13 Genius DIYs To Store Paper Towels And Toilet Paper

Extra toilet paper rolls and paper towels can be some of the most unglamorous things to display out in the open. This means that usually these items are tucked away in cabinets and drawers, where you face the danger of cluttering your cupboards and still finding they aren't in reach when you need them. There are actually a lot of clever DIY ways to hide extra paper products attractively in plain sight, many of which are inexpensive and friendly. Some of them may employ things you already have in your home. From baskets and racks to holiday accent pieces that double as storage, these clever DIYs can help organize bathroom and pantry spaces in minutes.

Most of these DIYs can easily be customized to fit your décor scheme or aesthetic with paint, stain, or other materials. Some hold just a couple rolls of extra paper, but others have a higher capacity that can help keep your linen closet or pantry free of bulky packaging. Many approaches can be mounted or stashed near where you need them, like next to the sink or the commode. There are also many hanging DIYs for storing extra toilet paper that take advantage of vertical space and keep things off the floor in a tiny bathroom.

For an easy DIY way to store paper towels or toilet paper, hang a hook on the wall and add a mesh shopping bag. The expandable size can accommodate both larger and smaller rolls in abundance. Use undyed and unbleached bags for a natural vibe, or employ bags in different tones to add a pop of color. Hang the stash on the back of a bathroom or pantry door, or create a spot for the hook on the wall. 

Use small segments of PVC pipe as convenient and fun spots for extra rolls of toilet paper that hang on the wall. You can affix the lengths separately on the wall with double-sided tape or attach the pipes with glue along the sides to make an all-in-one rack. The width of the pipe you need will be determined by the thickness of your rolls. You could also amend this DIY with longer lengths to store paper towel rolls on the wall of your walk-in pantry, or as a way to sort them neatly inside a cabinet.

Make some slings with your fabric to store extra rolls of paper products on the wall. Cut strips that are slightly longer than the perimeter of your rolls and the width of what you are storing (shorter for toilet tissue, longer for paper towels). Sew the ends of the piece together around a wooden dowel and add a holder, or sew on additional pockets to make a multi-tiered roll holder.

Use a rack usually made to hold large spools of thread to store your extra toilet tissue. These large racks are normally made of wood or metal and have multiple rows of upright pegs that you can just slip the rolls over. Hang it on the wall to store lots of extra rolls. You can also use the hooks along the bottom to add hanging baskets for other items like room spray or wipes, or hang other bathroom essentials like brushes, scrubbers, and hair tools.

While baskets have long been a great way to store paper products, try hanging one on the wall for storage in a tight space. Just add some large hooks or command hooks and place the basket securely on them. Choose a basket that fits your décor style and the number of rolls you want to be able to store.

Turn a plain plunger into a cool holiday DIY toilet tissue holder by sliding a few rolls on the handle and then adding some decorative elements made from paper, like hats, coal eyes, and a carrot nose, to create a snowman. You could also wrap rolls in red tissue paper to create an adorable Santa using the same technique. This fun and whimsical idea is perfect to change out for the seasons since you can create other creatures like rabbits for the spring months. 

You can turn any wooden peg rack into an ingenious toilet paper rack for your wall. All you need is a rack with long enough pegs, so that the rolls do not fall off. Hang the rack horizontally over the toilet to keep rolls in easy reach. You can also turn the rack on its side if space is tighter where you hang it. This is a great use for thrifted peg and accordion racks you can usually pick up for just a few dollars.

You can use a plant stand to hold an extra roll of toilet paper attractively next to your commode. Just find a stand that holds a small pot with the same diameter as the rolls of paper that you use. You can even add a rod or paper towel holder on top of the plant stand to stack extra rolls. 

Wide file or magazine holders are perfect for stashing extra rolls. They are also compact enough to fit in a corner or the cabinet under the sink, where you can easily pull them out when needed. You could also attach them to the wall with screws if floor space is at a premium. Choose pretty holders in woven material or wire, or paint and decorate inexpensive plastic ones. 

To store toilet paper in plain sight and have the rolls look pretty, wrap them in colored or patterned tissue paper. Not only can you make the rolls match your décor and bathroom color scheme, but this also keeps the rolls clean and dust-free before use. Place them in a basket or box to store toilet paper out in the open on a shelf or counter, or just organize them in stacks along the back of the commode.

Any wooden box can become a shelf for holding extra rolls of toilet paper just by attaching it to the wall. You could also use an upcycled wooden drawer that is the depth of the rolls you want to store. Stack them inside to maximize the storage. Plus, you could add a piece of wood or other upcycled item along the bottom to help keep them from tumbling out.

If you have a large space above shelves in your laundry room or pantry, use it to store your paper towels. Add two tension rods between the shelf and the ceiling to hold a large stack of paper towels neatly and ready to grab when you need them. When you restock, just add more rolls up top.  This saves you cabinet space and maximizes your available shelf space. 

Store extra paper towel rolls on the side of your pantry or closet door. All you need is four over-the-door hooks and two bungee cords. Place two hooks at the top and two at the bottom, stretching the bungee cords between. Then, just slide the rolls between the door and the bungee cords for a convenient storage solution that takes advantage of often unused space.  For toilet tissue, place the hooks and cords closer together to accommodate the smaller rolls. You could also create this on a wall using screw-in-hooks.