Repurpose A Toilet Paper Holder Into The Perfect DIY Plant Stand

Looking for a way to reuse an old metal toilet paper holder?  While floor and wall mounted paper holders obviously come in handy for their intended use, you may find yourself with a spare one after a remodel or redecorating project in your bathroom. While there are many ideas for repurposing other kinds of items into toilet paper storage solutions, perhaps you're looking for a way to reuse a toilet tissue roll holder you already have for something new. Often made of metal, these durable pieces can be repurposed as cool planters that give you lots of room for climbing or dangling vines. This is one common household item you can easily turn into a beautiful planter with just a little paint, a potted plant, and some ingenuity. You'll just paint the piece if desired, pop your plant inside, and place it wherever you want.

This great repurposing DIY not only gives you an inexpensive (possibly even free!) way to create a great planter that would cost much more in a home or garden store, but it also keeps these pieces out of landfills. So you'll be doing your part to save the planet, too! You can use single roll baskets or freestanding holders that were initially intended to stack rolls inside a cage-like structure. This is also a great upcycling project for any toilet tissue holders you may stumble across in thrift stores. 

TikToker paintingbythepenny shows how to turn a sleek single roll metal holder into a cute wall-mounted basket over the sink that is perfect for placing a plant inside. The DIYer retains the original brass finish of this holder, but you can always add some spray paint to match your décor. Rust-Oleum's spray paint options, which are available from Walmart for under $6 a can, are a great choice. If you want the exact same look as this TikTok but don't already own the toilet tissue holder, you could purchase it from Amazon for about $30. While her plant grows upward and sits neatly inside, this would also make a great basket to hold a dangling plant with long vines on any wall in your home. Use two on either side of your front door to hold hanging plants for your outdoor space or use one as a pretty fence-mounted container in your garden. 

You can also turn a floor stand that was meant to hold several rolls into a planter and trellis combination. Add some paint in any color to match your décor and place a climbing plant in the bottom of the holder, using the rungs and supports of the rack to wind the vines securely upwards. After applying a weatherproof coat of acrylic over your paint job, you can even use it outdoors on a balcony or in your garden as a perfectly stylish alternative to a tomato cage.