{"id":3701,"date":"2026-08-29T07:51:52","date_gmt":"2026-08-29T07:51:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eu.insideast.com\/oilet-paper-holder-and-towel-bar-height-the-standard-guide\/"},"modified":"2026-08-29T07:51:52","modified_gmt":"2026-08-29T07:51:52","slug":"oilet-paper-holder-and-towel-bar-height-the-standard-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eu.insideast.com\/fr\/oilet-paper-holder-and-towel-bar-height-the-standard-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Toilet Paper Holder and Towel Bar Height: The Standard Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ias-blog-article-content\" style=\"max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.85; color: #2d2a26;\">\n<div class=\"section__container article__main page-width\">\n<div class=\"article__main-info article--width\">\n<div class=\"article__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"article__block article__content rte text-subtext\" >\n<style>\n  :root {\n    --accent:      #a67c52;\n    --accent-dark: #8a6340;\n    --bg-warm:     #f7f2e8;\n    --text-dark:   #1a1a1a;\n    --text-mid:    #4a4a4a;\n    --text-light:  #7a7a7a;\n    --border:      #e8dfd0;\n  }<\/p>\n<p>  * { box-sizing: border-box; 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}\n  .ia-related-list li { margin-bottom: 10px; }\n  .ia-related-list a {\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: baseline;\n    gap: 8px;\n    text-decoration: none;\n    font-family: system-ui, sans-serif;\n    font-size: 15px;\n    color: var(--accent);\n    line-height: 1.4;\n  }\n  .ia-related-list a:hover { text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }\n  .ia-related-arrow { flex-shrink: 0; font-size: 14px; }<\/p>\n<p>  .ia-sep { width: 40px; height: 2px; background: var(--accent); opacity: 0.35; margin: 44px 0; }\n<\/style>\n<article class=\"ia-article\">\n<div class=\"ia-hero-wrap\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/7329\/4189\/files\/Toilet_Paper_Holder_and_Towel_Bar_Height_hero.jpg?v=1787941087\" alt=\"Unlacquered brass toilet paper holder and towel bar mounted at standard height in a warm, sunlit bathroom\" class=\"ia-hero\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"ia-img-cap\">Get the spacing right once, and the rest of the bathroom layout falls into place around it.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ia-quick-answer\">\n    <strong class=\"ia-qa-label\">Quick Answer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mount a toilet paper holder <strong>26 inches (66cm)<\/strong> from the floor to its center, and <strong>7 to 9 inches (18 to 23cm)<\/strong> in front of the toilet bowl. Mount a towel bar <strong>42 to 48 inches (107 to 122cm)<\/strong> from the floor, 48 inches (122cm) is the most common single figure. ADA-compliant installations use a separate range, 15 to 48 inches (380 to 1220mm) for the dispenser outlet, measured from a seated reach position rather than the residential standard.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The standard toilet paper holder height is <strong>26 inches (66cm)<\/strong> from the finished floor to the center of the holder, positioned <strong>7 to 9 inches (18 to 23cm)<\/strong> in front of the toilet bowl. The standard towel bar height is <strong>42 to 48 inches (107 to 122cm)<\/strong> above the floor, with 48 inches being the most commonly cited single figure. Both numbers shift depending on where the fixture sits in the room, whether it&#8217;s over a vanity, above a tub, or behind a door, and the UK uses the same practical heights in metric.<\/p>\n<p>This guide covers the standard height for both fixtures, how placement changes by location in the bathroom, what ADA accessibility actually requires (it&#8217;s not the same as the residential standard), and how to plan spacing across a full layout. It also covers something most height guides skip: what to do when you want a fully custom piece rather than a standard bar or holder.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ia-toc\">\n    <strong>In This Guide<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#tp-holder\">Standard Toilet Paper Holder Height<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#towel-bar\">Standard Towel Bar Height<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#ada\">ADA Guidelines<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#placement\">Placement Tips by Bathroom Layout<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<div class=\"ia-takeaways\">\n    <strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Toilet paper holder: 26 inches (66cm) from floor to center, 7 to 9 inches (18 to 23cm) in front of the toilet.<\/li>\n<li>Towel bar: 42 to 48 inches (107 to 122cm) from the floor, 48 inches is the most common default.<\/li>\n<li>ADA compliance is a separate range, 15 to 48 inches (380 to 1220mm) for the dispenser outlet, and isn&#8217;t the same as the 26 inch residential standard.<\/li>\n<li>Placement (above vanity, over toilet, above tub, behind door) matters as much as height, each location has its own practical adjustment.<\/li>\n<li>The same heights apply in the UK, just measured in cm rather than inches.