Create A Unique Wall-Hung Toilet Paper Storage Solution With This Repurposing DIY

Neatly storing your extra toilet paper without making your space look cluttered or unorganized can be difficult, especially if you have a small bathroom. Luckily, a laundry basket may be all you need to create your own wall-mounted storage solution that looks cute, too. While a laundry bin is sometimes recommended as the perfect toilet paper storage that hides it in plain sight, it turns out you can also repurpose one into a hanging storage solution. With one large wire laundry basket, you can create two wall-hung bath tissue organizers or save one-half of the bin for another organization project.

This idea is a great way to simultaneously put an old laundry basket to use and create toilet paper storage that doesn't take up closet, shelf, or floor space. If you don't already have a wire laundry bin to repurpose, you might try checking thrift stores or yard sales. Alternatively, the Better Homes & Gardens Steel Wire Laundry Hamper is a good option (without the liner) and costs about $20 at Walmart. For those that prefer a different shape, the retailer also has the Mainstays Large Round Wire Basket with handles for a little over $18. Depending on your space, alternative methods for this project may work better to DIY a stylish way to store toilet paper in your bathroom. With particularly cramped washrooms, smaller bins rather than laundry baskets might be a better option.

For the most unique version of this hack, you'll want a big wire laundry bin you no longer use. Start by using bolt cutters to divide your wire bin in half so that one handle will be in the front once it's finished. Be sure to also cut off any small, straggling pieces of metal with wire cutters. Try to make even, flat cuts so that the metal hangs nicely against the wall and isn't wobbly or uneven. Once you have your basket in two pieces, consider spray painting it to match your bathroom style. For a more modern and glamorous look, you might choose something like gold, or for a simpler option, white or black is a good choice. Otherwise, consider painting your DIY toilet paper storage a fun, vibrant color to make it more unique. Ribbons or other embellishments could also be tied around any handles to add a bit more character to your storage.

When your basket is perfect, it's time to mount it on the wall. You can choose to use drywall anchors ($10 for 20 at Home Depot) and use screws to secure the toilet paper storage in place. With medium or smaller-sized baskets, picture hanging hooks with nails ($7 on Amazon) could be a good solution; however, you'll need to ensure the basket is tight against the wall so it doesn't swing around or fall. Don't forget to mount your storage low enough so it's easy to access.

Medium-sized woven laundry bins with a flat side to position flush against the wall can also create a lovely mounted bath tissue holder. The easiest option to mount this DIY may be similar to hanging the wire basket. Screws or nails could be inserted into the wall and then wedged between the weaving of your basket to hang it. With smaller woven baskets, you may even be able to hang them on the side of a cabinet next to the toilet for easy access. Alternatively, to make your DIY storage take up less wall space, repurpose smaller wire baskets to hold your toilet paper by making them into shelves. Simply mount the base of the basket flush against the wall.

For renters who cannot make holes in their walls, try hanging your DIY toilet paper storage from an unused towel bar. This option works great with towel bars that are directly above your toilet. Use S-hooks to attach your bins to the bars. With wire or woven containers, they should just slip right in. Fabric bins will need a small hole poked through the material for the hook. Hang the other side of your hook from the bar or add a chain. Though you'll have to use a smaller bin rather than a laundry basket, this option allows your storage to be movable and take up less space. When your project is mounted, simply fill your genius toilet paper storage solution with extra rolls.