Best garden storage benches

Keep your treasured tools and cushions secure with garden storage benches. Just like our indoor spaces, our gardens are prone to getting a little messy, especially when they get so much use in the spring and summer months. Luckily, there are plenty of storage options, from storage chests to sheds, or you could even use your summer house. These can help you to organise your outdoor space and keep your treasured tools and garden decor secure and protected off-season. But if you're after a multifunctional storage solution, we'd recommend a garden storage bench.

Best garden storage benches at a glance

• Best wooden garden storage bench: Wooden storage bench box 120cm - View on Etsy
• Best small garden storage bench: Blue Outdoor Storage Bench - View on CountryAndHome
• Best large garden storage bench: Habitat Henrietta 3 Seater Wooden Bench with Storage - View on Argos

Garden storage benches are a great option if you don't have much room for a garden shed or an outbuilding, and serve a dual purpose - they can be used as a seat and a discreet storage unit in one. Combining comfortable seating with hidden storage makes for a great space-saving solution for small gardens. They often fit two or more people with plenty of room underneath the seat to keep cushions or tools hidden out of sight.

Here at Modern Gardens, we understand how important storage is in a garden, especially as we transition between seasons, so we've rounded up the best garden storage benches out there.

Best garden storage benches

What can you store in a garden storage bench?

You can store all sorts, including (but not limited to):

• Cushions and throws in the summer months

• Tools and gardening equipment

• Smaller BBQs and BBQ accessories

• Bikes, children's toys and paddling pools

Are garden storage benches weather-resistant?

Many garden storage benches are designed to be weather-resistant, but the level of weather resistance can vary depending on the materials used and the specific design of the bench. Here's a few common examples:

Cedar Wood: Cedar is naturally resistant to decay and insects, making it a good choice for outdoor furniture. Cedar garden storage benches can withstand the elements but may benefit from periodic sealing or staining to maintain their appearance.

Plastic or Resin: Storage benches made from plastic or resin materials are often very weather-resistant. They are usually designed to be UV-resistant and can handle rain, snow, and sun without much maintenance.

Resin Wicker: Garden storage benches made from resin wicker are generally highly weather-resistant. They can withstand rain, sun, and humidity without deteriorating. However, you should cover them in harsh winter weather.

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Hannah Mellin is a Homes & Garden Product Writer for Modern Gardens. When she's not writing, researching or testing products, she's renovating her Victorian terrace and chilling in the garden with her sausage dog Waffle.