Neither Baskets, Nor Cabinets: The Clever Toilet Paper Storage From IKEA You'll Love

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While it's likely far from the prettiest item in your bathroom, toilet paper is something you never want to be without. Often extra toilet paper rolls are piled high in a wicker basket in a feeble attempt to turn them into decor. Or perhaps they're stacked haphazardly in a cabinet, keeping them firmly out of sight. However, storing this essential product in an aesthetic way is important — perhaps even more important than picking out a nice frame for your vanity mirror or deciding between a bar or ring for your hand towels. IKEA's TJUSIG Hanger provides a solution to this interior design dilemma.

The solid wood hanger was designed with storing clothes and wearable accessories in mind, but IKEA Hackers give it an alternative use: toilet paper roll storage. It turns out that the branches on this tree-like, wall-mounted hanger are perfect for holding individual rolls of TP. Plus, this unique, stylish product is an affordable $24.

Each hanger holds six individual toilet paper rolls and stands 30¾ inches tall. Were you hoping for more storage options? Stack two of these trees one atop the other to maximize vertical space. They're also only 7½ inches wide, so you could mount two side by side if you prefer. That puts days' — or maybe even weeks' — worth of toilet paper within arm's reach, depending on how many hangers you use. You also know at a glance when a refill is required. The TJUSIG Hanger may just be the best product at IKEA to help you maximize your bathroom storage, at least for bulky toilet paper rolls.

To use the TJUSIG Hanger from IKEA for toilet paper storage, simply mount the rack onto a wall in your bathroom and slide one roll onto each hook. Easy peasy! Note, however, that the wall-mounting hardware is sold separately from the hanger. Although this product isn't holding tons of weight, it's best to screw it into the wall studs or use wall anchors to eliminate the fall hazard. If you're a firm believer that you should never store toilet paper in the bathroom, or if your bathroom is overly humid (we're talking toilet paper melting off the hooks humid), install the hanger behind the door of a nearby linen closet. It might also be better for a half-bath, where excess moisture is generally far less of a concern.

Because it's mounted on the wall, this toilet paper storage hack is definitely going to draw the eye. Be intentional about your display. The wooden hanger comes standard with a white or black acrylic paint finish. If you want to spice things up a bit in your bathroom, sand the hanger and spray paint it whatever color works best with your existing decor. Use a waterproof indoor spray paint — we love Krylon Fusion All-In-One Satin Spray Paint in Beach Glass. You can store toilet paper in the open and make it look decorative by wrapping each roll in reusable patterned napkins, tissue paper, or fabric. Tuck the ends inside the tube to keep the covering in place. It will protect the rolls from dust, too. IKEA's TJUSIG Hanger is a stylish, space-maximizing storage option: What more could you need from a TP holder?