Corten Steel Log Stores: Square vs Round vs Tall — Which Fits Your Space?

Choose a square log store for the most storage capacity in a compact footprint, a round log store as a softer-shaped feature piece, and a tall log store where floor space is tight but you have height to work with. Here's how Edensteel's three shapes compare.

Square log stores

The Corten Steel Square Log Store (1000–1500mm, from £380) maximises capacity for its footprint, making it the practical choice if you burn a lot of wood through a British winter and want to stack a full season's supply close to the house.

Round log stores

The Corten Steel Round Log Store (2 sizes, from £410) trades a little capacity for a softer, more sculptural silhouette — a good fit where the log store itself is meant to be a visible garden feature rather than tucked out of sight.

Tall log stores

The Corten Steel Tall Log Store (6 sizes, from £290) is built for narrow spaces — side passages, against a wall, or anywhere floor space is at a premium but you can use height instead.

How much wood do I need to store?

A typical wood-burning household gets through 2–4 cubic metres of seasoned logs per winter. As a rough guide, choose the largest size that fits your space comfortably — running out of storage mid-winter means logs stacked in the rain, which slows seasoning and encourages damp.

What to look for in a log store

• Airflow — open slatted or gapped sides keep logs seasoning rather than trapping damp.
• A raised base — keeps the bottom layer off wet ground.
• Weatherproof construction — Corten steel needs no treatment and won't rot like timber log stores.

Frequently asked questions

Do Corten log stores need a roof?

Edensteel log stores are designed with the wood protected from direct rain while allowing airflow through the sides to season logs properly.

Will the log store rust through over time?

No — like all Edensteel products, it develops a stable protective patina rather than rusting through. See our Corten steel guide.

Can a log store double as a garden feature?

Yes — many customers position round log stores as much for their look as their function, pairing them with planters nearby.

What size do I need for a small garden?

A tall log store is the best use of a small footprint; a smaller square log store also works well if floor space allows.

Browse log stores

See the full range of Corten steel log stores, made in Britain.