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3 Expert Tips To Choose Paper Towel & Napkin Holders

A glass spills, a jar breaks, a mess is happening before your very eyes. What's your first reaction? Likely, you're reaching for a paper towel to help keep your home clean. If you can't find that towel or napkin quickly, you're going to get stressed.

Enter: Paper towel and napkin holders. These inconspicuous organizers sit on your countertop to keep your towels and napkins ready at all times! Let's talk about the different types of holders you'll see - and which might be the best for you and your home.

What are the different mount types of paper towel holders?

In order for your paper towel or napkin holder to feel truly at home (and therefore truly useful) within your kitchen, you're going to have to find a place for it - so you know exactly where it's going to be when you need a paper towel! To make this really easy, paper towel and napkin holders generally come in two different types:

  • Wall or Cabinet Mounted: Whether you post one of these vertically on the wall next to your sink or use an under-mount attachment to affix it to the bottom of a cabinet, using a mounted paper towel holder can keep your towels dry - and keep them off the counter. Use one of these if you have limited counter space or like keeping your counters clutter-free.

  • Stand-Alone: Vertical paper towel roll holders and small square napkin holders alike have one very important trait in common: portability. Use a stand-alone napkin or paper towel holder if you need to move your paper towel source around!

Under Cabinet Mounted Paper Towel Holder
Wall-Mounted Paper Towel Holder
Wall Mount Paper Towel Holder
Metal Standing Napkin Holder
Freestanding Paper Towel Holder
Stand Alone Metal Napkin Holder
Stainless Steel Flat Napkin Holder
Steel Over the Cabinet Paper Towel Holder
Stainless Steel Freestanding Paper Towel Holder
Stainless Steel Standing Napkin Holder
Freestanding Napkin Holder in Black and Grey Metal
Gold Steel Napkin and Paper Holder
Hand Painted Ceramic Freestanding Paper Towel Holder
Ceramic Standing Napkin Holder Holiday Theme
Freestanding Ceramic Paper Towel Holder
Small Ceramic Napkin Holder
Ceramic Sheep Freestanding Paper Towel Holder
Black Plastic Napkin Holder
Plastic Classic Caddy and Standing Napkin Holder
Plastic Long Standing Napkin Holder
White Plastic Magnetic Paper Towel Holder
Plastic Wall-Mounted Paper Towel Holder
Plastic Caddy Organizer Napkin Holder

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