Keter Eden Bench Outdoor Storage Box Garden Furniture, Beige and Brown, 140 x 60 x 84 cm
The Eden Storage Bench
You can never have too much outdoor storage or too many pieces of durable yet elegant outdoor furniture. The fully weather-resistant Eden garden bench storage box is ideal for use outdoors and can provide seating for up to two adults, and store a 265 L/65 G capacity worth of patio accessories, lounge cushions and anything else that needs to be kept dry and well ventilated. As well as its decorative wood – style finishing the Eden bench is also lockable to give you added security and peace of mind.
Main Features
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Wood-paneled DesignSophisticated styling with a wood look panel appearance | LockableLockable option for added security (Lock not included). | Multi PurposeKeeps stored items dry and well ventilated and can also comfortably seat 2 adults. |
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| Finish and Texture | Wood Effect Finish | Wood Effect Finish | Wood Effect Finish | Rattan Effect Finish | Wood Effect Finish |
| Storage Capacity | 70G / 265L | 90G / 340L | 101G / 390L | 110G / 416L | 120G / 454L |
| External Dimensions (LxWxH) | 140cm x 60cm x 84cm | 124cm x 55cm x 62.5cm | 128cm x 65cm x 61cm | 129.5cm x 70cm x 62.5cm | 145cm x 69.7cm x 60.3cm |
| Internal Dimensions (LxWxH) | 128cm x 50cm x 38cm | 115cm x 48.2cm x 56.6cm | 122cm x 54cm x 58cm | 114.7cm x 59.5cm x 54cm | 138cm x 59.6cm x 55.2cm |
| Lockable | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Piston Assisted | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Comfortably seats two adults | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dimensions: | 140 x 84 x 60 cm; 7.2 Kilograms |
| Model: | 17198357 |
| Part: | 17198357 |
| Manufacture: | keter |
Easy to put together and very stable even when 2 sat on it. I can’t imagine it’ll be 100% waterproof but ok for me for things I’ll be storing in it. Very happy with purchase.
When this item arrived it was bigger than expected
Very easy for two people to put together
Very pleased with the quality , I would highly recommend i
Before you start assembling this item watch the videos on u-tube. There a number of videos listed under ‘how to assemble a keter eden bench. this familiarises you with the product and makes your assembly much easier. Written instructions are clear and easy to follow. I completed assembly in less than 1.5 hours and am absolutely delighted with the bench. it is sturdy, well engineered and of excellent quality plastic material. looks fantastic – nothing cheap and nasty about this product. strongly recommend.
This is a decent bench by a well known brand – at a good price. It’s tough, durable plastic and it doesn’t have many parts to assemble – but blimey, it’s quite tough to do. You definitely need two people, you definitely need some strength (my arthritic wrists were not up to the task) and where some parts allegedly “click” into place, brute force is required to get them there. However, the finished article is sturdy enough, although neither of us is exactly sylph-like. I hope the supporting frame under the bench seat will continue to hold us…
We did find that of all the parts that slot or screw together, there are inevitably tiny gaps. So we set to with a silicon gun (clear) and sealed all those up, now it’s properly weatherproof and waterproof and we can keep the long cushion we had from our old bench in the storage section (which is already proving its worth). The cat loves the sun warming the bench even on a chilly February day, and it looks good. Let’s hope it stays strong and sturdy.
Really pleased with the bench,fast delivery,found it easy to put together ,instructiond were clear,but then again I have DIY skills,could understand it being a bit tricky if your a novice,but there are videos available showing how to put it together,very sturdy and looks great,very pleased,bought the cussion to go with it,makes it very comfortable, five stars from me
Storage area lot bigger than expected only negative wish there was a way to secure it to wall ie a hook you could put a chain through other than that well worth money
Generally good, but water has got in the storage area
The bench is very light, so will need weighting a or anchoring down for any eldeldy person who may use the structure to assist in standing.
Ideal for purpose of a maintenance free bench.
Great size, easy to Assemble but needs 2 people. It’s comfortable to sit on and a great size inside for storage. I keep outdoor games and some gardening tools inside it.
Great value for money
This product was a Christmas gift for my husband who is very happy with it. One small component was broken and the manufacturer replaced the full set by return which is excellent service. Our cats love it too, they sit in the sun on it!
