Our toilet paper holders can add a lot of style and personality to our bathrooms if done right. But sometimes out bathrooms lack space. So, that leaves us to come up with creative solutions.
There are lots of ways to bring style and function to your bathroom with a toilet paper holder. And you can even make them some of these designs on your own. You can also create storage solutions for your extra rolls.
All you need is some creative inspiration. And that’s what we’re here for. So, here you go…
Here are 40 creative toilet paper holder and storage ideas:
Tired of tossing that bulk package of toilet paper in your closet? Hang them in the closet. Just toss a roll in a slot of a hanging shoe rack.
This is a very sleek and modern design. It uses a knob and a piece of string, ribbon, or leather cord. You can also use a wooden dowel if you want, but the string alone will do. You can find the DIY instructions
here.
This idea is genius. It holds your bathroom reading AND your roll. Just mount a bucket to your wall and make sure you can unhinge the handle to change you roll.
This project is a simple build. It creates space to hang a roll and store rolls. You can also use it to hold a plant and a candle. Learn how to make it
here.
Got some old plumbing fixtures lying around? If not, you can get some at the hardware store cheap. They can be fashioned into a really cool industrial looking toilet paper holder.
Copper pipes make some really easy DIY toilet paper holders. They also look gorgeous. Learn how to make them
here.
Toilet paper storage is as simple as tossing them in a bag. But these net bags look nice. You can score some for pretty cheap on Amazon.
This design couldn’t be simpler.
This would work great in a masculine bathroom. Just install some hooks and hang a braided piece of leather from it. The leather will hold your roll.
You can also toss your extra rolls in a basket. Try affixing a wooden towel to hold the roll you’re using. Or you can buy one
here.
You’ve heard of soap on a rope. But now, there’s roll on a rope. Just find place to hang a rope. Place your roll through it and knot at the bottom.
Old belts can also be repurposed into a toilet paper roll holder. Just nail one to your wall. Unbuckle when you’re ready for a new roll.
With a few bends, you can turn a wire hanger into a toilet paper roll hanger. Just hang it from an eye screw. Get the DIY instructions
here.
This would be great for a nautical themed bathroom. Just install a boat cleat to your bathroom wall. Then hang your roll from some rope and wrap it around the cleat.
Have something with a post nearby your toilet? Toss a roll on it. Boom… it’s a toilet paper holder.
Take your toilet paper roll into modern times and make it double as a cell phone holder. This is a shelf with toilet paper hardware roll attached. Learn how to make it
here.
This piece was made from recycled furniture pieces. It even has space for magazines. And not one, but two rolls.
Wine crates can be repurposed as a floating shelf. They are perfect for storing extra toilet paper rolls. It goes well with rustic decor.
19) DIY Recessed Holder and Storage
This is another recessed design. It’s great for small bathrooms. Get the instructions on how to make it
here.
Create high-end hanging storage with a towel rack. You can hang all types of containers from it with S hooks or make one from wood. Get the tutorial for this project
here.
This is a simple but very effective solution. You just sew a few piece of fabric together and place the rolls inside. Learn how to make it
here.
Need some bathroom decor AND a toilet paper roll? This tree is your solution. You can buy one
here or fashion one from some plywood.
Make a toilet paper stand with some pipes and place it on your floor. It’s a fairly simple design. Learn how to make it
here.
This holder creates a pleasant cloud design. It’s made from concrete and comes in different sizes. Grab one
here.
This is an ultra rustic looking toilet paper holder. You can hold the branch up with a curtain rod holder at each end. You’ll probably want to give the branch a protective coating first.
Drapery tie backs work great as toilet tissue holders. Just mount one and place your roll over it. The wooden piece is optional, but makes it a lot nicer looking.
Have an extra drapery tie back? Use it as a toilet paper holder. You can attach it to a piece of wood if you want it to look extra fancy.
This design jazzes up your floating crate shelf. Just screw or glue one to the front of a wine crate. Then hang it on your wall.
This is a super simple and fun design. Just find a study dinosaur with a long neck. Spray paint it and toss a roll over his head.
30) Holder, Storage, and Plunger Caddy
This little shelf does it all. It hides away your unsightly plunger and provides toilet tissue storage and a holder. Learn how to make it
here.
This toilet paper holder is a lot of fun. Perfect for a kids bathroom. Learn how to make it
here.
32) Honeycomb Toilet Paper Holder
This honeycomb toilet paper holder creates a modern design. They also come in different sizes. Check them out
here.
33) Sisyphus Toilet Paper Shelf
This is another fun TP holder design. It looks like Sisyphus rolling a rock up a hill. You can buy it
here.
34) Pallet Toilet Paper Holder
Got some old wooden pallets hanging around? Turn them into this cute toilet paper holder. Get the tutorial
here.
This design is perfect for a rustic bathroom. Just a hang a rope from a mounted stick. Add eyelet hooks to the the bottom of the stick and hang a rope from it that can be unhooked. Add your toilet paper roll and tie the end of the rope around another stick. Repeat to create a chain.
This apparently was an Ikea design. But it can be recreated as a DIY job. Just mount some tins to your wall and place your toilet paper rolls inside.
Baskets can be used on the wall too. Just mount them so they appear to float. You can fill them with toilet paper rolls or towels.
You can also use the end of a plastic bottle to hold your spare toilet paper rolls. These rolls hang from a string and the bottle end holds them in place. Learn how to make it
here.
39) Text Toilet Paper Shelf
This holder looks like a texting speech bubble. You can buy one
here in different colors. But you can also probably make your own with some plywood.
This is a super simple DIY toilet paper holder solution. Just screw some hooks or eyelets in your wall. Run a bungee cord through your roll and hook your bungee cord into the eyelets.
