Finding the right garden storage
Garden storage covers everything between a cupboard and a shed. At the small end sit deck boxes and cubes for cushions and toys. In the middle come slim wall cabinets and vertical stores for tools. At the top are walk-in stores you stand up inside. This range holds 94 options in plastic and metal. Need a full shed? See our plastic sheds and metal sheds. For cushions alone, storage boxes are the simplest buy. Bikes belong in bike storage, and hand tools in a tool shed.
Start with the biggest thing you need to store. A lawnmower needs a store you can reach into. Cushions need a sealed lid. Tools need shelves or hanging space. Every unit here is weatherproof and takes a padlock.
People often buy storage that is too small, then buy again a year later. We always ask what goes in first, the mower or the cushions. Size around that one item and you get it right the first time. A store one size up costs little more and saves the second trip.
Which type of storage?
| Type | Holds | Access | Footprint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck box | Cushions, toys | Lift lid | Small |
| Wall cabinet | Tools, tins | Front doors | Slim |
| Vertical store | Long tools, bins | Tall doors | Small |
| Walk-in store | Mower, furniture | Step inside | Shed-sized |
Matt's pick
For a tidy patio, the Lifetime Storage Cube at £76 is a neat first buy. It seats two and hides cushions inside. For tools without a shed, a slim wall cabinet keeps everything off the floor and locked away.
How much storage do I need?
Match the store to the job. A deck box suits one set of cushions. A cabinet holds a wall of hand tools. A walk-in store takes a mower and furniture together. When in doubt, size up one step.
Where to site it
Stand storage on a hard, level surface. Paving and decking are ideal. Leave a gap behind the unit so doors and lids clear the wall. Keep it near the house for the things you reach for daily.
What will it cost?
Garden storage here starts at £76 for a cube. Walk-in stores cost more for the room inside. Every unit includes free mainland delivery. The listed price is the price you pay.
Garden storage questions
What is the best garden storage?
The best storage is the one sized for what you own. Deck boxes suit cushions, cabinets suit tools. Walk-in stores handle a mower and furniture together.
Is garden storage waterproof?
Yes, every unit here is weatherproof. Sealed lids and doors keep rain out. Stand it on a level base so water cannot gather underneath.
Can I lock garden storage?
Yes, all units take a padlock. Boxes have a hasp, cabinets have door lugs. Padlocks are sold separately.
Do I need a base for garden storage?
You need a firm, level surface, not always a full base. Paving or decking works for boxes and cabinets. Larger walk-in stores prefer a slab or concrete pad.
Plastic or metal garden storage?
Plastic never rusts and stays light. Metal gives extra security and a firmer lid. Both are maintenance-free outdoors.
What can I store outside safely?
Cushions, tools, toys and garden kit are all fine. Keep petrol, gas and chemicals in a ventilated shed. Sealed storage handles everything else.