11 Items Your Backyard Needs for End-of-Season Storage
Designer: Brandon Architects, Photographer: Manolo Langis
For many homeowners, the end of summer signals the end of backyard BBQs, summer nights, and patio lounge time. But, winterizing your outdoor space doesn’t have to mean shoving everything in the garage. Instead, use the slow winddown of the season as an excuse to get organized.
We rounded up a few items to stash your stuff while still maintaining a sense of style. One thing we know is true? No matter how much time you have left in summer, it's never too early to get organized for the months ahead.
When it comes to storing pool toys, it’s hard to find a one-size fits all situation—but this pool caddy from Pottery Barn is practically perfect. With a large storage basket on the front and a rack on the back, it truly does it all—and looks good at the same time.
Stowing away garden furniture can feel impossible, but that’s where a storage shed is a must-have. Amazon is full of affordable ready-made options that are durable and water-tight, as well as compact and surprisingly aesthetically pleasing. From this farmhouse style option to a more minimalist, modern design to one that’s neutral enough to work with any style, there’s truly something that will work for any home.
Stowing away beach towels doesn’t have to mean you lose closet space indoors. This outdoor pool caddy is perfect for storing your towels year-round and wheeling back out poolside when the season kicks off once more.
When it comes to lawn furniture cushions, finding a watertight deck box is absolutely key. This one is also lockable and spacious, with a sleek and simple design that will definitely blend into its surroundings.
It’s easy to shove all your gardening supplies away into a drawer until next year, but that’s likely to create a disorganized mess for your future self. So, do future-you a favor and consider this console table with plenty of space for spare planters, pots, and baskets to hold all your supplies.
Switching out your closet is a must-do when transitioning between seasons, and shoes are notoriously annoying, thanks to the amount of space they require. This shoe rack offers a sleek solution. Keep whatever shoes you need for the upcoming season, and tuck the whole rack of summer sandals into the garage or shed.
This sports storage rack from mDesign is perfect for stashing everything from exercise equipment to outdoor toys. With side slots and hooks for bats, sticks, and rackets, it’s way more space efficient and easy to organize than a regular old toy box.
Garage storage tends to be all shelves and watertight boxes, and they certainly serve their purpose. But, this often leaves wall space to spare. These wire wall baskets from mDesign are perfect for storing stuff you might still want access to year-round.
As barbecue season winds down, the grilling accessories need a place to go, too. This outdoor table and storage cabinet doubles as a patio island or bar curt during the on-season, with additional hooks and shelving, too.
Saying goodbye to summer possibly means saying goodbye to leisurely bike rides—but bikes can be tough to store in the off-season. This wall-mounted bike rack is an ideal solution, keeping your wheels accessible without sacrificing garage floor space.
Sports and summer storage is one thing, but golf storage is something else entirely. This golf organizer offers a place for your clubs along with everything else required for the sport, in a slim shelf design that makes it easy to tuck into a storage shed, basement, or unused corner of the garage.
** This article was originally published by David Beaullieu on The Spruce. CLICK HERE to view the full article.