The first bench was delivered with a crack in a leg and was replaced by Amazon. After assembling the bench according to the instructions the lid scrapped on one arm when opened. The problem was the squareness was found in the base, the self tapping screws had to be removed, squared up and re-inserted. The manual does not say you have to square the base with a square prior to screwing. This is important because the locking catches were 1 1/2 cm apart. When lifting the seat for access, it is important to lift it slowly or wipe away the water as this could drip onto the dry content. Otherwise, very happy with i
I love this bench it looks good and it was easy to assemble loads of storage and a lovely bench to sit on with a nice cup of tea
Very easy to build if you read the instructions! Being a man and previously knocked a few keter items together I didn’t bother reading. Made a error which was a bit of a nightmare to resolve. Forgot to insert the metal bar into the back rest. Took a lot of effort to unclip what I had done without breaking anything. I did crack one small piece at the very end of assembly. Not keters fault just me being overly aggressive after my mistake. Been up a week in the back garden in biblical rain and dry as a bone inside. Got it on a flash sale so chuffed at the price I paid for it. Even at full price this hands down beats any wooden bench out there. No rotting wood, no painting or staining and good storage what’s not to like!?
If you open the lid/seat without shaking excess off first, you get large puddles inside the “Weatherproof Storage Area”, not so great when storing cushions. Base could do with being a little stronger so it could take the weight of some garden items, fish food, bird seed as well as something larger than a garden trowel. Given the problem with water not all going down the drainage section at the back the base could do with some form of drainage (recommend a few holes with a nylon/cotton mix webbing fabric across the base.
2 people to assemble this is a good idea. Take your time, read the instructions carefully and try to make sense of the picture diagrams. Being a Plastic item, some pushing and twisting to get things to ‘click’ will be required.
Plenty of storage and easy to lock, with your own padlock. We haven’t used it as a seat yet, but will in the drier weather.
You can do on your own but handy to have second person helping. A bit fiddly getting parts to click in place. Hardest part to click was angled back rest. Once we figure out how to angle part it went in with additional information force using hands. I’ve one bit that has gap on armrest. Emailed Keter about it. Rest of bench is okay, no other gaps, not fitting parts. This is 3rd Keter box I’ve bought, except this one has bench. Much cheaper than a few months ago with monthly payment option as well.Locking is easy. Easy enough to find suitable padlocks for bench as well.
Assembly was reasonably easy as I had just destroyed an old version. Colours just right and price not too bad.
Did take a bit of work to fit the largest piece to the base. Other than that it wasn’t too challenging for 2 people to assemble. We are pleased to have chosen this waterproof bench storage. Very sturdy with both of us, around 150kg, sitting on it.
Relatively easy to construct but make sure the parts do click otherwise it comes misshaped. Once built it has considerable store managed to get pergola and cushions in but will get some of those vacuum bags to get more space and extra protection. All in all good price for a good looking bench ( that needs no painting) just a wipe over with a damp cloth. Recommended
Easy tonput together but you do need 2 people for assembly. I have 2 of these now the first one I bought a few years back and is still going strong and weatherproof. It’s sturdy enough when used fit for purpose. Nice lot of storage space.
I had a bench initially and since then my Mother has had one also. I keep a dog stroller in mine plus some gardening equipment, all kept bone dry in bad weather. If either of us has deliveries and we are out, the driver leaves the parcels big or small in our benches!! I wish I’d have had one years ago, in fact, I’m thinking of having another one to put in a different area on my property. Brilliant buy.
It arrived three days later than promised, not Amazon’s fault it was the carrier, Nonetheless it arrived intact. I unpacked and followed the instructions. I found it annoying that sometimes it was difficult to decide which side some parts are assembled, (good side or reverse) you just have to keep in mind how it will look eventually.
As a lady of a certain age I assembled this on my own, it took me a while but got there. I found the the gentle tap of a rubber hammer helpful without damaging the bench.
It will be used at the far end of the garden so when up there it is not necessary to keep coming back to the house. It looks good, its study (although I haven’t had the chance to sit on it yet). So far so good.
I bought the cover suggested, there is plenty of space inside there. As a deal it looks like good value for money.
Can be assembled by one, but it’s best with two. In the hot sun use cushion as the plastic gets hot. It’s no maintenance apart from washing it down from time to time.
Arrived in one box, fairly easy to assemble but takes 2 people, one to hold in place whilst the other puts fixings in. Easily seats two adults. Just needs a wipe with a cloth after rain. So far the storage area has not got wet from the rain but nothing has been put in there yet. Will be interesting to see how it fairs over a winter. Delivered in time stated but no prior delivery confirmation of estimated timing on delivery day, fortunate I was in.
When assembled by two adults one disabled wheelchair user it was easy to put together.
Nice looking when put together and seems sturdy. Assembly is a little complex and needs 2 people, but everything fitted. Lock protrudes and is a bit dangerous – easy to catch back of leg. Can’t comment on weather proofing yet, since bench is new and not yet weather tested .
