I Put a Toilet Paper Holder in My Kitchen, and It's So Cute

"As someone who's always chasing that cozy-chic Nancy Meyers aesthetic, I'm forever on the hunt for little details that make a space feel more charming - especially in the kitchen. Last year I bookmarked a gold hanging vase I spotted on Instagram, but it felt hard to justify its $63 price tag. Then I came across an Apartment Therapy article featuring the same look for half the price - with one surprising twist. The "vase" was actually a toilet paper holder mounted on a cabinet."

"A toilet paper holder, especially a pretty one like this one, is a brilliant storage solution for anywhere in your home. With its brass finish and just-ornate-enough detailing, no one would ever guess it was designed to live next to a toilet. You can use it to hold a utensil crock near the stove, keep a bottle of cooking oil within arm's reach, display a small potted herb or trailing plant, or even add a decorative faux candle to fill an empty corner."

"Upon receiving the toilet paper holder, there was one hiccup: Every wall in my kitchen is covered in marble backsplash, so the included screws were useless. After a few days of staring at the unopened box, I had a light-bulb moment - I could try heavy-duty double-sided mounting tape instead. A roll of Scotch Extreme Double-Sided Mounting Tape (which holds up to 30 pounds) did the trick. No drilling, no cracked tile, and, as a bonus, it's removable with a quick blast from a hair dryer."

A gold hanging vase look can be recreated by mounting a brass-finish toilet paper holder on a cabinet. The ornate holder serves as a versatile kitchen storage solution for utensils, cooking oil, small potted herbs, trailing plants, or a faux candle. Marble or tiled backsplashes prevent use of included screws, but heavy-duty double-sided mounting tape rated up to 30 pounds secures the holder without drilling or cracking tile. The tape is removable with heat from a hair dryer. This approach provides an affordable, unexpected decorative option that combines function with a cozy-chic aesthetic.

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