We got this thing from Walmart of all places and like it http://mobile.walmart.com/ip/Space-Saver-Bamboo/13241317

How about an enclosed cabinet? Then you can store TP etc. without worrying about germs.

Yes, a nice painting will suffice.

I like the ones that are made specifically for the bathroom.

They may have a picture of a claw tub on it, etc.

I have a shelf with a stylish wood bin on it and three rolls of TP (I know you said you don't to do that). In the wood bin is toilet bowl cleaner and air freshener - I am more likely to clean the toilet when I notice it needs it if the supplies are right there. You could put something else instead of the rolls of TP, like a reed diffuser.

The shelf is a couple feet above the toilet, maybe a little over 5' off the ground? And we close the toilet lid before flushing so I don't worry about germ issues, certainly no more than the toilet paper hanging on the toilet paper roll right next to the toilet.

We have a large bathroom and the toilet is in a nook with so much space over it. Its just an empty white space. I have some germ issues so I don't want to store TP or towels over the space. But what should I do with it? Art work? I am at a loss but it's a great space.

thanks in advance!