Paper towel niche - creative solution?

9 years ago

I've jumped on the paper-towel-niche-in-cabinet bandwagon (a'la FirstHouse_MP and other GW trendsetters!) and am trying to figure out a possible solution for the towel hanger dilemma.

I've read all of the GW threads on the niche and holders but there doesn't seem to be a common setup for the holder. Some had their cabinet makers customize a holder while others used spring tensioned holders.

I really like the idea of using the Perfect Tear holder that a GW'er recommended because it will allow us to tear off a sheet one-handed without the entire roll unraveling. But, my niche is only slightly larger than the width of the holder so it will be impossible to slide a new roll on.

I'm thinking I should mount it on something inside the niche that will allow me to swivel/rotate the holder out towards me so I can reload it. The holder will be "ceiling" mounted within the niche. Is there some kind of hardware/bracket/hinge that will allow me to swivel it out, reload and swivel it back in?

I'm attaching a few pictures of how I imagine the holder & swivel would function. Thoughts? My husband is very skeptical about the whole niche idea so I'm determined to come up with a nice looking, highly functional solution.

This post was edited by nancyjla on Mon, Sep 29, 14 at 14:07

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hsw_sc
9 years ago
I'm doing the same thing. My cabinetmaker is here right now doing some finish work, so I'll take pics later on today.
nancyj
Original Author
9 years ago
hsw, I'd love to know how your cabinetmaker resolves the issue, thanks!

I went to Rockler (woodworking/hardware store) today after posting and the rep there was stumped. The best he could come up with is using a European type hinge, which would involve creating a box in which the paper towel holder would be mounted, and having the entire box swivel out. This isn't feasible for me because my cabs were custom painted, so I'd have to get the "box" custom painted as well, plus it would be clunky, so I'm still hoping for a workable solution.
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hsw_sc
9 years ago
OK, no pics yet as he is going to be attaching the holder next week (floors getting refinished tomorrow-Thursday so I'm getting the heck out of dodge!).

He is using a a 3"-4" Lazy Susan bearing that will allow the paper towel holder to swivel out so that I can stash a couple more PT rolls behind and reload the holder easily.

Here is my space. It is about a 14 1/2" X 6" opening with a 5" slot to the right that will be partitioned off to hold a slim basket for towels and whatnot.

Here is a link that might be useful: Lazy Susan bearings to help swivel PT Holder
nancyj
Original Author
9 years ago
I love that - it sounds like a great solution! The lazy susan swivel is exactly the kind of solution I had in my head but couldn't figure out in practical terms. Thank you!

Funny, your paper towel space looks almost exactly like mine. Mine is in the island, on the very left side, just next to the sink. I'm missing the basket for towels, etc. which is too bad since that sounds really helpful to have.

Thanks again!
hsw_sc
9 years ago
:) Great minds think alike!

I just brought that to his shop last week and said, "It might be too big." He said, "Nah, this is perfect. I've got bearing, shims and leftover trim to hide it all."

I love this guy.
nancyj
Original Author
9 years ago
The lazy susan swivel got me thinking about other types of swivels that might work. I wonder about using a pivot hinge, like those used on swinging doors. I think I might buy a pivot hinge and a lazy susan swivel and have them here for when my cabinet guys return in a week and see what they can do with them. I really like my guys but they couldn't come up with anything, so I'm impressed your guy did!

Here is a link that might be useful: Another type of pivot hinge