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If shopping with intention had a face it would be me… at least in the home category. I absolutely refuse to bring any decor or furniture into my apartment that I don’t absolutely love. When you only have 550 square feet, you can’t afford to waste it on something unsightly.
This oath to myself is so strong that I kept my record player and vinyl on the floor under my TV for an entire year (sorry, collectors) because I could not find a media console that fit my requirements. That was until Mustard’s Lowdown in Butter reached my inbox. Finally I found my media console soulmate and now my records can live a life of dignity off the floor.
Why I love the Mustard Lowdown:
Compact size. As mentioned above, I’m working with little-to-no space, while most traditional media consoles are built for spacious living rooms. The Lowdown is a little over 3 feet long, allowing it to fit perfectly center under my TV. Additionally, with a depth of 15.7 inches, it provides an additional storage solution without making the space feel cramped.
Storage. Despite its small stature, the Lowdown has a ton of storage space. The two shelves inside are also height-adjustable, so you can create the exact solution you need. Currently, I have a Chemex, tool kit, multiple chargers, and a not-so-little candle collection hiding with room to spare (likely for more candles).
Easy to Build. As a proud single girl, I usually put my furniture together all by myself, so clear instructions and nothing that involves more than two hands is key. Not only does all Mustard furniture come with easy-to-read paper instructions, but there are also QR codes sprinkled throughout that lead to incredibly helpful videos. While I was able to complete this without help, I would recommend asking a friend for help putting on the top piece. It will save you some frustration.
Aesthetics. This locker hits the sweet spot of looking fun and cute, without being juvenile. With multiple colors to choose from, it can easily fit into any minimalist’s home or add a pop of personality to a space. As a lover of colorful spaces, the Butter shade goes perfectly with my green couch, while also making my record player pop.
Sidenotes…
Available in 12 colors
A couple popular colors are out of stock right now, but available for preorder
The locker comes in two other sizes: the Twinny and the Midi
Need styling inspo? The Mustard blog has tips on how to style each color, from crisp Chalk to bold Poppy
Other Mustard items I’m adding to cart….
Contrasting baskets to keep my locker organized…
If an item doesn’t have a designated spot, I have a bad habit of just tossing it somewhere out of sight. To ensure my locker didn’t become a glorified junk drawer, I made sure to buy these baskets as well. Available in all of the same colors as the lockers, you are able to mix-and-match to your heart's content (I grabbed the Sage). ($59/3 pack)
The perfect personalization tool…
I don’t think I’ll ever grow out of my magnet phase, though I may run out of surface space. These Alphabet Magnets (in collaboration with Wordbits) are an aesthetic twist on the ones we all had as kids. I like to use them to set an intention word for the week. ($39)
A pop of color for your closet…
To quote my younger brother, “Hangers. Great invention.” These feature a gorgeous wood detail and squiggles on either side, perfect for hanging tank tops. As with most Mustard products, they come in their full selection of gorgeous colors, as well as seasonal variety packs. ($35/10 pack)
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