9 Potting Bench with Storage Ideas for Outdoor Organization
Use these nine creative ideas for potting benches to get organized and add precious storage space to your outdoor areas.
Everyone has that one piece of furniture that takes up precious space in their home yet lacks function. Repurpose it as a potting bench with storage with a fresh coat of exterior paint, and let it hold all of your outdoor tools. This old hutch became an outdoor potting station complete with interior hooks, chicken wire cabinet fronts, and open bottom shelving.
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Entertaining Station
Make outdoor entertaining easier by keeping essential party items nearby. Stock a potting bench with storage for silverware, glasses, napkins—anything you would typically be running into the house to grab for guests every five minutes. The station can store extra serving utensils, bulky coolers, or trays when not used.
Recycled Style
Look no further than secondhand furniture for a cost-effective potting bench with storage. Scour vintage shops, thrift stores, and flea markets to find the perfect potting bench, then stock it with all your outdoor essentials. We're particularly fond of this green bench—the weathered finish gives it a rustic look that you don't have to worry about damaging.
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Bright and Cheery
Outdoor potting benches with storage don't have to be boring. Look for a stylish piece of furniture, then paint it a fun, bright color like this airy powder blue. Accessories, such as a floating shelf, coat rack, and trellis, ensure every item has a proper place. A tiered dessert tray organizes seeds and small containers, while baskets keep garden magazines organized below.
Beverage Depot
Trade rose pruners for rosé and use a potting bench with storage as a wine station. Wire racks installed under the top shelf hold stemware, ice-filled buckets keep your favorite summer sips cool, and hooks drilled into the side keep towels on hand for any sticky situations. Store your potting bench bar on a deck or patio to keep happy hour going all summer.
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Super Simple
Opt for a simple potting bench when you only need storage for a few outdoor staples. Your space will look clean and fresh, plus you won't be bogged down by items you don't use. Look for a traditional wooden bench, and fill it with essential garden gear like a hose, gardening gloves, and a few pots.
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Garage Storage
Use a potting bench with storage in your garage if you have the space. This is a great spot to store items that need to stay dry, like rust-prone tools and fabric garden gear. Wire shelving units above the potting bench provide additional storage for watering cans, seasonal accessories, and bulk items.
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Gardening Post
If you're going to store your potting bench outside, it needs to be tough. Consider a metal unit that can survive all four seasons. And when stocking the shelves, consider how each item will stand up to the elements. Don't stash valuable items or anything that can't withstand the weather. Instead, stock your potting bench with hand tools, pots, and spare soil.
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Curtain Call
Instead of cleaning up your potting bench after planting, wouldn't it be nice to draw a curtain and have the mess disappear? Curtains below the workspace hide dirty gardening supplies, unsightly objects, and other messes. Try fabric in a bright color or bold pattern for a fun addition to any potting bench.
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