The Thrift Store Find That Makes The Perfect Toilet Paper Storage Solution

You're sitting on the toilet and reach for the toilet paper — it's empty. For many, dealing with this issue is as easy as reaching next to you and grabbing a new roll from the spindle storage, off the back of the toilet, or from one of many other visible storage areas. Sure, these storage spots are handy, but they definitely aren't stylish. Your spare rolls of toilet paper are out for everyone to see, but wouldn't it be nice if you had a discreet space to store an extra roll or two that adds a little unique flair to your bathroom? We found a genius DIY to store your toilet paper. Yes, there are concealed toilet paper holders, often made of wood or plastic. Still, we prefer this more decorative option, which isn't explicitly designed to hide extra rolls: Simply use a ginger jar or decorative urn to keep extra rolls within reach of the toilet.

Decorative urns and ginger jars can be found at thrift stores, which is an ideal spot for finding decor for your bathroom on a budget, but you'll want to look for larger ones that can hold at least one roll of toilet paper (easily retrieved when needed), ideally more. The bottom line is that toilet paper doesn't have to be part of your bathroom decor. Having it hidden, rather than stacked in a basket or slid into a stack on a tower holder, makes your bathroom look classier.

Ginger jars started as storage for spices and herbs, hence the name. Some authentic ginger jars are valuable. But other similar jar types offer this blue-and-white floral design, as well as options in different colors, including solid hues. Temple jars, which are essentially decorative urns, typically have pointed lids, while ginger jars have flatter lids. When using these decor pieces as secret hiding spots for toilet paper, the lid shape doesn't matter. You will want to measure the width of your preferred toilet paper rolls to ensure you get a jar with a wide enough mouth, though.

You don't have to limit yourself to only one of these jars, either. Depending on how much room you have in your bathroom for decorating, there are all sorts of things you can do with a fancy jar, from keeping a stash of them fancifully displayed on the floor with a lovely plant to adding a couple to your over-the-toilet shelf. The most important thing about using them to hide your toilet paper is that they are within easy reach of the toilet, so you don't have to get up to grab a spare roll!