We're always in a rush, but at least at home we can indulge in a little healthy laziness! This is possible with multifunctional carts, furniture with wheels that easily move books, dishes, records, toys, and everyday objects, following our habits (and desires) from room to room. And saving us time and effort.
Why constantly get up from your chair, drag boxes, move clothes and books, or carry plates, pots, food, and all sorts of accessories back and forth when you can rely on wheels? Take it easy: laziness, when intelligent, becomes a form of well-being. In an increasingly fluid home and an increasingly dynamic life, multifunctional carts offer freedom of movement without requiring effort.
These agile and versatile pieces of furniture, equipped with wheels, adapt to our habits and move effortlessly from the kitchen to the living room, from the kids' bedroom to the outdoor space, bringing order and practicality with a simple movement. Compact, foldable, clever, and always ready to change purpose, they represent a new idea of living: less rigid and more capable of adapting to the needs of those who live there. Including the need to make (when possible) the least possible effort.
WHEELS IN THE LIVING ROOM
In your entertaining space, you can enjoy Northern's Loud , which has all the features of a classic mobile bar but in a nomadic and ultra-chic version. It features a glass shelf, leaving room to store cocktail ingredients underneath. The long legs, shelves, and top are made of solid oak, while the cabinet is veneered with a smoked mirror finish. The silent casters are made of steel and rubber, allowing for discreet movement until late at night.
Loud bar cabinet by Northern, designer Färg & Blanche, 60x39xh99 cm, approximately €3.293 – northern.noPhoto © Chris Tonnesen
Another key piece is the iconic Comò Basso TV cart by Tonelli Design . Designed by Marco Gaudenzi in 1994, it remains a bestseller today. This coffee table with two extra-clear glass shelves solves space constraints thanks to its sturdiness—which also makes it ideal as a TV stand—and the generous capacity of its drawers, which can be made of wood, leather, or lacquered in a wide variety of colors. This way, it remains a timeless piece, uniquely customizable.
Low Chest of Drawers TV Stand by Tonelli Design, designed by Marco Gaudenzi, 113x45xh40 cm, starting from €1.320 – tonellidesign.itPhoto © Tonelli Design
WHEELS IN THE KITCHEN
Transporting dishes and food from the kitchen to the dining room is a breeze! Simply organize everything you need on the serving trolley that, for 35 years, has continued to provide its inimitable service. Kartell's Gastone , designed in 1991 by Antonio Citterio with Oliver Löw, presents a new matte, soft-touch material in white, black, cream, and plum. Lightweight and easy to move, it's the ideal ally for buffets and aperitifs or as a side table. Its frame is made of painted steel, while the two shelves are made of fiberglass-filled nylon with a scratch-resistant finish. The great thing is that when you're not using it, you can fold it up and tuck it away.
Gastone trolley by Kartell, designed by Antonio Citterio and Oliver Löw, 68x62xh70 cm, closed 23xh90 cm, €672 – kartell.comPhoto © kartell.com
WHEELS IN THE DINING ROOM
It looks like a simple coffee table, but in reality it's the most popular table not only among the lazy, but also among those who don't have much time and prefer to have everything within reach. Designed by Stooltopia , it features a hydraulically-lifted, dual-height tabletop for working, reading, or eating. But the surprise doesn't end there: inside, the table hides ample storage space, with lower and central compartments for books and small items, as well as anything else you might need for an informal lunch or dinner. Made of MDF with a walnut veneer and ivory finish, it has convenient swivel wheels and brakes.
Stooltopia multifunctional table, 90x75xh53/75 cm, €753,95 – stooltopia.comPhoto © stooltopia.com
WHEELS IN THE BEDROOM
In the bedroom, the trolley on wheels finds a new function: becoming a small mobile wardrobe to prepare the next day's outfits in advance and give a new twist to a routine. The Boni clothes hanger trolley by So'Home is especially useful in the morning, when you're running late but haven't even decided what to wear.
It allows you to arrange everything you want to wear the next day on the rail and shelves, ready to show off. Take your outfits from the closet and then push the cart next to the bed, into the bathroom, wherever you need it. Made of FSC-certified bamboo, it features one hanging rail, one shelf, one side hanger with six hooks, and five polypropylene wheels, two of which have brakes. Also convenient in the entryway, it's perfect for saving time and hassle.
Boni coat rack by So'Home, 100×37,5xh186 cm, €98,99 – laredoute.itPhoto © laredoute.it
WHEELS IN THE CHILDREN'S BEDROOM
In the nursery, the cart grows with the children: first, it serves as a stroller for dolls and a container for puppets and building blocks. Then, it holds books, art supplies, and small creative tools. Being able to move it allows you to clear the floor after playtime and keep the space tidier. Kenay Home's Buggy is made of MDF, available in mint green or orchid pink, and offers a myriad of fun options: one wall becomes a blackboard on which to draw and write, roaming around every room.
