I Put a Rolling Plant Stand in My Pantry, and It's the Smartest Storage Trick

A rolling plant stand can be used in a pantry or kitchen to store small appliances that are heavy and difficult to lift. A former staff member placed a rolling plant stand mover on the pantry floor to slide out appliances such as an Instant Pot, air fryer, or food processor. The approach is intended to reduce strain by allowing appliances to roll out instead of being carried. A heavy stand mixer was moved to the bottom shelf to free counter space, but it caused back discomfort when removed. A rolling plant caddy with round trays and casters was used to place the mixer on a tray so it could be moved more easily, with attention to unlocking the caster locks.

"In the article, I learned that a former Kitchn staff member put a rolling plant stand mover on her pantry floor to easily slide out her small appliances, like an Instant Pot, air fryer, or food processor. The idea is brilliant and so useful, especially for what I wanted to use it for."

"I recently put my beloved but very heavy stand mixer on the bottom of my pantry shelf to reclaim kitchen counter space. This was great for safety, but not for my lower back. I didn't exactly relish the thought of having to tote that more than 25-pound appliance from the pantry closet in my living room, even if the sturdy tote it's in does have an easy-to-grip handle."

"For $20, you get a pack of three 11.6-inch round trays, which come with four sturdy casters that you pop in easily at the bottom. (Pro tip: They come in locked positions, so be sure to unlock them so that you're not wondering why the stand isn't rolling, like yours truly was.)"

"I took the mixer from the bottom shelf and placed it on the flat tray of the plant stand. (Admittedly, the mixer doesn't quite fit on the 12-i"

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