Double Robe Hooks

Double robe hooks give you two hanging points in one fitting, so a towel and a robe (or two towels) can hang side by side without competing for space. They suit ensuites and family bathrooms where wall space is tight but demand is high, and they're available in chrome, black, brass and stainless steel to match existing tapware.

Why choose a double robe hook over a single

A single hook forces a choice between a robe and a towel. A double robe hook removes that trade-off by adding a second arm or a second mounting point on the same base plate, so both items get their own spot without doubling the number of holes drilled into your wall. For busy bathrooms shared by two people, or for a main bathroom that also needs to hold a bath towel, a double robe hook is usually the more practical fitting.

Look for a luxury double hook if you want a heavier-gauge fitting with a more substantial presence on the wall. These sit slightly larger than a standard double hook and are built with thicker brass or stainless steel bases, which holds up better under daily use than a lightweight equivalent.

Finish options

Chrome double robe hooks remain the most common choice and match almost any existing tapware or towel rail. A chrome double robe hook works well in bathrooms with mixed metal fittings because chrome tends to sit neutrally alongside both warm and cool-toned finishes.

Black double robe hooks suit bathrooms with matte black tapware, framed mirrors or black-framed showers. A black double robe hook (or double robe hook black, depending on how the product is listed) gives a stronger contrast against light-coloured tiles and is a popular pairing with matte black towel rails.

Brass double robe hooks and double robe hook brass finishes suit warmer material palettes, terracotta or timber-toned tiles, and brushed brass tapware. Brass reads as a warmer alternative to chrome without the starkness of black.

Stainless steel double robe hooks are the most corrosion-resistant option for bathrooms with high moisture exposure or coastal locations, where salt air can accelerate finish wear on lower-grade metals. A stainless steel double robe hook is a sound choice if longevity in a humid environment matters more than colour-matching.

Mounting height and installation

Robe hook height is typically set around 1400mm from the finished floor, which lines up with the average adult's shoulder to elbow reach and keeps hanging towels clear of the floor. This is a guideline rather than a fixed rule, and height should be adjusted where a hook sits behind a door, beside a shower screen, or where the household includes children who need a lower reach point.

Most double robe hooks mount to a single concealed or exposed fixing plate using two screws into a wall anchor or stud. Fixing directly into a stud or solid tile backing gives the most secure result, since the combined weight of two wet towels puts more strain on the mounting point than a single hook carries.

Matching your double robe hook to the rest of the bathroom

For a coordinated look, match the double robe hook's finish to the towel rail, toilet roll holder and tapware in the same room. A twin robe hook in the same finish family as an existing towel rail reads as a deliberate suite rather than a mismatched addition, which matters more in ensuites and powder rooms where every fitting is visible at once.

If the bathroom already mixes finishes (for example chrome tapware with a black mirror frame), pick the double robe hook finish that matches whichever fitting sits closest to it, rather than trying to match the room as a whole.

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