Kenay Home Buggy Cart, 48x46xh31 cm, €89 – kenayhome.comPhoto © kenayhome.com
WHEELS IN THE CHILDREN'S ROOM
A passion for music finds its ideal home in the USM Haller vinyl record and hi-fi console from USM Modular Forniture , configured as a multimedia unit to perfectly organize your hobby corner. Equipped with casters for easy movement, it features three closed compartments with drop-down doors, an open compartment for a stereo system, and two open containers for vinyl records.
Crafted from powder-coated sheet steel panels and a chromed steel tube frame, available in a variety of colors with a scratch- and wear-resistant finish, it's designed to last and be disassembled, reconfigured, and expanded over time. Because teenagers' passions change, and this console table changes with them.
Configurable composition for HI-FI, USM Haller by USM, composed of basic modules with flap door 50x35xh50 cm, €731,13 each module – usm.com. Photo © USM Modular Supplies
WHEELS IN THE STUDIO
If you're bored of standard office shelving, you'll find the Aiora shelf and Aron coffee table from The Masie , designed with multiple metal storage compartments, fun and versatile. How do they differ from all the others? The containers can be assembled in any direction you like, resulting in a variety of design shapes. You can use them in the office to organize documents or stationery, thus maintaining a tidy workspace, or at home to store books and everyday items. Thanks to the rubber-coated wheels, you can also take them to the bedroom and use them as a bedside table, or in the living room, as a mobile bookcase or colorful coffee table.
On the left, Aiora shelf, 40x40xh76 cm, €124,95; on the right, Aron coffee table, 40x40xh62 cm, €112,95, all The Masie – themasie.comPhoto © themasie.com
WHEELS IN THE BATHROOM
In the bathroom, a cart solves the problem of missing space: it can hold folded towels, beauty products, cosmetics, hair dryers, and personal care accessories. A lightweight alternative to traditional furniture, ideal even for small spaces. Here we offer two options: a more structured one, for larger spaces, designed by Ferm Living Classic . The Lager cart , named after the Danish word for "warehouse," draws inspiration from the raw, industrial aesthetic of Brutalism.
Made of brushed aluminum, it plays with shapes and is a visually striking element, with a geometric design that guarantees a unique look from every angle, while the wheels ensure easy mobility, allowing you to move it wherever you want according to your needs.
An alternative for smaller spaces is Block by Normann Copenhagen , a mobile coffee table on wheels with a light and airy look. Made of powder-coated steel, it has a minimalist, rectangular shape and is easily moved thanks to four handles, a natural extension of the legs.
It has no specific orientation and can be used from all four sides, making it extremely functional for multiple uses. In the bathroom, for example, you can use it as a service cart, to place and keep everything you need for your beauty routine within reach. Thanks to its rounded edges, Block is also a great addition to a child's room.
On the left, Lager trolley by Ferm Living Classic, 60x38xh70,5 cm, €699 – fermliving.comPhoto © fermliving.com. Right, Block mobile coffee table by Norman Copenhagen, design Simon Legald, 50x35xh64 cm, €260 – norman-copenhagen.com. Photo © norman-copenhagen.com
OUTDOOR WHEELS
When the kitchen moves outdoors, conviviality increases and good humor reigns supreme. No more rushing between indoors and outdoors, no more pots to carry, no more stoves to monitor, no more missed conversations, no more postponed relaxation moments. The Apulian brand Officine Tamborrino reinvents the outdoor kitchen with Q-Cina : a shared experience for enjoying the open-air summer in comfort and fun.
Thanks to its two large wheels and lightweight construction, this mobile kitchen can be moved freely between indoors and outdoors, extending its design language beyond the confines of the home and into the informal realm of street cooking. Made of painted steel, it features an okoumé wood worktop with a built-in tray, a stainless steel cooking surface, and a practical lower shelf for utensils and accessories.
A tool bar, two removable additional shelves and a circular wooden cutting board complete the project and make it an extraordinary presence in the nicest seasons.
Fatboy's Jolly Trolley is more than just a design icon: practical and multifunctional, it's a nomadic table on wheels that can be moved around the house and even taken outdoors, to the garden, the terrace, or – thanks to its compact size – the balcony, where it finds its ideal location.
It's easy to move and offers flexible and practical space for drinks, snacks, books, and plants. Made of aluminum and available in three colors (sage, anthracite, and chalk), it's weatherproof, so you can leave it outside without worry. It has two irresistible features: the removable tray, perfect for serving guests, and the built-in dimmable lamp, which can be turned on at nightfall, creating the perfect atmosphere and transforming even the most ordinary balcony into an enchanting space.
On the left, Q-Cina by Officine Tamborrino, design MoMAng, 180x60xh190 cm, €3.730 – Designer Furniture Made in Italy | Officine TamborrinoPhoto © Officine Tamborrino. On the right, Jolly Trolley mobile table by Fatboy, 78x55xh200 cm, €769 – fatboy.comPhoto © fatboy.com
On the cover, the street food-style kitchen, Q-Cina by Officine Tamborrino. Photo © Officine Tamborrino
