As we get into colder weather, lighting a cosy log fire is one of the best ways to start an evening. And having an organised log store with dry, pre-chopped wood makes the process easy, whether you’re cracking out a fire pit or transporting firewood to an indoor log holder.
From tall, narrow storage cupboards to large units, enclosed chests and even eye-catching triangular options, the best log stores come in all shapes and sizes. So, it shouldn’t be hard to find one to suit your outside space. Take a look at our favourites below.
Related reads: Guides on garden storage boxes, welly boot storage and the outdoor cupboards and storage cabinets.
The best outdoor log stores
Charles Bentley Small Log Store
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Key features:
- H 152 x W 119 x D 53.5 cm
- FSC-approved Nordic spruce
- Kindling shelf at desired height
- Self-assembly
First established in 1860, Charles Bentley has more than 160 years of experience when it comes to crafting products for the home and garden.
This is its small outdoor log store, complete with a slanted roof and pressure-treated wood for rain and rot protection. The base sits slightly above ground level, so air can circulate around the logs to help them dry.
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Moreton Cross Log Store
Available from Garden Trading (£350.00)
Key features:
- Two sizes available
- H 91 x W 73 x D 40 cm / 91 x 110 x 40 cm
- Spruce with galvanised sheet metal roof
- Fully assembled
If you’re after a smart, sleek log store, try the Moreton Cross. With its black and silver colouring, it suits modern gardens and adds a contemporary twist to more traditional outdoor spaces.
The spruce walls have been blackened for extra protection against the elements, and meet in the middle to form an eye-catching cross, creating four different storage sections.
Chelwood Modular Log Store
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Key features:
- H 147 x W 89 x D 89 cm
- Spruce with shingled roof
- Self-assembly
Like the Moreton Cross above, this storage unit is also made with blackened spruce wood, but it has a natural shingled roof in place of sheet metal. Over time, the tiles will take on an attractive brown-grey tone.
Like all the best outdoor log stores, this unit is slightly raised off the ground to let air circulate. If you opt for this smart log store, consider the matching wheelie bin store too.
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Rowlinson Natural Timber Log Store
Buy the narrow log store:
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Buy the small log store:
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Key features:
- Three sizes
- H 156 x W 62 x D 56 cm / 156 x 117 x 56 cm / 156 x 229 x 56 cm
- Pressure-treated timber
- Self-assembly
For a more natural look, choose a Rowlinson log store. It comes in three sizes - narrow, small and large - so you can buy the one to suit your needs.
The gaps between the wood planks allow plenty of air to move around your logs and keep them dry. Plus, all three unit sizes come with an adjustable shelf; ideal for storing kindling.
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Shire Large Triangular Overlap Log Store
Key features:
- H 143 x W 123 x D 62 cm
- Pine wood
- Kindling shelf
- Self-assembly
One of the more unusual log stores on the market, this unit has a distinctive triangular design. It’s a fantastic choice if you’re on the lookout for a less bulky option to avoid taking up much space in your garden.
It’s made with overlapping panels of pressure-treated, FSC-approved pine and comes with an internal shelf for kindling.
Woodstock Corten Steel Circular Log Store
Available from Parker & Coop (from £295)
Key features:
- Four sizes plus option for bespoke sizing
- Diameters: 50 / 100 / 150 / 200 cm (all 40cm deep)
- 3mm Corten steel (aged rusty patina) or aluminium (contemporary powder coated finish)
These circular log stores are handmade in Surrey from Corten steel or aluminium making them extremely strong and robust. The log store has an open back which allows for air flow around the wood while it is seasoning.
Zest4Leisure Log Chest
Key features:
- H 84 x W 180 x D 72 cm
- 1.5m height when lid is open
- Self-assembly
Open-front units aren’t the only way to store your logs; enclosed chests like this are particularly useful for helping your firewood dry out. They also keep everything neatly packed away - and you can even use them to store other bits and bobs you’d like to keep out of sight.
Cox & Cox Tall Log and Kindling Holder
Available from Cox & Cox (£150).
Key features:
- H 85 x W 36 x D 32cm
- Hand forged steel
- Separate basket for kindling
- Fully assembled
While we wouldn’t recommend leaving this beautiful log and kindling holder outside all year around, we believe it deserves a place on our list of log stores. It is sleek and modern and would make a great log storing option for a smaller space.
Learn more about how to prepare wood for your log fire in our article on how to chop kindling, or discover the best splitting axes and log splitters on the market.