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- SECTION 1 --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ia-h2\" id=\"tp-holder\">Standard toilet paper holder height<\/h2>\n<p>Twenty-six inches (66cm) from the finished floor to the center of the holder is the figure used across US and UK trade guidance alike. It&#8217;s widely attributed to National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) guidance, and it shows up consistently across independent plumbing and design sources, though I&#8217;d recommend checking NKBA&#8217;s own published guidelines directly if you need a definitive citation rather than a secondhand one. It puts the roll within easy reach from a seated position without requiring a stretch or a reach downward, which is the entire point of the measurement.<\/p>\n<p>Horizontal placement matters just as much as height. Most guidance places the holder <strong>7 to 9 inches (18 to 23cm)<\/strong> in front of the toilet bowl&#8217;s leading edge, measured from the front of the bowl outward. I&#8217;m not fully certain this figure is universal, some sources widen it to 8 to 12 inches, so treat 7 to 9 inches as the tighter, safer default for a compact bathroom and use the wider range if there&#8217;s more space to work with.<\/p>\n<p>One adjustment worth knowing: <strong>comfort-height toilets<\/strong> (sometimes called chair-height toilets) have a seat that sits 17 to 19 inches (43 to 48cm) off the floor, a few inches taller than the 15 to 17 inches (38 to 43cm) of a standard toilet. Several installation guides recommend nudging the holder up to about <strong>28 inches (71cm)<\/strong> to match that higher seated position, rather than sticking with 26 inches. This isn&#8217;t a figure I&#8217;ve found in a single formal code, it&#8217;s a widely repeated practical adjustment rather than an official standard, so use it as a sensible starting point and adjust to what feels natural once the toilet is actually in place.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ia-table-wrap\">\n<table class=\"ia-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Measurement<\/th>\n<th>Inches<\/th>\n<th>Centimeters<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Height from floor to center<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>26 in<\/td>\n<td>66 cm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Distance in front of toilet bowl<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>7 to 9 in<\/td>\n<td>18 to 23 cm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>ADA dispenser outlet range<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>15 to 48 in<\/td>\n<td>38 to 122 cm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<div class=\"ia-feature-row\">\n<div>\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insideast.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Vintage_Bathroom_Hardware1.webp?v=1786455046&amp;width=1946\" alt=\"Unlacquered brass toilet paper holder mounted beside a toilet at standard height, showing natural patina\" class=\"ia-img-wide\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"ia-img-cap\"><a href=\"\/shop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brass toilet paper holders<\/a>, mounted at 26 inches for comfortable reach from a seated position.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ia-feature-text\">\n<p class=\"ia-feature-label\">Getting The Spacing Right<\/p>\n<h3>Measure the toilet, not just the wall<\/h3>\n<p>The 26 inch height is measured from the floor, but the horizontal offset is measured from the toilet bowl itself, not from a fixed point on the wall. If you&#8217;re installing before the toilet is in place, work from the manufacturer&#8217;s rough-in dimensions rather than guessing.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- Linda review --><\/p>\n<div class=\"ia-review\">\n<div class=\"ia-review-inner\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insideast.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/unlacquered-brass-bathroom-floating-shelf-with-hook-wall-mount-shelf-with-toilet-paper-holder-9229209.jpg?v=1773579262&amp;width=1946\" alt=\"Unlacquered brass floating shelf with toilet paper holder, purchased by Linda\" class=\"ia-review-thumb\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ia-review-body\">\n<p class=\"ia-review-text\">&#8220;Wonderful product, just as described, beautiful quality.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"ia-review-attr\">\n<div class=\"ia-review-init\">L<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"ia-review-name\">Linda<\/div>\n<div class=\"ia-review-meta\">Verified Etsy purchase, 29 Nov 2025 \u00b7 <a href=\"\/product\/unlacquered-brass-bathroom-floating-shelf-with-hook-wall-mount-shelf-with-toilet-paper-holder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Floating Shelf with Toilet Paper Holder<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>A floating shelf that integrates the holder, like the one above, solves the height question by design, since the holder itself is fixed to the shelf at a set position. For a standalone holder, standard mounting hardware works on tile, plaster, or drywall, though tile mounts benefit from a template to avoid a second set of anchor holes.<\/p>\n<p>  <!