When working with a small outdoor space, it is not just size that counts. Everything from placement to material choices of your backyard storage ideas can have an impact. It is about seamlessly integrating ergonomic yet beautiful options into the area. Happily, there is no shortage of backyard storage ideas for small spaces that maintain style and elegance.
As Bobby Berk has shared in his small space organization tips, similar to how a chaotic inside space might make you feel overwhelmed, a small backyard is even more susceptible to disorder if storage is not perfected, so it deserves our attention.
Thankfully, designers and garden experts have been overcoming the most common small backyard mistakes for years, and getting underneath the skin of storage is one of the first battles.
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Backyard storage with sunroom and armchairs
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7 Small Backyard Storage Ideas
When it comes to small backyard storage, you simply do not want the aesthetics of your space to be an afterthought. There are plenty of Amazon outdoor furniture ideas to bring function to a yard or cozy outdoor space, but it is all in the styling too, as our experts explain. Here are some backyard storage ideas to covet for compact spaces.
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1. OPT FOR BUILT-IN BENCHES AND OTTOMANS FOR CUSHIONS
Wooden built-in bench in small backyard space with cushions and contemporary firepit
Photography: Lauren Miller / Design: STUDIO HA/WA
(Image credit: Photography: Lauren Miller / Design: STUDIO HA/WA)
Combining seating with storage in a small yard is a brilliant way to start. Considering where you can store outdoor furnishings is key to stop them loosing their charm and to avoid having to clean mold off outdoor cushions at all.
'Storage is a key element for an outdoor space,' says Erin Hannon-Watkinson, the founder and creative director of Studio HA/WA. 'When approaching the design of an outdoor space it's important to consider where you can store cushions, furniture covers, or more decorative elements in inclement weather and in the off-season. It is important to plan ahead and allow the space for storage so that it isn't an afterthought.'
The elements must not be forgotten either, even in a small backyard, so when choosing seating and other furnishings that double up as storage, make sure they really are fulfilling many purposes by keeping your items protected too.
'Durability is key,' continues Erin. 'Depending on weather and location, outdoor materials need to be hard-working and durable to withstand the elements. We often include concrete, powder-coated metals, teak, and composite decking because they are known for longevity outdoors and we believe your outdoor space should be low maintenance.'
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