The Budget-Friendly IKEA Solution For Chic Toilet Paper Storage In Your Bathroom

Toilet paper storage is a forgotten yet essential factor to consider when decorating your bathroom. A necessary item for any washroom or powder room, it's important to have toilet paper well-stocked and easily accessible. How do you stock bathroom tissue in a sophisticated and chic way? Since bathroom space is often limited, finding a way to store your rolls without using up valuable floor space can be a challenge. Enter over-the-toilet storage solutions. 

Over-the-toilet cabinetry efficiently utilizes the area above your porcelain throne, but it can get pricey. Luckily, there are budget-friendly alternatives. From repurposing laundry baskets to create a unique wall-hung toilet paper storage solution to storing and hiding toilet paper inside a woven laundry hamper, there are many inexpensive ways to decoratively display and store your bath tissue. Joining the ranks of these DIYs is this budget-friendly IKEA solution that can create chic toilet paper storage in your bathroom for less than $50.

Using a few items from IKEA and some tools, you can build and install your own over-the-toilet shelving. All you'll need are a few shelf brackets and planks of wood for shelves. IKEA's SANDSHULT brackets and TRANHULT shelf are made from solid Aspen wood, making them a sturdy and environmentally-friendly choice for an over-the-toilet shelf. Both the brackets and the shelf come in two neutral colors, aspen or white aspen, that blend well with any bathroom decor and theme. If the natural look isn't your aesthetic, they can be easily painted to add personality and color to the wall shelving unit. 

You'll need to gather quite a few supplies from the home goods chain to make your chic DIY toilet paper storage solution. Key components of this project are SANDSHULT brackets and a TRANHULT shelf. If you don't want to scavenge the IKEA stockroom looking for the separate parts, you can also purchase the $30 TRANHULT / SANDSHULT complete wall shelf kit which includes the brackets and shelf. After securing the materials, you'll also need a drill, a screwdriver, some screws, and a level to make sure your shelves are even. 

Start by assembling the shelf using screws and a screwdriver or a drill to connect the brackets to the shelf. After assembling, you'll need to secure it to the wall above your toilet. Hold your completed shelf against the wall, ensuring that it's level, and mark the spots where the bracket holes are. Drill holes into the wall based on the markings, and attach the shelf onto the wall using screws. Once the shelf is secured, place your toilet paper directly onto it or conceal your rolls by placing them into fun storage containers like the MJÖLKKANNA bamboo baskets. You can also opt for more budget-friendly baskets like these Assorted Woven Storage Baskets from Dollar Tree or this storage essential that doubles as home decor.