Shed Storage Ideas

If you’ve ever owned a storage shed, you’ll know that stuff tends to pile up quickly. Come spring, you’re ready to start tending the garden, but can’t find the spade. Come summer, your pool tube’s somewhere under a rubble of Halloween decor and old furniture. And once you finally get a hold of what you need, you’ve left behind a sprawling mess on the floor.

How are you supposed to store your belongings without the clutter? Let’s transform your space with these smart garden shed storage ideas.

5 garden shed storage ideas

1. Make use of wall space

Add some wall hooks to make better use of your shed’s vertical space. Use simple stick-on hooks for light garden hand tools and gloves, or screw in wall racks for large tools like spades, rakes, and garden hoses. You can even store bikes and bulkier gear with hanging bike racks. Just make sure to check how much weight your shed’s walls can handle.

Your walls are also a great place to keep smaller bits and bobs. Screw on a multi-part wall organiser to sort out nuts, bolts, and nails without fiddling around the drawer.

2. Portable furniture and storage solutions

Using your shed as a workspace? Tool chests with wheels are easy to move around, so you can slide them into a less crowded section of the shed when you need the space. Additionally, foldable chairs and tables give you extra legroom at the end of the day, making your shed space much more comfortable.

3. DIY tool shed storage ideas

If you need large storage solutions without the hefty price tag, your best bet is to hit the op shops or tips. There are plenty of pre-loved shelves, crates, and cabinets waiting for some fixer-upping!

Reuse doesn’t have to mean restoration, either. Old food packaging, such as ice cream containers, jam jars, and coffee tins, provides excellent garden shed organisation for small items. Have the kids decorate the outsides for a DIY project that keeps them busy for an afternoon.

4. Adjustable and modular shelving units

Adjustable shelving units let you change the shelf height to match the products you own—great for freeing up floor space. Easily store small items like plant pots and spray bottles alongside bulkier lawnmowers and gardening equipment. Keep weedkillers and fertilisers on the top shelf to ensure they’re out of reach of younger family members.

Tool organisers help you keep items tidy, providing easy access to nuts and bolts. Peg boards are perfect for hanging wrenches, trowels, and secateurs, while magnetic strips store metal tools securely.

5. Stack your stuff

Stackable plastic bins offer reliable shed storage solutions in all sizes. They’re great for managing seasonal items, kids’ outdoor toys, and gardening accessories. Label them with tape and marker so you don’t have to dig around when you finally need that spare hose nozzle or tent peg.

What can you store in a shed?

Bikes & motorcycles: Large sheds provide the ideal storage space for keeping bikes and motorbikes out of the winter frost.

Outdoor toys and sports equipment: Store balls, frisbees, bats, and pool toys inside plastic storage boxes.

Gardening & landscaping tools: Keep smaller tools on adjustable shelves and longer tools on wall hooks.

Ride-on lawn mowers: Big sheds can fit your ride-on mower with all your other gardening storage needs.

Hardware tools: A portable toolbox or organiser keeps your tools out of the way and in place so you can easily access them without clutter.

Pool equipment: Plastic boxes provide versatile storage space for goggles, pool noodles, chlorine tablets, and cleaning attachments, keeping them dust-free until the next pool party.

Outdoor furniture: Store cushions and furniture covers in transparent plastic boxes or on small shelves.

Store garden tools safely with a Trade Tested shed

A shed provides a dedicated space for storing tools, toys, seasonal items, or anything you care to collect! Keep your space functional and fit for use with these garden shed tool storage ideas.

Trade Tested’s metal, wood, and resin storage sheds are designed for Kiwi conditions, ensuring your belongings stay protected, rain or shine. Whatever your lifestyle, hobbies, or storage needs, our garden sheds will fit your needs. Purchase a shed online or in-store today.

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“This is the second shed that we have purchased from this company. You follow the instructions carefully, and you can erect it over a couple of days. My son stained it, and it looks fantastic.”

Frequently asked questions

How do you maximise storage space in your shed?

Storage ideas for sheds and garages include:

Hang tools on wall hooks, peg boards, and shelving to make use of vertical space and create more room on the floor.

Use magnetic strips to keep metal tools in place.

Stack clear storage containers to group similar items.

Store items in reused containers and shelves.

Choose shelves with adjustable shelves so you can rearrange spacing as your gear and tools change.

Use portable or foldable furniture that you can move to save space as needed.

Plan your shed’s layout beforehand to help you save space.

What shouldn't you store in a shed?

Avoid storing items that perish easily, such as fabrics, paperwork, photos, electronics, and delicate keepsakes.

How do you hang things inside a shed?

Hang items inside your shed by installing a strong wall rack or pegboard. Drill into solid framing for heavier items. If you own a resin Keter shed, use their compatible track-based shelving and hanger kits.

How do you store tall tools in a garden shed?

Store tall tools like rakes, brooms, and shovels by hanging them on wall hooks or a dedicated tool rack to maximise available space.