Not Baskets: The Vintage Find That Makes Storing Spare Toilet Paper Beautiful

If you enjoy surrounding yourself with pretty and well-designed details, there's no reason that style and elegance should stop at the bathroom door. Even something as utilitarian as toilet paper can be beautified. For example, you can find vintage pieces that double as toilet paper storage, which is a great way to turn a necessity into a small decorative moment that adds to the space rather than cluttering it. 

For example, TikTok creator @kenziemariehome found a brass bowl that she turned into a stunning toilet paper holder. The idea is to wrap the toilet paper roll with a decorative paper napkin and tuck it into the bowl. Then, the display can be placed on top of the toilet tank, adding a bit of visual impact to the space. It's a hack that allows you to store toilet paper in the open and make it look decorative. This is perfect for storing an extra roll of toilet paper in your guest bathroom, but it also works if you'd like to make your regular bathroom feel like a classy hotel. 

To accomplish this look, you need a decorative vessel. Because a roll of toilet paper is about 5 inches in diameter, you'll want something that's a bit larger than that. You can use decorative bowls or small planters, which you can find at your local thrift store or on eBay in a variety of materials, designs, and shapes.

Thrifting a vessel for this display is an affordable approach that can land you with a piece that's much more unique than what you'd stumble upon at a big box store, but with that being said, buying secondhand means a thorough clean is especially important. Simple dish soap, water, and a hard bristle brush should work, but a dash of vinegar is always helpful for santization. 

Wrap the roll of toilet paper with a decorative paper napkin, if desired, then add the roll into the bowl and place it in your bathroom. This is perfect to go on the back of toilets on top of the tank, but it can also be displayed on a shelf, counter, or cabinet. If you're able to find a true antique piece at the thrift, this is a great way to bring more personality and history into your space. Go all-in with the vintage vibe in your bathroom by pairing it with other thrifted items from a similar era, or use your storage find to break up an otherwise modern design. 

Obviously, this toilet paper display is best used for extra rolls that you want to keep accessible. Whenever you run out, this storage solution makes replacing the empty roll convenient. If you find that you go through toilet paper in your home too quickly to justify keeping a single roll on display, consider thrifting a larger vessel — a deep serving dish or larger planter would also be perfect for this hack.