When it comes to bathroom essentials, installing a toilet paper holder is often a task that can’t be delayed. Fortunately, creating a functional holder doesn’t require much effort, and you can quickly get started using affordable or repurposed materials. Do you need to compromise on style? Absolutely not! While the toilet paper holder may not be the top priority for enhancing your bathroom’s overall design, simple and clever options can make a significant difference. If you’re unsure where to begin, consider using a piece of rope. It offers a clean, minimalist solution that DIY enthusiasts of all skill levels can easily create.
Rope introduces unique color and texture that complement various interior styles, such as industrial, rustic, and coastal. It’s a classic DIY toilet paper holder that aligns with a natural aesthetic and offers an effortless upgrade you can customize to your preferences. For this project, you’ll need a piece of rope approximately 1 inch or less in diameter to allow the 1 ½-inch-wide toilet paper tube to slide on and off. The rope should be about 1 ½ feet long, though shorter ropes can work with certain setups, like having a hook on either side of the toilet paper holder. Just ensure the rope is slightly longer than the 4- to 4 ½-inch length of the toilet paper tube. Beyond that, your design will only require a double wall hook or a couple of single wall hooks, along with a creative array of finishing touches.
How to craft your minimalist toilet paper holder
To start your rope toilet paper holder, locate a suitable spot on the wall for your hook or hooks. If you can’t attach the hook directly into a stud, use a wall anchor to ensure a secure, lasting hold. Next, proceed to design your toilet paper holder using rope, glue, and hanging hooks that will fit into the ends of the rope.
After cutting the rope to the desired length, determine how you want to attach the hooks that will connect to the wall hook, allowing it to hang freely. A basic method is to insert the end of a metal hook into the end of the rope, embedding it within the fibers so only the hooked head is exposed. Secure it in place by applying a generous amount of strong crafting glue, such as E6000, Gorilla glue, or super glue, into the fibers. Be mindful of the hooks’ orientation during installation to ensure they face the correct direction to connect to their respective wall hooks without twisting the rope.
Once the glue dries, wrap the ends of the rope with twine, securing them with glue. This simple wrap will tidy up the appearance and hold the loose ends together to prevent fraying. If you don’t have hooks to insert into the rope, you can also use twine to create loops at the ends to hang on your wall hooks.
Ideas to elevate this easy toilet paper holder
While the basic design may appear simple, you can take your rope toilet paper holder in various creative directions. Consider exploring innovative hook options for added functionality or style. For example, carabiners can attach the rope to eye plates, while colorful ribbons can accentuate wall hooks. Select unique wall hooks that match your style, such as heavy, worn ones for a rustic look, boat cleats for nautical themes, or a light wood hanger for a Scandinavian design.
For the holder itself, you can opt for a standard rope, with its natural color and texture providing elegance. To add more style, consider incorporating macrame into your project, or use rigid rollers to hold the toilet paper roll. Slip a piece of PVC pipe or hollow wood tubing onto the rope, providing a resting place for the toilet paper and adding another design layer.
Once your toilet paper holder project is complete, consider adding other elements to create a cohesive and deliberate look. Rope can serve as a suitable hand towel holder near the sink, and you can use a longer length to hold multiple backup rolls near the toilet. If you’ve already repurposed items for functional toilet paper storage in the bathroom, you can even add rope wraps to easily match them to your new holder.
