Forget Boring Toilet Paper Holders — There's A Boho-Chic Alternative You Can DIY

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You may have heard of the superstition about bad luck coming in threes, but did you know that it's just as easy to spot when good things happen in threes? For example, consider this trio: a macrame ring, a wooden dowel, and your favorite color of cord. From these three items, you can DIY a variety of boho-chic home decor projects, including an easy-to-make toilet paper holder that's a more stylish alternative to traditional options like wall-mounted or free-standing ones.

Whether you got sticker shock after pricing them out or you're a renter who doesn't want to invest in expensive bathroom hardware, even beginners can make a macrame toilet paper holder in just a few hours. Start with a macrame ring (a 2-inch size works well), plain macrame cord (3 or 4 mm is common), and a wooden dowel, stick, or piece of driftwood to hold the toilet paper. These supplies cost relatively little, as you can get a roll of NOANTA Natural Macrame Cord 3mm in a rainbow of colors for only $5.98 on Amazon. When you add a package of 10 HANWER Natural Wood Craft Rings for $4.99, you're just under $11.

Then, instead of storing toilet paper on closet shelves, you can use the extra materials you'll have left over and make a trendy macrame holder project from TikTok to match. This adds even more bohemian charm to your bathroom and frees up storage space for other items.

This isn't the most minimalist toilet paper holder to DIY – you can make one out of just a bit of rope — but it's the best for adding boho style to your bathroom. Once you have your macrame ring, cord, and dowel, you'll use a few beginner-friendly macrame knots to assemble them. The project starts at the top with the ring, and you macrame two flat ribbons to support each side of a dowel that holds your toilet paper. Each side ends in a loop so you can slide the dowel in and out easily to replace the roll.

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Attach the cord to the ring using a lark's head knot. For a toilet paper holder that hangs flat against the wall and uses a basic square knot, you need four cords, two for each side. You always need more macrame cord than you think, but when you're doubling the cords with a lark's head knot, a good rule of thumb is to use about eight times the finished length for each cord. For an 18-inch hanger, that works out to about 12 feet per cord.

Knot each ribbon most of the way down, then leave a small gap where the dowel will sit. After you finish the ribbon, fold it back and feed the ends through the gap to make a loop that will hold the dowel in place. Then you can trim the ends into an even fringe.

Once you learn the basic knots and have the supplies, making a bohemian-inspired plant hanger or macrame hand towel holder to match your toilet paper holder is just one way to create a coordinated look that you won't find at any home center. In addition to plain wooden dowels, macrame rings, and white cotton cord that offer a subtle bohemian vibe, you have plenty of styling choices to give yours a personalized look.

Whether you swap the color of the cord, thread on a few beads, or paint the ring and dowel, these are just a few of the ways you can make this idea your own. Try other knots, a looser weave, or using more strands. While basic cotton cord creates thick, crisp knots, a thicker cord gives an even chunkier look, while a thinner cord softens the vibe and makes it feel more delicate and lacy.

When it comes to the ring, you need something to use as the foundation to start weaving any macrame project, but it doesn't have to be a ring. Use whatever you have, even old metal rings or repurposed embroidery hoops. You could macrame a loop out of cord or, if you're using driftwood for the toilet paper holder, use another piece at the top as the hanging support. You can even weave a design at the top if you're inspired by the art of macrame and want to practice more knots.