We had side-of-the-vanity TP holders in our old house -- convenient and never a moment's trouble. Easier option: a freestanding holder: Personally, we've been having trouble with our on-the-wall TP holder. We removed it /smoothed over the space on the wall and replaced it with a free-standing holder shaped like a giraffe. I like it, and it can easily hold two rolls.

I find the drive for higher and higher ceilings baffling. I have never yet felt cramped in a room with 8' ceilings. These were standard for much of last century. Many (most?) of us probably grew up with 8' ceilings. Anyone living in a tract-built home from before 2000 probably still has 8' ceilings. And the average height for men in the U.S. is 5' 9". So unless you play in the NBA, you'll probably have between 1.5' and 3' clearance above your head while standing. (Anecdotally, my 6'4" husband just looked at me like I was insane when I asked him if he'd ever wished we had higher ceilings. :) ) If you're making decisions strictly on an aesthetic basis, then I'd say optimal room height depends on the use and size of the room. A large room that you want to feel grand and impressive would probably benefit from a high ceiling, but it runs the risk of feeling cold and exposed. An area that you want to feeling cosy (e.g. a reading nook) could have a lowered ceiling. Sara Susanka talks about ceiling heights extensively in The Not So Big House. Higher isn't necessarily better. A 9' standard will likely do you just fine in most areas of your home.

I get them really bad in my upper leg between my knee and my thigh. Or my toes. The cramps on the upper leg are the absolute worst! It runs the entire top of my leg on the inside and getting up to walk it off is almost impossible. And even when I do finally get up, it can take a good five minutes before I can relax. I usually go to the fridge and pour an ounce of pickle juice and a glass of warm water to chase it down. I know I don't drink enough water which is the problem nor do I eat enough bananas.

@shasta, unfortunaly can't do recessed light over the sink since it will cast the shadow overhead. @chispa, the cabinet is ok to open.