Hide your outdoor clutter.
Don’t deny it…
As much as we want to live a clutter free life, certain parts of our homes just can’t be permanently de-cluttered.
Bathroom cabinets, kid’s wardrobes, playrooms and that scary space under the kitchen sink full of old cleaning supplies, water leaks and lost Tupperware lids. If you are fortunate enough to have an outdoor space at home, it can quickly become another clutter accumulation zone.
Whether you like it or not, things like garden tools, lawnmowers, bags of charcoal and kids’ toys are a necessary part of having a backyard. But that doesn’t mean these things aren’t an eye sore. Unless you have a huge garage or a wholde dedicated garden shed, most of these items of everyday living end up stacked agains patio walls or piled under carports.
Another issue many of us have is occasionally needing extra seating outside. You might have the perfect patio setup, with enough seating for your family and a couple of guests, but what about those times you choose to host a viewing party for the Rugby World Cup final, or have an extended family Christmas? Luckily for you (and us) we have a solution.
Seats that keep your clutter covered.
The idea of a large outside storage box or space isn’t new, but they were traditionally ugly, bulky and aimed at keeping rakes and spades out of the way
That is now (mostly) a thing of the past and most new outdoor storage bins and chests are specifically designed to be interchangeable seating spaces for when you’re swamped by guests.
Manufacturers got smart and realised we need multifunctional furniture for our multitasking lives.
These bins are no longer made of unsustainable material which fades after the first sunny day of summer. They are now made of composite, often recycled materials that not only keep their shape year after year, but have a fantastic UV rating, ensuring that it won’t crack, fade or splinter
What we like most about these storage solutions are their versatility.
They range in size from just being big enough for a couple of pool noodles, extra pool supplies and a floaty or two, providing seating for one or two people extra. But, they also come in huge yet functional sizes. Big enough to substitute as a whole extra sofa (provided you add some cushions), with enough space to store even the biggest outdoor items. (Bags of charcoal or piles of firewood, garden tools, even things like chainsaws and hedge trimmers.)
Where can I get mine?
We went looking for the best (and prettiest) “sit-and-store” patio furniture. Many brands out there promise a high-quality product with great durability, but through and through one name reigned supreme. Keter designs and manufactures exquisite, functional storage containers in all shapes, finishes and sizes. This allows you to pick the piece that perfectly fits your space.
- For smaller item storage, we love this integrated set of patio chairs with a multifunctional table.
- For mid-sized storage we love this deck style storage box, providing space as well as seating, and effortlessly blending in with your existing outdoor style.
We know we aren’t talking about sheds, but we can’t help ourselves.
If you need to go big, and budget isn’t an issue, we absolutely adore this huge, homestead inspired storage shed. It will keep your ride-on mower, your bags of chicken feet, your organic veggie crop…whatever you have to keep, this is the dream shed you need!
Whatever your outdoor needs might be, whatever clutter needs hiding, make the most of your storage solution, and get the best multifunctional pieces for your patio!