-- SECTION 2 --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ia-h2\" id=\"towel-bar\">Standard towel bar height<\/h2>\n<p>A standard towel bar sits <strong>42 to 48 inches (107 to 122cm)<\/strong> above the finished floor. Forty-eight inches (122cm) is the single figure most commonly cited, especially for a hotel-style bar mounted above a toilet or across from a shower, since it clears most heads and shoulders comfortably while keeping the towel within easy reach.<\/p>\n<p>That range shifts depending on exactly where the bar sits in the room. The figures below are commonly recommended conventions rather than a single hard code, worth confirming against your own layout and the people using the bathroom.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ia-h3\">Above vanity | Over toilet | Above tub | Behind door<\/h3>\n<div class=\"ia-checklist\">\n<h4>Towel Bar Placement by Location<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Above vanity:<\/strong> typically mounted to one side rather than directly above the counter, at the standard 42 to 48 inch height, clear of splash from the sink<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Over toilet:<\/strong> the classic hotel-style placement, usually the full 48 inches, often paired with a shelf above for extra storage<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Above tub:<\/strong> mount high enough to clear anyone standing or stepping in and out, 48 inches or slightly higher depending on tub wall height<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Behind door:<\/strong> a lower-profile option for tight bathrooms, height still follows the 42 to 48 inch range but bar length is usually shorter to clear the door swing<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Children&#8217;s bathroom:<\/strong> commonly lowered to 36 to 48 inches (91 to 122cm) so kids can reach without help<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Accessible or limited-mobility bathroom:<\/strong> often lowered further to around 36 inches (91cm) for the easiest reach from a seated or lower-standing position<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"ia-feature-row\">\n<div class=\"ia-feature-text\">\n<p class=\"ia-feature-label\">Three-Stage Design<\/p>\n<h3>A rack that reads as furniture, not just hardware<\/h3>\n<p>A multi-bar or tiered towel rack changes the height math slightly, since each bar sits at its own level. The lowest bar generally follows the same 42 to 48 inch guidance as a single bar, with the additional tiers stacked above it.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insideast.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Polished_Brass_Traditional_Towel_RackIA-020-16-001-24-26.png?v=1781770505&amp;width=1946\" alt=\"Polished brass traditional three-stage towel rack mounted on a bathroom wall\" class=\"ia-img-wide\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"ia-img-cap\"><a href=\"\/shop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brass towel bars and holders<\/a>, three-stage design shown here.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- Robe hook review --><\/p>\n<div class=\"ia-review\">\n<div class=\"ia-review-inner\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insideast.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Solid_Brass_Robe_Hook1_jpg.avif?v=1786430199&amp;width=1946\" alt=\"Solid brass robe hook, verified Etsy purchase\" class=\"ia-review-thumb\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ia-review-body\">\n<p class=\"ia-review-text\">&#8220;The hooks are beautiful! I thought they would look vintage upon arrival however the owner assured me they will in time because they are unlacquered.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"ia-review-attr\">\n<div class=\"ia-review-init\">E<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"ia-review-name\">Etsy buyer<\/div>\n<div class=\"ia-review-meta\">Verified Etsy purchase \u00b7 <a href=\"\/product\/vintage-hooks-set-solid-brass-robe-hook-heavy-duty-single-hook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Solid Brass Robe Hook<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Robe hooks are a useful supplement to a towel bar rather than a replacement for one, typically mounted at 60 to 66 inches (152 to 168cm) for adult shoulder height, well above the bar itself. Browse the full <a href=\"\/shop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hooks and knobs collection<\/a> to match finish across hooks, bars, and holders.<\/p>\n<p>  <!-- Tanya Stone custom work trust signal --><\/p>\n<div class=\"ia-quote ia-quote-insta\">\n<div class=\"ia-quote-inner\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"ia-quote-text\">&#8220;Creating custom furniture and decor has become a true passion of mine in this industry. My journey from initially not even knowing what a cinder block was, to self-educating about materials, drawings, renderings, layouts, and architecture has been incredibly humbling and rewarding.