Best of Outdoor storage

Storage solutions for outdoor spaces can sometimes be quite unexpected

- carrol baker

01. SHOW IT OR STOW IT 

Beautiful concrete benchtops are striking and distinctive. Organic concrete is enduring and can suit virtually any style of home. Blend Concrete makes a dramatic statement with a concrete seat that can flow onto a benchtop and underneath there’s room to store drinks, barbecue utensils and other equipment you’ll need for outdoor entertaining spaces. On top you can also display decor items or a leafy potted plant to soften the space. Timeless and enduring, concrete benchtops and storage cupboards never go out of style. blendconcretedesign.com.au

02.CHILD'S PLAY

Kids love to play outdoors — there is so much to see, so much to do and discover, all within the safety of your own backyard. While they are playing in your undercover outdoor spaces, access to storage baskets and boxes helps to keep things clutter-free when playtime is over. A stylish kids’ tepee can be a snug inviting space on the deck for your child to play and have quiet time when they need it — it’s also a great place to store their toys out of sight. sundaysdaughter.com; cattywampus.com.au; sweetpeaandwillow.com

03. YOUR HAPPY PLACE