I’m a Shopping Writer, and This Is the One Sale Item I’m Buying This Fourth of July (It Serves West Elm Style for Less!)

If you ask me, you can never have too many storage units in your apartment, whether they’re bookshelves, bins, or cabinets. The hard part is finding something that holds a lot while maintaining a small footprint and also matching your home’s aesthetic. If you do manage to find a piece that checks all of these boxes, chances are it’s also out of your price range. That is, unless you’re shopping from Nathan James. In case you’re unfamiliar with the furniture brand, our editors love it for its enticingly low prices and stylish pieces — many of which look like something you’d find at a more expensive retailer, like West Elm. Nathan James is an especially great resource if you’re looking to increase your storage space. In browsing the brand’s Fourth of July sale offerings, I saw this gorgeous wood and rattan storage cabinet. Not only is it marked down $50, but you can save an additional 10% at checkout when you buy it on sale. What’s more, the cabinet is as versatile as it is beautiful.

The frame of this compact but spacious cabinet is made of durable engineered wood, which is nicely contrasted with an even sturdier black metal base. You can opt for light-brown wood, or go with black or white depending on which color best matches the rest of your furniture. Of course, the focal point of this piece is the rattan on the two doors, which lends a nice bit of texture to the otherwise pared-back cabinet. You’ll be happy to learn that the top of the unit can bear up to 90 pounds of weight, making it a great spot for flower vases, a marble tray, picture frames, and other decor. Beneath that, the doors open to reveal two tiers for storage, separated by an adjustable shelf. Each tier can hold up to 26 pounds. Whether you place the 31 x 31-inch cabinet in the dining room to hold extra dishware or use it in the living room as a media console, it’ll seamlessly store all of your accessories and keep clutter out of sight.

Average Rating: 4.8/5

“I was so pleasantly surprised with the quality of this cabinet. For the price, I expected it to be a bit flimsy and poorly made. I was wrong! This lovely piece is strong, sturdy, and absolutely beautiful.” — Lisa

“Very pleased with this cabinet! I bought two to use as my TV stand. Quality, solid materials and easy to put together — great instructions! (I’ve put together MANY pieces of furniture, so I know the difference between good/bad instructions!) Recommend this!!” — Yvette

“I researched these cabinets extensively because it felt too good to be true; most cabinets this size/quality are 3x the price. I ended up buying two to use as bedside tables. Besides a bit of manual labor putting them together, I can assure you there’s no catch! I was also worried the light oak wood would look too ‘fake’ or too yellow, but it looks great. If you’re thinking about buying, I would complete the purchase today!” — Melissa

At under $250, this cabinet is a no-brainer. As shoppers note time and time again, you might as well stock up on multiple units while Nathan James’ holiday sale is still live. After all, it’s rare to come across a storage solution that looks this great and can truly go in any room.

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Buy: Wood & Rattan Storage Cabinet, $224.99 (normally $289.99)