13 Firewood Storage Ideas for Different Places

13 Firewood Storage Ideas for Different Places

by — Kari Apted
Published on July 19, 2021
Updated on February 21, 2025

Nothing matches the rustic charm of a wood burning fireplace. Gas fire logs are simple to use but fail to replicate the crackling sounds and smoky aroma of a real wood fire. To achieve the perfect fireplace or fire pit display, you must use properly seasoned firewood.

Firewood storage involves keeping wood dry. Green wood, or unseasoned wood, has a moisture content around 50 percent. Seasoned wood has a moisture content below 20 percent.

Proper firewood storage involves keeping your wood at this level of dryness until you’re ready to use it. Check out our best firewood storage ideas and learn how to properly store your firewood indoors and out.

1. Homely Wicker and Rope Baskets for Firewood

Firewood stacked in an attractive wicker basket is a homely addition to any hearth.

Choose your basket size based on the length and width of the wooden logs and how much you expect to use each day. Look for heavy baskets with strong walls, made from thick wicker, heavy twigs, or rope.

Cozy rustic fireplace with a woven basket filled with firewood, neatly stored beside a wood-burning stove in a stone alcove — Source: @all_things_fod via Instagram

Charming white brick fireplace with a wicker basket filled with neatly stacked firewood, adding warmth to the cozy rustic decor — Source: @daisymayinteriors via Instagram

Rustic brick fireplace with a black wood-burning stove, complemented by a woven basket filled with neatly stacked firewood on patterned tiles — Source: @victoriancheshireterrace via Instagram

Look for a two-layer basket that has one section for firewood and one for kindling. A wooden crate or box can substitute for a woven basket, and will be stronger and more durable. Baskets made from metal slats also make good wood storage containers indoors.

2. Multipurpose Firewood Storage Benches for Home

It’s ideal to get two purposes out of one piece of furniture—especially if storage space is limited inside your home.

A firewood storage bench is a unique storage solution that can also be an attractive part of your home décor.

Modern outdoor space with built-in wooden bench seating featuring hidden firewood storage underneath, set against a textured wall — Source: @merbau_designs via Instagram

Stylish window bench with built-in firewood storage, featuring a black metal frame, wooden top, and potted plants for a cozy touch — Source: @oakandalchemy via Instagram

Modern living room with floor-to-ceiling windows, a sleek black fireplace, and a built-in bench with neatly stacked firewood storage — Source: @silviaschaefferdesign via Instagram

Rustic outdoor bench with a sturdy wooden top and concrete sides, featuring built-in firewood storage neatly stacked underneath — Source: @willemwormgoor via Instagram

A bench with a firewood storage rack beneath it can be an appealing addition to your mudroom, entryway, or living room. Neatly filled with firewood, it’s a convenient way to store a lot of firewood inside during a long winter.

A bench also works well for outdoor firewood storage on your porch or patio.

3. Creative DIY Firewood Storage Solutions

A DIY firewood rack is relatively easy to build out of basic lumber and tools. It’s also an inexpensive project that allows you to elevate your wood above the ground for proper moisture control.

Tall, rustic firewood storage rack with a black metal frame, neatly stacked logs, and a lower shelf for kindling in a cozy wood-paneled room — Source: @black.dogranch via Instagram

Stylish black metal firewood rack with diagonal dividers for logs and kindling, topped with rustic decor for a cozy cottage feel — Source: @chrissyscottagestyle via Instagram

Rustic wooden firewood rack on wheels, neatly stacked with logs, topped with cozy decor beside a wicker storage basket — Source: @ourcosynest via Instagram

You can also make any number of DIY firewood storage containers yourself. Cut an old wine barrel in half and use it as a hearthside firewood storage basket.

4. Fire Pit Designs with Integrated Wood Storage

It’s ideal to build your outdoor firewood rack near the fire pit so that it’s easy to add logs to the fire. You can also build your firewood rack into the base of a concrete, stone, or brick fire pit. Some premade metal fire pits include a wood storage area in the structure’s base.

