From Francesca and Julie:

Ten ideas for taming the paper towel:

Below: Vola paper towel holder in polished chrome (also available in brushed chrome or stainless steel); $181.33 at Designer Plumbing.

Below: Forma(R) Swivel Wall Mount Paper Towel Holder; $15 at Industrial House.

Below: Forma stainless steel Paper Towel Holder by InterDesign; $16.79 at Organize.

Below: Magnetic Steel Paper Towel Holder; $14.95 at Tiny Living.

Below: Rocky Mountain Hardware's handcast white bronze Vertical Paper Towel Holder, available in a variety of finishes starting at $281 from Rustica Hardware.

Below: Umbra Chrome Paper Towel Holder; $12 at Caynes Housewares.

Below: For the industrialist, RB Components Paper Towel Dispenser in aluminum; $25.99.

Below: The Woven Magnetic Towel Holder resembles a thick piece of rope; $14.99 at The Container Store.

KITCHEN ACCESSORY SYSTEMS

Below: Rosle's Paper Towel Holder part of the German company's Open Kitchen system; $123 at Rosle USA.

Below: Stainless steel Polder Kitchen Racking System holds both regular and jumbo commercial rolls; $36 at Bowery Kitchens.