If you’re looking for a traditional holder, then this beech wood option from John Lewis & Partners is really beautiful. It's classic and simple in its design, but sturdy and fantastic quality. Wood is another popular option, particularly as a natural material. But bear in mind that wood is usually less durable than metal and, being porous by nature, it’s harder to keep really clean, so it’s slightly less hygienic.

Morphy Richards 974029 Accents Kitchen Roll Holder and Mug Morphy Richards 974029 Accents Kitchen Roll Holder and Mug

This combi-holder from Leifheit Parat is very practical. Not only is there room for a kitchen roll, but above this, there are two other dispensers for cling film and tin foil. These extra dispensers feature easy-to-use sliding cutters that swiftly slice through the material of your choice after you first select the length you desire.Paracticool state the towels can also be used for dusting and general house cleaning, as well as more intense chores like car cleaning. The towels are said to absorb up to 10 times more than a traditional paper towel, staying strong and sturdy even when wet. And each time they're washed, they reportedly become softer and more absorbent. A bit of a ‘topsy-turvy’ offer here: buy the eco-friendly kitchen towels and bag yourself a complimentary holder at the same time! The eco-friendly towels are reusable and machine washable. Each towel can be used 85-100 times on average, so with 30 towels on the roll, you could potentially be buying a roll that will give you around 3000 uses - perfect for messy mealtimes. This [Simplehuman kitchen roll holder from Wayfair] looks good" - recommended by Mumsnet user, MikeUniformMike

Morphy Richards Kitchen Utensil Set, Accents Range, Kitchen Morphy Richards Kitchen Utensil Set, Accents Range, Kitchen

If you never seem to be able to rip just one sheet of kitchen roll at a time, it's worth considering this holder from Simplehuman. A pressure clamp on the side of the holder not only helps to keep the roll stable and neat, but the pressure it places on the roll is strong enough that when you pull and tug with a bit of force, the paper towels separate from each other with ease. In honesty it’s really up to you - see how creative you can be. What’s the best kitchen roll holder to buy in the UK?

The holder is suitable for kitchen rolls between 27-28cm long, and its stylish stainless steel design is not only very easy to wipe clean, but it also looks sleek and modern. Key specs It’s a wall-mounted design, so you’ll need ample space to hang it, and it’s fairly large in size, so for small kitchens this might be a bit of an eye-sore, but it’s made from plastic so it's pretty lightweight. If you a have a deep kitchen cabinet you could also attach this holder to the inside of a door. It’s also very straightforward to replace the roll, as it’s simple design means you can simply pull off the finished roll and pop a new one onto the poll without needing to remove any handles or safety clasps. The top cap twists off super easily, so replacing the roll is simple, despite having the added step of having to remove it before swapping the finished roll. The base of the holder has an anti-slip covering, and the rounded base even has a raised edge to keep the outside edges of the kitchen roll neatly contained.