Modern outdoor fire pit area with black Adirondack chairs, a built-in firewood storage bench, and a neatly stacked woodpile along the fence — Source: @redfernlandscape via Instagram

Cozy outdoor fire pit area with a circular metal firewood storage rack, rustic decor, and lush garden surroundings — Source: @stovesincoves via Instagram

Modern outdoor fire pit with built-in firewood storage, featuring a sleek metal design and a cozy seating area with colorful cushions — Source: @zesto.firepit via Instagram

When designing an outdoor living space, incorporate a firewood storage rack into a long bench positioned near the firepit or chiminea. Design your firewood rack to look like a bookshelf and assign a shelf to different sizes of kindling and logs.

Related read: Fire Pit Ideas

5. Integrated and Standalone Fireplace Wood Storage Ideas

Many homes with built-in fireplaces already have wood storage integrated into the design. Usually, this type of indoor firewood storage is an inset area that will hold a dozen or more logs.

However, lots of homes with a wood fireplace lack any type of integrated firewood storage ideas.

Modern wood-burning stove with built-in firewood storage, set against a warm-toned wall with minimalist decor and soft lighting — Source: @aradastoves via Instagram

Cozy living room with a modern fireplace, built-in firewood storage, a decorated Christmas tree, and a dog resting by the warm fire — Source: @beverleypark_athome via Instagram

Rustic fireplace with a wooden mantel, built-in firewood storage on both sides, and elegant decor with plants and a vintage mirror — Source: @blissfulsouthernhome via Instagram

Cozy farmhouse-style fireplace with neatly stacked firewood, a distressed wood mantel, and elegant candle decor beneath a 'Let's Stay Home' sign — Source: @cammiscountry via Instagram

Rustic brick fireplace with a black wood-burning stove, arched firewood storage, cozy decor, and a golden retriever resting nearby — Source: @else.kerkmann via Instagram

Elegant white brick fireplace with a black mantel, built-in arched firewood storage, and stylish decor, including a framed landscape painting — Source: @revealmydiy via Instagram

If your fireplace has built-in bookshelves on both sides, you can transform the bottom sections into wood storage areas. Simply remove a shelf or the bottom cabinet doors and stack your wood pile inside.

If you don’t have a built-in storage unit, place a simple metal firewood rack beside the fireplace for wood log storage. Include a galvanized bucket to hold smaller pieces of kindling.

Read also: Fireplace Ideas

6. Stylish Indoor Firewood Storage for Various Decor Styles

Countless indoor firewood storage ideas exist to make log storage an attractive part of your interior décor.

Although stacks of firewood fit effortlessly into rustic, industrial, and farmhouse décor, it can take a little creativity to make a firewood rack look at home in a modern, minimalist interior.

Neatly stacked firewood filling a cozy white brick alcove, with pumpkins adding a seasonal touch to the modern indoor-outdoor space — Source: @a_ball via Instagram

Stylish black shelving unit repurposed for firewood storage, blending rustic and modern decor with cozy accents in a contemporary home — Source: @anneliezimmer via Instagram

Cozy living room with a neatly stacked firewood display, a rustic brick fireplace, and festive pumpkins adding a seasonal touch — Source: @daniielle__x via Instagram

Modern indoor firewood storage with a black metal and wood rack beside a sleek wood-burning stove, adding warmth to the cozy space — Source: @dominiknovinc via Instagram

Stylish built-in shelving with glass accents, modern decor, and a lower cabinet featuring a neatly stacked firewood storage nook — Source: @my_curated_home via Instagram

Rustic white brick fireplace with built-in vertical firewood storage, a wooden mantel, and cozy farmhouse-style decor — Source: @rustndruffles via Instagram

Halloween-themed fireplace with a festive mantel, black decor, and a stylish gold circular firewood holder filled with neatly stacked logs — Source: @soniatomassiklopp via Instagram

Simplicity is key when integrating a firewood rack into a non-rustic home. A simple wire rack or open shelf cubby may be your best bet.

