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Create Room DreamBox 3 vs Storage 4 Crafts Allstore Hartland 160

The DreamBox 3 is a full craft room in one piece of furniture: a folding table, swing doors, 24 hooks, 4 rods and room for up to 74 InView totes. The Hartland 160 is a compact tower with 21 fixed Allstore boxes and no work surface. Buy the DreamBox 3 if you want a dedicated workspace and a large stash in one unit; buy the Hartland 160 if you need tidy, boxed storage in a small footprint. Owners rate the DreamBox 3 highly and call it sturdy, but report confusing assembly, misaligned holes, curbside delivery and plastic clips that break.

  • Choose the DreamBox 3 if you want a folding work table, hanging tools and a large tote-based stash in one freestanding unit.
  • Choose the Hartland 160 if you want compact, boxed storage for fabric, paper and machines with no assembly of a work surface.

Prices

  • Create Room DreamBox 3: $2,399.00 at Create Room (last seen Nov 10)
  • Storage 4 Crafts Allstore Hartland 160: $1,067.00 at Storage 4 Crafts (last seen Nov 13)
  • Difference: the Storage 4 Crafts Allstore Hartland 160 is $1,332.00 cheaper than the Create Room DreamBox 3 at the latest prices (Nov 10 and Nov 13)
Create Room
DreamBox 3

Create Room DreamBox 3

DreamBox 3

4.8(3,119 ratings)
$2,399.00at Create RoomChecked Nov 10
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Pros
  • Folding table gives a real workspace
  • Holds a very large stash in one place
  • Adjustable shelves and totes
  • Swing doors keep supplies out of sight
  • Owners call it sturdy and well built
Cons
  • Confusing assembly instructions
  • Some holes don't line up
  • Curbside delivery only
  • Long waits with poor shipping updates
  • Plastic pole clips break; small totes limit long items
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Hartland 160

Storage 4 Crafts Allstore Hartland 160

Hartland 160

$1,067.00at Storage 4 CraftsChecked Nov 13
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Pros
  • Compact tower fits small rooms
  • 21 boxes included in three sizes
  • Each box has its own shelf
  • Works as a room divider
  • Takes machines as well as supplies
Cons
  • No work surface
  • Fixed shelves, no reconfiguring
  • Doors cost extra
  • Fewer and smaller compartments than the DreamBox

What separates them

Create Room DreamBox 3Storage 4 Crafts Allstore Hartland 160
FootprintLarge three-box unit with swing doors; needs real floor spaceNarrow tower at 86 cm wide, 42 cm deep and 160 cm tall
WorkspaceFolding table and pull-down desk built inNo work surface; storage only
Storage formatInView totes on adjustable tracks, up to 74 totes21 fixed Allstore boxes: 9 x 5.5L, 9 x 10L, 3 x 18.5L
AdjustabilityAdjustable shelves and tracks you can rearrangeFixed number of shelves, each box on its own shelf
ConcealmentSwing doors hide suppliesOpen tower; doors sold separately as an add-on
AssemblyFlat-pack with reported confusing instructions and misaligned holes; pre-assembly option existsTower assembly with boxes; simpler build
Mobility12 steel caster wheelsStatic unit, used against a wall or as a room divider
Long-item storageSmall and medium totes won't hold items 12 inches long18.5L boxes take bulkier items and machines

Price history

$2,999.00$2,548.00
Nov 6Nov 10
  • Create Room DreamBox 3: lowest $2,548.00 on Nov 9 at Create Room; $2,799.00 on Nov 10.

Prices at every store

Create Room DreamBox 3

  • Create RoomNew

    In stockReturn policy

    $2,399.00Checked Nov 10
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  • Quiltandsew.comNew

    In stock

    $2,999.00Checked Nov 10
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  • Sewing Machine OutletNew

    Availability unknown

    $2,799.00Free shippingChecked Nov 10
    Visit Sewing Machine Outlet

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Storage 4 Crafts Allstore Hartland 160

  • Storage 4 CraftsNew

    In stockReturn policy

    $1,067.00Checked Nov 13
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Specs compared

SpecCreate Room DreamBox 3Storage 4 Crafts Allstore Hartland 160
Height—160cm (63”)
Depth—42cm (16.5”)
Width—86cm (34”)
5.5L boxes—9 x 5.5L Allstore boxes
10L boxes—9 x 10L Allstore Boxes
18.5L boxes—3 x 18.5L Allstore Boxes
Product type—Storage Tower
Designed for—Crafters
Brand—Storage 4 Crafts
Shelving—fixed number of shelves

What reviewers say

Create Room DreamBox 3

  • 4.8 / 53,119 ratings

Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 3,119 ratings, the DreamBox 3 is praised as a sturdy, high-capacity organizer that gets people crafting more. Owners single out the folding table and pull-down desk, and complain most about assembly and tote sizing.

What people mention
  • CapacityPraisedOwners say it holds a huge amount and keeps all supplies in one organized place.
  • Build qualityPraisedBuyers describe sturdy, high-quality construction that lasts.
  • AssemblyCriticisedInstructions are confusing, with abbreviations that don't match parts, and some holes didn't line up.
  • Tote sizeCriticisedSmall and medium totes don't hold items 12 inches long.

Questions and answers

Which is better for a small room?
The Hartland 160. It is 86 cm wide and 42 cm deep, so it fits against a wall or in a corner. The DreamBox 3 needs much more floor space and room to swing its doors open.
Which holds more?
The DreamBox 3, by a wide margin. It takes up to 74 InView totes plus hooks and rods. The Hartland 160 holds 21 Allstore boxes.
Do I need a separate table with the Hartland?
Yes. The Hartland 160 is storage only. The DreamBox 3 has a folding table and pull-down desk built in.
Is the DreamBox 3 hard to assemble?
Owners report confusing instructions and holes that don't line up. Create Room offers a pre-assembly option, which buyers say saves time.
Can I hide my supplies in the Hartland 160?
Only if you add doors, which are sold separately. The DreamBox 3 comes with swing doors.
Which is better for sewing machines and bulky tools?
The Hartland 160. Its 18.5L boxes take machines and larger items. Small and medium DreamBox totes won't hold items 12 inches long.

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