Made in Imabari, Japan, the 100-percent-cotton Lana towels are delicate and fine, but remarkably strong and super-absorbent. And because they’re not bulky, they take up less space than garden variety towels.

Made from a linen and cotton blend, the tea towel owns a chill retro vibe thanks to its bold graphics. $20 from usstore.marimekko.com.

The Best Bath Towel Breaking it down between performance (science-related data on cotton molecules versus bamboo fabrics) and experience (how the towel feels on your bod). The Sweethome recommends 1888 Mills’ Luxury Cotton Made in Africa bath towels.

Soak up spilled hot chocolate with this very merry tea towel. Made of a linen-cotton blend, it absorbs better than paper towels and it’s greener! Reusable, durable, and machine-washable. The more you wash it, the better it gets.

Bath Towels: One can never have too many extra towels and this Yoshii Square Towel, designed by Maho Ukai, is thoughtfully produced from 100 percent hand-picked, raw cotton that is naturally separated from the seed to prevent the tearing of the fibers and comes in an elegant pattern that combines a bold block of color with a graphic white and grey striped side.

Idiosyncratic touches—including a recessed fireplace and a tall, ladder-like series of towel rungs—also mark the adjacent bathroom, outfitted with a fireplace near the tub.

Old-world crafting techniques meet a modern sensibility in these 100-percent Turkish cotton towels by Michele Keeler. The highly absorbent, velvety-soft pile is designed to withstand years of use, and the cheerful color palette will add a bright note to bathrooms. Price: $18-89.

Fog Linen Waffle Towels

These very special towels from Japan feature two textures: one side is terrycloth, the other a whisper-soft chevron weave. Thinner and lighter than traditional towels, and faster drying yet just as durable, these organic cotton pieces are a sensory treat.

Towels by Scholten & Baijings for Hay, $80 each Cheery, textured textiles for the beach or poolside designed by the impresarios of pastel, Dutch design duo Stefan Scholten and Carole Baijings.

Chef's Towel from Snowe, $25 at snowehome.com As handy for wiping up spills as tying around the waist as a half apron, this machine washable towel, spun from Belgian linen in Italy, will be a cook's best friend.

Towel holder by Menu in black with dark oak, $499.95 from dwell.store.com, and Flax Line organic bath towels by Kontex, $13-$67 from store.dwell.com.

Landscape designer Vickie Cardaro used native grasses and plantings near the swimming pool (opposite). Cushions upholstered in Sunbrella fabric rest atop a Trex deck. The western red cedar ceiling extends through the deep eaves and covered seating area.

House Industries kitchen towels, $30 for a set of three, available from Heath Ceramics. These 100% flour sack kitchen towels depicting ampersands, koi, and kokeshi will brighten any chef's day.

I am smitten with these striped chambray-and-terrycloth towels from Japan. Want, want, want!

TRIANGLE FLOUR SACK TEA TOWEL $12.00 Perfect for the hip and playful entertainer, these triangle screen printed tea towels can be folded and used as cloth napkins. They are hand printed using eco-friendly ink and the fabric will only become softer the more you wash it.

Modern Two-Tone towel rack by West Elm, $49 A perky rack with a straightforward purpose and a price to match. The wood can help add a warm touch to a cold bathroom.

Towel rack and valet (price upon request)

Pic-Nic beach towel by Paola Navone for Crate & Barrel, $40 each The Italian designer’s second collaboration with the American retailer yields over 100 summer-ready pieces, like these graphic towels.

Scholten & Baijings have collaborated with the Danish brand HAY since the company's inception; their signature colorful take on grids is now immediately recognizable, as seen in their new dish towels.

Louisiana. Based in New Orleans, Loomed NOLA produces hand-woven, organic Turkish textiles, from tea towels to blankets.

Two more towels from Katherine J. Lee.

Black Leaf Tea Towel: Designed by Lucienne Day, manufactured by twentytwentyone “It’s a historical classic with strong graphic design, reminiscent of something by Alexander Girard. It’s a fantastic work by a British designer made with Irish linen.”

"Designed to soften with use and absorb with efficiency, these 100% linen tea towels are carefully sewn and handprinted one by one." Linen tea towel made in San Francisco by Studiopatró at Provisions, $24.

Warren Platner, though, gets the credit for the Wire series lounge chair for Knoll in the bathroom.

A large skylight looms above a Duravit tub and a Runtal Radia towel warmer in the en suite bathroom.

Six-inch-square blue tiles cover the walls and floor of the girls’ upstairs bathroom. The towels and rug are also by H&M Home.

The Basics series radiator by Italian manufacturer Tubes doubles as a towel rack in the bathroom. Deau purchased the cabinet and mirror from Ikea and she found the stool at a flea market.

Set of two kitchen tea towels, radish pattern, by Lotta Kühlhorn, Available at fromSthlm.com

ISH tea towels in three colors, $30 each, which were woven at the Textile Lab in The Netherlands.

Hand towels in Graphite, Terra Cotta, Ivory, French Blue, & Ochre

A stainless-steel towel bar runs the length of two walls in the master bathroom.

This bathroom, tiled in bright blue mosaic to offset the home’s limited materials and color palette, calls for a simple vanity. The sinks, toilets, and tubs are by Villeroy & Boch, while the faucets and towel rails are by Grohe and Avenir, respectively.

Tableware shares space with a curated collection of books, tea towels, and treasures for the home.

For guest bathrooms, where only minimal storage systems are needed, why not go light and vertical with a modular floor-mounted Autopole shelf system with a mirror, soap dish, hand towels, and a tray hang by Alu that frees up floor space.

The hand towel is from Ferm Living.