Toilet Roll Holders

A wall mounted toilet roll holder is what most people are after: a small bracket that screws to the wall beside the loo and keeps the roll within easy reach. After that, the two things that actually matter are the build and the finish. Solid brass is the build to look for in a steamy bathroom, and the smart move on finish is to match the holder to your taps and towel rail, whether that means brushed brass, chrome, brushed bronze or matt black, so the room hangs together.

Pick by finish from the range below. The buying guide and quick answers underneath cover the build, the finishes, how the roll goes on and what fitting actually involves.

What to look for in a toilet roll holder

It is a small thing you touch every day, so the two questions worth caring about are how it is built and what finish it is. Get those right, make sure the fixings suit your wall, and you are done. Here is what separates a good one from a cheap one that goes dull and wobbly.

Wall mounted is the standard, and that is fine. A bracket on the wall keeps the roll off the floor, within easy reach and out of the way. The only catch is that you are drilling into the wall, so on a tiled wall you will want a tile bit and the right plug for whatever is behind the tile. The Monza Brushed Bronze Wall Mounted Toilet Roll Holder at £29.99 includes its fittings, and the Litchfield ORO comes with its fixings too, which saves a trip to the hardware shop mid-job. For any other holder, check the product page for what is in the box before you start.

Solid brass beats cheap pot metal. The build is the bit you cannot see in a photo but feel within a year. Solid brass stands up to a humid bathroom, where cheap plated pot metal can pit and work loose. The Litchfield ORO Brushed Brass Toilet Roll Holder at £29.99 is a solid brass build with a knurled (finely textured) bracket and a 5-year guarantee, which tells you how much faith the maker has in it. The Monza is solid brass too, with a corrosion-resistant design. The Melbourne and Alpha holders mentioned below are sold on a durable, moisture-resistant finish instead. Price will not settle it for you: every holder named in this guide sits between £28.99 and £29.99, so choose on build and finish, not budget.

Pick the finish, then match it to the room. Most people shop for a toilet roll holder by finish first, and that is the right instinct. Get the holder in the same finish as your taps, towel ring and shower valve and the room looks designed rather than thrown together. Brushed brass is the warm, gold-toned favourite of the moment, and there are two ways into it here: the Litchfield ORO at £29.99 with its solid brass build and knurled bracket, or the Melbourne Brushed Brass holder at £28.99, a practical design with a durable, moisture-resistant finish and easy roll replacement. Chrome is the bright, safe option that goes with anything, and the Alpha Chrome Wall-Mounted Toilet Roll Holder at £29.99 is the straightforward pick in that finish. Brushed bronze is darker and warmer than brass, a softer look, and the Monza Brushed Bronze at £29.99 covers it. Matt black is the modern, high-contrast choice against white tiles, and it works best when the taps follow suit.

A real tip from fitting these: buy the holder, towel rail and any robe hook from the same range and finish at the same time. Finishes drift slightly between brands and ranges, so two “brushed brass” pieces from different makers can sit side by side looking subtly mismatched. The Monza holder, for example, is made to match the rest of the Scudo Monza range, which takes the guesswork out.

Arm or spindle: how the roll goes on. An open arm lets you drop a fresh roll on one-handed, with no spindle to lose behind the loo. A spindle or sprung bar that the roll threads onto takes a moment longer to change. Neither is better. It comes down to preference, but if you are buying for a household that finds fiddly things annoying, the open arm is the easy pick. The Monza is a wall-mounted arm, and the Melbourne and Alpha are both designed for easy roll replacement. For any other holder, the product photos will show you which type you are getting.

Quick answers

Are these toilet roll holders wall mounted? Yes. Every holder recommended in this guide is wall mounted: a small bracket that screws to the wall beside the toilet and holds the roll within reach. The Monza Brushed Bronze includes its fittings and the Litchfield ORO comes with its fixings. You will need a drill and, if you are fixing to tile, a tile bit and a suitable wall plug.

What is the best finish for a toilet roll holder? Whichever matches the rest of your bathroom metalwork. Brushed brass is the current favourite for a warm look, chrome is the bright all-rounder, brushed bronze is the softer, darker take on brass, and matt black is the modern high-contrast choice. The trick is to match the holder to your taps and towel rail rather than picking the finish in isolation. Browse by finish: brushed brass, chrome or matt black.

What makes a good quality toilet roll holder? Solid brass construction is the main thing. It stands up to a humid bathroom and stays tight on the wall, where cheap plated pot metal can pit and loosen over time. A durable finish helps too, and a guarantee is a good signal. The Litchfield ORO Brushed Brass holder at £29.99 is solid brass with a 5-year guarantee, which is the spec to aim for.

Do you have a brushed brass toilet roll holder? Yes. The Litchfield ORO Brushed Brass holder at £29.99 is the solid brass option with a knurled bracket and a 5-year guarantee. The Melbourne Brushed Brass holder at £28.99 is a practical design for a pound less, with a durable, moisture-resistant finish. You can see everything in that colour on the brushed brass accessories page.

Do you have a brushed bronze toilet roll holder? Yes. The Monza Brushed Bronze holder at £29.99 is a solid brass, corrosion-resistant build in a warm brushed bronze finish, on a wall-mounted arm with its fittings included. It is made to match the Scudo Monza range, so you can complete the set.

What toilet roll holder goes with brushed nickel taps? Chrome is the closest of the finishes covered here: the same cool, silvery family, just brighter. The Alpha Chrome holder at £29.99 is the straightforward pick, and the chrome accessories range is the place to match the rest of the room.

How do you fit a wall mounted toilet roll holder? Mark the position so the roll sits within easy reach from the seat, then drill your holes, plug them and screw the bracket to the wall. On a tiled wall use a tile bit and go slowly so the tile does not crack. Match the plug to the wall behind the tile, because the plug that holds in masonry is the wrong one for plasterboard. The Monza includes its fittings and the ORO comes with its fixings, so check the box before you buy extras.