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With the long, lazy days of summer looming, there’s no better time to start thinking about getting your patio, deck, pool zone, or other outdoor space in order. While outdoor furniture often gets the shopping glory, it’s important to think about the little things, too. If you’ve got a sofa set, then you’ll need someone to put the cushions when inclement weather strikes.  

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Outdoor storage benches are the perfect place to protect those cushions and hide away all the outdoor essentials that you may not always want on full display. (Think pool gear, Play-Doh sets, and all your kids’ many, many squirt guns.)  

We’ve pulled together a list of 10 of the internet’s best outdoor storage benches. These are the benches that are most beloved by online shoppers, receiving rave reviews across the web. Now, go forth and store. 

Anyone who’s looked for an outdoor storage bench can tell you: A lot of the options are made of durable and weather-resistant but also kind of boring brown basket weave resin. Safavieh’s Brisbane storage bench is different, and that’s great. With acacia wood construction and a super cute look, the bench allows for both style and substance. Just crack open the trunk-like seat, and you’ll find plenty of room for towels, cushions, or whatever else your heart desires.  

Get the Safavieh Brisbane Outdoor Storage Bench from QVC for $319.49 

Speaking of the old standards: Sometimes they’re popular for a reason. Wayfair has two extremely well-rated brown locking deck boxes available, both for a song. Keter’s 71-gallon box comes with wheels and is just a hair over $70, while Winston Porter’s Braem 101-gallon box has locking functionality. Neither are going to make the front cover of a design magazine, but if you’re looking for a solid outdoor storage bench that will get the job done, period, then these are both really great options.  

If you’ve got wooden accents on your outdoor furniture, you might want a storage box to match. This hardwood box is made of eucalyptus and has a waterproof and silicone sealed top, which means rain won’t be dripping in on whatever’s inside. The durable box should keep any cushions inside from fading in the sun, and Houzz shoppers give it rave reviews. One writes that it’s got “teak quality at eucalyptus prices,” while another says, “We keep this at the end of our dock in Ft. Lauderdale. It's already been through several rainstorms and our hammocks and cushions stay nice and dry!” 

Get the Eucalyptus Outdoor Cushion Storage Box from Houzz for $251

If you’d love to stow some outdoor goodies but either don’t have a ton of space or don’t need a ton of storage capacity, consider this 31-gallon patio storage seat. Made of all-weather resin, this seat is big enough to fit one adult or two kids and has a comfy back and armrests. Functional and handy, this bench is recommended by 93% of buyers, who have written reviews saying that the bench is great if, for instance, you want somewhere to store grilling goods, but could also use a seat. Another buyer writes that they put the bench on their front porch, along with a note asking delivery people to throw their packages inside the bench. That’s some smart thinking! 

Get the 31-gallon Patio Storage Seat from The Home Depot for $99

If you’re more in need of table space than seating, check out this bench. While it could still totally be used as a bench—especially for kids or smaller people—it’s lower to the ground, making it a perfect spot to rest your feet or your umbrella drink. The all-weather wicker is water and rust-resistant, and the box comes fully assembled, meaning you can just throw it outside and you’re ready to roll. Target customers give it 5 stars, with one helpfully writing in their on-site review that the ottoman’s bottom also lets air through, meaning any wet items can easily dry.

Get the Christopher Knight Santiago Wicker Patio Storage Ottoman from Target for $249.99 

With a capacity of up to 600 pounds, Keter’s Hudson outdoor bench is built to last. The 60-gallon deck box is made of durable resin that won’t rot, rust, or decay, and it’s big enough to hold yard games, patio supplies, or anything else you want to stow away. Walmart shoppers give it an average 4.2 out of 5 stars, calling it “a great value” and saying that it’s fairly easy to assemble.

Get Keter’s Hudson Outdoor Backyard Bench from Walmart for $98

If your outdoor space is all Adirondack chairs and crisp white accessories, Keter has a bench for you. The company’s 60-gallon storage bench comes in both basic brown and brilliant white, and should seat two adults pretty comfortably. It’s low-maintenance and lockable, and can be wiped clean very easily. Walmart shoppers say the bench is “sturdy,” “easy to assemble,” and call it a “great buy for the price.”

Get Keter’s Outdoor Resin Storage Bench from Walmart for $170 

If you’re in need of outdoor seating and a little extra storage but don’t mind people seeing what’s tucked away, this fun and stylish option features a cute chevron pattern on both the seat and the shelf, and can seat up to two people. While it won’t keep your gear dry like some of the other boxes, it would be a great place to throw towels if it’s in a covered space, as well as water shoes, flippers, or your kids’ dirty flip-flops that you only let them wear outside.

Get the Coro Chevron Acacia Wood Outdoor Patio Bench for $259.99

With 135 gallons of interior storage space, this is a must-have for boaters or anyone with tons of gear to pack away. Made from resin plastic, the box has a wicker-like design and a soft-close top, so you don’t have to worry about any little fingers. It’s water-, weather-, and leak-resistant, as well as lockable. Wayfair customers say the box is plenty big, with most reviewers noting that it easily holds all of their outdoor cushions.

Get Winston Porter Arrio Deck Box from Wayfair for $145.86

If you’ve spent a pretty penny on your outdoor furniture and are looking for a swanky storage box to match, West Elm has you covered. The company’s beautiful Playa trunk is made in Indonesia of sustainably sourced, kiln-dried eucalyptus and mahogany. The box opens to reveal plenty of storage and is sturdy enough to hold up drinks, feet, or a couple of seated adults. It also matches perfectly with the rest of the company’s Playa furniture, so if you’re looking for a really stunning matching suite, they’ve got you covered.

Get the Playa Outdoor Storage Trunk from West Elm for $899 

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