The Entryway Staple That Doubles As Toilet Paper Storage For The Bathroom

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Unless you're lucky enough to have a huge bathroom in your house, you probably struggle with storage space and constantly look for the best ways to make the most of your small bathroom. And even the biggest bathrooms sometimes have minuscule closet space, leaving you struggling to find creative solutions. Luckily, one of the most underrated storage spaces in your bathroom is right under your nose — or in front of your face. 

That's right, your bathroom wall offers plenty of untapped potential when it comes to storing everyday items like toilet paper. All you need is a basic wall-mounted coat rack — just like the one where you hang your coat, keys, and bag in the entryway. While there are several DIY ways to hide toilet paper in your bathroom, sometimes it's easier to display it in a prominent place to ensure everyone knows where the spare rolls are kept in case of emergency.

There are only a few steps to this simple bathroom storage hack. First, buy a wall-mounted coat rack — ideally one with four pegs like the AJLPTA stainless steel coat hooks or the Spectrum Coat wooden pegs coat rack. Follow the instructions to hang the rack on your bathroom wall (depending on the rack and your wall, you might need to screw it into the studs or use adhesive strips). Then, place one toilet paper roll on each peg or hook to create a row of four. 

Once you've placed the first row, you can leave it as-is or create a pyramid pattern by adding a row of three, then two, then one on top of the first row. When you need to replace a roll, just grab the top one from the wall rack and replace it with a new one. To really lean into the quirky bathroom aesthetic, consider adding a unique toilet paper holder as well.

Before getting started though, know that there are downsides to this toilet paper storage method. When storing rolls in the open, humidity can damage the fibers and cause the toilet paper to create dust particles, which can become airborne and make your bathroom surfaces dirtier. Ensuring you use those bottom rolls rather than only the top ones can prevent this.