Toilet paper can also be a hassle to store. Bulky and oddly shaped, those rolls can clutter up space under the sink, or gather dust sitting on the back of the toilet. If you’re looking for something subtle that keeps a few extra rolls, check out these 25+ toilet paper holder ideas for inspiration.
1. Simple Sink-Side Cabinet
Extra storage is always helpful, especially in the bathroom. The handy person in your family can quickly put together this simple sink-side cabinet if you have such a bathroom setup. Reclaimed wood can coordinate with other wooden accessories, for the bathroom and beyond. With a window or proper lighting, this holder can easily display small houseplants to help improve the air.
2. Wall-mounted Wire Storage Baskets
Baskets, especially wire baskets, make a statement when adequately mounted and matched with similar décor. A clean and interesting design provides extra storage and the perfect place to hold the rolls. Add more wire baskets throughout your home, for consistency with your decorating scheme. Alternate items in open storage occasionally to keep your look fresh.
3. Combination of Toilet Paper Dispenser and Storage Basket
There is always a place for baskets in your decorating scheme. Different shapes, styles, and weaves make your home look put together and unique. Effective even in the bathroom, where this basket offers storage and a trolling rod for this necessity. Pair with other baskets of different sizes for bathroom countertop storage. Expand their use into the attached bedroom and beyond.
4. Square Floating Bathroom Shelf
Another DIY project to include storage with the tp dispenser, this floating shelf fits on any wall within your reach. A great way to store reading material or display those favorite trinkets. A creative project with cubicles optional, but not too complicated for the woodworker who’s good with a saw and a hammer.
5. Toilet-Mounted Wire Storage Rack
Seldom moved, this lid is another perfect use for a wire tp holder. Also, a convenient place for other essentials you might need in this private space. Use it for additional storage if your bathroom cabinet room is limited. Add hanging storage on the side, you know it will be used. Coordinate with other wire items in your modern décor.
6. Reclaimed Wood Statement Shelf
The perfect way to display a favorite treasure, and in a spot where you’re guaranteed to see it each day. Add those just cut flowers from the garden in a short vase or display a favorite piece of pottery. Make it sturdy enough to hold a couple of books. Use that odd-shaped piece of reclaimed wood as a backing for this unusual holder.
7. DIY Fabric Spare Toilet Paper Holder
Fabric adds a unique storage spot for that extra roll while coordinating with the walls and even the curtains. Your bathroom is an essential extension of the entire home, keep it matching and organized. Add the same fabric throughout the house in various spots.
8. Industrial Pipe Toilet Paper Dispenser with Spare Roll
This innovative dispenser does double duty as a stay-in-place holder for two rolls. Use a similar industrial pipe fitting for a unique addition to your bathroom. Matchup other accessories in bronze or silver, like your soap dish and glass. Use these colors for light fixture plates to create a consistent look for your décor.
9. Wall Art Toilet Paper Cloud Shelf
Make a cloud in your bathroom w2ith this unusual holder. This one is made from concrete, an artistic design. The experienced crafter can make one from hypertufa if they can find a mold.
10. Upcycled License Plate Rustic Bathroom Shelf
Show off your crafting skills and re-purpose old items, like this license plate built into the holder. Perfect to include with antiques in your rustic or farmhouse décor. The weathered look helps provide tranquility, and perhaps fond memories as you relax in the steaming tub and stress melts away.
11. Whitewashed Shutter Storage Basket and Toilet Paper Dispenser
Innovative and interesting use for those cast-off shutters. Build them in or hang on the wall and insert your tp holder. Add basket at a convenient level and even a towel bar near the top. There are so many possibilities in your farmhouse décor scheme when using such a piece.
12. Floating Shelf with Built-in Roll Holder
Another floating shelf for wall decor with a built-in roll holder. This simple design offers a safe spot to place the phone and a bit of a floral hint to perk up the bath. If you have the space on the wall, make a set of three and stagger them upward. Use your imagination for storage in that small, but necessary, bathroom.
13. Vintage Bucket Repurposed for Storage
Another unusual place to store the paper, and it blends right in with your rustic décor scheme. Find items similar to this vintage bucket for more storage in the attached bedroom, living room, even in the kitchen. Extra storage is usually necessary for all places and these great buckets hold many items.
