Wall-mounted or freestanding toilet paper holder: which should I buy?

Wall-mounted holders like the Moen Preston keep the floor clear and tend to feel sturdier once anchored, but they require drilling or strong adhesive. Freestanding stands such as the brushed-nickel and matte-black weighted-base models in this list need no installation and can be moved, which renters and people avoiding tile damage tend to prefer. The trade-off freestanding reviewers most often raise is tipping, so a heavy weighted base matters.