Stop Tossing Toilet Paper Rolls & Turn Them Into Stylish Home Decor Instead

After your household is finished with a roll of toilet paper, it likely goes directly into the trash can. After all, why would you need to hang on to it? Well, there are actually several fashionable and functional ways to reuse cardboard toilet paper tubes in your house! Some are purely decorative, while others are useful and can stand in for other items, saving you some cash.

Now, you may be wondering how a plain toilet paper roll could possibly be turned into stylish home decor or a helpful accent piece. Before you get out your whiteboard to brainstorm ideas, check out these innovative projects created by different crafty social media users. Who knows, maybe some of these crafts will inspire you to save and repurpose your toilet paper rolls from now on. 

Follow this TikTok user's lead and start this project by flattening the toilet paper rolls with your palm. Then cut two small triangles at the bottom of each roll. Glue the bottoms of the rolls on top of each other until you get to the last piece. Then spread out the pieces so the ends meet. If you dislike the color of toilet paper rolls, purchase some spray paint. We recommend a champagne color like this Behr one from The Home Depot. Then, allow them to dry and hang them from the ceiling for a festive feel.

You can make gorgeous DIY wall decor by saving your toilet paper rolls. Like this social media user, cut the toilet paper rolls into thin pieces. Adhere the pieces to a canvas with glue. You'll then want to figure out how to make this piece of art best fit your personal style. For instance, you could spray paint the entire piece a trendy color, like Krylon's Matte Pale Sage Spray Paint from Lowe's. Those who prefer a rustic look can sprinkle in natural elements, such as sticks or dried flowers, to complete the project. 

Like the creator above, gather a toilet paper roll, thick yarn, and a stick. Take out your scissors and make small cuts along the top and bottom of the roll and fold the slit pieces into the holes. Then grab a long piece of yarn and wrap it around the tube, pulling it through the middle until all of the roll is covered. Trim your stick to your preferred length to create the pumpkin's stem. While this piece of home decor may be most suitable for the fall, you can tweak it to fit any season. For instance, purchase pastel yarn, like this lovely lavender color from Premier Yarns, and skip the stem to make bowl fillers for the spring season.

If you like floral-inspired pieces in your home, consider creating gorgeous roses with some folded toilet paper rolls and hot glue. First, cut the tubes in the shape of double sided spoons. With some clever folding, layering, and plenty of hot glue, you can make your own rose garden out of recycled material. While the natural brown color of the toilet paper roll gives this craft a rustic look, you can also create a multi-colored faux bouquet, using this mini spray paint set from Amazon. Or, instead of decorating your wall using framed art, install the roses in a scattered pattern with Command Strips.

Those with kids and pets may want to avoid using candles in their home, which is a shame because lit candles offer a lovely ambience. Fortunately, this craft allows you to create the vibe with no risk. Just take your hot glue gun and place the nozzle on the outside of the roll, and allow the melted glue to drip as if it was melted candle wax. Once the glue has cooled, cover the project with acrylic paint. Then put a battery operated tea light, like this one from Amazon, inside the roll.

Like the creator above, flatten each toilet paper roll and cut it into strips. With your glue gun, attach the bottom halves of several pieces together until you have something that resembles a flower, and repeat to make several. Place one of the strips on the bottom of the bowl and begin gluing the flower shapes together, creating a dome shape. Once you have your new lampshade, get out some spray paint. While the creator opted for a hot pink color, we recommend glitter spray paint, like this one from Lowe's. This way, it will be reminiscent of a sparkling chandelier when used as a ceiling light shade.

Following this tutorial, you can cut the tubes into thin rings and assemble them with hot glue to make simple butterfly shapes. After you create the butterflies, consider placing them onto the walls of your house. The creator in the video painted each of the toilet paper rolls before cutting. Just make sure the acrylic paint is completely dry before you can take out your scissors. For this reason, we recommend spray painting the butterflies once they are completed.

If you are going for a festive woodland vibe in your home, consider creating these miniature trees. The TikTok user begins the craft by cutting a toilet paper roll down the middle and folding the piece into a cone, using a dab or two of hot glue to ensure the shape holds. Then, wrap the cone with twine, securing each end with another dot of hot glue. Now, if you want something a bit unexpected and more modern, wrap metallic twine, like these rolls from Amazon.

Using scissors and hot glue, you can shape a toilet paper roll into an adorable bird. Then, with some acrylic paint, give the bird personality. Now, if you want to create a showstopping piece of decor, use metallic feathers like these from Amazon, to add an eye-catching tail. Those who are interested in this flashier option should make sure that their glue gun is clean and ready for projects by cleaning out any residue with aluminum foil.

A couple toilet paper rolls can make for a useful basket. To create this craft, cut several toilet paper rolls into 1 inch pieces. From there, loop the pieces into each other and pull. Repeat the weaving process until you have a basket. This container is ideal for storing craft supplies, such as yarn. If you don't love the color of the basket, grab some spray paint. You can also decoupage the basket with decorative paper napkins and some Mod Podge.

You can make a modern looking vase with a glass jar, a few toilet paper rolls, hot glue, and spray paint of your choosing. To ensure that this craft is as cost-effective as possible, reuse an old glass jar that is already in your possession. Like the TikTok user, you'll want to cut your roll into fours. Flatten one side of each and hot glue them onto the glass. Repeat the process until the whole jar is covered, then spray paint the entire thing. As a bonus, you can fill the vase with the toilet paper roses above for a fully repurposed centerpiece.