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Hunker describes a renter-friendly bathroom project by Jessi Mokrzecki: fit a cut section of pool noodle over the top of a round towel ring, then cover it with faux flowers and greenery. The foam is hidden when finished, while the lower part of the ring remains open for a towel. The report estimates the supplies can cost under $10, though prices and results may vary.
A Hunker-reported DIY by Jessi Mokrzecki turns a short piece of pool noodle into the base for a faux-flower topper on a bathroom towel ring. The decoration covers the upper portion of the ring while leaving space below for a towel, offering a removable way to dress up a fixture without replacing it or making a permanent change to the bathroom.
The method begins by measuring how much of a round towel ring should be covered. The example described by Hunker covers about the top third, but the section can be adjusted as long as enough of the metal loop remains exposed to hang a towel. A serrated knife is used to cut the noodle to length, and a slit is cut down its side so it can fit around the ring.
After placing the foam around the metal, the maker can secure it with tape or floral wire if it feels loose. Faux flowers and greenery are then pushed into the noodle until the foam is hidden. Hunker says a small amount of hot glue on flower stems can help hold them in place; smaller blooms, ribbon or beaded strands can fill gaps and conceal the cut ends.
The source estimates the supplies could cost under $10, using a pool noodle, faux florals, greenery and ribbon. It cites Dollar Tree flowers at $1.75 per pick and ribbon starting at $1.50 per roll; those are prices given in the report, not a guarantee of current local prices. The design can also be changed by replacing the flowers or choosing accents such as dried flowers or fringe trim.
A Reversible Update for Towel Rings
The idea addresses a common decorating constraint: a bathroom may have a towel ring that is functional but not to the occupant’s taste. A floral topper can cover part of the existing fixture rather than require a new rack, making the project potentially useful for renters or anyone seeking a temporary update. The ring remains usable if the decoration is fitted as described and the lower loop is kept clear.
Its low-cost appeal is based on the report’s stated supply prices and the small amount of foam needed, not on a tested cost survey. The project is also adjustable: changing the flowers or other accents can alter the look without changing the metal fixture. Readers should treat the under-$10 estimate as an approximate materials cost, since availability, local prices and supplies already on hand will affect the total.
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How the Foam Supports the Flowers
The pool noodle is not intended to remain visible. Its role is to provide a soft, cuttable base that fits over the metal ring and holds stems. The decoration builds on the existing fixture, so the approach depends on having a suitable ring or other narrow metal surface and enough uncovered space for normal use.
Hunker’s report focuses on a round towel ring but suggests adapting the technique to a towel bar by using shorter foam sections. It also mentions a large metal ring wreath as a possible base for wall decor. These are suggested adaptations, not separate tested projects. For any use near a vanity light, the source cautions that flammable materials must be kept away from warm bulbs; avoid attaching foam, flowers or ribbon where they could contact a hot fixture.
“If it feels like it might slip off, wrap some tape or floral wire around it to secure it.”
— Hunker, on securing the foam
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Costs and Fit May Vary
The source does not provide a dated receipt, a complete item-by-item cost or a guarantee that the cited Dollar Tree prices are current everywhere. It also does not report testing the topper on different towel-ring shapes, so whether a particular noodle will stay securely in place depends on the fixture and fit. Hunker suggests using tape or floral wire if needed, but gives no load or durability testing.
The report does not specify how long the arrangement lasts, whether it affects towel drying, or how well it holds up to bathroom humidity and regular handling. It also does not provide detailed instructions for cleaning the finished decoration. Readers should keep the topper clear of bulbs and other heat sources, and remove or reposition it if it obstructs towel use or loosens.
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Measure Before Cutting the Foam
Anyone trying the project can start by measuring the desired covered section of the towel ring, then cut a small piece of noodle and check that it fits before adding flowers. Leave enough of the loop open for towels, secure the foam if it shifts, and cover its ends with greenery or smaller blooms. Because the design is removable, its flowers and accents can be swapped or refreshed later.
No follow-up testing or additional update is included in the supplied report. The practical next step is to check local prices and confirm that the chosen fixture and decoration are a safe fit for the bathroom—especially if the project is adapted near a light.
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Key Questions
What does the pool noodle do in this bathroom project?
It acts as a foam base fitted over the upper part of a towel ring. Faux flower stems and greenery are pushed into it, hiding the noodle and forming a decorative topper.
Can the towel ring still hold a towel?
That is the intention of the design. Hunker’s example covers about the top third of the ring, leaving the lower loop exposed. The amount of coverage should be adjusted to keep enough room for towels.
How much does the project cost?
Hunker estimates the materials can cost under $10 and cites flowers at $1.75 per pick and ribbon starting at $1.50 per roll at Dollar Tree. Prices may vary, and the report does not provide a dated receipt or a complete cost breakdown.
Can the idea work on a towel bar?
Hunker suggests using shorter noodle sections on parts of a towel bar, but that is an adaptation rather than the main example. Check that the foam fits securely and does not interfere with towels.
Is it safe to use the decoration near a vanity light?
The source says to keep flammable materials away from warm bulbs. Do not place foam, ribbon or faux flowers where they may touch a hot light fixture.
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