Shocked when I discovered how much more this item was compared to a couple of years ago.. Was on sale for as little as 60..
although I had certain challenges with assembly and managed to break part of the bench, the vendor replaced it speedily and with no fuss. Most impressed.
My husband found this courtesy very easy to assemble it took him approximately 30 minutes in total he said it was very sturdy and even though we thought any two people could sit on it we got three people on it quite comfortably. We had a downpour overnight and the rain sat on the top of the seat and when my husband lifted it it drained away into the galley at the back of the sea and not into the storage area beneath so we were more than happy as everything inside was perfectly dry. We will be storing a seat covers in here and other items that currently don’t have a place.
Just what we were looking for, a nice bench with a bit of storage space
Easy to assemble, good capacity, comfortable seat but 2 items not so good:
1. Screws to screw the base into the body need to be longer and more secure. My base came away in one day and I had to fix it with metal ‘L’ brackets.
2. If it has been raining then water accumated on the seat will run into the box when you open the seat up. The seat really needs a ‘ledge/overhang’ at the back so that pooling water run off behind the box.
Looks good when assembled & is robust to use & sit on. Not the easiest to assemble getting all the moulded plastic panels to marry up but worth the effort. Unable to get one of the bottom leg covers to stay put, this doesn’t affect the ability to use it though. Provides a decent amount of storage so overall quite happy with my purchase
You may read reviews that it is not easy to assemble but I didn’t find that. The only issue was the courier. The box was damaged which impacted the product. The seller was able to rectify the issue. The issue is the chair is pretty heavy therefore the packaging just wasn’t up to the job.
Once assembled, the unit is robust and surprisingly comfortable to side on.
Not the quality I would expect from Keter very poor nothing trimmed flash plastic everywhere, no holes for the underneath screws and. Most difficult piece to put together and I don’t usually have issues putting Keter furniture together but the apparently click click did not just click click. Really not sure i would have the confidence to let people sit on i
Bench is great except its the wrong colour i ordered Graphite snd grey but as i waited a month already this one will do
This is the second Keter bench I have purchased and can recommend them as a useful addition to the garden at a reasonable price.
Well Packaged, arrived on due date, Packaging was a Bit Scuffed.. Easy enough to construct, don’t stray from the Instructions and you’ll be alright, pieces are all Numbered.. The Bench is Sturdy enough, plenty storage space. not Heavy, would most likely need some weight in it in Really Windy Weather… There was a Crack in one of the Leg Pieces, resulting in the Leg Blank not staying put.. Fixed it with a small Screw and it’s going nowhere.. All in all the wife and I are pleased enough with it.. At least I won’t have to paint or treat it. It’s had quite a few washes but that’s all down to all the B####Y Rain we’ve had since we Bought the B####Y Swing…
My boyfriend put this together, took about an hour, couple of scratches of the head but nothing to complicated. I love it! I haven’t put a lock on ours and it stays shut and cushions inside stay dry. It hold quite a bit of stuff. It’s plastic and looks like plastic but it’s brilliant for what I want it fo
Does the job for muddy boots by the back door only criticism is when you open the lid where the seat is the needs to be small channel for the water to run into and run away from the bench seat as the water can pool on top and when you open this and fall i
I’m glad I purchased this bench, even after seeing the bad reviews. I see why some complain about assembly issues and quality, but you just need to take your time. A few pieces appeared flimsy at first, but the overall construction feels sturdy. One thing to note is that there were complaints of the seat breaking. It’s not mentioned in the instructions, but it looks like you could put some wooden slats inside the voids under the seat which are just covered with blanking plates (see last pic). Overall I’m quite happy with this bench, I managed to fit my lawnmower inside which was my main priority.
The lid is not strong enough ,we are not heavy people and it’s cracked again,we have already had a replacement before,it was from from the company but it’s replacement has cracked again.
As most products YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR buy cheap and you will get a cheap product and end up paying more in the long run. Keter only one brand for your garden. Very strong and waterproof I have a few Keter items in my garden some are 10 + years old and other than a little fading still as good as the day I got them and still waterproof most importantly it doesn’t go brittle from various weather conditions
once erected its a cracking looking & strong bench I’ve had a few of these benches over many years to be honest they look like new after being outside for 10years & more in all the weather they come up like new with a power washer or a good wash down with detergent they are a bit of hassle to erect but as long as you follow the instructions to the tee things turn out good & you will be happy with the bench because also you have a big storage space under the seat which is really handy
Check the box isn’t damaged on arrival as first one that arrived the box was barely hanging on and low and behold the bag of screws and bolts were missing. After waiting for second one to be delivered after sending back we finally got to put it together. Durable and tough but rain sits on the seat and needs tipping forward every now and the
Nightmare to put together, the plastic lugs are very hit and miss, you get 2 in and the other 2 wont fit, you will need a rubber mallet. took me nearly 2 hours to put together only because of the ill fitting lugs, but at least its up and I am happy with it.
