Toilet Brush Containers

Toilet Brush Containers and Holders

Small fittings like this one round out a cabinet hardware order rather than anchor it, but a toilet brush container that's mismatched or visibly worn stands out more than almost anything else in a bathroom, precisely because it sits within arm's reach of the toilet at all times. Smedbo's Pool, Outline, House, and Beslagsboden lines split between floor-standing and wall-mounted designs, in finishes running from polished chrome and brushed stainless steel to matte black, with the container itself made from stainless steel, porcelain, or plain plastic depending on which model you pick.

Freestanding versus wall-mounted

A freestanding container, like the Pool or Outline models, sits directly on the floor beside the toilet and can be moved or repositioned without any real installation. A wall-mounted version, by contrast, keeps the floor clear entirely, which matters more in a smaller bathroom where every inch of visible floor affects how open the room feels overall. Neither style requires more than basic mounting hardware, so the choice usually comes down to available space and whether floor clutter is a concern for the household.

Replacement brushes and finish matching

Smedbo sells spare brush heads separately in several finishes, brushed stainless steel, polished stainless steel, black, and white, so the holder itself can outlast several brush replacements over time. Matching the container's finish to the room's other hardware, especially the towel rail or tumbler holder if you're buying a matched Smedbo set, keeps the bathroom from reading as a collection of unrelated pieces. Porcelain containers, offered on the House line, tend to hide water spots better than polished stainless steel, which shows fingerprints and drips more readily throughout the week.

Placement next to the toilet

A freestanding container needs enough floor clearance to sit without blocking the door swing or crowding a nearby cabinet base, so it's worth measuring the gap before choosing between a taller or shorter model. Wall-mounted versions avoid that problem but need solid backing behind the wall surface for a secure hold, particularly on tile where standard anchors don't always grip as well as on drywall.