I Finally Found a Utility Cart I'd Actually Want on Display – This Chic IKEA Buy Solves My Kitchen Storage Problems in Style
This round rolling cart from IKEA makes storage look chicer than ever and its versatility knows no bounds. I'm convinced it's a must-have for every home
Utility carts have a function, but that often isn't balanced with form. Finding a movable, useful, chic-looking piece of storage is rare, but I was on the hunt for a buy that would add extra kitchen storage and look good while doing so. I was thinking bar cart meets a handy spot for my overflowing glasses collection to reside.
Enter IKEA's new PS Utility Cart – a stylish storage idea that's pretty and practical. Hailing from IKEA's newly released design-forward PS 2026 collection, this cart blends Scandinavian design principles of functionality and simplicity with aesthetics. And it can be used for many purposes, in any room – in a kitchen it can be a pantry on wheels or a drinks trolley filled with glasses and bottles, in a bedroom it can corral the clutter of wires from hair tools, in a bathroom it can add extra storage for products you want to keep within easy reach.
Featuring four spacious tiers, this utility cart can easily hold all of your household necessities. It measures just under 3' tall, and at its widest, it's less than 1 1/2', making it ideal for small spaces. Conveniently, its wheels are designed with stoppers, so once you've found a home for the cart, you can lock it into place to avoid sudden movement. Aside from this beige color, the cart is also available in sky blue.
Rather than something we'd push to the side, hide in a closet, or keep out of sight, this utility cart is worthy of display, all thanks to its sleek round shape and soft beige color. And depending on how you use it, it can become the focal point of a room – a deserving focal point, at that.
The sky blue color is such a fun alternative to the soft beige. Push it next to the table in your small dining room to use it as an extra surface for serving.
Lots of reviewers rave about IKEA's Utility Cart, calling it 'practical', 'versatile', and a 'wonderful product'. 'The cart was easy to assemble and looks great,' one reviewer wrote. 'You can fit an incredible amount of stuff in it. The wheels roll smoothly, so it's really easy to push it back and forth.'
Because of the endless uses for this utility cart, I'm convinced that every home, apartment, or even dorm room can benefit from it. It can become a kitchen storage idea – perfect for holding spices, oil bottles, or dry goods. I'd even try it as a bathroom storage idea, too, filling its tiers with extra toilet paper, makeup tools, and other personal hygiene essentials. Beyond that, you could use it as a craft room organizer, extra storage for your home office, or even a stand for your indoor plants.
As an avid party host, I plan on using IKEA's Utility Cart as a makeshift bar cart in my apartment. See how I'd style it below.
How I'd Style IKEA's PS Utility Cart
If I were using IKEA's Utility Cart as a bar cart, the first thing I'd add to it would be this glass and carafe set. The translucent blue tone of this set makes it look so chic. While your cart is in motion, keep the glass cupped over the top of the carafe to avoid any spillage.
The top tier of IKEA's Utility Cart is small, which means you probably won't be using it for storage. Instead, I'd style it with a small vase, like this one, and some faux flowers (these from Pottery Barn should do). This way, your utility cart will look even more elevated than it already is.
Every bar cart should be stocked with serving necessities. Add these bowls to yours. I just love the whimsical floral motifs that are painted on each of the bowls – they'll add such character to your bar cart set-up.
Shop More Utility Carts
Though stylish utility carts are few and far between, I've managed to find three more that are equally as good looking (and just as practical) as IKEA's Utility Cart. Shop them, below.
Also from IKEA, this utility cart is designed with the same level of practicality as the PS Utility Cart. The only difference is that this model is rectangular in shape – making it easier to push out of the way and into a corner when needed. Plus, its top lid is a clever design feature that allows for even more storage on top.
I love the way that woven textures bring such warmth and visual interest to interiors. This woven utility cart can do the same, turning storage into something that looks like a statement piece. Each tier of this cart is spacious enough to hold anything – from cleaning supplies to hosting essentials.
This cart is from the children's section of Pottery Barn. However, I just love its clever design – from the spacious, pull-out drawers and the flat top surface to the scalloped details. I'd use it in an office or a bedroom – perfect for storing unsightly necessities in the chicest manner possible.
Now you know: if your home needs more storage, you don't have to settle for something unattractive and overly utilitarian. Instead, you can get IKEA's Utility Cart, and reap the benefits of storage that doubles as a chic home furnishing.
And if you're looking for more clever storage carts for your home, check out this space-saving rolling cart – a pick that we think would work wonders in organizing a kitchen in style.
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