# Proliferating Bathroom Fixtures The Tandem Towel Rack Extends and Separates into Additional Rungs By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-05-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tandem-towel-rack References: [quirky](http://www.quirky.com/products/110-Tandem-Expandable-Towel-Rack) Most of the time, you might only need one or two towel rails in your washroom, but there are occasions when you might be interested in installing some more hooks. The Tandem Towel Rack is great for those times when you have company over, or when you've just been out swimming. The contraption expands to offer additional space for spreading out several [wet cloths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everlayer-1). Made by Quirky, the stainless-steel bathroom accessory fastens to the wall in much the same way as other objects like it. This one, however, has a hidden talent. It begins by looking rather bulky for its mere 25-inch length, but you'll discover that the bar of the Tandem Towel Rack is actually three that have been tucked closely together, inviting you to draw them apart when [more drying space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spaceefficient-drying) is needed. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Modular Bathroom Fixtures:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create bathroom fixtures that can be expanded or separated to accommodate varying needs for towel hanging or other accessories. - **Flexible Towel Racks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design towel racks that can be easily adjusted or reconfigured to provide more space for drying wet cloths. - **Smart Bathroom Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop bathroom accessories with hidden features or hidden talents to enhance functionality and space efficiency. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Improvement:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative bathroom fixtures that offer versatile and customizable features for improved functionality. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate flexible and modular bathroom fixtures into interior designs to optimize space utilization and meet various needs. - **Product Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Manufacture smart bathroom accessories that combine aesthetics and utility, providing users with enhanced convenience and efficiency. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bathroom Shower Head Splitters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tandem-shower-by-boona.md) - [Open-Concept Clothing Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bauhutte-clothes-hanger-rack.md) - [Expanding Garment Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flip-hanger.md) - [Tripod-Like Garment Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-coat-rack.md) - [Modular Bike Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonder-x-skarper.md) - [Hanger-Resembling Towel Drying Radiators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zehnder-archibald.md) - [Ceiling-Mounted Laundry Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodliving.md) - [Tri-Functional Bicycle Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trifunctional-bicycle-rack.md) - [Pull-Up Bar-Integrated Clothing Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rak.md)