This “So Cute” Storage Find Adds an Instant Pop of Color to Your Room

published Jan 12, 2026

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preppy side of a dorm room — Credit: Photo: Alex Lepe; Prop Styling: Vicky Wasik & Maya Borrero

One of my favorite ways to make a space feel like mine is with colorful accents, whether it’s in the form of decor or furniture. It’s even better when I find furniture I can decorate or customize with lots of personal touches. That’s why I love my lockers from Mustard Made so much. Not only can I get them in my favorite colors, but they effortlessly blend style and function by helping to keep my home clutter-free. You can find a locker for rooms of any size (even bathrooms!), but the one I recommend hands down for small spaces is the brand’s most compact offering: The Shorty.

The Shorty

$199

$199 at Mustard Made

What Is The Shorty?

The Shorty is Mustard Made’s mini locker, measuring just 18.1×13.8×28.3 inches. What makes it unique is that it’s designed for convenient bedside placement, giving you the choice of selecting a locker that opens to the left or right. For organized storage, The Shorty comes with two adjustable shelves and a hook. There’s also a hole in the back for cords, in case you use it for charging docks, gaming consoles, and other devices.

To prevent accidental tipping, Mustard Made recommends using anchoring hardware to keep the locker secured to the wall (not included). This no-drill, adhesive option is a good alternative for those in dorms and rental spaces.

Thanks to its metal build, The Shorty is entirely magnetic, allowing you to decorate it with all of your favorite magnets, photos, and more. The top can even be used to serve as a nightstand, coffee and tea station, or simply extra space to hold books, trinkets, and snacks. Featuring a sleek matte finish, The Shorty locker is available in an impressive 12 colors.

Credit: Mustard Made

What Mustard Made Shoppers Are Saying

Average Rating: 5/5

“Very easy to put together, great size and storage — perfect bedside table for small space. Great color options and good quality. Highly recommend!” —Jason

“I bought Shorty and Lowdown, and I’m so happy with both! Easy to assemble following YouTube and paper instructions, and they look so gorgeous in the room. People always comment on them!” —Josipa

“This locker is everything I dreamed of and more. It’s super spacious, and easily built and used, and [it] adds a pop of my favorite color to my bedroom. Looking forward to buying more Mustard products in the future!” —Shayanne Gal

Buy: The Shorty, $199

Britt Franklin

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My professional writing career started in my days as a lifestyle and media blogger when I joined a magazine to cover Louisiana film, fashion, and entertainment. From there, I’ve been through a natural progression into gaming and tech content with The Nerd Machine, travel and food writing at Daebak and SnackFever, and a smorgasbord of lifestyle editorial content at Pinterest. Writing for the homespace at Apartment Therapy Media became a combination of all those things.Creativity and inspiration has always been central to my writing, whether it's an album review or a love letter to my favorite organization products. I love tapping into the everyday curiosity that drives someone to curate a space that truly embodies their vision, and where do we showcase that more than our own homes? A huge part of my role is testing products, which puts me at the forefront of trendy and innovative gadgets and gizmos to make life at home more fun and efficient.In my spare time, I’m often working on creative projects, watching K-dramas, playing video games, or spoiling my dogs. That’s if I’m not in the middle of planning my next trip for a concert, festival, or just to explore.

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