More Than A Traditional Cabinet: IKEA Has A Solution For Instant Outdoor Storage

Whether you use your outdoor space for entertaining, gardening, or just relaxing, most homes have a need for outdoor storage and organization. So, you might be in search of an outdoor cabinet to tuck away small items like handheld gardening tools, blankets, and grilling accessories. They're useful for storage, but there's an even more versatile option to consider. The BÅTSKÄR Kitchen Unit is technically an outdoor kitchen unit, but it easily doubles as a storage cabinet.

Since it's designed for a backyard kitchen setup, it sits at typical counter height. Besides storage, it functions as a work surface, ideal for anyone who likes dual-purpose furniture. The top panel is made of easy-to-clean stainless steel, so it's sturdy and stable enough for food prepping, which can't be said of some flimsier outdoor cabinets. The frame is made of powder-coated galvanized steel for a durable structure.

If you could use the extra tabletop as well as the organization, this is a functional option. Typical of IKEA furniture, it requires assembly. With the help of a couple of screwdrivers, an allen key, a level, and a helping hand, you can have a new storage piece soon after it's delivered.

Cabinets with doors help protect items from dirt and moisture. An open storage shelf below offers extra space for items you want to easily grab. This visible area could also be used to display outdoor decor. If you need even more organizing or beautifying surface area, you can add on the BÅTSKÄR Add-on Unit, which creates a small shelving area above the counter.

The cabinet could be used as an outdoor bar station when hosting, using the cabinets to stash supplies and the tabletop to prepare and serve drinks. Even if you use the bottom for general outdoor storage, the top is still helpful for placing snacks and beverages on when you're hosting. Beyond food-related uses, gardeners can use the unit as a potting bench, with storage for soil, pots, and tools below, and an easily-washable potting surface on top. If you like to tinker and work on projects on your patio or covered porch, you could set it up as an outdoor hobby console, as it has a worktop and built-in storage below. Just keep in mind that it's still an outdoor cabinet, so you shouldn't use it to keep equipment that's sensitive to moisture, temperature extremes, or pests. If you're revamping your outdoor area and need even more storage, consider pairing this kitchen unit with some other IKEA finds for organizing outdoor clutter.