White Bath Towels Are Always a Great Choice

There is a reason why the towels and luxury bathrobes in hotels and spas are almost always white -- white towels are sophisticated, timeless and surprisingly practical. If you're hoping to make your bathroom a more soothing and restful place, there are a number of reasons why white bath towels are the way to go. White towels are incredibly versatile, easily blending with a wide range of color palettes and aesthetics. Opting for white towels also means that you never have to worry about fading colors, and you can easily keep your towels bright white and ultra clean by adding a bit of bleach each time you wash them.

Why White Towels

If you are attempting to recreate the relaxing atmosphere of your favorite day spa in your bathroom at home, replacing your current bath linens with fluffy white towels is a great first step. Famously, white goes with everything, so white bath towels are all but guaranteed to complement your space. White towels also recede into the background, creating a calming environment and allowing other bath accessories in the space to shine.

Some people may be hesitant to opt for white bath towels, worrying that they will easily become stained or dingy, but this couldn't be farther from the truth. Unlike colored towels that are susceptible to bleach stains, white towels can be kept bright white with the use of bleach in each laundry cycle, an addition that also ensures your towels are sparkling clean and free of mildew and bacteria. Finally, since colored towels might mask dirtiness and lead you to stretch the time between washings longer than recommended, white towels are actually likely to be the cleaner, fresher option.

White Bath Towels, Washcloths and More

The white towels available at Williams Sonoma are all part of the Chambers Collection, which includes both bed and bath linens. Chambers towels are all made of long staple Turkish cotton, a fabric that is prized for its strength, durability and the fact that it only becomes softer with time. Here are just a few of the white towel options available at Williams Sonoma:

• Chambers® Organic 700-Gram Aerospin Towels -- These super soft towels are crafted using a special spinning technique that allows air to pass through the towel fibers, creating unrivaled plushness. In addition to being remarkably soft, these quick-drying, 100% organic towels maintain their fluffy appearance, even after repeated washing. The Aerospin towels are available in blue and dark gray as well as brilliant white.
• Chambers® Heritage Turkish 800-Gram Solid Towels -- The heaviest of Williams Sonoma's white towels, these plush turkish bath towels feel incredibly luxurious. The Heritage towels come in white as well as six other shades, and they are available individually or in a set that includes two washcloths, two hand towels and two bath towels. Bath sheets and a matching bath mat are also available.
• Chambers® Turkish Hydrocotton 600-Gram Towels -- Much more absorbent than traditional cotton terry towels, Hydrocotton towels achieve their incredible softness and absorbency from the use of a technique that creates thousands of fine, untwisted loops. These mid-weight towels are also very fast-drying. Hand and bath towels can be purchased individually, and washcloths come in sets of two. You also have the option to purchase a set of six that includes two bath towels, two hand towels and two washcloths.

Complete the Look

Once your white bath towels are hung, you're halfway to the spa retreat of your dreams. Depending on how far you want to go, you can amp up the luxury in both big and small ways. A few deluxe soaps in a dreamy scent next to the sink may be all you need for a little escape. If you want to take things a step further, replace your waste basket and countertop essentials with white bathroom accessories for a soothing and cohesive look. Finally, those who want to really commit might consider swapping standard overhead lighting for a glamorous chandelier.