Firewood Storage Ideas to Keep Your Logs Dry & Tidy
Store your firewood neatly.
Anyone with a wood-burning stove, firepit, or outdoor fireplace can tell you that storing logs can be a little tough. Especially since lumber is not always small enough to be neatly tucked out of sight. We have curated a list of firewood storage ideas to help you keep your home looking neat with your timber close at hand. From baskets to racks – and everything in between – we have it all right here for you.
1. Keep It Simple
The easiest way to store your kindling is with a wood storage rack featuring a quick-access perch. Select an option with metal bars and a minimalist design that fits into a more muted palette. Make sure to stack your logs evenly for a stylish, natural display.
Tip!
It is important to keep your wood dry at all times, so read How to Store Firewood Properly to find out more about what you need to correctly store yours.
2. Pick a Basket
To ensure your wood is always close at hand but neatly stashed away, consider including baskets in your firewood storage ideas. Whether you choose a large fabric box to hold your cut logs or a small woven basket for your fire-starting essentials, any type of basket will help maintain order while storing everything close at hand. Plus, it makes it easy to carry firewood inside.
Whether you are short on space or looking for an innovative way to store your wood indoors, dual-purpose furniture will give you what you need. Choose a bench with an open design that allows you to place your kindling right where you need it while also providing seating. Try sorting your wood cuts by size or shape so you can place them in angular cubbies to create visual interest in front of your hearth.
These firewood storage ideas aren't solely for indoors. There are plenty of storage sheds made to stay outside. Most of these log houses are designed with a roof to cover your lumber, keeping it elevated and dry. Select one with lattice work detailing to add a decorative feature to your home's exterior.
For those who enjoy spending time outdoors, consider a firepit with built-in wood storage. The timber will be covered and easily accessible, making it ideal for nights when you’d like to keep the fire going as long as possible. This practical option will look especially beautiful when you stack your logs in an ordered and repetitive manner.
For those of you who feel better with a mesh door over the open flames, go for an outdoor fireplace with storage. Stacking a few of the logs below the unit will give you quick access to additional logs, which helps you avoid making trips to grab extra firewood while you’re enjoying the warmth. As an added bonus, outdoor fireplaces often feature flat surfaces to be used as a table for your drinks and food while you enjoy the flickering glow.
As far as firewood storage ideas go, it is entirely possible to use the same wood rack in another spot to create a completely different feel. You could try giving your front porch a rustic look with the same (or similar) wood rack. Stack your logs on one side of the door beneath some winter swag and complete the seasonal feeling with a pair of outdoor lantern holders on the opposite side.
Tip!
Use flameless candles for a safe alternative that mimics the soft flickering glow.
Give your mudroom a classic touch by using a woven basket to store your firewood. This will not only serve as a midway point between an outdoor source and indoor fireplace but also up that farmhouse appearance. If you have any excess logs, you can stash them beneath a tall entryway bench for ease of use.
When storage space is limited, you might need to get a little creative. Give your entryway an additional purpose with a console table featuring shelves. The top surface can still be used for your knickknacks, but instead of utilizing the bottom solely for display, add a wicker basket for your wood and stack any extras right next to it.
Eliminate clutter with a narrow rolling storage bin. A vertical orientation will look sleek and save space next to the hearth. The wood storage shown above features an open design and casters – something like this will allow you to keep an eye on your wood supply and easily roll the container around to wherever you need while protecting your floors.
If you have a fireplace but it isn't functional, doesn't mean you have to miss out on these firewood storage ideas! Choose a rounded wood holder and stack a little pile of chopped logs inside for a rustic touch. Place a few lanterns within the firebox for flame-like glow to give you a fireplace experience without the need for a chimney.
Use your firewood storage as an outdoor decorative feature. A metal option with open cubbies will allow you to artfully stack a few piles in each box, while the flat surface gives you a spot to place something like a small planter. Just make sure to read manufacturer's instructions to check if your log storage can be used outdoors.
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It's time for you to get creative and try out some firewood storage ideas to fit your space and home aesthetic.
