Not Just For Bathrooms: Turn Toilet Paper Holders Into Useful Kitchen Sink Storage

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There's a good reason why organizing your kitchen sink space is so critical. Left unchecked, this high-traffic area can easily turn into one of the messiest spots in your home with dishes, soaps, and soggy sponges. That's why investing in kitchen sink storage comes in handy. But it doesn't have to turn into an expensive affair. In fact, you can repurpose a toilet paper holder into DIY kitchen sink storage. Yes, that holder isn't just for your bathroom. With a little ingenuity, you can easily turn it into an easy storage hack that keeps your sink-side kitchen essentials organized.

The trick is to get the right toilet paper holder for the job. In this case, it's the wall-mounted recessed ceramic TP holder. Something like this SereneDrains Recessed Ceramic Toilet Paper Holder on Amazon. But let not the price tag on Amazon scare you because you can get a budget-friendly rate at a thrift store or a flea market near you. And guess what, that's the only item you need for this DIY project. Tool-wise, get a small scraper or handheld chisel like this Titan Stainless Steel Scraper.

The fact that this bathroom staple is made of ceramic material makes it ideal for use in the kitchen sink area because it's durable. Ceramic typically is able to withstand wear and tear even after years of regular use. It'll stand up against constant contact with water and soap chemicals and still maintain its original appearance for a long time to come.

Once you've got your thrifted ceramic toilet paper holder and a scraper, you're ready to implement this budget-friendly idea that'll organize your kitchen sink in minutes. First, turn over the toilet paper holder to access the back side that was originally mounted on a wall. Use your small scraper to chisel out all that residual cement-like material. You want that back side to be smooth and flat for good stability. Once done, flip the holder such that it sits on that back side and the curved side with arms faces up like a bowl. And that's it! In this position, the ceramic toilet paper holder is now a kitchen sink caddy.

You may also want to attach a couple self-adhesive rubber pads, like these Queenti Silicone Self Adhesive Bumpers, on the bottom rough surface to prevent accidental sliding or scratching your kitchen countertop. And in case you want to jazz up this DIY sink storage, consider spray painting it with a unique color like gold so it stands out in your kitchen.

Place it next to your sink for an elegant way to hold your soap dispenser and scrub brush. You can also use it as a sponge holder, but first place a small meshed riser in the holder before placing the sponge on top so it doesn't sit directly on a pool of water. You can even thread in the holder's rod and use it to hang rubber gloves or a dish cloth. This ceramic TP holder is a great decorative solution to keep your kitchen counter clutter-free.