Residential Outdoor Storage Market Size and Outlook 2031

Report Description

Forecast Period	2027-2031
Market Size (2025)	USD 1.97 Billion
CAGR (2026-2031)	5.26%
Fastest Growing Segment	Sheds
Largest Market	North America
Market Size (2031)	USD 2.68 Billion

Market Overview

The Global Residential Outdoor Storage Market will grow from USD 1.97 Billion in 2025 to USD 2.68 Billion by 2031 at a 5.26% CAGR. Residential outdoor storage comprises freestanding structures and containment units, such as sheds, deck boxes, and cabinets, utilized to organize and secure personal property within the exterior grounds of a dwelling. The primary drivers supporting market growth include the reducing average square footage of modern interiors which necessitates auxiliary spaces for household organization. Furthermore, the sustained consumer interest in gardening and outdoor recreation compels homeowners to invest in weatherproof repositories to protect valuable tools and equipment from environmental elements.

Regulatory obstacles remain a significant challenge to market expansion, particularly regarding strict zoning ordinances and homeowners association rules that limit the dimensions and placement of external structures. Despite these constraints, the integration of exterior areas into daily living fuels demand as homeowners seek to declutter these zones. According to the National Association of Realtors, in 2024, 64% of homeowners aspired to create multifunctional outdoor spaces, a preference that directly reinforces the necessity for efficient exterior storage solutions.

Key Market Drivers

The increasing adoption of outdoor living spaces acts as a primary catalyst for market expansion. As homeowners treat their backyards as extensions of their interior floor plans, they invest heavily in weather-sensitive furnishings and entertainment accessories that require secure containment. This shift necessitates the installation of durable deck boxes and vertical cabinets to protect these assets from environmental degradation when not in use. This trend effectively converts the backyard into a functional room, prioritizing the need for storage infrastructure to preserve the longevity of soft goods and patio equipment. According to the International Casual Furnishings Association, March 2025, in the '2025 Outdoor Living Trend Report', 59% of consumers planned to purchase new outdoor furniture or accessories for the year, a statistic that directly underscores the parallel need for storage solutions to house these accumulating items.

Simultaneously, the surge in DIY home improvement and gardening activities fuels the demand for larger freestanding structures. Homeowners are increasingly focusing on the organization and aesthetics of their exterior grounds, utilizing sheds not only for tool preservation but also to maintain a clutter-free visual environment. This rising interest in landscape cultivation requires dedicated space for equipment, soil, and planters. According to Houzz, May 2025, in the '2025 U.S. Houzz Emerging Summer Trends Report', online searches for "Mediterranean gardens" increased by nearly 2x compared to the previous year, reflecting a heightened engagement in elaborate landscaping projects that necessitate auxiliary storage. Furthermore, the broader health of the outdoor maintenance sector supports this trajectory; according to Tractor Supply Company, in January 2025, the retailer reported net sales of $14.88 billion for the fiscal year 2024, demonstrating the substantial financial commitment consumers are making toward the rural lifestyle and property upkeep category.

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Key Market Challenges

Strict zoning ordinances and homeowners association regulations significantly impede the expansion of the residential outdoor storage market. These rules often impose rigorous restrictions on the dimensions, materials, and placement of freestanding structures within residential properties. Consequently, consumers frequently face prohibitions against installing standard storage units that exceed specific height or footprint limitations. This regulatory friction discourages potential buyers who cannot find compliant products or who wish to avoid the complex administrative approval processes required for installation.

The prevalence of these governing bodies directly correlates to a restricted addressable market, as strict compliance standards limit the feasibility of purchasing sheds or large deck boxes. According to the Community Associations Institute, in 2024, approximately 75.5 million residents in the United States lived in community associations. This extensive reach subjects a vast segment of homeowners to architectural guidelines that may reject necessary outdoor containment units. As a result, manufacturers struggle to penetrate key demographic areas where property owners cannot freely utilize their exterior grounds for storage, thereby stalling overall market momentum and reducing sales volume in highly regulated suburban regions.