If you’d rather not display your firewood indoors, make a simple DIY firewood rack on your back patio. It will still be convenient to gather wood when needed, but it will be largely out of sight.

7. Durable and Decorative Metal Firewood Storage Options

Large galvanized metal buckets or tubs are great firewood storage ideas. If you’re into repurposing and upcycling, look for a large, old metal chest with a rusty patina and stack your logs inside.

Wire firewood baskets and bins come in a wide variety of styles. Filled with wood and placed beside the fireplace or wood stove, they add a warm designer touch to the hearth.

Rustic outdoor deck with wooden lounge chairs and a geometric metal firewood storage unit, adding a cozy touch to the cabin setting — Source: @casa_azul_cabin via Instagram

Elegant black wrought iron firewood holder with wheels, placed near a modern fireplace with neatly stacked logs in the background — Source: @daubner_smith via Instagram

Sturdy outdoor firewood storage rack made from corrugated metal, neatly stacked with logs and placed against a modern home exterior — Source: @delstarmfg via Instagram

Round metal firewood storage rack with divided sections, neatly stacked with logs of various sizes, set against lush greenery — Source: @goondiwindi_engineering via Instagram

Cozy front porch with a curved metal firewood rack, a stacked woodpile, a hanging bench swing, and a festive pumpkin in the foreground — Source: @jmslandscapesupply via Instagram

Close-up of a rustic metal wood-burning stove with a glass door, showcasing bright orange flames and burning logs inside — Source: @morley_stove_company via Instagram

Rustic round metal firewood storage rack with divided sections for logs and kindling, decorated with pinecones and set against a brick wall — Source: @sortingmylife via Instagram

Cozy living room with a black wood-burning stove, a tall wrought iron firewood rack, and a rustic wooden mantel for a warm ambiance — Source: @welcometonumber35 via Instagram

Steel metal structures in circular shapes make great outdoor or indoor firewood storage units. Mount a galvanized water trough or window well to the wall on its side. Spray paint it black first if shiny metal clashes with your décor.

8. Sleek and Modern Firewood Storage Designs

Geometric shapes and clean lines define modern design. Sleek metal indoor or outdoor firewood storage ideas fit well into modern design. Think of a wall-mounted metal circular wood rack, or a long black metal bench with logs stacked beneath.

Modern living room with a sleek black wood-burning stove, a minimalist wall-mounted firewood holder, and cozy mid-century furniture — Source: @_hwam via Instagram

Sleek black wood-burning stove with built-in wall firewood storage and a stylish felt firewood basket for a modern minimalist look — Source: @hauptstadtidylle via Instagram

Modern black wood-burning stove with a blazing fire, accompanied by a sleek white firewood storage container neatly stacked with logs — Source: @jonnepoika via Instagram

Minimalist indoor firewood storage with a sleek concrete frame, placed beside a modern white fireplace in a bright, stylish living space — Source: @lime_lace via Instagram

Minimalist firewood storage with neatly stacked logs held by a slim metal frame, placed beside a modern fireplace with green tiles — Source: @marktidy_furniture via Instagram

Stylish outdoor firewood storage unit with separate sections for logs and kindling, doubling as a serving table beside a cozy wood stove — Source: @merbau_designs via Instagram

Modern living space with a sleek double-sided fireplace, a tall stacked firewood storage with string lights, and a white cat walking by — Source: @more_living_impressione via Instagram

Stylish outdoor firewood storage with a modern metal frame in a spiral shape, set against lush green bamboo for a natural aesthetic — Source: @renatafairhallgardendesigns via Instagram

Two tall black metal racks filled with stacked firewood against a white brick wall — Source: @sooperockets_heartandsoul via Instagram

Modern indoor firewood storage with a sleek glass and metal frame, neatly stacked logs, and cozy winter-themed dolls beside a wood stove — Source: @valebjorgdesign.no via Instagram

Modern firewood storage rack with a sleek black metal frame, neatly stacked logs, and minimalist decor featuring indoor plants — Source: @weltevree via Instagram

A simple modern firewood rack can be made by mounting a metal or copper pipe several feet away from the living room wall. Stack logs between the wall and the metal pipe. A simple black wooden crate or box also works well as a modern firewood holder.

