The bathroom should be a space where you unwind and pamper yourself, so creating the right mood with the appropriate colour scheme, fixtures and fittings is essential. Matching accessories such as the shower sets, towel rail and other tap ware is essential if you are looking for an effortless theme for your bathroom. Toilet roll holders may be designed to complement a range of tap ware, mixers, towel rail or other accessories, so bear this in mind when shopping. Like any accessory for the bathroom, its durability whilst exposed to a moist environment should be paramount. High grade stainless steel is particularly resistant to moisture and corrosion, but does carry a price premium. Other materials that suit a modern or contemporary bathroom are chrome-plated brass and brushed nickel.

Styles

There are a large range of styles of toilet roll holders available, with some of the more common being:

• standard wall mounted
• vertical floor standing
• vertical wall mounted

Basic models allow the toilet roll to be simply slipped onto the arm, whilst other have a mechanism for securing it in place. Some vertical floor and wall mounted models can hold up to three or four toilet rolls, and therefore double as storage for spare rolls.

Materials

A wide variety of materials are used each with its own character. This includes:

• chrome or chrome-plated brass – sleek and durable
• stainless steel – stylish and corrosion resistant
• brushed nickel – contemporary material often in a satin finish
• acrylic – available in a wide variety of colours
• plastic – functional and cost effective, though less durable
• wood – suits a traditional themed bathroom, though needs to be treated for durability

Accessorising with style

When choosing your toilet roll holder, follow these simple pointers for accessorising your bathroom with an eye on functionality and style.

Simple

Try not to overcomplicate your décor and colour schemes as bathrooms are generally small spaces which suit a simple theme.

Coordinate

Try matching the materials of your fittings and fixtures for a seamless look, or preferably source them all from the same manufacturer.

Inspiration

Seek inspiration in magazines, showrooms or on the internet when accessorising your bathroom.