This IKEA Storage Box Replaces Three Pieces of Backyard Furniture at Once – It's the Multifunctional Buy All Small Balconies Need This Summer
Meet the NÄMMARÖ storage box – the greatest (and chicest) outdoor storage idea that'll help you make the most of your patio space this summer
I'm sure we can all agree that outdoor storage usually isn't the most glamorous feature of backyard design. Most of the time, it's large, clunky, plastic, and overly utilitarian – designed to serve a single purpose; it's practical but not something you want your guests to focus on.
However, IKEA's NÄMMARÖ Storage Box ticks both boxes, and more. It looks good, has plenty of storage room, and can double as extra seating or a coffee table too. And the price? A 3-in-1 piece for just $125.
IKEA's NÄMMARÖ storage box is made with acacia wood, so it's naturally durable, weather-resistant, and elegant-looking. It's designed with a loose lid that is completely removable. The box can be closed to hide unsightly outdoor necessities or left open to store larger items. Plus, its weight capacity allows this box to double as an extra seat.
A lot of affordable outdoor storage boxes and bins are made from plastic – a durable choice, yes, but certainly not the most design-oriented choice. IKEA's NÄMMARÖ box, on the other hand, is made from strong acacia wood – one of the top material picks for outdoor furniture, not only for its hardwearing nature, but for its high-end look. The slatted, acacia wood design of this box makes it look like a chic outdoor accessory rather than utilitarian storage.
It's suitable to store excess yard games, outdoor throw pillows, garden tools, and so much more. Plus, it's sturdy enough to act as an outdoor coffee table or even an extra seat when company comes over. All of that, and it's only $125. Consider it a steal.
Although IKEA's NÄMMARÖ box is suitable for outdoor use, it can also be beneficial for mudrooms or garages – a stylish and hard-wearing catch-all for miscellaneous must-haves.
This box is highly versatile, and because of that, its uses around the home are innumerable. It can become a holding place for tools or extra pots in your garden, or even a storage bin for miscellaneous necessities in your garage. On your front porch, this box can become a safe place for packages.
If your home has a small backyard or balcony, IKEA's NÄMMARÖ box will certainly come in handy. Because it provides storage, an additional place to sit, and acts as a makeshift coffee table, it can help you make the most of limited space by doing multiple things at once. Think of it as the finishing detail of your outdoor living room. Because of its extensive potential, it can do anything you want it to do, be anything you want it to be, and help organize your patio in a way that keeps the scene tidy and stylish all the time.
On its own, the NÄMMARÖ box is undoubtedly an attractive piece of outdoor furniture. But if you want to enhance its aesthetic appeal, shop some styling components below.
How I'd Style IKEA's NÄMMARÖ Storage Box
Transform IKEA's NÄMMARÖ box into a proper seat by adding a seat cushion on top of it. From Amazon, this cushion is completely customizable – you can design it in any size, colorway, and with however much fill you prefer. Since this cushion is made with a non-slip bottom, it's sure to stay put on the bench.
A throw pillow is the finishing touch of any seating arrangement. Make your NÄMMARÖ box feel like a proper outdoor bench with this outdoor throw from Lulu and Georgia. Its decorative design and fringe border can make the seat look just as considered as an indoor seating area.
If you want to use IKEA's NÄMMARÖ box as a coffee table rather than a bench, consider styling it as such. This pot can act as the centerpiece, giving your makeshift outdoor coffee table a charmingly rustic look. Fill it with your favorite outdoor plant to complete the scene.
Shop More Outdoor Storage
Looking for more outdoor storage ideas? Below, I've highlighted a few alternative storage solutions that are equally as stylish as IKEA's NÄMMARÖ box, but can benefit your outdoor space in different ways.
This storage trunk from Pottery Barn is as sleek and refined as they come. I just love the textural appeal of its wicker base, as well as the clean lines of its acacia wood lid. Unlike IKEA's NÄMMARÖ box, the lid on this trunk stays attached. Use it to store pool supplies or spare outdoor cushions.
Measuring 46.5" wide and 23.2" deep, this storage box is a spacious choice that can hold all sorts of outdoor necessities – from pillows or tools to outdoor games. This box is made with a powder-coated steel frame, and its body is wrapped with weather-resistant wicker – both features that make it a durable choice for year-round outdoor use.
If your patio is too small for most outdoor storage solutions, then this box is for you. It's small in size, measuring just 17" x 17". That said, its interior is spacious for storing all sorts of outdoor necessities. And with the lid on, it can act as a makeshift coffee table, too. Though this box isn't strong enough to double as a seat, it's undoubtedly a solid choice to stylize and organize your patio space.
Chic outdoor storage isn't always easy to come by, but lucky for us, IKEA boasts a wide range of stylish storage for outdoor spaces – aside from the NÄMMARÖ Storage Box. The brand's SUNDSÖ Cabinet, for instance, is a sleek and slim storage idea that can give your garden a modern look without even trying.
If you prefer the classic wood look of the NÄMMARÖ box, then feast your eyes on the rest of IKEA's NÄMMARÖ range – brimming with all sorts of garden furniture finished in this sleek, expensive-looking, acacia wood finish.
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