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"ia-quote-attr\">\n<div class=\"ia-quote-init\">TS<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"ia-quote-name\">tanyastoneinteriors<\/div>\n<div class=\"ia-quote-source\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CxlY66_Pffa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View post<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tanyastoneinteriors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&amp;commat;tanyastoneinteriors<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ia-quote-cta\">\n          Have a specific design in mind rather than a standard bar or holder? Insideast builds custom brass and copper pieces to your exact drawing, just imagine it, and the Marrakech workshop can make it real. <a href=\"\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get in touch to discuss a custom piece \u2192<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/7329\/4189\/files\/customized_brass_rack_tanyastoneinteriors_insta.png?v=1787940355\" alt=\"Custom brass towel rack designed and installed by Tanya Stone Interiors\" class=\"ia-quote-side-img\">\n    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- SECTION 3 --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ia-h2\" id=\"ada\">ADA guidelines<\/h2>\n<p>ADA accessibility is a separate set of numbers from the residential standard, not a stricter version of the same one. According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.access-board.gov\/ada\/chapter\/ch06\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">U.S. Access Board&#8217;s ADA standards<\/a>, Section 604.7 requires the toilet paper dispenser outlet to fall between 15 and 48 inches (380 to 1220mm) above the finished floor, positioned to remain reachable from a seated position and clear of any grab bar. That&#8217;s a wide compliance range, not a single target height, and it exists to accommodate a range of wheelchair users and reach abilities rather than to define one universal &#8220;right&#8221; height.<\/p>\n<p>Towel bars don&#8217;t have a dedicated ADA mounting height in the same way, but the same reach-range logic applies: keeping bars within roughly 15 to 48 inches keeps them usable from a seated position. If a bathroom needs to meet a formal accessibility standard, that&#8217;s a conversation for a licensed contractor familiar with the current local code, since requirements vary by jurisdiction and building type in ways a general guide like this one can&#8217;t cover completely.<\/p>\n<p>  <!-- Toilet paper holder review --><\/p>\n<div class=\"ia-review\">\n<div class=\"ia-review-inner\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insideast.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/solid-brass-toilet-paper-holder-with-sliding-cover-bathroom-tissue-holder-1469183.jpg?v=1773579206&amp;width=1946\" alt=\"Solid brass toilet paper holder with sliding cover, verified Etsy purchase\" class=\"ia-review-thumb\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ia-review-body\">\n<p class=\"ia-review-text\">&#8220;Great product! Shipping was slightly delayed by no fault of the seller, quick to respond and highly communicative, would purchase from this seller again and highly recommend.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"ia-review-attr\">\n<div class=\"ia-review-init\">E<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"ia-review-name\">Etsy buyer<\/div>\n<div class=\"ia-review-meta\">Verified Etsy purchase, 13 May 2026 \u00b7 <a href=\"\/product\/solid-brass-toilet-paper-holder-handcrafted-powder-room-roll-holder-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Solid Brass Toilet Paper Holder with Sliding Cover<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- SECTION 4 --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ia-h2\" id=\"placement\">Placement tips by bathroom layout<\/h2>\n<p>Height numbers only work once the layout around them makes sense. A few practical checks before drilling:<\/p>\n<div class=\"ia-checklist\">\n<h4>Before You Drill<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Confirm you&#8217;re measuring from the finished floor, not the subfloor, especially if new tile or flooring is going in after the fixture<\/li>\n<li>Check for blocking behind the wall where a bar will take real weight from wet towels, not just anchors alone<\/li>\n<li>Keep the toilet paper holder reachable without leaning across the bowl, 7 to 9 inches forward of the front edge is the working default<\/li>\n<li>In a shared or family bathroom, split the difference on height if users vary significantly in height, or add a second, lower bar or hook<\/li>\n<li>Match finish across holder, bar, and hooks if ordering separately, sourcing from the same workshop keeps the patina developing at a consistent pace<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"ia-diagram-wrap\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/7329\/4189\/files\/oilet_Paper_Holder_and_Towel_Bar_Standard_Guide.jpg?v=1787941089\" alt=\"Bathroom wall elevation diagram showing toilet paper holder at 26 inches and towel bar at 48 inches above the finished floor, with distance from toilet bowl\" class=\"ia-img-wide\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"ia-img-cap\">Approximate reference only, not to scale. Confirm against your own toilet&#8217;s rough-in dimensions and local code before installing.