Quick verdict
On a small patio the bench is the storage, and under 55 inches wide it seats two and hides 60 to 80 gallons of cushions. The Keter Solana is the best-looking all-rounder, the Keter 60 gallon fits a corner and the Devoko 80 gallon holds the most on the smallest footprint with a lock. Put it against a wall under cover if it can be, and store cushions dry.
Keter Solana 70 Gallon Outdoor Storage Bench, 54.6 x 23.4 x 32.8 Inches
A small patio has room for one bench, and the Keter Solana makes it do three jobs: seat two people, store 70 gallons of cushions and toys under the lid and look like furniture, in wood-textured resin at 54.6 by 23.4 by 32.8 inches with a backrest. It never needs paint, the lid lifts on the seat and it takes the clutter that a small patio has nowhere else to put.
The best outdoor storage benches for small patios: Keter Solana 70 gallon with backrest, Keter 60 gallon compact bench and the lockable Devoko 80 gallon bench, all under 55 inches wide, compared on seating, storage and build.
The picks at a glance
| Tool | Best for | Score /100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keter Solana 70 Gallon Outdoor Storage Bench, 54.6 x 23.4 x 32.8 Inches | Best Overall Small-Patio Bench | 9.0 | Check price |
| Keter 60 Gallon Outdoor Storage Bench, Seats Two | Best Compact Bench | 8.5 | Check price |
| Devoko 80 Gallon Outdoor Storage Bench, 52.8 x 22.6 x 32.3 Inches, Lockable | Best Capacity and Strength Under 53 Inches | 8.6 | Check price |
The picks, reviewed
Keter Solana 70 Gallon Outdoor Storage Bench, 54.6 x 23.4 x 32.8 Inches
A small patio has room for one bench, and the Keter Solana makes it do three jobs: seat two people, store 70 gallons of cushions and toys under the lid and look like furniture, in wood-textured resin at 54.6 by 23.4 by 32.8 inches with a backrest. It never needs paint, the lid lifts on the seat and it takes the clutter that a small patio has nowhere else to put.
Reasons to buy
- Seats two with a backrest
- 70 gallons under the seat
- Wood-look resin, no maintenance
- Under 55 inches wide
Reasons to avoid
- Lid is not fully waterproof in driving rain
- Resin flexes under big adults
- Assembly takes an hour
Keter 60 Gallon Outdoor Storage Bench, Seats Two
The 60-gallon Keter bench is the smaller sibling, seating two on a shorter footprint for a balcony or a patio corner, with the same resin build and a lid that stores cushions and the hose nozzle. It gives up 10 gallons and a little width for a bench that fits where the Solana will not.
Reasons to buy
- Shorter footprint for a corner
- Seats two
- 60 gallons of storage
- Resin, no upkeep
Reasons to avoid
- Less storage than the Solana
- Lower backrest
- Lid gaps in heavy rain
Devoko 80 Gallon Outdoor Storage Bench, 52.8 x 22.6 x 32.3 Inches, Lockable
The Devoko bench fits 80 gallons into 52.8 inches of width, less than the Solana, with three steel bars under the seat for a 400-pound rating and a lockable lid that keeps the cushions and the children out of each other. It is the strongest and roomiest bench here on the smallest footprint.
Reasons to buy
- 80 gallons in 52.8 inches
- Three steel bars, 400-pound seat
- Lockable lid
- Resin, weather resistant
Reasons to avoid
- Newer brand
- Plainer look than Keter
- Lid seal is water resistant, not waterproof
Why a small patio wants a storage bench
A patio of 80 square feet has room for a small table, two chairs and one more thing, and the one more thing should be a bench that seats two guests and hides the cushions, the toys and the hose nozzle under its lid. Under 55 inches wide it fits along a wall or a rail, and it replaces the deck box that a small patio has no floor for. The three benches here are the resin storage benches that fit that width, compared on how many gallons they hide, how well they seat two adults and how they look.
This guide is built from the published specifications of each bench and from recurring owner feedback. We have not run these benches ourselves.
How the three compare
| Bench | Width | Capacity | Seat | Lock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keter Solana | 54.6 in | 70 gal | Two, backrest | Eyelet |
| Keter 60 gal | Shorter | 60 gal | Two | Eyelet |
| Devoko | 52.8 in | 80 gal | Two, 400 lb | Yes |
Keter Solana: the bench that looks like furniture
The Solana wears wood-textured resin with a backrest, so it reads as a garden bench rather than a box with a lid, and under the seat is 70 gallons for four to six cushions. It is 54.6 inches wide and 32.8 tall, it never needs paint or oil, and the lid lifts on the seat so cushions come out in a second when guests arrive. It flexes a little under two big adults and the lid is water resistant rather than sealed, which is the resin trade.
Keter 60 gallon: for the corner
Where even 55 inches is too much, the 60-gallon Keter seats two on a shorter footprint for a balcony or a corner, stores 60 gallons and is built of the same resin. It gives up 10 gallons and some backrest height for the space it saves.
Devoko 80 gallon: most storage, strongest seat
The Devoko packs 80 gallons into 52.8 inches, narrower than the Solana, puts three steel bars under the seat for a 400-pound rating and fits a lockable lid. For a patio that stores a loveseat cushion set and seats two adults it is the strongest and roomiest bench here, from a newer brand and in a plainer style.
Placing and using a storage bench
Set the bench against a wall, under the eave or a pergola if there is one, so rain hits the lid and not the seams. Store cushions dry; a damp cushion in a closed bench grows mildew in a week. Put small loose items in a bin inside so they can be lifted out together. Weight the bench or anchor it on a windy balcony. Hose the resin off in spring and it is done.
Which one should you buy
Buy the Keter Solana for the best-looking bench that seats two and hides 70 gallons. Buy the Keter 60 gallon for a corner or a balcony. Buy the Devoko 80 gallon for the most storage and the strongest seat with a lock.
How we research
This guide is built from the published specifications, manuals and warranty terms of each product and from recurring owner feedback. We have not run these products ourselves; where a maker does not publish a figure we say so rather than guess.
What to look for
Width
Under 55 inches seats two and leaves room for the table. Measure the wall before buying.
Capacity
Sixty gallons holds four chair cushions; 80 holds a loveseat set.
Seat strength
Steel bars under the seat matter when two adults sit. Check the stated rating.
Lid
Resin lids are water resistant, not sealed. A wall under cover keeps the contents driest.
Our verdict
On a small patio the bench is the storage, and under 55 inches wide it seats two and hides 60 to 80 gallons of cushions. The Keter Solana is the best-looking all-rounder, the Keter 60 gallon fits a corner and the Devoko 80 gallon holds the most on the smallest footprint with a lock. Put it against a wall under cover if it can be, and store cushions dry.
FAQs
About four to six chair cushions, or a loveseat cushion set, plus small items like a hose nozzle and candles.
Water resistant. Rain runs off the lid, but driving rain can enter at the seams. Cushions should be dry when stored.
On the ones with steel reinforcement, yes; the Devoko states 400 pounds. Check the rating on others.
UV-stabilized resin fades slowly over years. Shade or a cover slows it.