I found the instructions a little difficult to understand in a couple of places, not helped by the poor moulding of the plastic making it harder to assemble. However, now it is built, it is sturdy and appears to be waterproof so far. It looks nice from across the garden but closer up it does look plasticky (perhaps unfair since that is what it is made of!). Easy to keep clean and shouldn’t need maintenance.
I bought 2 of these and both arrived unbroken which was a bonus based on other reviews!
Assembly was pretty easy but like others have said, you need a sharp knife to trim the burrs off the plastic so the parts fit together properly. Because I bought 2 of these, the 2nd one was a breeze to put together because I knew where all the burr points were from building the first one and removed them first.
They are not exactly secure so don’t put anything valuble in them, because although the brackets for attaching a lock are metal, these brackets just screw into plastic so can be ripped out very easily.
Overall pretty happy with them both.
Bought as a gift for my mother. I unpacked, arranged and assembled it easily without help in about 40 mins. It’s very robust and sturdy but still attractive. Don’t know about being waterproof in terms of storage yet but the fit of the seat certainly suggests it will be. Mum is thrilled with it as it offers storage for all of her small garden pots and compost. Wouldn’t hesitate to buy again. All I need to get now is a cushion.
It is built from plastic and is weatherproof to rain etc, but assembly was very hard and took me a while to do. That’s why it does not get 5 stars. It being plastic means it also moves a bit too. Overall though, decent bench with good amount of storage space, perfect for summer.
Came well packed full instructions for assembly easy to understand and build. All parts are numbered and lettered . Two people makes it a lot easier to build although a single person could assemble it on one’s own. It is very sturdy and can easily take 2 persons sitting. It has ample storage space under seat suitable for cushions and light garden tools or toys. An excellent garden bench highly recommended.
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Only had it a couple of weeks but seems very weak, not the easiest to assemble, it could do with being a bit more sturdier.. don’t confuse or compare this to a wooden bench.. but a wooden bench doesn’t have waterproof storage like this.
I noticed there was a difference among grey and the other two color. They have updated the seat. If you see all bad reviews are from the beige and brown colour bench. You can notice those two have a different seat and the reinforcement ribs has a cross pattern. New seat has parallel reinforcement ribs and 4 stronger box sections.
The bench arrived well and took less than an hour to build, once assembled is really sturdy and looks great.
My fault as looked at picture on phone and did not realise lid a different grey so disappointed but product great. Cannot put too heavy items in box as a little flimsy but great for most domestic items
Big problems with delivery and communication from seller.
Also when I was left with no delivery date for a month, I tried to cancel the order and was not allowed despite it not being dispatched at all yet.
The end product, when it finally arrived, is pretty good tho… not super easy to assemble as all parts don’t fit exactly together so there’s the odd disconnect prob etc but it’s relatively sturdy and relatively weatherproof does in all I’m happy with it and would probably buy another one in the future.
Not as easy to assemble as the the large 3 bin storage box from same company. needed for storage as just moved into house. as winter not really sat on it and it seems water tight at present. Look forward to better weather to try it properly.
Generally good plastic items under the Keter brand, however the market is lacking on choices so even if the product could be better made (less flimsy, better plastic, better trimmed, some parts slightly out of shape) it still fulfills its purpose overall. The underseat outdoor storage is the main reason I chose this. Shame for the cost which is very high for such a cheap plastic. I would expect at least composite at this price.
Easy to assemble. It’s industrial made so it will not be extremely OCD fit. As sturdy as it can be for a plastic bench, I can sit on it without fearing it will break. It’s waterproof, not small tree particles proof, ( as per picture) my pillows are dry and have a “crisp” winter smell.
I had searched high & low to get this in the right colours to match my keter box. During lockdown they sold out and any that were available were selling at crazy prices. Got this one last minute using amazon notifications and was made up. Storage is enough to put kids outdoor toys in & a couple of tools. Bench is very sturdy too.
I bought the matching shed first. It was a little tricky to put together, but mainly because I started it on my own. With a second pair of hands to help finish it was easier. It seems pretty sturdy and the storage space is great.