Key Market Trends

The Evolution of Storage Sheds into Habitable Lifestyle Spaces is fundamentally reshaping the market, moving beyond simple containment into the realm of auxiliary property development. Homeowners are increasingly retrofitting or purchasing large-format detached structures to serve as remote offices, creative studios, and wellness retreats rather than merely repositories for lawn equipment. This trend elevates the storage shed from a utilitarian necessity to a high-value real estate asset, requiring manufacturers to prioritize insulation, windows, and electrical capabilities in their designs. According to This Old House, April 2025, in the 'Outdoor Living Trends 2025' article, 33% of homeowners renovating their exterior areas cited extending their home’s living space as a primary motivation, a preference that directly drives the installation of these functional, room-like outbuildings.

Simultaneously, the Proliferation of Multifunctional and Dual-Purpose Furniture is driving demand for integrated cabinetry solutions that blend seamlessly with high-end entertainment zones. Unlike traditional standalone deck boxes, this trend favors storage infrastructure embedded within outdoor kitchens and bar areas, designed to house appliances and culinary tools while maintaining a cohesive architectural aesthetic. This shift forces market players to develop modular systems that offer the durability of weather-resistant storage with the visual appeal of interior cabinetry. According to Qualified Remodeler, April 2025, in the '2025 Outdoor Planning Guide', 22% of homeowners pursuing outdoor living projects specifically included built-in storage components within their outdoor kitchen installations, highlighting the move toward concealed and integrated organizational systems.

Segmental Insights

The sheds segment currently represents the fastest-growing category within the global residential outdoor storage market. This accelerated expansion is primarily driven by rising participation in gardening and home improvement activities, which necessitates dedicated enclosures for larger tools and lawn equipment. Additionally, the increasing need to maximize residential utility has prompted homeowners to utilize outdoor structures for supplementary storage or workspace purposes. Manufacturers are responding with durable and weather-resistant materials that reduce maintenance requirements, further encouraging adoption among property owners seeking practical organization solutions.

Regional Insights

North America holds the leading share of the residential outdoor storage market due to the widespread prevalence of single-family housing with dedicated yard space. This structural characteristic drives consistent demand for sheds and deck boxes to organize gardening tools, furniture, and recreational equipment. The market is further propelled by a strong regional culture of home improvement and landscaping, leading consumers to invest significantly in exterior organizational solutions. Furthermore, the extensive presence of large-scale home improvement retail chains ensures widespread product accessibility, reinforcing North America’s position as the primary revenue generator in this sector.

Recent Developments

In April 2025, Biohort received the prestigious Red Dot Award: Product Design 2025 for its recently launched Biohort Pergola. The international jury recognized the structure for its outstanding design quality, which features a bio-climatic roof with adjustable louvers and a robust sandwich construction. This accolade underscores the company's commitment to breakthrough design and engineering in the outdoor living sector. The award-winning product allows for manual or electric control of light and ventilation, further establishing Biohort's position in the premium market for outdoor storage and leisure structures.
In August 2024, Lifetime Products released a new 8-foot by 7.5-foot outdoor storage shed, expanding its portfolio of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) storage solutions. This new model features a steel-reinforced construction with double-wall resin panels for enhanced durability and weather resistance. Designed for homeowners requiring a medium-sized storage option, the shed includes a height-adjustable shelf, lockable steel-reinforced doors, and a skylight to provide natural interior lighting. The launch highlights the company's continued focus on providing low-maintenance, heavy-duty storage structures manufactured in the United States.
In July 2024, Biohort announced its upcoming product innovations for the 2025 season, expanding its range of high-quality outdoor storage and lifestyle solutions. The Austrian manufacturer introduced the Biohort Pergola, a new shading system, and the Alex Duo, a modular system designed for stylishly concealing dustbins. Additionally, the company revealed a design update for several existing products, including the raised vegetable bed and the Romeo patio locker, which now feature a modern "X-Design" with faceted surfaces. These additions aim to combine modern aesthetics with the company's established standards for durability and functionality.
In May 2024, Keter launched its new Signature Collection of outdoor storage solutions, featuring the company's innovative DecoCoat technology. This new product line includes spacious sheds and elegant deck boxes designed to offer the aesthetic appeal of natural wood while maintaining the durability and weather resistance of resin. The collection addresses consumer demand for functional backyard storage that complements outdoor decor, with products available in natural finishes such as Walnut and Ashwood. The proprietary technology ensures the storage units are resistant to rot, rust, and peeling, requiring zero maintenance unlike traditional wood structures.

