When you’re short on storage ideas for a small bathroom, these tips for where to position your toilet paper holder will save your muscles from mayhem. The National Kitchen and Bathroom Association recommends locating the holder 8 to 12 inches in front of the edge of the toilet bowl and around 26 inches above the floor. Cramped bathrooms often have limited wall space, so why not fit your toilet roll holder onto the front of the vanity? Just ensure you position it so it won’t impede the drawer or door opening. You can also store spare toilet rolls in the cupboard. They often allow you to store spare rolls on the bottom half—another handy space-saving solution. Look for a weighted base—you don’t want your paper toppling into the toilet water. While baskets are ideal for spare roll storage, they aren’t as hygienic and convenient an option as a traditional toilet paper dispenser. You’ll probably need to use both hands to roll out and tear off the sheets. A wall-mounted or free-standing design might be the more practical choice if you have small children roaming about. Pick a basket with a treated finish for durability. Small, steamy bathrooms can gather moisture, and natural materials might wick this up.
