We might earn a commission if you buy something through our links. Want to spruce up your space? Interior design is all about having fun with it. You can totally flip the script on those boring standard fixtures and swap them out for something with more personality. Here’s a fun idea — throw some geometric wood blocks, a boho vibe, or even that playful building block feel into your bathroom. Ditch that plain old towel bar hanging on the wall and go for something that’s actually fun to look at while also being super practical. It’ll hold your hand towels in style right next to your sink. The best part? It’s just geometric wood blocks attached to natural rope with a handle on top. So what do you need to pull this off? Grab some scrap wood pieces in different geometric shapes. You can snag them online, like these ones that run about $14. Or if you’ve got a workshop at home, cut them yourself with a circular saw. You’ll also want wired jute twine if you can find it — regular thick rope works too if you’re in a pinch — plus a handle in whatever color or design matches your bathroom vibe. For tools, grab some wire cutters (or regular scissors if you’re using plain rope), painter’s tape, a hammer and nail, a hand drill with a bit slightly bigger than your rope thickness, and maybe a hot glue gun if you want to be extra. The end result? A gorgeous hanging piece that looks almost like art and shows off your hand towels beautifully.
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Turn those geometric wooden blocks into an awesome hand towel holder
Ready to put it all together? Start by drilling a hole straight through each of your wooden shapes. Use a center punch — it helps guide your drill bit right down the middle. Line up all your blocks on your work surface vertically and shuffle them around until you’ve got an arrangement you love. Once you’re happy with how it looks, let’s build your holder. Grab that purse handle and tie it tight to one end of your rope or jute twine, wrapping it around and knotting it real good. Then thread your shapes on in the order you picked out. Want to keep them from spinning? Just dab a tiny bit of hot glue between each piece.
Almost done! Just use your wire cutters or scissors to snip the jute cord and twist up the end into a small loop. Hammer a nail into your wall — make sure you measure so there’s enough room below for a folded hand towel — and hang it up. Renting? No problem, these stick-on hooks are water-resistant and easy to remove. That’s it! But here’s the fun part — make it totally yours. Toss in a big wooden bead between each shape, or paint the blocks whatever colors vibe with your bathroom. Finished and feeling inspired? Take that momentum and move on to your next project!
