Turn A Dollar Tree Planter Into An Adorable Way To Store Toilet Paper

By Jennifer Farrington
Rolls of toilet paper stacked up in the bathroom. Seksan Mongkhonkhamsao/Getty Images

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If you're tired of tossing your extra toilet paper rolls under the sink or into your already cluttered bathroom closet, where they get mixed in with bath towels, hair accessories, and whatever else is crammed into your storage space, you're in luck. With just a few affordable finds from Dollar Tree — like a planter from their $5 section and a large plastic serving tray that retails for just $1.25 — plus some spray paint and a small round mirror, you can create an adorable, chic storage piece that hides your TP in plain sight.

To the untrained eye, it looks just like a cute accent table, perfect for holding a plant or a candle. But, when you open it up, toilet paper galore! TikToker @homegoodiys is behind this clever DIY, and she used the Self-Watering Plastic Plant Pot with Saucer from Dollar Tree, which comes in four colors: Black, clay, dark gray, and dark beige. It measures 14 inches wide, just under 13 inches tall, and 14 inches long. For a sleek, classy look, they chose black, but you can go with whatever shade matches your bathroom aesthetic.

You'll also need a can of Rust-Oleum American Accents 2X Ultra Cover in Ultra Matte Black, one Large Round Crystal-Cut Plastic Tray (14 inches) from Dollar Tree, and a 12-inch round glass mirror, which you can find at Walmart, Amazon, or a local craft store like Michaels. Don't forget to also grab a bottle of E6000 glue, which will keep it all secure. Now, let's explore how to make this budget-friendly, genius toilet paper storage holder so you can finally clear out some under-the-cabinet space and level up your bathroom decor.

How to transform a Dollar Tree planter into chic toilet paper storage

@homegoodiys

It’s DIY time! 🤩 You can find the other supplies I used to create these projects in my LTK shop, linked in bio! (Dollar tree products not linked) ✨First DIY, I added a 12in round mirror that I already had on hand on top of the plastic plate. If you decide to do this too, use e6000 to secure it in place. I purchased the mirror at Joann’s for about $7. I have linked similar ones in my LTK shop. ✨Second DIY, I used a 24in by 30in canvas that I already had. I found it at Five Below for $5. I have also linked similar ones for this in my LTK if you are unable to find it in store. I used electrical tape from Dollar Tree to create the borders on the canvas. ✨Third DIY, I used three of Dollar Tree’s cylinder vases in varying heights. The small and medium size are both regular $1.25 items. The largest one can be found in the plus section for $3. Hope you enjoy! 🤗 #dollartree #dollartreecrafts #crafts #budgetfriendlycrafts #dollartreefinds #diydollardiys #budgetfriendly #homedecor #diyhomedecor #modernhomedecor #homegoodiys

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You can turn a Dollar Tree planter into a toilet paper storage holder in about 20 minutes flat. Since no modifications are made to the planter itself (though you may want to hide the self-watering feature by turning it towards the back), you'll start by spray painting the crystal serving tray using the Rust-Oleum spray. Set it aside to dry for 20 minutes and, in the meantime, gather your round mirror and E6000 glue. Once the tray is dry, glue the round mirror onto the middle of the tray, serving side up. Toss your rolls of toilet paper into the planter, cover it with the tray and mirror (mirror side facing up), and accessorize with a small plant or maybe a candle on top.

You can also put your own spin on this cute DIY toilet paper storage solution by choosing a different color planter and spray painting the tray to match. For example, try the clay-colored planter with a soft cream-painted tray and a gold-finish mirror (available on Amazon) for a softer, warmer vibe. But before you commit, map out a few color combos that will work best with your bathroom's current decor.

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