Would You Try This Rustic DIY Toilet Paper Holder In Your Home?

The 1920s are often known for flapper fashion and jazz, but they're actually marked by something far less glamorous: a global rise in consumerism. Fueled by new advertising opportunities and assembly line mass-production, the rise of consumerism made shopping an easy answer to many of life's problems. However, a century later, there is a growing number of people who would rather make something themselves than dig into their wallet and buy another manufactured item. That shift in thinking is exactly what's behind the appeal of rustic DIY projects like toilet paper holders made from tree branches and wood scraps.

You can make rustic toilet paper holders from branches in a variety of ways, and you'll find plenty of inspiration online if this is your goal. One simple design is to use a single branch or piece of driftwood and hang it from both ends using a piece of rope. Slip the toilet paper roll over a suitably-sized branch, and tie each end of a short piece of rope to the ends of the branch to keep the toilet paper on. Then, you can hang the rope near the toilet so that your toilet paper is readily accessible. It's hard to get more sustainable than that.

For a standing toilet paper holder, you could choose a solid wood base and drill a hole in it to accommodate a stick that will hold toilet paper rolls. If you want to store several rolls of toilet paper at once, choose a limb with multiple branches.

When choosing the best toilet paper holder for your space, it helps to understand the different types. Toilet paper holders that are attached to the wall are one of the most popular and are also easy to DIY from branches and scrap lumber. To make one, start with a piece of wood in any shape you like, whether it's a rectangle, circle, or triangle. Choose a wood branch that will accommodate a toilet paper roll, and cut it so it's about 8 inches or so long. Then, drill a hole in the wood base and insert the branch. Use wood glue and allow it to dry before mounting the base to the wall with screws. This will provide a sturdy toilet paper holder that's easy to refill and has no moving parts.

While a rustic aesthetic doesn't appeal to everyone, these unique toilet paper holders are exactly what you need for a quirky bathroom aesthetic. While they don't have to be any more complicated than a branch with a fork in it screwed to the wall, you could also dress up this idea by whittling away the bark to expose the bare wood. Whether you stain it, sand it, add embellishments like seashells or beads, or even include small bird figures, pinecones, and other eclectic touches to your project, you can turn the mundane into magical with these fun DIY toilet paper holder ideas.