17 Ways to Use a Utility Cart

We purchased a utility cart on wheels for my daughter’s room last year. It provides so much storage in her small-ish room! I love to organize and have a place for everything in our home, and this seemed like a perfect storage solution. They are also inexpensive and lightweight which makes them even more appealing. Here are 17 ways to use a utility cart in your home.

We decided to put her cart right next to her desk area so the actual desk space can be clear and all the stuff is next to it in the cart. After utilizing this cart in her room, I started brainstorming the many ways to use a utility cart all through a home! Now I think I need one in every room!

17 Ways to Use a Utility Cart

1. Plant Cart – You could fit so many plants on one of these carts! Move them around to catch more light if needed. I think this could be done indoors or out!
2. Dorm Room Storage – Dorm rooms are small! This cart would be perfect to hold food, school supplies, clothes, etc.
3. Pantry/Kitchen Storage – I can envision veggies on one of these carts. Extra napkins and silverware, plates, snacks, etc
4. Party Prep – Decorate and fill one of these for your next party! Add napkins, cups, plates, straws, drinks, decor.
5. Craft Supplies – Add your paints and brushes and scrapbook paper and glue and scissors and all the things to one of these! Items like this clustered together makes a visual art piece!
6. Classroom Storage – Calling all teachers! How perfect for a classroom! Fill with necessary supplies for you or for your students! Easily wheeled around your classroom for convenience!
7. Bathroom Product Storage – Short on bathroom space? Add a cart to hold toilet paper, hair tools, lotions, hair products, makeup, towels, etc!
8. Nightstand – Have a small space next to your bed but need storage? You can place glasses, books, candles, chapstick, a lamp, a clock, etc.
9. Bar Cart – I love these carts styled with booze! Add glasses and bottles and all things to get ready for your next happy hour!
10. Closet Storage – Use for Pjs, socks/underwear, swimsuits, and anything else you might want to store away in a closet.
11. Laundry Room Station – I can see on of these with laundry detergent, dryer balls, stain remover, and extra socks you need to find a match for. The wheels on this would be so helpful here!
12. Outdoor Serving Station – Use a cart for your next BBQ or outdoor get together! Add condiments, napkins, silverware, bug spray, s’mores ingredients, etc! How fun and so functional to contain everything in one spot!
13. Garage Storage – Need a place for loose balls, light bulbs, flashlights, tools, etc? This seems like the perfect product to store some of those smaller garage items!
14. Coffee Bar – Set up a coffee bar in your kitchen! This would look so cute with a coffee maker, mugs, creamer, and all the coffee accessories!
15. Toy Storage – These look so cute in a kid’s room! Add toys, notebooks, stuffed animals, etc. I love when kids know where to put their things! It makes everyone’s life easier!
16. Baby Storage – Use next to your changing pad to store diapers, wipes, creams, white noise machines, a lamp , etc! I love this idea!
17. Home School – My daughter has been working from home with Covid, so this set up has been perfect for next to her desk!

Make Up, Hair, and Jewelry Storage

Since writing this original post in 2020, my daughter is now a teenager and she is thankfully back to school after covid. We realized that the utility cart would better be used in her small bathroom area to contain all of her things. Teenage girls have lots of things!

The top section holds makeup and makeup tools, the middle holds lotions, earrings, and miscellaneous things. Curling irons, straighteners, etc are in the bottom sections. This little cart can hold so much!

Updated 2024

My daughter is now 15 years old and still uses her utility cart! You can see we added tile to the bathroom area which has been a huge upgrade. We moved it into the shower area of her Jack and Jill bath and it’s used for hair tools and overflow of makeup, products, etc. This year, we added some corner storage to her sink area which has helped contain all the stuff as well! Read about that here.

These carts are inexpensive, can easily be moved around, they are easy to clean, and fit into small spaces. The perfect mix of form and function. Shop this white utility cart here. You can find the details of the wall decals on the wall behind the utility cart in this post. Hopefully these 17 ways to use a utility cart ideas will give you inspiration for your own home! The perfect mix of form and function. XO