The BLEN Toilet Brush Holder comes in two sizes: M at 14 cm and L at 37 cm. Choose M for a cloakroom or tight WC where floor space is scarce, and L for a main or family bathroom where the holder reads as a deliberate object. Both are powder-coated steel, rust-resistant, and offered in Graphite, Chalk, and Slate.
ATYP makes the BLEN Toilet Brush Holder in our workshop in Bánovce nad Bebravou, Slovakia, from welded, powder-coated steel. It ships in two sizes, M (14 cm) and L (37 cm), and the choice is not about looks. It is about how much room sits between your toilet and the nearest wall. This guide walks through the BLEN toilet brush holder size decision the way we would if you called the workshop: floor space first, then the brush, then the finish. The same logic runs through the rest of our bathroom line, from the NYVE Toilet Paper Holder to the KANSO Towel Holder and the METI Bathroom Shelf. Every piece is custom metal furniture, configured to order, and built to outlast the room it stands in.
What sizes does the BLEN toilet brush holder come in?
Two. M measures 14 cm and L measures 37 cm. Price runs from 89 to 109 EUR depending on size and finish. Here is the full picture.
| Size | Listed dimension | Best for | Finishes |
|---|---|---|---|
| M | 14 cm | Cloakrooms, guest WCs, tight corners | Graphite, Chalk, Slate |
| L | 37 cm | Main bathrooms, family bathrooms, en-suites | Graphite, Chalk, Slate |
For reference, most floor and wall toilet brush holders on the market sit between 38 and 57 cm tall. The BLEN L at 37 cm reads as a clean, low object rather than a tall canister. The M is shorter again, made to disappear into a small room.
How do you choose between M and L?
Start with a tape measure, not a mood board.
Measure the gap beside your toilet
Stand the tape on the floor where the holder will live, usually beside the cistern or in the corner behind it. If you have less than 20 cm of clear floor and you want the holder to tuck in without crowding your foot or the toilet base, go with M. If you have a comfortable corner and want the piece to hold its own next to the toilet paper holder, L is the one that looks intentional rather than apologetic.
Match the size to how often you clean
A larger holder gives the brush more room to drip and dry between uses, which matters in a bathroom cleaned several times a week. The L suits a household that uses the room hard. The M suits a guest WC that sees a brush once a fortnight. Neither is more durable than the other. Both use the same powder-coated steel and the same rust-resistant, water-resistant finish.
Where does the M (14 cm) fit best?
Cloakrooms and small WCs. A cloakroom in most European homes starts at around 140 by 95 cm of internal floor, roughly 1.6 square metres, with a toilet and a small basin eating most of it. In that footprint, every centimetre of floor you give back to the room is worth having. The M sits close to the wall and stays out of the walking line.
It also works in an en-suite where the toilet is boxed into a narrow run. If you are already running tape-mounted pieces like the NYVE holder on the wall to keep the floor clear, the compact BLEN keeps that logic going at floor level. Pair it with a single METI Bathroom Shelf above the cistern and the room stays open.
Where does the L (37 cm) earn its floor?
Main and family bathrooms. The average bathroom in this part of Europe runs around 4.4 square metres, and a family bathroom often more. In that space the M can read as an afterthought. The L holds proportion against a full-height radiator, a bathtub, or a 60 cm vanity. It is the size that looks specified rather than picked up in a hurry.
Heavier use is the practical argument. A family bathroom cleaned two or three times a week asks more of the holder. The taller L gives the brush head air and keeps water off the floor. If you are configuring a full set, the L sits naturally beside the KANSO Towel Holder in its 60 or 97 cm length, holding a consistent visual weight across the wall and floor.
Finish and colour: Graphite, Chalk, Slate
Both sizes come in the same three finishes. Graphite is a deep near-black. Chalk is an off-white that hides limescale dust better than gloss. Slate is a mid grey with a cool blue cast. All three are powder-coated over steel, not painted, which is why the finish resists chips and bathroom humidity. We wrote about why that matters in our guide to powder-coated steel, and the short version is this: the coat is fused to the metal under heat, so it bonds rather than sits on top.
Pick the colour against your wall, not your floor tile. A Graphite holder reads as a quiet anchor on a pale wall. Chalk almost vanishes against plaster. Slate sits between the two and forgives hard water. Whichever you choose, the BLEN ships with the same 5-Year Craftsmanship Guarantee that covers the welds and the finish.
What about the rest of the bathroom?
The BLEN is one piece in a configurable set. If you want the toilet area to read as one decision rather than three separate purchases, match the finish across the holder, the paper holder, and the shelf. The BLEN Toilet Brush Holder in Graphite beside a Graphite NYVE and a Graphite METI gives a small room a single tone, which is the trick that makes a tight bathroom feel calm. We walked through a five-piece version of this in our minimalist bathroom configuration guide.
You can browse the full range in the bathroom accessories collection, or start from your own measurements on the customize your furniture page. If you are still unsure which size your room takes, the FAQ covers mounting, lead time, and finish care.
FAQ
What size is the BLEN toilet brush holder?
The BLEN comes in two sizes: M at 14 cm and L at 37 cm. M suits cloakrooms and tight WCs, while L suits main and family bathrooms with more floor to work with.
Is the M or L BLEN better for a small bathroom?
M. With less than 20 cm of clear floor beside the toilet, the 14 cm M tucks against the wall and keeps the walking line open. Choose L only when you have a comfortable corner and want the holder to read as a deliberate object.
What is the BLEN toilet brush holder made of?
Welded, powder-coated steel with a rust-resistant, water-resistant finish, made in our workshop in Bánovce nad Bebravou, Slovakia. Both sizes use the same material and the same 5-Year Craftsmanship Guarantee.
What colours does the BLEN toilet brush holder come in?
Three: Graphite (deep near-black), Chalk (off-white), and Slate (cool mid grey). All three are powder-coated over steel and available in both M and L.
Can I match the BLEN to other ATYP bathroom pieces?
Yes. The BLEN shares its Graphite, Chalk, and Slate finishes with the NYVE Toilet Paper Holder, the KANSO Towel Holder, and the METI Bathroom Shelf, so you can run one tone across the whole room.
ATYP is a Slovak design studio crafting custom metal furniture from a workshop in Bánovce nad Bebravou. Every piece is configured to order, hand-finished, and backed by our 5-Year Craftsmanship Guarantee.
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