These towel hooks are practically a work of art. I bought them because my newly remodeled bathroom has limited wall space, and figuring out where to put everything was a challenge. These hooks are large enough to comfortably hang a heavy wet towel or robe, yet they swivel to the left or right, so they're not sticking out when I don't need them to. My contractor, who had never seen them before, was impressed -- they're solid, beautifully finished and very well made. I bought two of them and mounted them about 12 inches apart. I also bought a matching toilet paper holder, towel bar, and robe hooks from the same Ginger Motiv series, and I'm delighted with those as well. I've just remodeled two bathrooms, and I've come to a couple of conclusions: 1) There is sometimes a tradeoff between aesthetics and functionality; and 2) A higher price doesn't always mean higher quality. No tradeoffs here, and these are well worth the price.