Toothbrush Holders

A wall mounted toothbrush holder gets your brush and toothpaste up off the basin, away from the water rings and the gunk that collects round the taps. Every holder named in the guide below is wall mounted, so the decision that actually matters is the finish: pick one that matches your taps and your other bathroom accessories, so chrome with chrome, brushed brass with brushed brass, and so on.

There are single tumbler holders for one person and a double for a shared sink. Read on for the buying guide and quick answers, or scroll down to the full range.

What to look for in a toothbrush holder

There are three decisions to make: how many tumblers you need, which finish matches the rest of your bathroom, and how you fix it to the wall. None of it is complicated, but getting the finish right is the difference between a holder that looks deliberate and one that looks like an afterthought.

Single or double tumbler. A single tumbler holder takes one cup, which is plenty for one person or a downstairs loo. If two of you share a basin, a double saves an argument: it holds two tumblers, so you each get your own and the brushes aren’t rattling around together. The Delta Double Tumbler Holder at £34.99 is the straightforward pick for a family bathroom or an en-suite. For one person, the Sydney Chrome Square Tumbler Holder at £19 does the job and is the lowest-priced holder in this guide.

Finish: match it to your taps. This is the bit people get wrong. A toothbrush holder sits right next to the basin and taps, so a mismatched finish jumps out. Work out what your taps and waste are first, then buy the holder to suit.

Chrome is the safe all-rounder and goes with most taps. The square Sydney Chrome at £19 suits a modern bathroom and keeps the cost down. Brushed brass gives a warm, slightly gold tone that is very much in fashion, and a brushed finish is more forgiving of fingerprints than a polished one. The Sydney Brushed Brass Square Tumbler Holder at £25.99 matches a brushed brass tap nicely, or step up to the Litchfield Brushed Brass Tumbler Holder at £29.99 if you want the whole Litchfield look to line up.

Matt black is bold and modern, but it shows limescale and toothpaste splash more than chrome does, so it suits a soft-water area or someone who wipes down regularly. The Litchfield Knurled Matt Black Tumbler Holder at £27.99 adds a knurled, finely ridged texture to the bracket, which is a neat touch if your other accessories carry the same detail.

If you want a coordinated set, the easiest route is to buy the holder, the wall mounted soap dispenser and the rest in the same finish from one range. The Litchfield range is a good place to start if you want everything to match.

Mounting and fixing. Wall mounted means drilling, and there’s no way round it with these. On a tiled wall you’ll want a tile or masonry bit and plugs to suit the wall, and take your time marking up so the holder sits level next to the basin. The Litchfield Brushed Brass comes with its fixings included. For the others, don’t assume the screws and plugs are in the box: have a set ready for your wall type. If you really can’t drill, a wall mounted holder isn’t the right buy, and if you rent, ask the landlord before you go through the tiles.

Quick answers

Are these toothbrush holders wall mounted? Yes. Every holder named on this page is wall mounted, which is the point: it gets the brush and toothpaste up off the basin so they’re not sitting in a puddle. Plan on drilling to put one up.

What’s the difference between a toothbrush holder and a tumbler holder? In practice, nothing. The trade calls them tumbler holders: a wall fitting that holds a cup, the tumbler, which your toothbrushes and toothpaste stand in. Same product, different words.

Which finish should I get? Match it to your taps. Chrome is the safe all-rounder and goes with almost anything. Brushed brass gives a warm, slightly gold look and is more forgiving of fingerprints than a polished finish. Matt black is bold and modern but shows toothpaste splash and limescale more, so it suits a soft-water area or a regular wipe-down. If you want everything to line up, buy the holder in the same finish and range as your soap dispenser and other accessories.

Can I get a double toothbrush holder for two people? Yes. A double holds two tumblers, so a couple sharing a basin gets a cup each. The Delta Double Tumbler Holder at £34.99 is the one to look at. If it’s just you, each of the single holders in this guide costs less, from £19 for the Sydney Chrome Square to £29.99 for the Litchfield Brushed Brass.

How do you fit a wall mounted toothbrush holder? Mark the position so it sits level beside the basin, then drill, plug and screw it to the wall. On tiles, use a tile or masonry drill bit and wall plugs to suit. The Litchfield Brushed Brass Tumbler Holder comes with its fixings included. For the other holders, have suitable screws and plugs ready rather than assuming they’re supplied.

Do you do toothbrush holders on clearance or sale? Prices can change, so the price on the product page on the day you buy is the one that counts, not a figure in a guide. Of the holders named here, the Sydney Chrome Square Tumbler Holder at £19 is the lowest-priced and the Delta Double at £34.99 is the highest.