Minimalist Under-Shelf Kitchen/Paper Towel Holder (Updated Slimmer)

Minimalist Under-Shelf Kitchen Towel Holder

A compact kitchen towel holder designed to mount neatly beneath a cabinet or shelf. The system uses two fixed mounting brackets and two removable press-fit stub axles that support the roll and allow smooth rotation.

To load a roll, press a stub axle into each side of the paper towel core, then rest them onto the mounted brackets. The roll spins freely while remaining securely located — no long rods, springs or mechanisms required.

Ideal for saving counter space while keeping towels within easy reach.

Features

• Minimalist, Ultra low-profile design

• Under-shelf mounting

• Removable press-fit stub axles

• No springs or complex moving parts

• Smooth rotation for easy tearing

• Designed for standard kitchen towel rolls

• Both parts print without supports

Printing Requirements

• Print 2 × mounting brackets

• Print 2 × press-fit stub axles

• No supports required

• Print brackets with strength in mind, on it's side (3+ perimeters recommended)

• PLA or PETG recommended

• Mounting hole sized for standard screws

Assembly

1. Press the stub axles into each side of the towel roll. Use this as a guide for spacing

2. Mark, drill and mount the brackets. 

3. Place the roll onto the brackets.

Simple, sturdy, and space-saving.

Tip: The brackets use 1 screw each for minimal drilling. To ensure that the brackets wont rotate, you can place a piece of double sided tape/sticky pad between the shelf and bracket before fixing with a screw. But for me the screw alone has been more than sufficient. 

[UPDATE] V2 - Slimmed down both the hanger and stub axel.