I use it to store my wild bird and hedgehog food and it is very spacious. When it rains, the storage area remains dry, however, when you then open the lid, any lying water then slides down to the back and some of it inevitably falls into the storage area. I can live with that!
Instructions were O.K. manageable to get seat built.
ALL parts were present and once built it’s sturdy waterproof being plastic and very handy.
Doesn’t come with a seat pad and in my opinion needs one these are easily obtainable but around 40!!
5***** for sea
Really pleased with this storage box/seat, It’s so sturdy.
Very easy to put together.
Well made.
Plenty of room inside for my garden vac and all my cushions.
I am now going to buy another for the front deck for the cushions and covers on there.
Definitely recommend.
If you follow assembly instructions and take plenty of time it can be done I am a woman with limited ability and I am nearly 70 so needed help to hold and push things in place but other wise I managed and I am pleased with our bench
he bench was nice and easy to fit ,not really a problem but what i did was cut a piece of exterior ply the same size as the plastic base supplied and fitted that instead ,it made it a lot more stronger and the screws in the bottom were able to take better also better for putting gardening things in.
Promptly delivered yesterday. Put it up today and looks fab. Can’t comment on whether it’s completely waterproof as yet. Intend to use it to store my garden cushions but will probably place waterproof sheet on top just in case. Bench is also lockable but need to buy padlock separately.
Overall very pleased.
Generally very pleased with the bench. It arrived well packaged, no missing or damaged pieces. I bought a Keter storage box at the same time which was assembled easily. So I expected the bench to be just as easy. Unfortunately, Keter doesn’t trim the molded pieces properly (or at all?). So, when trying to fit pieces together they don’t fit. I had to do lots of trimming to make the pieces fit and even then I was concerned whether it was properly joined. However, when finished it was solid enough and has not given any problems. So, we bought a second one for the other end of the garden. Having assembled one, the second, after doing all the trimming, was assembled more easily.
Easy to put together. The seat doesn’t feel like it’ll last too many years. We sometimes hear a bit of cracking sound when we sit in n it. It’s very handy for storing stuff though.
When it’s rained though open the seat up slowly or you will get rainwater overflowing at the back into the storage area. Having said that I’d buy again when on offer, but not at full price
It was difficult to build most people wouldn’t manage it. My son built mine and he’s fully trained engineer and he said the instructions were a bit contradictory. But other than that I love it keeps all my gardening paraphernalia together so I’m not going thru the garage looking for it.
This is the second one of these units I’ve bought. The first one has kept our camping equipment pretty much bone dry for about 5 years. The new one looks to do the same.
Every piece is clearly labelled so putting together is fairly easy. Some pieces require a little more force than others when putting together. It is well designed to ensure water flows away from the storage area but if there is a lot of water on the bench seat it would be a good idea to wipe it off first.
I liked the Keter Eden Storage Bench because it had the storage space I needed to store my recycling bags. Although it is a plastic bench, it seems very strong and sturdy enough for both myself and husband to sit on. I also purchased the bench seat pad, but it is still comfortable enough without it (I just think it looks nicer with the pad). The only problem my husband had when assembling it, was the holes in the metal bar for the back of the seat were out of alignment, so he had to file it to get the plastic cover to click into place. Other than that, it was quite easy to put together and took him about an hour. I would definitely recommend.
Bought on behalf of my parents. Good storage bench as well as a seating bench. Arrived in good time although some of the pre-pressed panels were a little ruff and one piece was slightly damaged. Once put together was ok. They seem happy with it. Personally think they are a little overpriced for what they are, but would recommend.
This is the second of this this bench/box I have purchased.
The first one I had no problem with at all and hence why I bought a second one.
This one obviously had a problem with the moulding process and nearly all of the edges of the bench had razor sharp wafer thin extrusions sticking out, as I found out painfully when un-boxing it and cutting my thumb and finger on them.
They were easily cut off with a sharp knife so I did not return the bench but I would certainly watch out for them if you buy one as it can be a painful mistake not to check.
Purchased this after reading reviews as needed storage for chair cushions.
It is actually quite small storage and some of my square chair cushions do not fit.
I have always loved Keter products but this falls short on quality finish and general appearance.
Maybe just a sign of the times , corner cutting to maximise profit.
A little more fiddly to put together than I had expected and during construction it felt a bit flimsy. Once constructed however it felt solid and looked much better that the photo. I bought a cushion, which stores nicely in the bench, finishes off the looks and makes it more comfortable. I have other keter garden furniture which still look great even when left out uncovered over the winter. Would recommend this product and brand.
Very happy with the bench, it took me a couple of hours to build, but I was in no hurry. It looks good when completed and in the garden, also feels strong so I hoping it will last a few years.
