This Everyday School Item Unexpectedly Became My All-Time Favorite Home Storage Solution

Moving can be a chore, but it’s also a fantastic time to take a close look at your belongings and make big decisions on what you keep and what stays behind. And sometimes, life makes the decision for you. I had a set of bookcases that moved with me out of my parents’ house and traveled through multiple states and two apartments. My luck ran out during my last move when my tall bookshelf literally fell apart as we carried it upstairs. Suddenly down a significant chunk of my storage options, I figured it was a good time to try something different. 

So, when I heard about Mustard Made’s stylish lockers and colorful accessories, I knew immediately that it was the refreshing change that I needed and jumped at the opportunity to try one out for myself. For my home office, I went with The Midi.

The Midi locker is recommended for offices, children’s rooms, entryways, hallways, and kitchens for various duties. I’m using mine for office supplies and extra storage for books, device cords, and more. There’s also a hole in the back for power cords, which is great because it means I can put my Cricut or a printer inside of it and still use them.

Mustard Made’s lockers arrive unassembled, so getting the box into my apartment was extremely easy since it was reasonably flat. To begin, I unpacked all of the locker panels along with the box containing the hardware and keys. There’s an instruction sheet inside that breaks every step down, which I’ll admit intimidated me at first glance, but turned out to be so simple and thorough.

You don’t need tools to put it together, although I did use a flathead screwdriver to push down a tab that was in a tight space. I put the locker together all on my own, but it’ll go faster if you have a second person to help you by holding some parts still while you lock them together. Even so, putting the locker together is a fairly quick process and it’s a lot of fun to see it coming together.

What totally sold me on The Midi was seeing how much it can hold. I was able to put all of my office documents and tools inside, and still had a ton of space for other items. In addition to the locker itself, I also picked up a set of The Baskets from Mustard Made, which come in the same colors as the lockers so you can match them up (or not). Having the storage baskets made it possible to put away smaller supplies, like label maker refills and Post-Its, without cluttering up the shelves. There’s also space to place items on top of the locker and underneath it. In fact, I have a few boxes stashed below the locker that would otherwise be shoved into a corner.

I absolutely love how the Midi locker looks in my office, and it’s never been easier to find all my WFH tools in one place. Also, the versatility of Mustard Made’s lockers makes them pieces to hold onto for the long haul. If I ever wanted to use my locker for another purpose, I wouldn’t have to think twice about doing so. 

Along with super stylish lockers and storage baskets, Mustard Made has the Storyboard and additional accessories like extra shelves, hangers, and even magnets. They’re fun to fill and decorate, so you can truly make them your own. They also come in an impressive 12 colors, including white and slate, so you can choose a shade that goes with your home aesthetic. I already have ideas for other lockers that I want to bring into my space for other uses. Most of all, I just love that I didn’t have to settle for another boring bookshelf!

In addition to The Midi, Mustard Made has many other locker styles for homes of all sizes, including small spaces and dorms.