12 clever garden storage solutions and ideas
Owners of any size garden - from vast country gardens to city gardens and small gardens -
will know that keeping things neat and tidy requires an army of garden tools. Seasoned gardeners will know, too, that these garden tools need homes or else non weather-resistant garden furniture, garden accessories, lawnmowers and scattered trowels are going to become an unfortunate distraction from your planting.
Luckily, there are now plenty of garden storage solutions that are stylish as well as functional. A garden storage box can double as a garden bench if you add a seating pad, garden sheds can parade as eighteenth-century style follies, (especially lovely looking ones from The Posh Shed Company) and bins can be tucked away out of sight in purpose-built bin stores. A small plastic storage box can be easily stored or double as a deck box, while bike stores are great for avid cyclists.
How do I choose the best garden storage?
A good garden storage unit will have enough space to store all your garden tools, lawn mowers, BBQ, sun loungers, wellies, extra seating, hoses and garden accessories. Bigger gardens, which consequently require bigger garden furniture sets and heftier gardening equipment, will require more heavy duty storage solutions like a garden shed, storage unit or bin store. At the other extreme, a deck box, garden storage box or plastic garden box will suffice for small gardens and patios. There are specialist garden storage solutions, too. Bike stores, bin stores or log stores all serve a specific purpose.
The very best forms of garden storage, no matter their size, will be lockable, water-resistant or weatherproof, have easy access and enough storage space to suit your needs. So, whether you need to store garden parasols or childrens’ playthings, or smaller items such as pots and outdoor cushions, we’ve tracked down some of the best garden storage to invest in this year: from miniature garden sheds to lovely looking garden benches.
Where to buy the best garden storage
For a more in depth guide, we suggest heading to our round up of the best garden furniture shops. For at a glance information, garden specialists like Garden Trading, Keter, Aldsworth, Charles Bentley and Rowlinson have plenty of garden storage solutions to address specific outdoor needs, while online retailers like Amazon, Argos, DiY and Wayfair have plenty of affordable options to suit whatever your budget.
Finding the right storage solution is paramount to keeping your garden and outdoor spaces summer ready. You just need to know where to look.
Best all round garden storage
What we liked: You simply can’t go wrong with a classic. We like this outdoor storage box’s
discrete design and large storage capacity. It's a nigh perfect choice for every garden size, from small to relatively large outdoor spaces.
The Keter Westwood 570L Outdoor Storage Box is an excellent garden storage box for all your
garden tools, garden accessories and outdoor cushions. With a sleek faux wood panel finishing, this storage box blends into the background of any garden, no matter how big or small. Made with durable, water resistant, maintenance light and fade free recycled plastic, this versatile storage solution can store a wealth of items from sun lounger cushions to garden tools. It can also be used as a deck box or two-seater bench–perfect if you need extra seating during your next summer barbecue.
Best bin store
What we liked: We love the muted colour palette of this sustainably-made bin store which offers an attractive way to screen your bins.
Nobody likes the sight of garish wheelie bins ruining their garden views, which is why this contemporary bin storage scored high marks with our editors. In a muted colour palette of either sage green or putty grey, Bergman’s wheelie bin store is made with weather resistant, sustainably sourced wood that will last all year round. With double doors, a sloping hinged lid and discrete diagonal timbre lockable design, investing in this bin store means you never have to look at your unsightly wheelie bins again.
Best storage for wellies
What we liked: Timeless, compact and does the trick. The Moreton Welly Storage will look good whether placed right outside your back door or as a complement to your garden shed.
The Moreton Welly Store is the perfect garden storage solution to keeping your wellies organised
and out of the way. With a timeless design made from black stained spruce, this high-quality outdoor storage box can house up to three wellies neatly. A slanted galvanised metal top also makes this storage box weather-resistant and water-resistant, much like the wellies it houses. This versatile storage unit can also be used as a log store or parcel store.
Best luxury garden shed
What we liked: While occupying minimal floor space, the high roof of this charming garden shed means it offers ample storage capacity. Plus, it’s easy on the eyes.
From the ‘pioneers of posh,’ the Posh Shed Company lives up to its name with this, well, very posh garden shed. The Ludlow Shed is a charming addition to any garden. Designed to be used where space is at a premium, the high roof of this weather-resistant garden storage shed means you have storage space for foldable sun loungers, lawnmowers and hoses in abundance. The charming Victorian style shed is available in four build options: posh, very posh, comfortably posh and unbelievably posh.
