The added rod allows for additional towels to be hung which is nice for a smaller bathroom and one that often hosts many visitors. Nice quality construction feels sturdy. The only downside is the bar color has a rosy-hue to it that is not consistent with the mounting brackets. I didn't notice this when I was shopping for it online and ordered brushed nickel because that is what all the other figures in our bathroom are. So, it doesn't match as I hoped it would but return shipping was 1/2 the price of the item, so not worth it to return.