The Affordable IKEA Solution To Add Portable Storage Anywhere In Your Home

If you could use a little more storage here or there, you've probably already discovered that rolling carts can be a treasure trove of portable space. However, they can be a little too utilitarian in their aesthetic, making them a resource you'd likely rather hide in a closet than have out on display. Fortunately, IKEA has an affordable solution that offers the same rolling convenience as a utility cart, but with the appearance of a real piece of furniture: the BRYTNING storage unit.

Retailing for $39.99, this rolling cart comes with ample space for whatever you need to store. It measures 11 ⅜ inches wide by 15 ¾ inches deep by 18 ½ inches high, making it compact enough to slide into a corner of your dining room or tuck away near your entryway. The green color is neutral enough to fit in if there's lots of wooden tones in your home, but you can also opt for the all white version of the cart, which sports a distinctly more minimalist appeal.

Each shelf of the cart has an 11-pound weight capacity, while casters allow you to move it with ease from space to space.The thoughtful design touch of a lip on the top and bottom tiers of the cart ensures that your items don't fall off. Since the BRYTNING storage unit is a newer product from IKEA as of August, 2026, buyer feedback is currently limited to a small pool. That being said, it's well-liked by buyers, with a five-star rating at the time of writing.

The BRYTNING could be a wonderful addition to your home, especially in any room that's prone to clutter. If you are always tripping over a pile of shoes by the front door, the rolling unit could become a completely mobile way to organize shoes during social gatherings. For homes with kids, keeping it out all of the time could be a good way to corral shoe clutter before it takes over. Those who are short on bathroom space might consider bringing the BRYTNING in and loading it up with towels, apothecary jars of cotton balls and swabs, and whatever else it is you're struggling to store effectively. Similarly, the unit could be positioned in a laundry room where it could hold extra bottles of detergent, dryer sheets, and wool balls.

The BRYTNING also makes for a fabulous recreational station. Those who love to read but don't want a permanent bookshelf in a space can use their rolling unit as a book cart (but remember to not overload the unit, as book collections can get heavy quickly). Keep your ongoing crochet or sewing project neatly stored on the shelves — paired with, perhaps, one of the best IKEA baskets ranked by beauty and function. This rollaway cart could also be put to work as an art supplies cart to keep things in one convenient location rather than sprawled out over the kitchen table. If you need more ideas for how to best utilize the BRYTNING, you can take some inspiration from the best ways to use IKEA's iconic RÅSKOG utility cart.