
Mustard
The Lowdown Metallic Storage Cabinet
The Lowdown Metallic Storage Cabinet is a freestanding powder-coated steel storage cabinet with two lockable doors, two adjustable shelves, and two hanging hooks. Designed for storage in offices, living rooms, or bedrooms and often used as a coffee or bar station, it measures 39.25 by 15.75 by 28.25 inches (width, depth, height) and includes a magnetic surface, cable management openings, and wall-mounting capability. User reviews note the cabinet's aesthetic appeal but report assembly difficulties, flimsy material, and potential noise; some find the height low for coffee station use.
- Material
- powder-coated steel
- Category
- Furniture > Cabinets & Storage > Storage Cabinets & Lockers
Color
Size
Specifications
Small, versatile, industrial storage cabinet with adjustable shelves and key locks.
Powder-coated steel with magnetic surface, two adjustable shelves, two hanging hooks, key locks, ventilation grills, and cable management openings.
- Material
- powder-coated steel
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 39.25x15.75x28.25 in
- Category
- Furniture > Cabinets & Storage > Storage Cabinets & Lockers
Additional Attributes
- powder-coated steel
- magnetic surface
- quick assembly
- two removable adjustable shelves
- two hanging hooks
- separate key locks
- ventilation grills
- cable management openings
- wall-mountable
- compact size
- versatile
Product Insights
The Mustard Lowdown Metallic Storage Cabinet offers an eye-catching industrial design that buyers love, but it comes with significant tradeoffs: at 28.25 inches, it's too low for counter use, causing stooping; its metal top rattles with appliances (mitigated by a rubber mat); the finish scratches easily; and the cabinet is considered flimsy and overpriced at $509 CAD compared to sturdier, cheaper alternatives like IKEA. Assembly is tool-free except for door screws but frustrated by poor instructions. While the magnetic surface holds lightweight items and its style adds character, practical uses as a coffee station or media console are hampered by height, noise, and potential Wi-Fi signal weakening. Customer service is reportedly poor.
Verified claims
- Assembly ease
- Assembly is tool-free except for door screws, but instructions are poor causing frustration.
- Finish protection
- Finish can be scuffed during assembly if panels are placed on hard surfaces.
- Structural integrity
- Cabinet is flimsy and prone to falling apart; buyers suggest IKEA as sturdier, lower-cost alternative.
- Practical use
- Cabinet is too low for a coffee station, rattles with appliances, and can weaken Wi-Fi signals.
- Height for counter use
- 28.25-inch height is 8 inches below standard worktop, causing stooping when used as a coffee station.
- Noise
- Metal top rattles audibly with appliances; a rubber mat can dampen noise.
- Design
- Buyers overlook the low height for counter use and keep it for its attractive metallic design.
- Rattling
- Rattle from vibrating appliances is fixed by a rubber mat.
- Value for money
- The cabinet is criticized as overpriced, with a 15 kg shelf limit, but its design appeals.
- Coffee station suitability
- The 72 cm height and metal rattling reduce its fitness as a coffee station.
- Magnetic hold
- Holds lightweight items (notes, keys) but not tools.
- Surface care
- To avoid damage, use soft-backed magnets and mild soap, and seal any scratches.
- Scratch prevention
- Matte finish is scratch-prone; prevent with felt-backed magnets and soft assembly.
- Scratch repair
- Carnauba wax treats light scratches; polyurethane pen seals deep chips.
- Cleaning
- Clean with damp microfiber cloth and mild dish soap; avoid abrasive cleaners.
- Ventilation
- Buyers report adequate heat and cable routing for typical electronics.
- Signal pass-through
- Buyers report remote works with door closed; Wi-Fi may weaken.
- Magnetic surface
- Buyers report doors hold lightweight accessories, remotes or notes.
- Style
- Industrial locker design adds effervescent character and versatility to interiors.
- Maintenance
- Powder-coated steel finish needs mild soap cleaning and felt-backed magnets to avoid scratches.
- Versatility
- Buyers use it as a coffee station, media console, or magnetic command center across rooms.
- Shelf capacity
- Each shelf holds up to 15 kg (33 lbs).
- Customer service
- Reddit user reports poor customer service from Mustard if issues arise
- Assembly difficulty
- Buyers report confusing instructions and flimsy material raise damage risk.
- Chip repair
- A chip exposing steel during assembly requires sealing to prevent rust.
Product record
- Title
- The Lowdown Metallic Storage Cabinet
- Brand
- Mustard
- Price
- 509 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
A low rectangular two-door metal cabinet in a warm yellow finish with thin metal legs, vertical bar handles, small key locks with charms, and embossed horizontal vent slits on each door. The top surface holds decorative items.
