If you live in a small space, are renting, or simply not quite willing to invest in a pricey, custom-built storage solution in your bedroom or dressing room, I have the perfect solution.
My myriad of hair-styling electrical items and a constant need for swapping them out of electrical sockets led me to bring a few essential storage items together to make a versatile, configurable rolling storage cart that’s truly fit for purpose.
And, with the Way Day Sale firmly in its final house, you can still bring together exactly what you need for a customized and versatile small space storage idea, without breaking the bank.
How I put together a customizable rolling storage trolley system for my small space
To buy a specialty hair styling cart from Wayfair would cost me between $150-250. But making my own is so easy to do, with the base cart costing as little as $30.
- Identify your specific storage needs. I needed a rolling cart to easily move in and out of a small space around my vanity table, so I needed a grab handle on top and an item on wheels. Plus, I needed at least three shelves, clip on organizers as well as a metal hair tool organizer, to house my multiple plug-in styling tools.
- Measure up your space and key items to make sure they’ll fit in the rolling trolley you choose. You can configure your storage trolley with add-ons, such as small organizing bins from Wayfair, that work perfectly for your needs and won't take up too much floor space.
- Search for the various elements, check reviews and shopper comments to find sturdy, well-made and high-quality items that work for your budget.
These are the elements that I used for my setup.
All prices were correct at time of publication.
This has an anti-tipping feature and locking wheels for ease of use. This cart is sturdy, easy to put together and the raised sides of each shelf layer will prevent your items rolling off.
I was browsing the Wayfair listings an item like this, but actually, Amazon has a much better deal right now. This one is 75% cheaper than a similar item on Wayfair.
I organized the middle layer of my trolley using clear, small, stackable bins to use the vertical storage space while still making it easy to see where my items are. These are BPA free, meaning the plastic is non-toxic.
Small space storage bargains
Make the most of your small space with smart storage ideas.
Shopping for storage on Wayfair during the Way Day Sale will give you access to more luxury items than normal, at a price point that will make it worth the spend.
I’ve looked through hundreds of Way Day Deals, and these stood out to me as excellent bargains worth snapping up to help make your small space work for you.
This gorgeous slimline bamboo rolling cart is the perfect addition to small bathrooms, kitchens lacking cabinet space and even next to your dressing table. It’s the perfect tool for biophilic decluttering which uses natural materials for storage items to encourage a calm and clutter-free living space.
Beautiful nightstands with storage can be surprisingly expensive, so this deal really caught my eye. It comes in nine different colors and looks as expensive and luxury as its original price. This is a bargain worth having in the Way Day Sale. Plus, when you move home, it’ll come with you.
Expand your small kitchen’s storage with this handy pantry cabinet. It doesn’t take up a huge amount of floor space due to its narrow profile but will transform the heart of your home from cluttered to calm using a combination of shelving and drawers, making best use of vertical space.
Next, make the most of what you have with our small kitchen storage ideas and small bedroom storage ideas.
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