Very speedy delivery that was a big help I ordered it Saturday and was sitting on it Sunday. Also the carrier sent text to le me know when delivery would be, a one hour time slot and they where bang on.
My wife and I put this bench together and although some parts required a bit of thought to be sure we had them the right way round before fitting we eventually achieved the assembly of this very useful bench with its useful storage.
One word of caution, don’t lift the lid of the storage box if it is wet without first wiping dry. the water will run into the box.
Maddening to put together. it should be fairly easy but I ended up being pushed to the limit of my patience. click one bit in the other side clicked out. clicked that bit back in the other side clicked out. in the end I realised that it was the black base part that was causing the issue and had to unscrew it completely. put back in and try again.
also the whole thing seems very sturdy but the actual seat part is thin plastic. which seems to be a bit strange choice to me.
I have purchased Keter garden furniture before and feel that the quality of this bench isn’t quite as good as previous items. Assembly is straightforward as long as you adhere to the instructions. The main panels feel a little flimsy but once assembled they appear to be sturdy although joints can be slightly out of alignment. I recommend this storage bench as long as you can obtain it for less than one hundred pounds. It doesn’t come with a cushion.
Keter storage bench arrived on time and actually it was delivered straight to my holiday home by Hermes… easy to assemble…needs two people to assemble as the bottom panel is a tight fit but when the other side section is in place it feels very sturdy. Would say that the rear locking plugs are a pain to fit as the are so tight they go in at an angle but very pleased with the finished bench.
Arrived two days early. Put it together on my own in less than an hour. Great product considering the cost. A wooden equivalent would cost x4 and would need high maintenance. Very sturdy for a “click together” assembly. Just need to level it when it’s in its final site. Since sited I have had to fit wedges under one leg or the lid worn open without rubbing on one side. Shortly after being in use the strengthening webs on he underside of the seat split when I sat on it (I’m 12.5 stone). Amazon made a pigs ear of replacing it wanting to replace the whole box and me to return it. Lost patience and contacted Keter customer services who just replaced the seat and I disposed of the old one, perfect. Despite having a “twist” in the whole construction, it does the job.
Nice product. take your time and read the instructions carefully. If you do this be sensible and dont be tempted to use a sledge hammer when inserting some of the “click” together joints and you will have a very serviceable seat which keeps the inside wasterproof. It holds loads and looks good for a very reasonable price. This i my second purchase. One for on the caravan decking and this one for at home to store loads of tools in.
A toss up between a 3 Star and 4 Star. Three stars because the instructions were hard to follow, very fiddly to construct and if the slightest piece doesn’t go in right you have to disassemble most of the bench. Definately a 2 man job. However, once it was constructed (after 3 attempts of getting the base in right without it moving). It is quite good. It is quite sturdy. Wider than expected.
Arrived very soon after order. Assembling flat pack products is always an entertaining challenge but the pictorial assembly instructions were reasonably clear and given a fine windless day and a bit of care, I assembled it in about 45 mins. Very pleased with finished product. Most of the plastic panels are flimsy but the assembled bench is surprisingly robust; testimony to clever design! Looks attractive. Comfortable for two to sit on, especially with additional cushioning. Ample storage space. Price very fair. We have a similar product outside a holiday home on the wild Llyn peninsular, which has survived unblemished for several years and I’m optimistic this one will last equally well. I read one customer complaint that the base panel is too flimsy. I doubt that will matter provided it is sitting on firm, flat ground.
I’ve got two of these now and they are excellent. The older of the two has now sat outside in the sunshine for three years, and is showing no signs of UV degradation (bleaching or embrittlement of the plastic). Be warned that they can be a bit fiddly to assemble – sometimes needing a bit of brute force to click sections together – but once assembled they are rock solid. Provide a decent amount of storage space too. Seating for three adults who don’t mind cosying-up, and pretty comfy even without a cushion.
A note that some more recent reviews I’ve read have criticised the quality, and the last one I bought was two years ago, so there’s a possibility the plastic supplier may have changed and they’re not as good as they once were. However, I can only go by the ones I’ve got and they’re spot on for the money.
Some people have complained about parts and screw holes not aligning up. This storage bench has some parts that require screws and some parts that require a push and clip mechanism. And then there are some parts that require both. I will admit, some of it does take a bit gentle of elbow grease, but if you buy it with that in mind, knowing you may have to put a little effort into putting it together then you won’t be disappointed. The fact is, as long as you ensure all the parts are clipped in or screwed in correctly, then everything will go together fine. You shouldn’t have to use modification techniques like some have mentioned. That just smells of the nightmare DIY enthusiast more like a nightmare on elm street. You shouldn’t have to force anything during the build process, but you will have to apply gentle pressure on some parts to get them to clip in. I gently banged some parts with the ball of my hand without any need to force and they went in perfectly.
