The Simple Organizer That Keeps Toilet Paper Stored In Your Closet

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In Seinfeld, George Costanza once said that toilet paper never changes. "It's just paper on a cardboard roll, that's it," he said. "And in 10,000 years, it will still be exactly the same. Because really, what else can they do?" While toilet paper may or may not have been perfected, there surely must be accessories that could help us to more conveniently store it? Actually, there is! A two-tiered acrylic display stand placed on a shelf in your closet will work perfectly. In fact, it's just another clever idea to add to the list of several genius DIYs to store paper towels and toilet paper rolls.

Tiered shelves solve a few problems. First, it allows you to reach for the toilet paper with ease, rather than having to tear through plastic packaging. If you've tried storing unpackaged toilet paper without a shelf, you may have noticed how inconvenient that can be, as they tumble out of the closet every time you reach for a roll. You can put them under your sink, but that's probably where you keep your cleaning supplies. Alternatively, if you store your bulky toilet paper packages in the laundry room, people are less likely to change the roll when it runs out. A tiered shelf will help you organize your bathroom, but it will also make it more convenient for people to change the roll, if the replacement is easy to grab.

The easy way to put this storage idea into practice is find yourself a two-tiered shelf that can hold four rolls on each tier. Clear a space in your closet to place the shelf, slide it into place, and fill it with your toilet paper rolls. You could also leave the shelf next to your toilet or under your sink if you have room. Before you head out to buy your shelf, make sure you measure the width of your closet so that you'll get one that will fit exactly. 

There are a few options you can go with if you're interested in maximizing your bathroom efficiency. For instance, these MerryNine acrylic display risers could work with just a little clever positioning.  You can also find these three-tier expandable shelves at Target, which may just work if your closet is wide enough. Otherwise, you can take a quick look at what you can find at your local Dollar Tree or office supply store. You could even check out a couple of thrift stores to get exactly the shelf that will fit your needs. Of course, you could always use your DIY skills and a bit of hot glue to fashion a similar shelf using some craft wood that you can get from Dollar Tree. This type of project may even help you store toilet paper in the open if you decide to make it look a little decorative.