If you constantly keep your blinds closed so that you don’t even have to spare a look at the cluttered, untidy outdoor space, then it might be time to get your backyard back in shape. But how can you transform the open space into an appealing and functional backyard? The answer lies in creative storage solutions.
Here, we are sharing the eight most-loved backyard storage hacks to keep your outdoor space welcoming and clutter-free.
8 Practical Backyard Storage Solution
Storage solutions are the best way to make your outdoor space look clean and organized. They give your clutter–everything from containers, garden tools, and planters to larger items like furniture and lawnmowers–a home.
However, before getting into the hacks, know your specific needs. Ask yourself: What items need storing, and how do you want your backyard to look? Consider the solution’s functionality year-round. For example, you may need to store your patio furniture during cold weather or heavy gardening gear during busy summer months.
With that clear, here are eight clever backyard storage hacks to give your outdoor a new look:
A Prefab Shed
Space plays a big role in the solution you decide, and if your space and budget allow, a prefab shed is ideal for a backyard storage room. Along with solving all your storage problems, a shed will offer ample space to create your own DIY workshop.
Plus, they come in various sizes, with 10X12 sheds being the most common. Therefore, you can easily customize the size and design to ensure the prefab shed blends with your backyard aesthetic.
Bookcase as an Outdoor Storage Bench
If you have a spare bookshelf, repurpose it into a padded storage bench. You can DIY the bench with foam, fabric, paint, and viola! Your old bookcase is reborn as a dual-purpose storage solution.
This will give your backyard extra seating space while adding a storage area for planters, blankets, towels, and baskets of gardening and cleaning tools.
Wall-Mounted Garden Tool Racks
Your scattered gardening tools need their own table, and a wall-mounted tool rack is the perfect solution if you are short on space or just need some tools handy regularly.
These racks organize your backyard sheds with useful and accessible ways of storing gardening equipment. Plus, optimizing vertical space frees up the floor, which you can use for other purposes.
Secret Hose-Hiding Planter
Dragging your hose from inside the shed to water plants is a task. But you also can’t leave it in a messy pile–because aesthetics matter. A clever way is to hide the hose in an outdoor planter. It’s simple, convenient, and actually boosts the visual appeal.
Backyard Cabinet
If you love entertaining, a backyard cabinet is a must-have solution for storing cutlery, cooking gear, and even small appliances like portable cooktops and blenders. The cabinet can also serve as a mini-bar, while the inside holds glassware.
A Deck Box for Poolside Elegance
About 10.4 million US residential properties have a swimming pool, most of which is in the backyard. But if your poolside often looks messy, adding sleek deck boxes can be a game changer. They’re perfect for storing pool accessories, entertainment essentials, and outdoor cushions.
Ideally, go for a 100-gallon capacity option since it’ll give you sufficient storage space–or bigger if you want. Choose a design that complements your outdoor decor to make the solution a functional and appealing addition to the backyard.
DIY Firewood Cart with Wheels
Mountain dwellers and cabin owners understand how rapidly firewood can stack up–taking up space and cluttering your patio, garage, and deck. But it won’t happen when you create your own stylish and practical rolling firewood cart.
The cart will maximize backyard space and keep your firewood organized. It’ll also save you multiple runs and heavy lifting–just roll the cart to the fireplace wherever it needs to go.
Compact Potting Bench
For gardening lovers, a potting bench is not just a workstation. It’s a feature that highlights their passion for the hobby. Therefore, a compact potting bench with drawers and shelves in the backyard makes perfect sense.
It’ll give your backyard a rustic look. And, since it’s compact, it’ll keep everything within arm’s reach–thus speeding up the potting and plant grooming process. Yet better, pair it with open shelves with plants, and you’ve created an aesthetically pleasing garden nook.
Get Started
There you have it: eight clever and practical backyard storage hacks. Now, no more excuses to keep the outdoor space cluttered. Roll up your sleeves and employ your favorite solutions from above to give your backyard a new (much more organized) life.
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