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>For a compact powder room, the floating shelf and holder combination shown earlier solves two placement problems at once, storage and the holder itself, without adding a second fixture to the wall. For a full bathroom, coordinating the holder, bar, and any hooks or knobs as a single order keeps both height and finish consistent from the start. Browse the <a href=\"\/shop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">toilet paper holders<\/a>, <a href=\"\/shop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">towel bars and holders<\/a>, and <a href=\"\/shop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hooks and knobs<\/a> collections to plan a matching set.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ia-sep\"><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- FAQ --><\/p>\n<div class=\"ia-faq\">\n<p class=\"ia-faq-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/p>\n<details class=\"ia-faq-item\">\n<summary>What is the standard height for a toilet paper holder?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"ia-faq-answer\">\n<p>The standard toilet paper holder height is 26 inches (66cm) from the finished floor to the center of the holder. Position it 7 to 9 inches (18 to 23cm) forward of the toilet bowl&#8217;s front edge, close enough to reach without leaning.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"ia-faq-item\">\n<summary>What is the standard height for a towel bar?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"ia-faq-answer\">\n<p>A standard towel bar sits 42 to 48 inches (107 to 122cm) above the finished floor, with 48 inches (122cm) being the most common single figure, especially for hotel-style bars mounted above a toilet or across from a shower.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"ia-faq-item\">\n<summary>How far should a toilet paper holder be from the toilet?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"ia-faq-answer\">\n<p>Most guidance places the holder 7 to 9 inches (18 to 23cm) in front of the toilet bowl&#8217;s leading edge, measured horizontally. Some sources widen that to 8 to 12 inches, so use the tighter range if the bathroom is compact and the wider range if there&#8217;s more room to work with.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"ia-faq-item\">\n<summary>What is the ADA height for a toilet paper holder?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"ia-faq-answer\">\n<p>Under ADA Standards Section 604.7, the dispenser outlet must fall between 15 and 48 inches (380 to 1220mm) above the finished floor and remain reachable from a seated position, clear of grab bars. This is a compliance range, not the same figure as the 26 inch residential standard.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"ia-faq-item\">\n<summary>What height should I use in the UK, in cm?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"ia-faq-answer\">\n<p>The same practical heights apply in the UK, expressed in metric: about 66cm for a toilet paper holder and 107 to 122cm for a towel bar. UK bathrooms often run smaller, so measure your actual wall space before committing to the upper end of either range.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"ia-faq-item\">\n<summary>Should the toilet paper holder be higher for a comfort-height toilet?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"ia-faq-answer\">\n<p>Often yes. Comfort-height toilets have a seat 17 to 19 inches (43 to 48cm) off the floor, a few inches taller than standard. Several installation guides recommend raising the holder to about 28 inches (71cm) rather than 26 inches to match that higher seated position.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"ia-faq-item\">\n<summary>What height should a towel bar be in a children&#8217;s bathroom?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"ia-faq-answer\">\n<p>Lower than the adult standard, typically 36 to 48 inches (91 to 122cm), so children can reach the towel without help. For a bathroom used mainly by younger kids, the lower end of that range works best.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/details><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- CTA --><\/p>\n<div class=\"ia-cta\">\n<p>Once the heights are settled, the fixtures themselves are the next decision. <a href=\"\/shop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Browse the Insideast towel bar and holder collection<\/a>, handmade in Marrakech in solid unlacquered brass and copper, built to age into a warm, consistent patina at any height you choose.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- Further Reading --><\/p>\n<div class=\"ia-related\">\n<p class=\"ia-related-label\">Further Reading<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ia-related-list\">\n<li>\n        <a href=\"\/unlacquered-brass-cabinet-hardware-knobs-pulls-and-how-they-age\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n          <span class=\"ia-related-arrow\">\u2192<\/span><br \/>\n          Unlacquered Brass Cabinet Hardware: Knobs, Pulls, and How They Age<br \/>\n        <\/a>\n      <\/li>\n<li>\n        <a href=\"\/bathroom-accessories-fixtures-fittings-buyers-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n          <span class=\"ia-related-arrow\">\u2192<\/span><br \/>\n          Bathroom Fixtures, Fittings, and Accessories: A Buyer&#8217;s Guide<br \/>\n        <\/a>\n      <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Standard toilet paper holder height is 26in, towel bar 42-48in. 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