14. Recessed Wall Niche Roll Holder
Take advantage of a tight space to add this built-in holder and magazine rack. Excellent place for those new magazines or even your daily devotional book. Can also be used for extra storage for more tissue when placed in a busy bathroom. Paint to coordinate with other home shelving.
15. Whitewashed Storage Rack with Towel Bar Hooks
Hang the holder on this industrial rack, sturdy enough to hold your necessities for the bath and your pretties, as well. These whitewashed boards, simple to put together, provide that often necessary room to store your stuff. Use similar racks for towel holders and expand this unique idea to other bathrooms in your home.
16. Braided Leather Toilet Paper Dispenser
Braided leather hanging from simple hooks makes the perfect place to hold the roll. Braided leather is relatively easy to find at most craft stores or on Etsy, where it comes in a range of colors. Prices vary, but most are inexpensive. Humidity in the bathroom helps keep the leather from getting brittle.
17. Heavy Wooden Storage Tower
Sturdy and convenient for small space storage. Roll up those towels; hand towels, bath towels, even washcloths can fit. Thick, heavy boards for this simple project make it capable of holding a plant on top. Combine the tower with other wooden décor items throughout the bathroom and the entire household.
18. Repurposed Magazine Holder Turned Toilet Paper Storage
Repurpose your items, such as an old magazine rack to store the paper. If it looks dilapidated, add a coat of varnish, but remember, shabby is chic in some of today’s decorating themes. Upcycle anything that’s the right size to hold the rolls. Try other items and if they don’t work out, use them in another location.
19. Beachy Raffia Bathroom Storage Baskets
Use this beachy raffia basket to keep and dispense the tp. Coordinate it with a raffia throw rug, as Martha Stewart recommends. You’ll find it looks great when used consistently through your home or just the bathroom. Add raffia wall hangings, along with seashells and seahorses, even a lighthouse figure to promote the feeling of an ocean breeze.
20. Wall Art Toilet Paper Tree
Another fun storage idea you can use throughout the home. Use a smaller version for hanging jewelry or find one to use as an attractive wall hanging. Paint this in a matching or even a contrasting color to make it stand out. Add one in the entry for coat and hat hanging. Your tp storage will give visiting guests a chuckle, while they comment on your creativity.
21. One of the Easiest DIY Toilet Paper Holder Ideas
Chain it up, as you use this horse bit to hold your paper. Perfect for the punk rocker décor you might need in a bedroom. Use chains for hanging plants, and as wall art in a frame. Add a pair of handcuffs as a conversation piece (just make sure you have a key). Add some leather pieces and a Green Day album cover.
22. Galvanized Wall-Pocket Toilet Paper Holder
Find an old wall pocket, add a holder and you’ll have a unique tp dispensation, with a spot for your reading material. Careful, though, before you make any changes to it. Your wall pocket may be a valuable collector’s item. That can make it an enjoyable conversation piece. Who knew?
23. Chic Wire Storage Basket with Chalkboard Label
Here’s another twist on the wire basket, this one has a chalkboard. Find other items with a chalkboard theme, if you like, or just use this basket for storage. You can hide other bath items behind the rolls if needed and nobody will even know they’re there.
24. Wire Storage on a Vintage Orchard Ladder
An exceptional combination of a small wooden ladder and, you guessed it, wire baskets. Any rustic farmhouse bathroom will benefit from such a piece. Store the towels, bath products, any extras with all these easy to reach baskets.
25. Easy Hanging Storage Basket with Bathroom-matching Fixtures
Perhaps the easiest of all, your choice of the basket attached with matching hooks. Make sure to match them to other hooks and fixtures in your bath. Use a similar type of basket, whether woven or wire, throughout your home. Stay on top of your decorating scheme. Consistency can help make this most relaxing room in your house.
26. Macrame Hanging Toilet Paper Roll Holder
Made with 100% cotton rope, this is a simple and beautiful way to organize toilet paper without it being an eyesore. It’s especially effective in a boho-themed bathroom. This is made in numerous colors as well as two different sizes to handle different types of toilet paper. It takes up little room too once hung, saving you more space.
27. Industrial Metal Shelf Toilet Paper Holder
Whether you’re aiming for something with a farmhouse style or a vintage theme, this metal shelf is a perfect choice. This is just big enough to fit two rolls comfortably. With how they are hanging, you can set this up closer to store the toilet paper and make them easier to use. There’s even a nice section on top to stash magazines.
