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    Updated: Jan 28, 2024 by Kris Jarrett

    Toilet Tank Decor Ideas

    As I wrap up my girls’ bathroom remodel, I’m down to all of the final little details from hand towels to toothbrush holders and… what to put on and above the toilet tank. It can be a tricky spot to figure out! So keeping both style and practicality in mind, today I’m sharing toilet tank decor ideas from my current and previous bathroom remodels. Let’s get to it… (post includes commissionable links; for more information, see my full disclosure statement {here})

    Top Your Tank With a Tray

    I use decorative trays all over our home, as they’re perfect for corralling items together to create a cohesive look. In bathrooms, I’ve used trays between two sinks on double vanities and also on toilet tanks. For example, I have {this small woven bathroom tray} as part of the toilet tank decor in our powder room:

    Woven toilet tray with plant and holder on top of toilet

    and I used black marble tray similar to {this one} in the guest bathroom of our previous home:

    Black marble tray on toilet tank with vase of flowers and candle

    For other guest bathroom decorating and remodeling tips, check out my post on guest bathroom ideas!

    For my girls’ bathroom, I’m going to either put my woven toilet tray on repeat or go with {this pretty scalloped green tray}:

    Scalloped green toilet tank tray

    What could you put on your toilet tank tray? Use it for bathroom essentials or decorative items such as real or faux florals, a small potted plant, a scented candle or diffuser, or an extra roll of toilet paper (more on TP storage next…).

    Store Extra Rolls of TP

    Toilet tanks can be the perfect spot for storing extra toilet paper rolls, especially in guest bathrooms and powder rooms where you want it to be easy for guests to find an extra roll. You can store multiple rolls of TP in a basket like {this woven tank basket} or {this divided version} that’s sized to hold multiple toilet paper rolls:

    Woven toilet paper holder on toilet tank

    Another option is to unobtrusively store a single toilet paper roll in a cover such as {this woven toilet paper roll cover}:

    Whitewash toilet paper roll cover

    You could also add a single uncovered roll of toilet paper to a tank tray or basket. If you want to fancy it up a bit, here’s a way to add a fun touch of style… Fold the end of your TP roll into a triangle and add a “seal” with your faucet. Simply turn the water on and back off and then press the end of the TP roll up against the head of your faucet:

    Sealing the end of the toilet paper roll with a faucet

    The wet faucet head will seal the end of the toilet paper roll down, leaving a circular “embossed” pattern:

    Sealed end of toilet paper roll

    Want storage ideas for the rest of your bathroom? Check out my post on 15 small bathroom storage ideas

    Add a Lidded Box or Basket

    The addition of a lidded box or basket to the top your toilet tank such as {this one} offers a practical toilet tank decor solution for increasing your storage space:

    Woven storage box as toilet tank decor idea

    Use it to keep toilet paper, flushable wipes, menstrual products, hand towels, and other bathroom essentials within easy reach:

    Woven storage box on toilet tank holding toilet paper and menstrual products

    It’s an especially good solution if you have limited storage space in your bathroom, such as in a powder room with a pedestal sink.

    Display Seasonal Decor

    The top of the toilet tank can be a fun spot to display seasonal decor, especially in a powder room. Use small pumpkins during the fall, a bouquet of flowers during the spring, or lit ceramic houses during the holidays:

    Christmas decor in a bathroom including decorating the top of the toilet tank

    Choose Over-the-Toilet Storage Instead

    Some toilets have super small or sloped tanks that don’t work well for adding toilet tank decor. In other cases, you simply need more storage space than is available on the top of your toilet tank. That’s when you might want to consider over-the-toilet storage solutions instead. A few options include wall-mounted shelving like this one I added during my bathroom remodel before and after,

    Brass and glass open shelving over the toilet

    Sources: Brass wall shelf (similar)  |  Rose print (11 x 14)  |  Hello Sweet Cheeks – printable  |  Brass frame  |  Rattan TP holder  |  Llama planter

    or freestanding pieces like {this cane over the toilet storage piece}:

    Over the toilet storage ladder

    For more ideas and simple solutions, check out my post on over the toilet storage.

    So what did I go with for my girls’ bathroom?

    Woven toilet tray and small plant as a toilet tank decor idea
    Girls bathroom with toilet tank decor and large art over toilet

    Other Sources: Shower Curtain | Art Print (24″ x 30″) | White frame

    Stay tuned for the full bathroom reveal coming soon!

    Now that we’ve covered the hard-hitting issue of toilet tank decor 😉, it’s time to enjoy the rest of your weekend! Thanks as always for stopping by,

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    1. Dianne M Kropp says

      January 28, 2024 at 3:59 pm

      Great ideas but I wish someone would come up with a solution for the big space between the wall and the tank that was created when I got new toilets, It’s SOOOO annoying, My plumber told me that he couldn’t put it closer because that was where the hole lined up. I wonder if anyone else has had this issue and what did they do to alleviate the issue. Thanks!

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    2. Lisa says

      January 28, 2024 at 8:35 pm

      Thanks for all the great ideas. I’d love to know where the cute pot holding plant in first photo is from.

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