Water resistant, weatherproof and with high quality shingles, this garden shed is perfect for gardeners who enjoy the finer things in life.
Best log store
What we liked: Crafted in spruce, this compact yet stylish log store will keep your kindling neat and tidy without taking up too much space.
The Aldsworth City Log Store is the ideal outdoor storage solution for your kindling. Perfect for small gardens and courtyards, or as a complement to an outdoor garden shed, this log store ensures your logs are always dry and ready for use. Crafted in spruce, with slatted slides that boost airflow and a sloping roof that keeps the rain way, you’d be hard done to find a better looking log store.
Best heavy duty garden shed
What we liked: This heavy duty garden shed is perfect for large outdoor spaces and country gardens and can store everything from lawnmowers to garden furniture. It can even double as an extra home office in the summer months.
Measuring 8x6 feet, the Rowlinson Honey Brown Premier Shed is just the storage solution for avid gardeners working with vast country gardens and outdoor spaces. It's a heavy duty storage shed, made from weatherproof 12mm shiplap cladding and mineral roofing felt, which is significantly more durable than traditional felt materials. It also features fixed styrene windows, premium tongue-in-groove floors, braced doors for additional durability and a steel padlock for extra security. With a large storage capacity, tight security and weather resistant wood, you know you can rely on the Rowlinson Premier shed in rain, sleet or shine.
Best affordable garden shed
What we liked: This sweet little tool cabinet would be a tidy alternative to a large shed and especially good if space is limited. It's more affordable than some other storage picks and looks rather charming too.
With a lockable door, sloped roof to help rain run off and three tiers of shelving purpose built for garden tools, this shed really is a brilliant storage pick. It's available in blue, green and black, though you can always paint it a colour of your choice once it arrives.
Most stylish garden storage
What we liked: Indian Ocean are one of our favourite garden furniture go to's, and this storage box is one of the reasons why. Made from solid teak, this box is a durable and weather resistant garden storage solution.
The luxury Teak Storage Box from Indian Ocean is made from high quality plantation teak and has a hydraulic lid system for easy opening. 170m long, it offers plenty of space for outdoor cushions.
Best garden storage bench
What we liked: We like that this Keter store box also doubles as a lovely bench. Two birds, one
stone. What’s not to love?
With over 8,800 positive reviews on Amazon, it’s clear that there’s plenty to love with the Keter Eden Bench. Doubling as both a spacious garden storage box and as an elegant garden bench, this multitasker will undoubtedly be an excellent addition to your garden. With a generous 265 litre capacity, this is just the outdoor storage option for your garden tools, garden furniture cushions, garden games and accessories. Made with weather-resistant and fade-free polypropylene resin plastic, and with a lockable, versatile and well-ventilated design, this is a solid choice that will stand you in good stead for years to come.
Best garden storage box for small gardens
What we liked: At £15, this plastic box by Keter offers great value for money and is ideal for small gardens, patios or courtyards.
The Keter City Wood Effect Garden Storage Box is just the thing to help keep small gardens, patios or courtyards tidy. Despite looking compact, the Keter City plastic storage box has a decent 113 litre capacity, perfect for storing everything from cushions and wellies, to garden accessories. Lockable, durable and made with durable faux wood panel, this budget garden storage box is just the ticket for keep all your garden bits in place.
Best budget garden storage box
What we liked: More than just a plastic box, this Charles Bentley Ward plastic garden
storage is durable and weatherproof, making it perfect for British weather.
The Charles Bentley Ward Storage Box is as robust as it looks and offers plenty of storage space at a very affordable price point. At £48, this high-quality polyethylene storage unit offers 322 litres of space, ideal for storing gardening equipment, extra seating, wellies and cushions. We like the butterfly lid opening which gives easy access to the contents inside. It also comes with a padlock hole on the lid for extra security. It might not be the most beautiful pick, but it's a practical, affordable way to get the job done.
Best small garden storage box
What we liked: We love this beautiful garden storage unit’s clever beehive inspiration.
Inspired by traditional beehives, this small but charming garden storage box will look great in any size garden. It can be used for storing anything from bags of compost to flowerpots or barbecue equipment. Made from thick planed timber, it is finished in white paint. And who knows maybe it will even attract some lovely bees into you garden?
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