Key Market Players

ShelterLogic Group
Lifetime Products
Suncast Corporation
CEDARSHED USA
Tuff Shed Inc.
Backyard Buildings & More
Keter
Rubbermaid
Leisure Season Ltd
Barnyard Utility Buildings

By Material	By Product	By Distribution Channel	By Region
Wood Plastic Metal Others	Shipping Containers Sheds Deck Boxes Bins & Totes Outdoor Shelves Outdoor Storage Benches & Cabinets	Retail Wholesale E-Commerce	North America Europe Asia Pacific South America Middle East & Africa

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Residential Outdoor Storage Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Residential Outdoor Storage Market, By Material:

Wood
Plastic
Metal
Others

Residential Outdoor Storage Market, By Product:

Shipping Containers
Sheds
Deck Boxes
Bins & Totes
Outdoor Shelves
Outdoor Storage Benches & Cabinets

Residential Outdoor Storage Market, By Distribution Channel:

Retail
Wholesale
E-Commerce

Residential Outdoor Storage Market, By Region:

North America

United States
Canada
Mexico

Europe

France
United Kingdom
Italy
Germany
Spain

Asia Pacific

China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea

South America

Brazil
Argentina
Colombia

Middle East & Africa

South Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE

Competitive Landscape

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Table of content

1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition

1.2. Scope of the Market

1.2.1. Markets Covered

1.2.2. Years Considered for Study

1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study

2.2. Baseline Methodology

2.3. Key Industry Partners

2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources

2.5. Forecasting Methodology

2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation

2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market

3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations

3.3. Overview of Key Market Players

3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries

3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Residential Outdoor Storage Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast

5.1.1. By Value

5.2. Market Share & Forecast

5.2.1. By Material (Wood, Plastic, Metal, Others)

5.2.2. By Product (Shipping Containers, Sheds, Deck Boxes, Bins & Totes, Outdoor Shelves, Outdoor Storage Benches & Cabinets)