Once put together, patiently, the bench is very sturdy. It will easily take the weight of two people, maybe three and maybe your dog if you have one. It looks damn good, and is an excellent alternative to a wooden bench. Better still, you can wash it down without it affecting the wood, as its not wood.
There is heaps of storage space. I have fitted my petrol strimmer, garden tools and some other tool bags in so far, and I still have tons of space.
I really recommend this to anyone looking for a good looking alternative to a wooden storage bench. The wooden ones I looked at were 300/400, this is just under 80. So really a bargain.
And if you don’t use it for garden tool storage, you could use it to store cushions or anything else you use outdoors in the summer months. If you don’t use it for storage at all, then it is lightweight considering the size. If you go caravanning then, providing you have space in your caravan. You could stick this inside while you travel, and use it wherever you park up.
All in all, brilliant. All I can think is the other people who complained, were either being picky, or didn’t read the instructions correctly and used the wrong parts in the wrong places. Worse still, got their electric drill and chainsaw out to it. If you do that, then what can you expect.
I ordered this and then looked at the reviews….I thought I had made a mistake. But, no! It arrived well packaged in good condition and all parts were present. I had seen the same product at higher prices. But this is quite a nice little bargain. The storage space will be useful and I hope it will last. The metal support bars (x3) add to the strength and sturdiness. I’m fairly confident it will last a good while when I install it in its permanent place in the garden.
I bought this nearly 4 years ago. It is still good. Storage is dry. Nice to sit on. Has stood up to the weather. I have mine against a fence and it sat straight on the grass. It hasn’t moved or cracked or damaged. Money well spent.
love this – am a pretty big lady due to disability and it feels very secure and stable to sit on, had help to assemble it and were no problems, chi dogs love it too – no gaps in the seat for little legs to get lost in and a perfect ‘jumpable’ height. lots of storage for outdoor bits and bobs too. colour is fine – but notice the dark seat gets very very hot in the sun. sadly – the matching much wanted ‘keter store it out max’ was a disaster as it was broken in the box so it seems to be a bit hit and miss what state these will arrive in – notice with the bench however it came with better packaging inside and polystyrene ‘wedges’ helping secure/protect. so the bench got 5stars, the ‘store it out max’ got a one and got returned (bit of a nightmare to do) – still lacking a storage box/shed so might try somewhere local that sells these ones with an easier returns process ‘just in case’ 🙂
Have now bought two of these (one as a gift) and, once assembled, they’re great but assembly does entail a bit of fettling and more brute force than I’ve experienced with other Keter products. (The storage boxes are particularly good). In particular, there’s quite a bit of waste plastic in location slots – which has to be trimmed carefully otherwise nothing fits so have a sharpknife/hacksaw blade handy. On the upside, the assembly instructions are quite clear and most of the components are well labelled.
With regards to performance, until there’s some weight inside, the quite lightweight seat is very vulnerable to being blown around. However, as I write this, one of the seats is covered in snow but the internal storage is quite dry. And, despite appearances, the seat can definitely take the weight of a fully-grown bloke using it as a step…
Bought this Garden storage bench a bit wary will it live up to its reputation opened the box packed perfectly well protected laid out all the bits checked all are there read instructions twice I always do and proceeded to build, realy easy was a tad worried was it going to be to flimsy for my needs was pleasantly surprised when all fitted together how sturdy it is, half an hour and I was sitting on it thinking this is a realy good piece of kit well impressed and would recommend to anybody all you need is a cross head screwdriver and basic DIY head on. I may even buy another as it looks great on my patio well chuffed customer.
A great patio bench, sturdy and more comfortable for me than a wooden bench as there is a little bit of ‘give’ in this plastic one. With very clear instructions, it took me about 15 minutes to assemble with the aid of a Philips (No.2) screwdriver. I also used a flat bladed screwdriver to push some of the clips into position and a hammer to knock in a couple of plugs at the back, just to make the process easier. It has loads of storage space beneath and should require no maintenance. Perhaps best of all it was 20 cheaper than my local B&Q!
Before buying, I was tempted to go with a wooden storage bench because I didn’t like the concept of a “plastic” bench and thought it would be weak. After reading reviews, I took the gamble and was quite pleasantly surprised. It actually feels solid when put together. No problem for couple of adults sitting on it.
