Choosing between a towel bar and a hook comes down to your style preferences, types of towels your’re hanging, and your wall space.
Towel bars are typically used for more plush towels, heavier or longer body towels, and can potentially provide more airflow for faster drying. They usually hold towels more securely, if hung properly versus hooks.
Stylistically, they show off more color and hardware and noticeably contribute to your décor.
Towel hooks can hold both towels and robes and take up much less wall space. For example, you can mount one on a short wall right next to the shower to keep bath towels within reach - even from the shower itself.
Style-wise, towel hooks are more discreet and tend to create more of a clean, minimalist look.
The biggest complaint about hooks is towels slipping off; however, Delta® No-Slip towel hooks are a great solution for this common problem.
What is the difference between overall length and center-to-center of a cabinet pull? Where can I find this information?
Overall length is the total length of the pull. Center-to-center is the distance between screw holes on the pull body. The center-to-center distance is how you determine what size pull you need to swap out existing cabinet hardware.
This information can usually be found in the image carousel (the collection of images on a product page). It might also be listed as product dimension length with other details such as finish and material. Lastly, you can find overall length in the specifications section on the product page.