Skip Cabinets And Shelves: IKEA Has A Clever Way To Store Toilet Paper In Small Spaces

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Storage options may seem limited when you have a small bathroom, but you can increase the capacity of your space by getting creative and working vertically to store essential supplies. Consider your toilet paper situation. Rather than add space-consuming baskets to your floor or steal storage space on your shelves, consider using IKEA finds to store toilet paper rolls in underutilized and unexpected spots. If you have any empty patches on the wall, for instance, just imagine how a modular option like the IKEA HULTARP Rail and its various accessories might deliver the organization efficiency you need.

The HULTARP rail, which comes in 23 ½- and 31 ½-inch lengths, can be ordered in black or brass finishes and mounts directly onto your wall with screws. It's the foundation piece of the retailer's HULTARP series that's made up of hooks, holders, and racks designed to hang from the rail for additional storage space. At 12 ¼ inches long and 6 ¼ inches wide, the black mesh HULTARP Container is also large enough to store up to three spare rolls.

The HULTARP Container connects to the rail from its integrated hook and comes with an insert for draining, which is convenient if you use it outside of toilet paper storage for shower accessories or hair tools. Although it's available in four colors, only the black mesh style is available as a wider bin. The solid black, blue/nickel, and white/brass containers are 5 ½ by 6 ¼ inches, and each can store a single roll of standard toilet paper.

The HULTARP system includes five-piece sets of steel hooks in polished brass and black finishes that give you more flexibility for toilet paper storage beyond the bins. With a hook, you can use an inexpensive mesh grocery bag to mimic a bohemian macramé holder and create a surprisingly easy way to store extra toilet paper rolls on the rail. IKEA even sells a two-pack of KUNGSFORS Mesh Bags, featuring a lightweight rope design that could contrast and elevate the smooth metal HULTARP design. The set includes one 16 ⅞-inch by 15 ½-inch bag and one slightly smaller bag, with the larger one capable of holding around five rolls of toilet paper. You could even DIY a macrame toilet paper organizer to hang from the HULTARP rail for a stylish touch and a little more versatility. 

You can use a variety of hanging organizers in different sizes and shapes to hide your toilet paper and keep bathroom essentials orderly on the HULTARP rail, all while freeing up space in your cabinets. The rail will readily accommodate arrangements of spacious wicker baskets or stylish crochet toilet paper holders, such as the two-roll CrochetbyCoronado Crochet Hanging Toilet Paper Holder on Etsy. If you're skilled with a crochet hook, look for patterns online for handmade toilet paper holders that will hang from the HULTARP rail using the IKEA S-hooks. By making it yourself, you can tailor the toilet paper holder to suit your bathroom aesthetic and gain more control over the compartments, capacity, and fit on the rail, giving you the most space-efficient storage possible.