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9 Stylish Spots for Storing Your Firewood
Make a feature of your log storage this winter with these clever ways to keep your firewood organised
On a cold day, nothing beats a roaring fire, but before you stock up on kindling and logs, think about where you’re going to store them. Be inspired by these nifty ideas that will keep your firewood tidy and create a stylish design feature in your home.
Tuck them in a sideboard
This wooden casement is perfect for stacking logs and also doubles up as a sideboard. To the right of the firewood section are two painted cupboards – perfect for storing unattractive bits and bobs – and there’s enough space on top for a lamp and decorative accessories.
Browse creative ways to style your sideboard
This wooden casement is perfect for stacking logs and also doubles up as a sideboard. To the right of the firewood section are two painted cupboards – perfect for storing unattractive bits and bobs – and there’s enough space on top for a lamp and decorative accessories.
Browse creative ways to style your sideboard
Employ a country-style basket
You can’t beat a large wicker basket for a classic way to store your wood. Make sure it’s large enough to fit plenty of supplies, and has a good, sturdy structure.
If you don’t want to go for a complete rustic look, add a contemporary twist, as these homeowners have done. The minimal backdrop and vintage bus sign make the space feel more modern-retro than traditional country.
You can’t beat a large wicker basket for a classic way to store your wood. Make sure it’s large enough to fit plenty of supplies, and has a good, sturdy structure.
If you don’t want to go for a complete rustic look, add a contemporary twist, as these homeowners have done. The minimal backdrop and vintage bus sign make the space feel more modern-retro than traditional country.
Choose a quirky alternative
For another take on the wicker basket, opt for alternative storage containers. The old apple crate on wheels here looks great with kindling inside, while a metal-frame basket ties in well with the modern chair in the corner.
Read an expert guide to choosing the right fireplace
For another take on the wicker basket, opt for alternative storage containers. The old apple crate on wheels here looks great with kindling inside, while a metal-frame basket ties in well with the modern chair in the corner.
Read an expert guide to choosing the right fireplace
Utilise a redundant fireplace
If you have two or three fireplaces in your home, chances are you’ll only use one of them. Make use of a redundant fireplace by deploying it as log storage.
This one is perfectly placed in the hallway for quick stacking of firewood as soon as it’s brought home. The large open recess could have felt cold without something inside, but the logs add warmth and character to the space.
If you have two or three fireplaces in your home, chances are you’ll only use one of them. Make use of a redundant fireplace by deploying it as log storage.
This one is perfectly placed in the hallway for quick stacking of firewood as soon as it’s brought home. The large open recess could have felt cold without something inside, but the logs add warmth and character to the space.
Adapt a shed or shelter
No room inside? Construct some firewood storage outside instead. There are plenty of log shelters available at DIY outlets. These usually consist of an open wooden frame that will keep your wood dry.
This construction is particularly ingenious, as it doubles up as a shed on one side and a log shelter on the other.
No room inside? Construct some firewood storage outside instead. There are plenty of log shelters available at DIY outlets. These usually consist of an open wooden frame that will keep your wood dry.
This construction is particularly ingenious, as it doubles up as a shed on one side and a log shelter on the other.
Construct a storage seat
To maximise space in your garden, try multi-tasking your furniture. This wooden seating area has a useful cavity beneath it for storage. It’s an ideal place for keeping logs tidy and sheltered.
To maximise space in your garden, try multi-tasking your furniture. This wooden seating area has a useful cavity beneath it for storage. It’s an ideal place for keeping logs tidy and sheltered.
Store them by the door
Why build extra storage when it’s already there? Look around your home or garden for any covered recesses where you can stack your logs.
This front door gable has been brilliantly utilised to form a handy shelter for firewood. It’s not only useful, it looks beautiful, too.
What do you think of these log storage solutions? Do you have any more clever ideas? Share your thoughts or photos in the Comments below.
Why build extra storage when it’s already there? Look around your home or garden for any covered recesses where you can stack your logs.
This front door gable has been brilliantly utilised to form a handy shelter for firewood. It’s not only useful, it looks beautiful, too.
What do you think of these log storage solutions? Do you have any more clever ideas? Share your thoughts or photos in the Comments below.
If you’re going to build a surface for your wood-burning stove to sit on, remember to factor storage into the design. This clever brick platform has handy recesses within to store both firewood and kindling. It’s practical, and looks fabulous, too.