Looking to craft in a small amount of space? Check out the DreamCart 2 from Create Room! This pop-up work table has a lot of storage for it’s small footprint. Check out my DreamCart 2 review and grab my coupon code!
This post was written in partnership with Create Room, but all opinions are my own!
Note: The new DreamCart 2 is not officially on sale until Friday, 3/29 at 10am MT, but I wanted to share this sneek peek and review with you beforehand!
I love talking craft room organization so when Create Room reached out to me to review their newly redesigned DreamCart 2, it was a quick yes!
I’ve talked a lot about how as much as I’d like a Dreambox, it’s just not the right solution for my storage needs in my studio. I need more storage for BIG stuff, like bins of blanks and heavy heat presses. I really like how my smaller supplies are currently stored and I didn’t want to re-do my entire studio just so I could have a Dreambox, even if it is amazing!
But I did have one area of my studio that would be perfect for a DreamCart 2, and it would help free up other space for the larger items I’m struggling to store. Because I need to take a lot of photos for my blog and YouTube channel, I have a dedicated photography space in my craft room.
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Before I got the DreamCart 2, my photography space was just an old IKEA table on rolling legs. It was the first table I ever got for my business and the work surface was really scratched and marred and bowed in the center. It was also too big for almost everything I photograph and the sides of it ended up becoming a drop zone for random stuff. The table housed two big bins underneath full of stuff I’ve made (yeah, I did clean it up a bit…that stuff was everywhere under the table!).
It felt like wasted space. Too much table, not enough storage. So I decided the Dream Cart 2 would be perfect here!
I disassembled the old table and assembled the DreamCart 2 (see below for my thoughts on assembly). I moved all of my staging supplies from a closet on the other side of the room (very inconvenient for photography) and filled the drawers. Already, this space makes so much more sense as a photography area in my studio. It takes up less room and my staging items are close at hand so I’m not walking all over my studio!
I also used my Cricut machine to cut colorful drawer fronts that match my Create Room Cubby. They aren’t right next to each other, but I can get them both in a single shot!
(Sorry, friends, the wire paper rack has been out of stock for years! If someone would like to get on inventing something similar, the entire craft community would probably come out in droves to buy it.)
Let me mention a few other things I really like about the DreamCart 2.
First it comes with five drawer inserts for organizing small things. These are super helpful for sorting smaller things and I’m glad that five of them are included with your purchase!
I also like that it’s on locking wheels. Sometimes I need to move my photography table so I can take shots against the full wall, and moving the big table was a huge pain! Having the DreamCart 2 on wheels makes it so easy to roll it out of the way if I need to and to move it right back when I’m done.
If you’d like, you could also use it without the totes. The bottom and top dividers are removable, so you could easily store a Cricut and a printer on the cart, for example.
The only thing I don’t love about the cart is that I find the collapsible leg to be a bit tough to close. It makes me feel like it might pinch my fingers. I’ve done it a bunch of times now and I haven’t pinched myself, but I wish there was an easier release mechanism.
Now let’s dive in and learn more about the DreamCart 2!
Frequently Asked Questions about the DreamCart 2
Who Is the DreamCart 2 For?
There are lots of types of crafters who might want a DreamCart 2 in their craft space.
The first would be a crafter who doesn’t really have a dedicated craft space! This smaller piece of furniture can tuck out of the way and holds a lot of supplies. Put the table up when you want to craft, and lower it back down when you need things out of the way.
The second would be someone like me, who needs more storage and/or workspace in their craft room but can’t fit or afford a larger Dreambox.
The third would be Dreambox users themselves! If you have a Dreambox, you can attach the DreamCart 2 to get even more space to work and store supplies.
How Big is the DreamCart 2?
The DreamCart 2 is 16.75″ deep, 29″ high, and just a hair over 34″ wide when the table is collapsed. It’s 61″ wide when the table is up. It has 12 large tote drawers.
Is the DreamCart 2 Easy to Assemble?
The DreamCart 2 comes flat-packed, meaning you do have to assemble it yourself. My amazing husband actually did most of the assembly for me (if you’ve been around here any length of time you’ll know I have chronic pain issues in my hands). We both thought the assembly went easily, with specialized cams and bolts that made it simple to put things together. In particular, I love how easy the drawer tracks were to install. So much better than messing with other drawer and shelf systems.
How is the DreamCart 2 Different than the Original DreamCart?
I don’t have the original DreamCart to compare this new DreamCart 2, but looking online there are some clear differences.
The first is that the original DreamCart had two tables, one on each side of a storage section in the middle. Depending on your needs and set up, one may be more practical than the other for you. I really like the storage one the one side and table to the other. For some, tables on both sides may be ideal. It truly depends on your space and needs.
The second is that there is more storage in the DreamCart 2 compared to its predecessor. The original DreamCart had 16 medium drawers, but I think the overall storage is greater with 12 large drawers. You can also access the drawers from either side of the DreamCart 2, making it possible to put the cart facing either left or right against a wall, or to have it in the middle of a space.
The third is the price! The original DreamCart is $599, but the DreamCart 2 is just $499, or $399 if you buy it along with a DreamBox!
Can You Attach the DreamCart 2 to a DreamBox?
Yes! In fact, I think the new design makes it even easier to attach it to a Dreambox, based on what I’ve read about the original DreamCart. There are specific instructions and hardware in the DreamCart 2 box for installing with a Dreambox.
How Much can the DreamCart 2 Hold?
Quite a bit. Not quite as much as my CreateRoom Cubby, but close. The drawers hold a lot more than you might imagine and you can store smaller things using the inserts. Each drawer is designed to hold 15lbs worth of supplies and the drawers on the actual shelves can hold even more.
The table extension is designed to hold up to 40lbs of whatever craft you’re working on!
I hope you found this review of the Create Room DreamCart 2 helpful in making a purchase! Also check out my review of the Create Room Cubby, which is similar but doesn’t have the table extension. I also love how that storage solution has worked for me in my studio!
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