Clutter happens, outdoors as well as in. An outdoor storage box is the solution. Tuck it into a corner of a balcony or behind a bush in a backyard garden. We’ve rounded up 10 favorites, made of wood to blend in gracefully with the surrounding landscape:

Above: Shown both here and in the top photo of the post, a spruce Aldsworth Tall Outdoor Storage Box has a galvanized slanted roof to forestall leaking; £425 from Garden Trading.

Above: An open-slatted oak Garden Chest improves air circulation for stored items. A zinc sheet covers the lid; €1,269 from Manufactum.

Above: An Äpplarö outdoor storage bench has two wheels for portability; $129 from Ikea.

Above: An English Garden Wood Garden Deck Box from UK-based Rowlinson has a weatherproof mineral felt roof is $259.56 from Home Depot.

Above: A Bridgewater Teak Deck Box has a slatted bottom to aid drainage. It is $589.99 (currently out of stock, with expected availability on Jan. 4) at All Modern.

Above:A 62-inch solid teak Camrose Storage Box has solid brass handles; $1,800 from Bison Furniture.

Above: For a smaller space, a Small Camrose Teak Deck Box measures 26 by 31 inches (and is 28 inches high); $1,229.99 from Wayfair.

Above: A Portside Outdoor Storage Trunk made of sustainably sourced solid wood with a wire-brushed surface is coming soon (ships in January); $699 from West Elm.

Above: Made in Indonesia, a Teak Deck Box with a 500-pound capacity is $1,249.99 from Wayfair.

Above: A hardwood Vifah Outdoor Storage Container with a eucalyptus frame is $119.99 from Target.
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