- Overall shapeRectangular freestanding metal cabinet with a flat top, two front doors, and four thin square-section metal legs elevating it off the floor.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.54 · w 0.64 · h 0.33 (high) - Door handlesPair of vertical tubular handles mounted near the center seam, matching the cabinet color and projecting outward slightly.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.63 · w 0.10 · h 0.18 (high) - Lock and key charmSmall metal lock hardware on each door with attached round key charms; one charm appears to be a small scalloped or flower shape.
1 region
x 0.57 · y 0.72 · w 0.07 · h 0.07 (high) - Door ventsEach door has a set of three shallow horizontal embossed vent slits located near the bottom of the door panel.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.78 · w 0.22 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.78 · w 0.22 · h 0.06 (high) - Top surface itemsFlat cabinet top holding a sculptural lamp with a textured shade, a small rectangular book or box, and a small shell-shaped decorative object placed on top of the rectangular item.
1 region
x 0.27 · y 0.58 · w 0.44 · h 0.16 (high) - Brand embossing“The word mustard embossed near the upper center of each door.”
2 regions
x 0.24 · y 0.61 · w 0.15 · h 0.04 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.61 · w 0.15 · h 0.04 (high) - FinishSmooth painted metal finish with a uniform warm pale yellow color and a subtle matte or low-sheen appearance.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.54 · w 0.64 · h 0.33 (high)
Other
Lifestyle scene showing the cabinet positioned against a white wall with a large abstract painting above, an adjacent tiled room visible through an opening to the left, and soft natural lighting creating minimal shadows.
- Wall artLarge abstract painting with pale background and red, orange, and peach brushstrokes mounted above and slightly overlapping the cabinet area in the frame.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.03 · w 0.56 · h 0.42 (high) - Adjacent roomOpen doorway on the left reveals a tiled floor with a checkerboard pattern, a decorative metal chair, a mirror, and a pink-toned wall and countertop area.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.06 · w 0.37 · h 0.90 (high) - Shot compositionVertical lifestyle composition centered on the cabinet with generous negative white space on the right and decorative scene visible to the left, slightly above eye level camera angle.
- Lighting and shadowSoft even lighting with mild shadow under the cabinet legs and under the lamp base, suggesting diffuse natural light from left side.Partial
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.82 · w 0.40 · h 0.10 (medium)
Colors
warm pale yellow· cabinet body- Overall shapeRectangular freestanding metal cabinet with a flat top, two front doors, and four thin square-section metal legs elevating it off the floor.
- 02

Product
Front-facing rectangular metal cabinet with two hinged doors, vertical recessed handles, and exposed tubular legs; finish is a uniform matte yellow with small chrome lock hardware and stamped ventilation slits near the bottom of each door.
- Overall geometryRectangular box body raised on four slender square tubular legs; legs extend straight down from the cabinet corners and are visible to the floor.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.28 · w 0.88 · h 0.52 (high) - Door configurationTwo side-by-side doors meeting at a narrow vertical seam at center front; both door faces are flat with a narrow inset perimeter edge.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.28 · w 0.88 · h 0.44 (high) - HandlesPair of vertical recessed bar handles mounted near the center seam, each handle formed as an inward-dished rectangular grip integrated into the door face.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.36 · w 0.12 · h 0.22 (high) - Lock hardwareTwo small circular chrome lock escutcheons located below the handles, one on each door, with a small visible keyhole and slight reflective highlights.
2 regions
x 0.47 · y 0.52 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.53 · y 0.52 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high) - Door ventsEach door has a set of three horizontal shallow stamped vents near the lower left area of that door; vents are recessed lines with consistent spacing.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.60 · w 0.32 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.60 · w 0.32 · h 0.10 (high) - Embossed text on doorsRaised embossed word near the upper center area of each door, faint but legible as lowercase letterforms.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.34 · w 0.20 · h 0.08 (medium); x 0.62 · y 0.34 · w 0.20 · h 0.08 (medium) - Finish and surfaceUniform matte painted metal finish across the body and legs with smooth surfaces and soft highlights; no visible wood or fabric textures.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.28 · w 0.88 · h 0.52 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a plain white background with soft frontal lighting and a subtle shadow beneath the cabinet; image is centered and shows the cabinet front-on.
- Shot compositionCentered frontal studio shot showing the entire cabinet and legs with generous white space above and to the sides.
- Background and surfacePlain white seamless background and floor with a faint diffuse shadow under the cabinet indicating frontal lighting.
- Lighting and reflectionEven soft lighting with mild specular highlights on the chrome locks and gentle tonal variation across the painted surfaces.
