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Open-ended toilet tissue holder instead of towel ring???

15 years ago

Has anyone used an open-ended toilet paper holder instead of a towel ring for a wash cloth or hand towel? I was wondering about putting one in the tub area to hold a washcloth. It seems to take up less space than a towel ring. Any thoughts or photos of this done? Thanks.

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stu2900

15 years ago

These are both Ginger Sheffield Toilet Tissue holders. I'm using the first one for the vanity. I think either of these, or any other open ended tissue holder would work very well for you. I liked the idea of it being open ended and just didn't want a standard towel ring. Something to watch out for, though. I found that some of the towel bars, tissue holders, etc stick out very far from the wall. I wanted to avoid something sticking out too far, so I made sure to check out all the measurments before deciding. The room's not done, but I really like the towel holder.

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kpaquette
15 years ago
I have not done it, but I would be afraid that it would be obvious that a toilet paper holder is in the tub area. ;-) Have you considered a hook? There are so many cool ones out there.
jakkom
15 years ago
Well, it takes up less vertical space than a towel ring - I wouldn't say it saves any horizonal space. There's a lot of different designs, I'd suggest picking one that holds the bar away from the wall. Our current open-ended TP holder, for example, is designed to rest close to the wall, allowing the TP roll to "drag" against the wall no matter how small it gets. For air circulation I'd pick a fixed-bar type to use as a washcloth holder. It would have to be a fairly small handtowel to fit, BTW. They aren't very long!
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Shee, I'd put it as close to the sink and over the countertop as you can to eliminate drips everywhere. I love that toilet paper holder that you found though. whitdobe, that towel looks so nice there. I've never thought of using a larger towel on a wall ring. It's a great idea because I don't like seeing all the drips down the wall from reaching over to the towel from the sink and this would eliminate those. With a pedestal sink, the options are limited. I've looked at the "Healthy Shelf" that holds paper towels but it just seems too big.
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I don't have pretty towels yet, I was waiting to buy a new set until I saw how this turned out. The curly willow I just stuck in there but I will consider other items. I'm not a fan of silk flowers where they can be seen up cloee so perhaps dried. One thing I am ruling out based on practicality is the ring being not over the countertop. The room used to have a bath towel bar mounted over there in the right and there were always drips of water where people reached for the towel. I am looking for a nice large colorful piece if art for that wall the room is long and narrow so it needs something interesting there. If I put the towel on the left it will also disguise the electric outlet there. A warm red towel set is a great idea! Thanks for the feedback!
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Hi Cynic...Meet Caroline!! I had a 4 1/2lb. Fox Terrier/Chihuahua mix, Susie, with me for 12 years. One of the purest joys of her life was jumping up, digging on the TP roll to unroll it, and then grabbing a mouthful, so she could gleefully run down the hallway, into the living room, and then the kitchen. When the long streamer would snag and break, she'd start the whole process over again, I finally installed a higher shelf to hold the rolls. Once in a great while I would put a roll on the original holder since it brought her so much joy. She only unrolled the paper in the main bath. She never bothered the paper in the master bath. And now you "know someone who has seen it!"
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suero
15 years ago
See this thread

Here is a link that might be useful: washcloths
User
15 years ago
my horizontally placed grab bar, under a niche for shampoo, does double duty as a washcloth holder.
Stacey Collins
15 years ago
Yes, my good friend did this and it works/looks just fine!
lagrant
15 years ago
Yes - and it works wonderfully. Mine is almost identical to the middle pic posted by sjt2900 - towel stays put just fine and that's in the powder room next to the kitchen in a house with 5 kids :).
steff_1
15 years ago
Our local supplier recommends cutting down a regular size towel bar.

Here is a link that might be useful: Allen Hardware

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