Garden shed and storage ideas

Neatly and practically hide away your wheelie bins. Want an easy and mess free system? Choose bin stores with piston-assisted lids that open your bin as you lift the lid.

Easy to set up, move around and they offer weather protection. The different sizes mean they’ll fit any garden – perfect to store your tools, as well as plants.

Create an extra room with a garden summerhouse. From an outdoor office or gym, to a place to relax – they’re ideal for storing any additional accessories.

Why they're great:

• Beautiful natural finish.
• Stain and paint any shade you like.

Look out for:

• Vulnerable to rot and mould.
• Wood needs re-treating annually.

Why they're great:

• Full weather and water protection.
• More secure with integral locking systems.

Look out for:

• Harder to decorate or customise.
• Condensation (check for ventilation).

Why they're great:

• Very low maintenance.
• Easy to assemble and disassemble.

Look out for:

• Could warp in sunlight (check for protection).
• Lightweight - needs a strong anchor.

With more of us using a log burner for those cosy winter months, it’s a great idea to stock up with fuel throughout the year. Dry wood is better for burning, so keep it neatly stacked until you need it.

If you do have a shed or storage box, easily pop in some free-standing shelves for extra space. Or look for weatherproof materials such as wood or metal, and make a feature outside of your decorative accessories.

A shed is a great option if you want to keep your bike protected from bad weather. For smaller spaces, stand your bike on its end with a bike rack and pop on a bike cover. Also, if you store your bike outside or in a shed, make sure it’s secure with a padlock or a combination lock.