Colors
matte mustard yellow· body and doors#F3D26Dpolished chrome· lock escutcheons#BCBA9A- Overall geometryRectangular box body raised on four slender square tubular legs; legs extend straight down from the cabinet corners and are visible to the floor.
- 03

Product
Metal storage cabinet shown from the front with left door closed and right door open, revealing a two-level interior with a horizontal shelf and a circular cable hole in the back panel.
- Overall bodyRectangular metal cabinet raised on four slender metal legs with black foot caps; cabinet has two door bays and a central open compartment with a single horizontal shelf.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.28 · w 0.94 · h 0.58 (high) - Left doorLeft door is closed, flat metal face with three horizontal vent indentations near the lower portion and a vertical recessed pull handle to the right of center; a round keyed lock is visible below the handle.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.28 · w 0.44 · h 0.58 (high) - Embossed brand text“mustard”
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.36 · w 0.20 · h 0.08 (medium) - Central open compartmentOpen compartment with a single horizontal shelf creating two internal bays; interior walls show vertical rows of small adjustment holes along the side panels.
1 region
x 0.37 · y 0.28 · w 0.26 · h 0.58 (high) - Back panel circular holeCircular cable or access hole centered in the back panel of the lower central compartment.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.54 · w 0.08 · h 0.08 (high) - Right door interiorRight door is open, showing its inner face with two horizontal vent indentations matching the left door, an internal vertical channel, and a visible keyed lock assembly on the outer edge with a key present in the lock.
2 regions
x 0.63 · y 0.28 · w 0.34 · h 0.58 (high); x 0.82 · y 0.48 · w 0.08 · h 0.16 (high) - Shelf adjuster holesSeries of vertical, evenly spaced small holes along the inner side panels indicative of adjustable shelf positions.
2 regions
x 0.62 · y 0.31 · w 0.02 · h 0.48 (medium); x 0.35 · y 0.31 · w 0.02 · h 0.48 (medium) - LegsFour straight square-section metal legs matching the cabinet color, attached at the corners and elevated off the ground with small black foot caps.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.76 · w 0.90 · h 0.12 (high) - Small illegible labelSmall rectangular label or sticker on the top inner edge of the right door, text too small to read at this resolution.Partial
1 region
x 0.82 · y 0.30 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (medium)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a white background, even frontal lighting with soft shadowing under and inside the cabinet; image is tightly cropped with the cabinet centered horizontally and significant white space above.
- Shot compositionCabinet centered in frame on a seamless white background with even diffuse lighting and minimal shadow.
- Lighting and shadowSoft shadow visible beneath the interior lower shelf and under the cabinet legs indicating top-front lighting; interior lower bay shows a faint reflective highlight on the floor panel.
Colors
mustard yellow· body and doors#F2CE6C- Overall bodyRectangular metal cabinet raised on four slender metal legs with black foot caps; cabinet has two door bays and a central open compartment with a single horizontal shelf.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
3 total3 reviews · out of 5
Well made and clear instructions
Excellent quality of product and the instructions easy to understand.
Magnifique et bien conçue
Très pratique et polyvalent. Se monte en un clin d’œil; il y a même une vidéo disponible via un code QR sur le plan. Va durer dans le temps. Vraiment un incontournable!
Produit très simple à assembler
Nous avons réussi à assembler cette jolie armoire en très peu de temps. Aucune vis (dans pour les 2 portes). Un charme!
Reddit Insights
2 threads · r/interiordecoratingReddit users appreciate the aesthetic of Mustard lockers but widely criticize their poor build quality, difficult assembly, and high price, with additional concerns about low height for coffee stations and metal rattling.
Positive remarks about the design are common, but numerous complaints about flimsiness, assembly difficulties, noise, and value dominate the conversation, resulting in a negative leaning mixed sentiment.
Themes
Use Cases
- Coffee or bar station
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs IKEA furniture
Users recommend IKEA for far better assembly instructions and value.
Source Threads
User suggests cabinet is nice but a bit low and recommends a rubber mat for noise
The color is fine of the piece. I love olive and agree that it’s really more of a neutral and goes with a lot of things.i do think the piece is a little low for its purpose but it’s a nice piece, I’d keep it. I might consider putting a rubber mat under your coffee station to minimize noise, catch drips, etc.
u/KeyFaithlessness5445r/interiordecoratingView thread →
Strong negative review highlighting poor instructions, flimsiness, and recommending IKEA instead
Absolutely don’t recommend getting them. Worst assembly instructions and flimsy material. Poor customer service if anything goes wrong. Stick to cheaper options or products with great assembly instructions like what IKEA has
u/atrangiChair/interiordecoratingView thread →