Bath Towels - Super Functional and Decorative

Towels are the hardest working members of our homes.  They are expected to keep us clean, dry, look good in our bathroom and occasionally wipe off a stain here and there. Despite their versatile function, poor towels rarely get the time and thought they deserve.  With the right selection and care, your towels can last a lot longer.  Below are some tips to help you make the right affordable choice.  

1.  Pick 100% cotton towels

Be sure to pick 100% cotton towel with non-twisted yarn for softness and higher absorption. Cotton towels made from Egyptian have higher absorption but are more expensive.  Amore Beaute's new line of monogrammed bath towels dry faster too with non-twisted long sucking loops. You can pick these towels at Amore Beaute store on Etsy.

2.  Choose the Right Color and Style

Towels are a relatively less expensive way to renew the look of your bathroom.  You can select towels that match or even accentuate your bathroom colors. According to designer Judith Wilson "Towels are like the jewelry for a bathroom.  They are design accents, much like throw pillows in a living room." For a classic, preppy look nothing works better than white fluffy towels with monograms.  In my home I have one for each family member and some of our regular guest. London based designer Nina Campbell recommends monogramming towels for instant elegance. 

Amore Beaute bath towels, available in 4 colors, can be monogrammed in 42 colors and there are 12 monogram styles.  In fact we can be your personal seamstress and create a unique one for you.  Pick one for your home or gifting them to newly weds.  Its is a cute way to get out of the shower together in your Mr Mrs towel set. 

3. Store Bath Towels Creatively

Alicia Fannin shows 7 shabby chic way to store your towels.  Here is the link to her article - http://lifestyle.allwomenstalk.com/shabby-chic-ways-to-store-your-towels

Here is a picture of my favorite on from her article - display on a wooden ladder.

4.  Care For Your Towels

Most towels last longer when cared for the right way.  Here are some tips to extend the life of your towels -
a.  Wash in warm water especially white towels.  To remove stubborn stains occasionally bleach your towels.  Frequent bleaching damages wares out towels much faster.  Do not bleach colored or monogrammed towels as it damages the color.

b.  Wash your towels separately and with less load.  When there is too much load in the washing machine the towel will not rinse off well and may retain some of the dirt.  Dry on low heat to avoid damaging the cotton fibers.  Toss in a tennis ball to help retain fluffiness.

c.  Hang out your towels to dry after use.  Avoid throwing them around as bacteria tends to grow fast on moist surfaces.