How to Use the $40 IKEA RÅSKOG Utility Cart in Every Room (It’s So Versatile!)

updated Aug 12, 2024
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living room vignette with a white rolling cart being used to organize blankets, books, and art supplies between a chair with a blanket draped over it and a plant
Credit: Photo: Alex Lepe; Props Styling: Thomas Hoerup

The best furniture investments are versatile pieces that can work in many rooms. It turns out that’s also good advice when deciding on cheaper pieces, too. Like the $40 RÅSKOG Utility Cart from IKEA. This lean, mean, vintage-y machine — available in white, black, and yellow — will roll itself right into the decor of any room.

In the Kitchen

The RÅSKOG is officially billed by IKEA as a kitchen cart, so stash it under the counter as extra storage for plates or an extension to the pantry.

In the Bedroom

RÅSKOG as a nightstand? Sure. It’s the right height for most beds and looks great beside the bed with a few books and magazines stashed inside on The Freelancer’s Fashion Blog.

Credit: Azul Home

In the Dining Room

The RÅSKOG makes for a chic vintage-looking bar cart when outfitted with glassware, fresh fruit, and bottles of some favorite spirits. Check it out in action on Azul Home.

On the Patio

Use RÅSKOG as an occasional party cart, wheeling it out to the patio or deck when entertaining outside. Fill it with plates, cups, and napkins like this party on Sweeter than Cupcakes.

Credit: Lauren Kolyn

In the Bathroom

Limited storage in the washroom? Drop linens, shower stuff, and extra paper in the RÅSKOG cart. Or wheel it out whenever there are extra houseguests who need extra towels.

In the Baby’s Room

Tiny people use tiny things. New moms and dads can fit all of baby’s essentials into this slim cart to wheel around the house. Fill it with baby clothes (like Taylor Sterling showed off on Glitter Guide).

In the Playroom

The deep sides of this cart makes it great as a catchall for toys. Or fill it full of books, like Michelle Mendenhall on Pinterest, for a portable kids’ library.

In the Mudroom

A rolling cart is the ideal solution for holding cleaning supplies. Stash everything in one spot in the mudroom or cleaning closet like Jen of Tatertots and Jello, then wheel it out to whatever room needs sprucing up.

Anywhere You Need Extra Storage

Craft rooms, workbenches, closets … the possibilities are endless. The deep shelves on the RÅSKOG can collect nearly anything. Check it out in use as a prop shelf in The 36th Avenue blog studio makeover.