Geesh what a headline. I really don’t know what my issues are with toilet paper holders in our house. They just all bugged the crap out of me (no pun intended 🙂 I took the builder standard ones all down and if you’ve been following me for a while then you saw the one I got for Christmas already (click HERE if you missed it). Yeah I’m that girl who asks for toilet paper holders as gifts. My husband is proud of me. But it wasn’t a cheap one for sure.
So for our master bathroom I wanted a cheaper option that was still nice to look at. I really liked the simplicity of the Ikea HJÄLMAREN holder but I wanted to spruce it up a little. And that is where standard RubNBuff came to the rescue once again. I didn’t want shiny gold because I have the hex towel holder that is antiquish brass looking. Of course not real brass.
It’s such an easy, fast and cheap little update. All you need is this little tube of RubNBuff 
(click HERE*) and some Washi Tape 
(click HERE*). Yeah you don’t even have to paint, the tape fits perfectly and you can change it out whenever you feel like it. I’m not sure if the pink will stay for long but my daughter had to put her strong opinion out there again and forced me to use pink. Well ok, she didn’t have to force me, I’ll gladly use pink if she wants me too 😉
I also made a black version for our kids bathroom (click HERE):
List of materials used again:
• RubNBuff
• Ikea HJÄLMAREN holder
• Washi Tape
That’s it for the day. Quick and easy, that’s how I like it 😉
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Tschüß
(Youleeya)
cassie @ primitive & proper says
March 23, 2015 at 4:03 amthat is one of the most fun little makeovers! it would make me happy to wipe every time. 😉
Krystine www.KrystinEdwards.com/blog says
March 23, 2015 at 6:15 amI laughed reading this! I need to invest in rub and buff! Great makeover
Julia says
March 23, 2015 at 10:19 am🙂 I’m not bugged anymore now LOL and thanks
Toni says
March 23, 2015 at 6:24 amCute, fun and easy….perfect in my book!
Julia says
March 23, 2015 at 10:18 amThanks Toni
Gilly @ Colour Saturated Life says
March 23, 2015 at 6:39 amWe have the same toilet roll holder! But mine is with the dark looking timber nit white. Your transformation is so freakin cute! I would never thought to do this but I love this, especially the pop of colour down the sides. Gorgeous!!!!
Julia says
March 23, 2015 at 10:18 amThanks Gilly
[email protected] says
March 23, 2015 at 6:51 amHow fun! Love it.
Julia says
March 23, 2015 at 10:18 amThank you
[email protected] says
March 23, 2015 at 7:00 amgreat idea–love it! (and admit it, you TOTALLY intended that pun ;))
Julia says
March 23, 2015 at 10:17 amYup I guess you caught me 😉
[email protected] says
March 23, 2015 at 8:02 amWho knew a toilet paper holder could be so fancy?!?
Julia says
March 23, 2015 at 10:17 amThe other one is even fancier 😉 and thank you Michelle
Trisha D. @Black and White Obsession says
March 23, 2015 at 10:12 amSo simple and sweet! Lovely update! Especially digging that you can change the tape on a whim!
Julia says
March 23, 2015 at 10:17 amChanging it out so fast is definitely fun. Thank you
Sheryll & Critters. says
March 23, 2015 at 10:52 amWell gee whz…… how cute, would have never thought of such. I have to order online if I get Ikea, no store for miles around me…. many miles. I am so tempted… how hard is it to attach to the wall?
Julia says
March 23, 2015 at 4:32 pmIt’s really easily attached with two screws. Actually so much easier than the old ones I had.
erin says
March 23, 2015 at 11:51 amthat is awesome!!!!! i love it!
Julia says
March 23, 2015 at 4:32 pmThanks Erin
Corinna - For My Love Of says
March 23, 2015 at 4:29 pmI love this! I have some rub n buff leftover from my lamp makeover. This gives me a good idea what to do with it 😉
Julia says
March 23, 2015 at 4:32 pmThanks and I love RubnBuff Corinna
Pam @ Simple Details says
March 23, 2015 at 4:35 pmOh, la la you’re getting fancy over there! Only you would think to R & B the tp holder! :)!
Julia says
March 24, 2015 at 6:02 pmHaha, thanks Pam!
Lux Ganzon says
March 23, 2015 at 6:42 pmOh, cute and creative. 🙂
Julia says
March 24, 2015 at 6:00 pmThanks so much!
[email protected] Chronicles of Home says
March 23, 2015 at 6:56 pmI loooove rub-n-buff. And I love a quick and easy project too!
Julia says
March 24, 2015 at 5:59 pmRubnBuff is awesome for sure
Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse says
March 23, 2015 at 8:06 pmThat looks so good! I had no idea what it was from the sneak peeks!
Julia says
March 24, 2015 at 5:59 pmOh really? I thought it was an obvious little sneak peak. Thanks!
Kimberly Duran says
March 24, 2015 at 11:56 amOh I do love me a simple DIY! This is so cute and I love the little stripe of pink! (You’re daughter, once again, proves she has amazing taste 😉 ) xxx
Julia says
March 24, 2015 at 5:58 pmHaha I’ll tell her you said that. Thanks! I know she’d love your curtains 😉
Amy @ Homey Oh My! says
March 24, 2015 at 3:01 pmJulia… I’m still laughing over that first paragraph. You are TOO funny.
Such a beautiful makeover for a not-so-beautiful topic hahaha.
Julia says
March 24, 2015 at 5:57 pmYeah it’s not such a nice topic, isn’t it LOL but thanks Amy
Katja | Shift Ctrl Art says
March 24, 2015 at 5:58 pmOMG that is the best make-over EVER Julia. I just love it!! I can’t wait to see it in the space.
Amber @ Wills Casa says
March 24, 2015 at 9:09 pmLove it! I still have no toilet paper holder in my house. Maybe I should go to IKEA or order one like your powder bath!!
Julia says
March 25, 2015 at 4:50 amI solved the powder bath issue now and I think you should get one. It is definitely a show stopper.
Bethany @ Dwellings by DeVore says
March 25, 2015 at 6:44 amYou are making me want to change out all the toilet paper holders in my house! Love this fun little makeover!
Julia says
March 25, 2015 at 6:47 pmThey will start bugging the crap out of you too and you have no choice but to change them all out. LOL
Kenz @ Interiors By Kenz says
March 26, 2015 at 10:09 amIt’s the little touches that make the biggest impact. This makeover is SO on point!