Towels: weight and fibre

Towels are measured in GSM — grams per square metre. Around 400–600 GSM is the comfortable middle: absorbent and quick enough to dry between uses. Very heavy towels feel luxurious but dry slowly and can stay damp on a rail, which is exactly what you do not want in a small, humid room.

Long-staple cotton and cotton-modal blends stay soft through more washes than short-fibre cotton, which is what causes the scratchy feel after a few months.

Storage that drains

Anything that holds water will eventually rust, discolour or smell. Choose a shower caddy with drainage slots and rust-resistant coating, and prefer shelves that let items dry rather than closed boxes in a wet zone.

Hang towels with space between them. Doubling towels on one hook keeps them damp and shortens their life.

Keep the surfaces clear

Move daily-use items into one caddy and store everything else. A bath mat that actually grips is both a comfort and a safety improvement — look for a textured or suction-backed base rather than a loose cotton mat on a tiled floor.