9. Practical Outdoor Firewood Storage Strategies

Split and cut firewood in the early spring, to the right length and size to fit your fireplace, firepit, or wood burning stove. Then make individual stacks, each on top of a pallet, in well-spaced rows exposed to wind and sun.

Ideally, locate the stacks near your door to make it easier to carry wood inside later.

Cozy outdoor firewood stack beside a brick wall and festive wreath-adorned door, creating a warm and rustic winter entrance — Source: @abi.nugent via Instagram

Neatly stacked firewood in a rustic wooden storage shed with a green roof, placed beside a black garden bench in a cozy outdoor nook — Source: @kathryn.kalter via Instagram

Leave plenty of air cavities between each piece of wood. This not only allows the wood to dry thoroughly, it helps prevent rodents and other pests from building nests inside your wood pile.

Build the stacks under a roof or cover them with a tarp to protect your firewood from rain and snowfall. Even with proper covering, it takes firewood at least six months to fully dry out.

10. Compact Firewood Storage for Limited Spaces

There is a small version of just about every firewood storage idea around. An ordinary basket, small wall-mounted firewood rack, or little recessed cubby can be enough if you only use your fireplace on special occasions.

Modern living space with a sleek black wood stove, a stylish vertical firewood storage rack, and contemporary decor with warm lighting — Source: @amaliedronnen via Instagram

Compact firewood storage with a black metal frame, neatly stacked logs arranged in a triangular shape against a textured wall — Source: @majkensh via Instagram

Compact modern firewood storage rack with a sleek black metal frame, neatly stacked logs, and a cozy contemporary living room setting — Source: @proepper_design via Instagram

Cozy fireplace scene with a circular firewood holder, stacked logs, and small white pumpkins adding a seasonal touch — Source: @secretary.of.the.interior via Instagram

Compact firewood storage rack with a curved black metal frame, neatly stacked logs, and a hanging potted plant adding a touch of greenery — Source: @theardellacottage via Instagram

If you only need to store a small amount of firewood outside, build a simple outdoor firewood rack from two cinder blocks and four pieces of 2×4 lumber.

Related read: Storage Ideas for Small Spaces

Stand the lumber on end in the cinder block openings and stack your logs within the v-shape, as shown here:

11. Unconventional and Artistic Firewood Storage Ideas

Anywhere that you can stack wood and protect it from moisture can make a good firewood storage area. A sturdy wood or metal bookshelf can be repurposed for fire log storage.

If you can weld or know a metal worker, design a unique firewood rack from a metal headboard and footboard connected a few feet apart.

Modern outdoor firewood storage integrated into a sleek black slatted fence, creating a stylish and functional backyard feature — Source: @heartspacedesignstudio via Instagram

Creative wall-mounted firewood storage with curved metal shelves, creating a unique and artistic display of stacked logs — Source: @marienork via Instagram

Stylish entryway with two tall decorative metal firewood storage units flanking a white door, adding a rustic yet modern touch — Source: @oak.house.daylesford via Instagram

Beautifully arranged outdoor firewood storage with geometric wooden frames, set in a lush green forest for a functional yet artistic display — Source: @ryofu3 via Instagram

Rustic log cabin with a green roof, featuring neatly stacked firewood along the exterior wall and vibrant hanging plants for a natural charm — Source: @viviannilsen via Instagram

Stylish outdoor lounge with a built-in firewood storage wall, featuring a small decorative shelf with a potted plant for a cozy touch — Source: @woodluv_diaries via Instagram

Think about firewood storage when building a garden shed or “she shed” as you can save space by integrating it into the new structure.

You can also add wood storage shelves to a garden fence or low stone wall. Indoors, look under console tables and coffee tables for suitable kindling storage zones.

