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Ikea toilet paper holder makeover

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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.

Revamped Ikea toiletpaper holder - Cuckoo4Design

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 😉

Revamped Ikea toiletpaper holder - Cuckoo4Design Revamped Ikea toiletpaper holder - Cuckoo4Design Revamped Ikea toiletpaper holder - Cuckoo4Design

I also made a black version for our kids bathroom (click HERE):

DIY custom Ikea toilet paper holder

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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  1. cassie @ primitive & proper says

    March 23, 2015 at 4:03 am

    that is one of the most fun little makeovers! it would make me happy to wipe every time. 😉

  2. Krystine www.KrystinEdwards.com/blog says

    March 23, 2015 at 6:15 am

    I 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

  3. Toni says

    March 23, 2015 at 6:24 am

    Cute, fun and easy….perfect in my book!

    • Julia says

      March 23, 2015 at 10:18 am

      Thanks Toni

  4. Gilly @ Colour Saturated Life says

    March 23, 2015 at 6:39 am

    We 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 am

      Thanks Gilly

  5. [email protected] says

    March 23, 2015 at 6:51 am

    How fun! Love it.

    • Julia says

      March 23, 2015 at 10:18 am

      Thank you

  6. [email protected] says

    March 23, 2015 at 7:00 am

    great idea–love it! (and admit it, you TOTALLY intended that pun ;))

    • Julia says

      March 23, 2015 at 10:17 am

      Yup I guess you caught me 😉

  7. [email protected] says

    March 23, 2015 at 8:02 am

    Who knew a toilet paper holder could be so fancy?!?

    • Julia says

      March 23, 2015 at 10:17 am

      The other one is even fancier 😉 and thank you Michelle

  8. Trisha D. @Black and White Obsession says

    March 23, 2015 at 10:12 am

    So simple and sweet! Lovely update! Especially digging that you can change the tape on a whim!

    • Julia says

      March 23, 2015 at 10:17 am

      Changing it out so fast is definitely fun. Thank you

  9. Sheryll & Critters. says

    March 23, 2015 at 10:52 am

    Well 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 pm

      It’s really easily attached with two screws. Actually so much easier than the old ones I had.

  10. erin says

    March 23, 2015 at 11:51 am

    that is awesome!!!!! i love it!

    • Julia says

      March 23, 2015 at 4:32 pm

      Thanks Erin

  11. Corinna - For My Love Of says

    March 23, 2015 at 4:29 pm

    I 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 pm

      Thanks and I love RubnBuff Corinna

  12. Pam @ Simple Details says

    March 23, 2015 at 4:35 pm

    Oh, 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 pm

      Haha, thanks Pam!

  13. Lux Ganzon says

    March 23, 2015 at 6:42 pm

    Oh, cute and creative. 🙂

    • Julia says

      March 24, 2015 at 6:00 pm

      Thanks so much!

  14. [email protected] Chronicles of Home says

    March 23, 2015 at 6:56 pm

    I loooove rub-n-buff. And I love a quick and easy project too!

    • Julia says

      March 24, 2015 at 5:59 pm

      RubnBuff is awesome for sure

  15. Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse says

    March 23, 2015 at 8:06 pm

    That looks so good! I had no idea what it was from the sneak peeks!

    • Julia says

      March 24, 2015 at 5:59 pm

      Oh really? I thought it was an obvious little sneak peak. Thanks!

  16. Kimberly Duran says

    March 24, 2015 at 11:56 am

    Oh 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 pm

      Haha I’ll tell her you said that. Thanks! I know she’d love your curtains 😉

  17. Amy @ Homey Oh My! says

    March 24, 2015 at 3:01 pm

    Julia… 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 pm

      Yeah it’s not such a nice topic, isn’t it LOL but thanks Amy

  18. Katja | Shift Ctrl Art says

    March 24, 2015 at 5:58 pm

    OMG that is the best make-over EVER Julia. I just love it!! I can’t wait to see it in the space.

  19. Amber @ Wills Casa says

    March 24, 2015 at 9:09 pm

    Love 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 am

      I solved the powder bath issue now and I think you should get one. It is definitely a show stopper.

  20. Bethany @ Dwellings by DeVore says

    March 25, 2015 at 6:44 am

    You 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 pm

      They will start bugging the crap out of you too and you have no choice but to change them all out. LOL

  21. Kenz @ Interiors By Kenz says

    March 26, 2015 at 10:09 am

    It’s the little touches that make the biggest impact. This makeover is SO on point!

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