Outdoor storage benches are a great option if you want to keep your garden equipment at the ready throughout the year, without stowing it away in a locked storage room or basement.
The bench also serves as a comfortable seating area, where you can enjoy your garden and quickly pack your pillows and blankets away afterwards.
For this buyer’s guide we took a close look at the options, and hand picked 6 great benches with built-in storage space for equipment and other things. Make sure you check out all benches in this article, because all of them are different from each other.
Wooden Garden Bench with 70-Gallon Storage Space
Choice 70-Gallon 2-in-1 Bench
- Beautiful design
- Made of real wood
- Large 70-gallen storage space
What we like: For those who prefer a natural look, this storage bench is the perfect choice. It fits particularly well under a covered patio, but can also be placed outside. All you need to do is maintain the wood on a regular basis, and it will last for a long time with no problems. Due to the design, this outdoor storage bench fits most decoration styles from the classic style to a more modern style.
With the 70-gallon storage room you can store pillows, blankets, outdoor play equipment and lots of other things, and whenever you and your family spends time outside you can quickly open the lid and take out what you need.
Specifications:
- Capacity: 70 gallons
- Dimensions: 54.7 x 23.6 x 28 inches
- Materials: Fir wood
Spacious 99-Gallon Storage Bench for Outdoor Use
Suncast 99-Gallon Outdoor Bench
- Very high capacity
- Affordable
- Durable design
What we like: This outdoor storage bench is the perfect choice for those who want a durable and long lasting bench without having to maintain and take care of it on a regular basis. Because it’s made from a poly resin it is both water resistant and durable, meaning it can withstand almost anything without you having to worry about proper care.
With the 99-gallon storage space you can fit a lot of stuff under the seat, and it is completely waterproof from all sides. A perfect choice for pool toys, tools, garden equipment, and anything you can imagine.
Specifications:
- Capacity: 99 gallons
- Dimensions: 53.5 x 28 x 26.5 inches
- Materials: Polyurethane
Compact Outdoor Storage Bench Made of Plastic
Suncast 31-Gallon Storage Bench
- Compact design
- Durable construction
- Can be placed outdoors or indoors
What we like: This deck storage bench works perfectly for an outdoor placement in any patio, garden or at the swimming pool. It doesn’t take up much space, yet it holds 31 gallons of storage space underneath the seat.
When this bench isn’t used for storage, you can simply close the lid and use it as a comfy seat. The armrests adds an extra level of comfort, and you can even use it as an extra chair around a table. The polyurethane construction makes it durable as well, and it won’t require any maintenance at all.
A great add-on storage space for inside and outside.
Specifications:
- Capacity: 31 gallons
- Dimensions: 31 x 30 x 21 inches
- Materials: Polyurethane
Outdoor Bench Made of PE Rattan and Aluminum
Victoria Young Deck Storage Bench
- Low maintenance
- Stylish design
- Carrying handles on the sides
What we like: This stylish storage bench works for indoors and outdoors, and has a nice cushioned seat that will keep you comfortable for hours on end. It has a 60-gallon storage space which is plenty enough for most needs.
This outdoor bench holds up to 400 pounds with no issues, and because it’s made from polyethylene rattan with a frame of aluminum, it doesn’t require any maintenance and care at all.
The comfortable cushion can easily be folded and stored underneath the seat, so you won’t have to waste inside space on storing the cushion. All in all, a great choice for those seeking a compromise between the durable and stylish.
Specifications:
- Capacity: 60 gallons
- Dimensions: 40 x 17 x 19 inches
- Materials: Polyethylene and aluminum
Black Outdoor Storage Bench with 120-Gallon Capacity
120-Gallon Patio Seat Bench
- Stylish black design
- Durable
- Very spacious storage
What we like: This outdoor storage bench holds plenty of storage space for all your needs, and it works as a 2-person seating area as well. So you can place it next to a table if you want a few extra seats, but it can also be placed in a corner or anywhere.
With the 120-gallon storage space underneath the seat, it will hold all the equipment you need to keep at the ready in your garden, inside, or practically anywhere.
The top is attached with dual pistons to keep it safe when it’s open, so you won’t run the risk of someone accidentally dropping the lid. The surfaces are UV-protected too, so it doesn’t take any damage from being placed in the sun.
Specifications:
- Capacity: 120 gallons
- Dimensions: 57 x 27.5 x 23.7 inches
- Materials: Plastic
Outdoor Storage Bench Made of Teak Wood
Anderson Teak Del-Amo
- Real teak wood
- Will get a nice greyish patina
- Easy to maintain
What we like: If you love real wood but don’t want the hassle of having to maintain it frequently, this outdoor storage bench is a great choice. Teak wood is one of the most dense wood species, and holds lots of natural oils to maintain itself without you having to do anything. As time goes it will get a beautiful greybrown patina, but if you want to avoid it you can easily grind it and apply a bit of oil to the surface.
With this storage bench you’ll be able to choose from a lot of colorful cushions, that will give it a nice ambience. It has a spacious storage compartment underneath the seat, and it looks more like a regular bench than a storage unit.
All in all, this is definitely an obvious choice for those who love the natural look, and appreciate the characteristics of teak wood.
Specifications:
- Dimensions: 48 x 24 x 36 inches
- Materials: Teak wood