12. Space-Saving Wall-Mounted Firewood Racks

A wall-mounted wood storage rack is a great idea when floor space is limited. Shop for a ready-made firewood storage rack or build your own.

Consider repurposing a little-used coat closet if you burn a lot of wood each winter. Stacked with firewood, it becomes a more efficient use of that space.

Creative circular firewood storage mounted on a brick wall, arranged in an artistic pattern with climbing greenery adding a natural touch — Source: @aldonakmiec via Instagram

Modern built-in firewood storage with neatly stacked logs in recessed wall compartments, next to a cozy white window bench with cushions — Source: @buildingallen via Instagram

Elegant built-in firewood storage with neatly stacked logs, seamlessly integrated into a bright, modern living space with cozy decor — Source: @chouxdesigns via Instagram

Outdoor seating area with stylish metal firewood storage racks stacked with logs, creating a natural and cozy patio setting — Source: @duncan.mitchell via Instagram

Cozy modern living space with built-in vertical firewood storage, a floor lamp, and a window bench with teal cushions overlooking the outdoors — Source: @kustomadedesign via Instagram

Round wall-mounted firewood rack with neatly stacked logs forming geometric patterns, against a light siding background, nearby plants — Source: @lmz_fab via Instagram

Modern fireplace with a glass front set in a gray brick wall, with stacked firewood in an adjacent niche — Source: @morley_stove_company via Instagram

Rustic log cabin with built-in vertical firewood storage, warm lantern lighting, and cozy wooden decor for a charming ambiance — Source: @myoffgriddiary via Instagram

Rustic firewood storage built into a stone wall, with neatly stacked logs filling the recessed space, bathed in warm sunlight — Source: @nisrinesnr via Instagram

Outdoors, stacking firewood against an exterior wall helps stabilize the wood pile. If you lack the room to stack firewood on your patio or porch, a wall-mounted storage rack will keep your walkways clear.

13. Traditional and Efficient Wood Shed Storage Solutions

An old fashioned wood shed is the ideal firewood storage option because it provides a roof and adequate ventilation while not trapping moisture.

If you greatly rely on your wood stove or fireplace for heat each winter, a proper firewood shed is a must.

Sturdy outdoor firewood shed with a black wooden frame, neatly stacked logs, and a slanted roof for weather protection — Source: @forestryfirewoodltd via Instagram

Modern outdoor firewood storage shed with a green roof, featuring metal and wood construction, neatly stacked logs, and cascading flowers — Source: @foulweather_cottage via Instagram

A wooden storage shed filled with neatly stacked firewood, placed on a gravel surface in front of a brick wall — Source: @georgian_farmhouse_essex via Instagram

A-frame wood storage shelter filled with stacked logs, surrounded by trees and greenery — Source: @jan_lauridsen via Instagram

A wooden shed stacked with firewood, set in a grassy yard under a cloudy sky, with logs scattered on the ground nearby — Source: @log_196 via Instagram

Charming firewood storage shed with a gabled roof, neatly stacked logs, and a picturesque autumn setting with colorful foliage — Source: @marijagaloickaras via Instagram

Rustic wooden firewood shed with a slanted roof, packed with neatly stacked logs, providing a functional and cozy outdoor storage solution — Source: @northforkinstruments via Instagram

A firewood shelter can be simple or complex, depending on your DIY skills and budget. One affordable option for firewood shed construction is to use pallet wood instead of lumber.

Pallet wood can be left bare or painted to provide the look you want. You can even make an adequate woodshed roof out of shingle-covered pallets.

FAQs

Should you cover firewood with a tarp?

Yes, proper outdoor firewood storage requires some type of cover. You must protect seasoned firewood from rain or snow. If you don’t have a firewood shed, cover your firewood with a tarp to protect it from saturation.

Can you store firewood in plastic bins?

Yes, plastic bins can work for firewood storage, but only if the wood and the bin are completely dry. Residual moisture will keep the firewood damp, and it’s hard to light wood that is too moist.