Also in comparison to the wood benches, this one is waterproof. Its designed with ducts, so it won’t let water get into the storage compartment, and is slightly raised off the ground too.
Very happy with it. Definitely recommended.
There is plenty of space inside which we use to store garden toys and games. This also means the kids have easy access to them rather than rumaging around in the shed!
Overall we’re really happy with this, one star lost just for it’s slightly flimsy feel in places.
Not the best but what do we want for 75.00 come together well and they look exilant and the storage is very good nice to sit on as well comfy thanks Amazon and Keter. I am adding a comment to say that the storage is fantastic got all my paint tins in one of the benches I have about 20 tins thanks once again Amazon and Keter. OK so I have had these storage benches for a few week now and found that big people can not sit on them the top bends in very badly so I am having to buy some 1/4 inch plyboard to put on the top but I still say they are a good buy so thanks once again Keter and Amazon regards Brian.
I have had the storage bench a few weeks now. It was very straightforward to put together (took less than 30 minutes). We use it by the back door to store wellie boots /garden shoes as well as other bits from the garden. So far it has withstood a storm (which took down quite a few fence panels) and was fine. If it doesn’t have anything too heavy in it, it can be easily moved around the garden to give extra seating. Even when it has rained and it is wet on the top, we have managed to avoid any water getting inside the box when opening the lid, so it is well designed from that perspective. Overall pleased and would recommend.
Everything is as it says on the box. A bit wary of my weight on it at first but it seems OK at the moment. I would have liked a fixing on the legs to fasten it in situ instead of being moveable. The last fittings at the back were very flimsy, poor, and I could not get them in properly. The space under the seat isn’t waterproof, water will get inside it. This will not affect the bench it is all plastic, only the items you store in it will be affected. Having said all that it does me perfectly, easy on the eye when in place, doesn’t look too plasticy and now positioned a great piece of furniture/storage. Throw all the kids balls, bats, buckets and spades etc into the storage bit, making the spot look tidier.
I have several Keter items in my garden, including a shed and a few storage boxes of differing sizes, so when my wooden garden bench started to fall apart I chose this Bench box as a replacement. Although I love all the Keter products I already have I was still a little apprehensive as to how this could be suitable storage and and also offer comfortable seating. My fears were certainly unfounded. I bought this bench several months ago and it has stood up well to all the bad weather we have had over the past few months, and the contents have remained bone dry. As a seat it is sturdy and really quite large comfortably holding three adults. It also looks really good in the garden.
I ordered two more, neither of which needed modification and on this occasion I timed how long it took my husband to put it together – 25 minutes for one and 20 minutes for the other. Again, the benches were delivered very quickly. The packaging was undamaged and each parcel contained all the fittings needed.
My only niggle so far is that when opening the benches after wet weather some of the water still dribbles down the back and into the box and I have to remember to wipe the seat down before lifting it.
I have today (11.09.14) been asked a question about the seat height and therefore looked at this product again. When I bought the last two benches in August they were 89 each, which was 20 cheaper than Argos. The price seems to have shot up to 149 since then, now 20 dearer than Argos.
We bought this bench to keep outside our back door to hold garden shoes and stuff and to sit on when we change into our wellies and such. So a garden bench with storage is just the thing. The size is just right for us and it’s attractive in a nice light colour – the only light coloured one I found. The bench is also fairly comfortable and we sit on it just to drink a cup of tea outside. The only small complaint I have is that it’s very light and plasticky – which one would expect being made of plastic. But the lid warps a bit in hot weather and doesn’t always fit down properly. So it sometimes lets in rain if you don’t double check that the lid is fully down. It was very good value so I am happy. I can’t imagine how much we would have to pay for a wooden one even if I could find one the right size and have to repaint it every other year.
This is supposed to be kept outside, so I hope it won’t badly degrade too quickly. For now, I’m happy with it.
I get lots of compliments about this bench. Which is funny, because it’s clearly plastic when you’re up close, but a few people have asked where I got it from.
First, why did I buy plastic? Because I inherited some rotting wooden chairs with my garden and I wanted something that wouldn’t do that. Second, it has storage in the base, and storage is always good. (Though bear in mind this goes on my patio area; it wouldn’t be great on grass since it would (presumably) kill the grass underneath the solid base.
The best thing about this design is that the bench is very easy for one person to put together by themselves. All the parts are numbered; the instructions are in pictures; they are big pieces and it probably took ten minutes. I do have an electric screwdriver for the few screws though, so maybe add ten minutes if you don’t!
It’s solid and comfortable, and it doesn’t rot. There’s also nothing in my storage box yet, so it’s light and easy to move around.