Keter Eden 2-in-1 Bench Storage Set: Garden Storage and Seating

Anyone with a garden will know the issue: each summer seems to bring more items that need to stay outdoors. Cushions, watering cans, balls, paddling pools and barbecue accessories can quickly make a patio feel like a dumping ground. This is where the Keter Eden 2-in-1 Bench Storage Set comes in: it is a weather-resistant bench that also provides substantial storage, effectively swallowing up garden clutter.

A practical garden bench with concealed storage

Available from retailers including B&M, Keter’s set pairs a traditional two-seater bench with a large built-in storage box. Its key feature is an internal capacity of around 265 litres. It can comfortably hold common garden essentials, including cushions, toys, tools, watering cans, blankets or supplies for the next picnic.

“A bench that looks like an ordinary garden seat – yet inside, it replaces half a garden shed.”

Families with children can benefit in two ways. Rather than carrying balls, sand toys and water pistols back indoors every evening, they can simply be put into the bench, leaving the lawn clear again. There is no more daily back-and-forth and nothing left scattered around to trip over.

At the same time, the unit offers a comfortable place to sit. Two people can sit side by side to have tea, read a book or watch the children in the sandpit. Visually, the bench creates a dedicated spot for relaxing in the garden without taking up additional space.

Keter Eden 2-in-1 Bench Storage Set: size, appearance and garden impact

The Keter Eden measures approximately 140 x 60 x 84 centimetres (width x depth x height). This gives it enough capacity to provide genuinely useful storage without making it look like a bulky cupboard in the middle of the patio. Its proportions suit typical terraced-house gardens and medium-sized courtyards particularly well.

Keter has given the bench a wood-effect finish with panel detailing. As a result, it sits more naturally in a traditional garden and looks less utilitarian than a plain plastic storage box. For gardens with flower beds, timber fencing or a small patio furnished with planters, it is designed to blend in rather than stand out.

• Width: approx. 140 cm – the proportions of a standard garden bench
• Depth: approx. 60 cm – useful storage without obstructing the patio
• Height: approx. 84 cm – a comfortable seat height with a backrest
• Appearance: wood-panel effect in a classic garden style

The seat lifts upwards to reveal the full storage compartment beneath it. Packed sensibly, the box can accommodate a surprising amount, such as all the cushions from a small lounge set or several boxes of children’s toys.

Materials and everyday durability

Rather than being made from real timber, the Keter Eden Set uses hard-wearing resin plastic. This material is intended specifically for outdoor use, so rain, frost and strong sunshine affect it far less than conventional wood.

One practical advantage is that the material does not need painting or oiling. There is no staining, sanding or dealing with rotten boards after a few years. For people with limited time for garden maintenance, it is a piece of furniture that generally needs little more than an occasional wipe clean.

“Resin rather than wood means: no fading, no splintering and no annual sanding-and-painting routine.”

The bench is designed to remain outdoors throughout the year. This permanent solution is particularly useful in smaller gardens where there is no room for an additional shed. Once assembled, it stays in position, with the garden equipment stored there too.

Security: a lockable compartment for garden items

To prevent anyone from treating the bench as a freely accessible storage chest, Keter has included a locking option. A padlock can be fitted through the integrated fixture. Although no lock is supplied, standard padlocks will generally fit.

This is an advantage for costly garden tools or quality cushions, especially in terraced developments or blocks of flats with shared outdoor areas. The bench is not a replacement for full burglary protection, but it can at least deter someone from quickly helping themselves while passing by.

Who is the Keter Eden Bench Storage Set suitable for?

The bench is clearly aimed at households that make regular use of their garden but do not want to be constantly tidying it. Typical users include:

• Families with children: Sand toys, paddling pools, balls and water pistols can be put away inside immediately after playtime.
• People who spend a lot of time on the balcony or patio: Seat pads, blankets and outdoor cushions have a dedicated dry space right beside the seating area.
• Keen gardeners: Small tools, gloves, hand trowels and spray bottles remain close at hand without being left on display.
• Commuters and busy households: Anyone without time for intensive garden care needs furniture that remains robust by itself.

At around £100 at B&M, the set sits in the mid-range: it costs more than a basic plastic box, but less than a high-quality solid-wood bench with storage. For anyone needing both seating and storage, this dual-purpose design can make financial sense.

Key strengths and potential drawbacks

Advantages	Possible drawbacks
Large storage capacity (approx. 265 litres)	No heavy-duty theft protection; it can only be locked
Bench-and-box combination saves space	Plastic feels different from genuine wooden furniture
Weather-resistant resin construction with very little upkeep	Styling is a matter of taste and is more functional than contemporary
Wood-effect finish suits many traditional gardens	Fixed dimensions; cannot be extended modularly
Lockable storage with provision for a padlock	A separate padlock is required

What buyers should consider before ordering

Before buying, it is worth briefly considering your own routine. Anyone with only a very small balcony and two chairs is unlikely to need this amount of storage. For a patio or small garden, however, the bench can often serve perfectly well as the main storage solution.

It also makes sense to plan roughly what will be stored inside: only cushions and blankets, or larger toys and garden tools as well? Thinking this through makes it easier to judge whether 265 litres will be enough in the long term or whether an additional box may be required.

Practical everyday uses

One common scenario starts in May, when the barbecue comes out of the shed. From then until September, firelighters, barbecue gloves, tongs and charcoal tend to end up scattered in different places. These items can be kept together in a separate container inside the bench, so everything is within easy reach for an impromptu barbecue evening.

Then there is the familiar summer-holiday moment: just before leaving, a thunderstorm arrives and all the seat cushions are at risk of getting wet. Putting them into the bench in time means there is far less to worry about on rainy days, even when nobody is at home.

Combining the set with other garden ideas

The effect becomes particularly interesting when the furniture forms part of a small overall layout. For instance, the bench can stand back-to-back with a raised bed. One side then becomes a place to relax, while lettuce and vegetables grow on the other. Tools for the raised bed can be stored directly inside the bench.

The same principle can work in tiny gardens or on larger balconies. Positioned beside a compact bistro set or slim lounge bench, the Keter bench acts as an additional enclosed “cupboard” while also providing seating for guests. Those with lots of plants can also keep pots, fertiliser and compost inside, so the balcony does not resemble a storage area.

For anyone planning for the long term, one point is worth remembering: outdoor storage genuinely changes how a space is used. When garden equipment and toys are always close at hand, the garden gets used more often while still looking tidy. That is the understated strength of the Keter Eden Bench Storage Set: it creates order without looking like an “organising system”, simply like an ordinary garden bench.