Skip The Shelves: There's A Cuter Way To Show Off & Store Toilet Paper

Keeping your bathroom stocked is essential for comfort, especially if guests are coming over. That means plenty of soap, fresh towels, and, needless to say, toilet paper. A common practice is to store a few extra rolls on a shelf so they're ready to grab when it's time to make a swap. Do they look cute? Not really. But can they? Definitely yes! You can actually dress up rolls of toilet paper by creating bows for them, using some of their very own sheets. Then, all you have to do is store the embellished TP in a basket, and it'll be too pretty not to display.

DIYer Carolyn Braden shared a simple way to make toilet paper bows. Now, it does require a little more time and effort than leaving them plain. A situation where it could be worth it, though, is when you're looking to impress — such as hosting company or preparing a rental property. However, it may be a guest bathroom idea you want to steal for the master en suite as well. Besides toilet paper, the other main item you'll need is the basket itself. If you don't have one, there should be plenty of options at a home store or thrift shop. Or, this CubesLand Scalloped Toilet Paper Storage Basket on Amazon could also do the job nicely.

To make toilet paper storage more beautiful, start by grabbing a full roll of TP. Gently tear off a couple of sheets (keeping them together), and lay the piece down vertically. Double it over, then fold the very bottom upward (approximately ¾ an inch). Now, scrunch the piece's middle with your fingers (at the top and bottom) forming a bow shape. Dab a tiny bit of water on the center of the bow, then do the same on the back.

Place the bow on the toilet paper roll, directly over the last sheet's edge. Seal it by firmly pressing the bow's center with a round, flat object. Carolyn cleverly used a wax seal stamp with a lovely design, adding a charming final touch. If you don't have a stamper at home, there are plenty of options online, like this Uniqooo Begonia Flowers Wax Seal Stamp. That's it — your toilet paper is officially done! The bow will eventually dry and should stay connected to the roll until removed.

Embellish as many toilet paper rolls as you like, then set them inside the basket. Take it a step further by dropping in a sweet-smelling air freshener, too. You could also make a bow for the basket to further enhance the whimsy, using something like Dollar Tree's Floral Garden Lace Ribbon. Sure, it's not as huge of a gesture as putting together a DIY welcome basket for guests. But there's a good chance the bows will bring a smile to someone's face — even if it's just yours!