You are in the right place if you are looking for a beautifully designed paper towel holder that fits a modern kitchen. The minimal designs in the list below will add an elegant touch to your counter space and will provide a functional spot for your paper towels. The list includes paper towel holders made out of different materials, so you can be sure to find one that fits the color and material palette of your kitchen design.
As all the designs fulfill mainly the same functionality (holding your paper towels, obviously), the best paper towel holder in this case really is the one that fits well with your kitchen design I believe.
To save counter space, you can always attach the paper towel holder to the wall, yet if you pick out a freestanding paper towel holder like the ones in this list, you can easily move your paper towels from the kitchen to the shelf, sink, stove, or dining table.
Norr Paper Towel Holder designed by Ditte Buus Nielsen for Skagerak
The Norr paper towel holder has a warm, Scandinavian expression made out of a combination of leather and wood. This beautiful design is functional as well, as the edge at the base of the holder keeps the paper towel from unraveling and the leather strap makes it easy to grab the holder and move it to the dining table.
The paper towel holder comes in a natural version and in a black model, where black stained oak is paired up with a black leather strap. In both models, the leather strap is attached to the wood with brass screws, which provide the design with a beautiful and subtle accent.
The Roll’in paper towel holder from byLassen
Based on the classic Kubus design by Mogens Lassen, which has become an icon over the years, Mogens’ grandson Søren Lassen designed the Roll’in paper towel holder based on his grandfather’s iconic piece. The design is heavy, which makes it a stable holder that is perfect for use outdoors as well. The metal Kubus frame embraces the paper towel and makes it easy to tear off a sheet of paper.
Curvature Paper Roll Holder
The Curvature paper towel holder is part of the Ferm Living Curvature collection containing a series of organically shaped accessories that have been formed by hand in solid brass with a matte finish.
The contrast between the whimsical shape of the paper towel holder and the solidity of the heavy material is what makes the design language powerful. The Curvature paper towel holder is the perfect decorative storage solution for your paper towel roll on your kitchen countertop.
The paper towel holder is made by hand out of a single piece of metal, which forms both the stem and the round base.
Grab paper towel holders in different materials by Gejst Design
The Grab paper towel holder is a simple combination of a wooden stem holding the paper, a leather loop by which you can grab the holder and a concrete base that makes the design stand stable on your countertop. This simple design is available in black, smoked oak, and natural oak.
HAY Porter freestanding paper towel holder designed by Shane Schneck
Shane Schneck designed the Porter paper towel holder with a playful touch. The simple design allows you to put the paper towel roll on the straight rod and lock it in place by twisting the top of the rod, which also functions as a handle.
The design is available in oiled oak and black wood and this smart object will add a minimal, yet playful effect to your kitchen.
String paper towel holder by Lind DNA
The String paper towel holder has a black steel pedestal cover in recycled leather, paired up with a wooden rod and a leather cord with a wooden sphere that holds the paper towel in place. The balanced, elegant, and playful design adds a modern touch to your kitchen or dining table.
Inka Paper Towel Holder from OyOy
Probably the simplest of the paper towel holders on this list, the Inka paper towel holder from OyOy design combines a sphere on top of a wooden rod, paired up with a simple wooden base. The simple yet elegant design fits beautifully in any kitchen and blends in with its environment.
Vipp paper towel holder in matt black powder-coated steel
The Vipp paper towel holders are made out of high-quality matt black powder-coated steel, which will really stand out in a kitchen with a light color palette. The stainless-steel arm holds the paper towel in place, while the loop in the steel rod makes it easy to reach for your paper towel and place it next to the sink or stove when needed.
If you are looking for one of those paper towel holders that will keep your roll firmly in place, this might be the best option for you on this list.
Alfredo kitchen towel holders designed by Alfredo Häberli for Georg Jensen
This is definitely the most classy and elegant of the paper towel holders on the list. The Alfredo kitchen towel holder features a mirror-polished stainless steel rod and base that makes it both beautiful to look at and easy to clean. Designer Alfredo Häberli enjoys breathing life and humor into everyday objects, which is so apparent in the Alfredo collection which includes vases, salt and pepper shakers, and candleholders as well.
The contemporary design takes mundane objects like paper towel holders and gives them a quirky sense of style that proves functional objects don’t need to be boring.
Kit paper towel holders from Morsø
The foot and holder of the Kit design are made out of turned, oiled oak, which gives them their soft and elegant appearance. The magnetic rod makes it quick and easy to replace the kitchen roll and the Kit design is also available as a salt and pepper shaker set and has a simple, organic appearance that matches the soft qualities of the oak material.
