opt for a brushed gold finish. Did we mention that you can add a timer to these so your towels can auto-heat perfectly for bath time?

5. Roll vertical heated towel rail in brushed stainless steel, $459, Rogerseller

Super minimalist and contemporary, the Roll vertical towel rail in brushed stainless is the perfect single-rail option. Complete with a dry element, this rail is 25% more energy-efficient than liquid-filled rails.

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