5.2.3. By Distribution Channel (Retail, Wholesale, E-Commerce)

5.2.4. By Region

5.2.5. By Company (2025)

5.3. Market Map

6. North America Residential Outdoor Storage Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast

6.1.1. By Value

6.2. Market Share & Forecast

6.2.1. By Material

6.2.2. By Product

6.2.3. By Distribution Channel

6.2.4. By Country

6.3. North America: Country Analysis

6.3.1. United States Residential Outdoor Storage Market Outlook

6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

6.3.1.1.1. By Value

6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

6.3.1.2.1. By Material

6.3.1.2.2. By Product

6.3.1.2.3. By Distribution Channel

6.3.2. Canada Residential Outdoor Storage Market Outlook

6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

6.3.2.1.1. By Value

6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

6.3.2.2.1. By Material

6.3.2.2.2. By Product

6.3.2.2.3. By Distribution Channel

6.3.3. Mexico Residential Outdoor Storage Market Outlook

6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

6.3.3.1.1. By Value

6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

6.3.3.2.1. By Material

6.3.3.2.2. By Product

6.3.3.2.3. By Distribution Channel

7. Europe Residential Outdoor Storage Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.1.1. By Value

7.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.2.1. By Material

7.2.2. By Product

7.2.3. By Distribution Channel

7.2.4. By Country

7.3. Europe: Country Analysis

7.3.1. Germany Residential Outdoor Storage Market Outlook

7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.1.1.1. By Value

7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.3.1.2.1. By Material

7.3.1.2.2. By Product

7.3.1.2.3. By Distribution Channel

7.3.2. France Residential Outdoor Storage Market Outlook

7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.2.1.1. By Value

7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.3.2.2.1. By Material

7.3.2.2.2. By Product

7.3.2.2.3. By Distribution Channel

7.3.3. United Kingdom Residential Outdoor Storage Market Outlook

7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.3.1.1. By Value

7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.3.3.2.1. By Material

7.3.3.2.2. By Product

7.3.3.2.3. By Distribution Channel

7.3.4. Italy Residential Outdoor Storage Market Outlook

7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.4.1.1. By Value

7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.3.4.2.1. By Material

7.3.4.2.2. By Product

7.3.4.2.3. By Distribution Channel

7.3.5. Spain Residential Outdoor Storage Market Outlook

7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.5.1.1. By Value

7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.3.5.2.1. By Material

7.3.5.2.2. By Product

7.3.5.2.3. By Distribution Channel

8. Asia Pacific Residential Outdoor Storage Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.1.1. By Value

8.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.2.1. By Material

8.2.2. By Product

8.2.3. By Distribution Channel

8.2.4. By Country

8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis

8.3.1. China Residential Outdoor Storage Market Outlook

8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.3.1.1.1. By Value

8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.3.1.2.1. By Material

8.3.1.2.2. By Product

8.3.1.2.3. By Distribution Channel

8.3.2. India Residential Outdoor Storage Market Outlook

8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.3.2.1.1. By Value

8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.3.2.2.1. By Material

8.3.2.2.2. By Product

8.3.2.2.3. By Distribution Channel

8.3.3. Japan Residential Outdoor Storage Market Outlook

8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.3.3.1.1. By Value

8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.3.3.2.1. By Material

8.3.3.2.2. By Product

8.3.3.2.3. By Distribution Channel

8.3.4. South Korea Residential Outdoor Storage Market Outlook

8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.3.4.1.1. By Value

8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.3.4.2.1. By Material

8.3.4.2.2. By Product

8.3.4.2.3. By Distribution Channel

8.3.5. Australia Residential Outdoor Storage Market Outlook

8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.3.5.1.1. By Value

8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.3.5.2.1. By Material

8.3.5.2.2. By Product

8.3.5.2.3. By Distribution Channel

9. Middle East & Africa Residential Outdoor Storage Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast

9.1.1. By Value

9.2. Market Share & Forecast

9.2.1. By Material

9.2.2. By Product

9.2.3. By Distribution Channel

9.2.4. By Country

9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis

9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Residential Outdoor Storage Market Outlook

9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

9.3.1.1.1. By Value

9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

9.3.1.2.1. By Material

9.3.1.2.2. By Product

9.3.1.2.3. By Distribution Channel

9.3.2. UAE Residential Outdoor Storage Market Outlook

9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

9.3.2.1.1. By Value

9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

9.3.2.2.1. By Material

9.3.2.2.2. By Product

9.3.2.2.3. By Distribution Channel

9.3.3. South Africa Residential Outdoor Storage Market Outlook

9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

9.3.3.1.1. By Value

9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

9.3.3.2.1. By Material

9.3.3.2.2. By Product

9.3.3.2.3. By Distribution Channel

10. South America Residential Outdoor Storage Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast

10.1.1. By Value

10.2. Market Share & Forecast

10.2.1. By Material

10.2.2. By Product

10.2.3. By Distribution Channel

10.2.4. By Country

10.3. South America: Country Analysis

10.3.1. Brazil Residential Outdoor Storage Market Outlook

10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

10.3.1.1.1. By Value

10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

10.3.1.2.1. By Material

10.3.1.2.2. By Product

10.3.1.2.3. By Distribution Channel

10.3.2. Colombia Residential Outdoor Storage Market Outlook

10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

10.3.2.1.1. By Value

10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

10.3.2.2.1. By Material

10.3.2.2.2. By Product

10.3.2.2.3. By Distribution Channel

10.3.3. Argentina Residential Outdoor Storage Market Outlook

10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

10.3.3.1.1. By Value

10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

10.3.3.2.1. By Material

10.3.3.2.2. By Product

10.3.3.2.3. By Distribution Channel

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers

11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)

12.2. Product Launches (If Any)

12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Residential Outdoor Storage Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

14.1. Competition in the Industry

14.2. Potential of New Entrants

14.3. Power of Suppliers

14.4. Power of Customers

14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

15.1. ShelterLogic Group

15.1.1. Business Overview

15.1.2. Products & Services

15.1.3. Recent Developments

15.1.4. Key Personnel

15.1.5. SWOT Analysis

15.2. Lifetime Products

15.3. Suncast Corporation

15.4. CEDARSHED USA

15.5. Tuff Shed Inc.

15.6. Backyard Buildings & More

15.7. Keter

15.8. Rubbermaid

15.9. Leisure Season Ltd

15.10. Barnyard Utility Buildings

16. Strategic Recommendations

17. About Us & Disclaimer

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