Gio Bella Robe Hooks

Sixteen wall mounted robe hooks from Gio, the cheapest fitting in a bathroom and the one that gets used hardest. A hook takes a gown, a wet towel or a gym bag, usually with a yank rather than a careful lift, so the fixing behind it matters more than it does on a shelf. The titles here name the hook count in most cases, and that is the first thing to read.

Single, Double and Multi Hook

Seven of the sixteen are double robe hooks, from Demola, Malta, Roma, Torino and Trapani, including black versions of the Demola and Malta doubles. Three are named as singles: Fiorano, and the chrome single hooks from Nova and San Marco. Above that, Como and Verona each list a two hook fitting, and Rieti and Fiorano carry a three and a four in the title, which reads as the hook count and is worth confirming against the image. A multi hook fitting is the one to reach for on the wall behind a bathroom door in a family house.

Where a Hook Earns Its Place

Two positions do most of the work. One is within arm's reach of the shower or the bath, close enough that you can take a towel without stepping onto a wet floor, and far enough back that spray does not soak it. The other is the wall behind the door, where a gown can hang full length without touching the floor and without blocking the swing.

Height is a judgement call rather than a rule. Hang a long gown from the hook and see where the hem falls: if it drags, move up. Fix into something solid behind the tile, because a hook is loaded sideways and downwards at the same time when someone pulls a heavy towel off it, and a fixing that is fine for a glass shelf is not always fine here.

Matching the Rest of the Bathroom

Twelve Gio ranges list a robe hook, and eleven of those run right through the rest of the accessories, so a hook here has a towel rail, a towel ring and a glass shelf to match in Como, Demola, Fiorano, Malta, Nova, Rieti, Roma, San Marco, Torino, Trapani and Verona. The two black doubles sit on Gio Bella black. The wider set is under Gio Bella bathroom accessories, and the brand as a whole is on the Gio Bella hub.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a single and a double robe hook?

A double carries two hooks on a single fitting with one set of fixings, so two can hang a towel and a gown in the space and drilling of a single fitting. Seven of the sixteen here are doubles. A single is the tidier look where only one garment ever hangs, such as a guest cloakroom or beside a shower used by one person.

Are there Gio hooks with more than two hooks?

Como and Verona each list a two hook fitting outright, and Rieti and Fiorano carry a three and a four in the title, which reads as the hook count. Confirm it against the product image before ordering. A multi hook fitting is worth putting on the wall behind a bathroom door in a family house, where a rail would take up wall you do not have.

How high should a robe hook be fitted?

There is no single correct height, so work it out with the garment. Hold a long gown against the wall at the height you have in mind and check the hem clears the floor with room to spare. Beside a shower, fit the hook where you can reach it from inside without stepping onto a wet floor.

What holds a robe hook to the wall?

That depends on the wall far more than on the fitting. A hook is pulled sideways and downwards at the same time when a heavy wet towel comes off it, so it needs solid backing behind the tile rather than a plug in a hollow board. If you are retiling, decide the hook positions before the tiler starts.

Can I match a Gio robe hook to my towel rail?

Yes. Eleven ranges cover the robe hook, towel rail, towel ring, glass shelf, soap dish, toilet brush holder and paper holder: Como, Demola, Fiorano, Malta, Nova, Rieti, Roma, San Marco, Torino, Trapani and Verona. Messina lists a hook as well. Black is the finish with the most depth across the brand as a whole.