During the Christmas period the world seems filled with fun, laughter, and a sprinkle of magic with twinkling lights, garlands, and cherished decorations.
When all the fun and festivities are over, though, there’s the challenge of finding space to store all the trimmings that make the celebrations complete. It takes some creative storage-thinking to come up with ways that will keep Christmas decorations safe, organised, and ready for the next time they’re needed.
Clever Ways to Store Christmas Decorations
So here are some quick suggestions ranging from self storage unit rental to clever tricks with cardboard along with a wealth of bespoke festive-storing solutions.
Store Christmas Decorations – Invest in Clear Storage Containers
Transparent storage containers are brilliant for decorations. Clear boxes allow you to easily identify the contents without the need to rummage through multiple boxes, but buying cardboard boxes works just as well. Consider using different sizes to group decorations together, from delicate ornaments to larger items like wreaths. If you keep the boxes stacked up, label the fronts so you can quickly find the box you’re looking for.
Store Christmas Decorations – Wrap and Protect Fragile Ornaments
To safeguard delicate ornaments, wrap them individually in tissue paper or bubble wrap. You could even cocoon precious baubles in random odd socks before placing them in storage containers. Egg cartons or plastic cups can be repurposed to protect smaller ornaments and keep them from scraping each other. For oddly shaped items that don’t neatly lie side by side, an old hand towel or tea towel is useful as padding. Recycling and reusing items is cost-effective and also an eco-friendly storage solution.
Store Christmas Decorations – Use Specialised Ornament Organisers
Consider using specialised ornament organisers that have compartments readymade, or make your own by using cardboard to create compartments that will cradle each ornament securely. Whichever method you choose, ideally look for (or make) organisers with adjustable dividers so you can arrange them how you need to.
Store Christmas Decorations – Wrap Lights Around Cardboard
Prevent tangled messes by wrapping string lights around pieces of cardboard or using specially designed light storage reels. Label the ends of each strand to easily find them when you come to unwrap them. A simple strip of coloured tape does the job. Trying to unknot a muddle of fairy lights can make your blood boil, but this method will keep you calm and takes hardly any time or effort
Store Christmas Decorations – Use Ziplock Bags for Small Decorative Items
Ziplock bags are ideal for storing smaller decorations such as pinecones, decorative berries, or miniature figurines. Label each bag with its contents to easily find specific items when you’re ready to put them to work next year.
Store Christmas Decorations – Store Artificial Trees in Tree Bags or Boxes
Protect artificial trees from dust and damage by storing them in tree bags or purpose-built tree storage boxes. These containers often have handles and wheels for convenient transportation and can extend the lifespan of your tree. Artificial trees have pros and cons, so keeping an artificial tree looking pristine for longer is more important than ever when we’re all trying to cut down on buying things to be more environmentally aware.
Store Christmas Decorations – Hang Wreaths and Garlands
Preserve the shape of wreaths and garlands by hanging them on sturdy hangers or hooks in a dedicated storage area, such as a wardrobe, garage, spare room or your self storage unit. Covering them with garment bags or old bed sheets will protect them from dust and damage.
Store Christmas Decorations – Label and Organise Storage Boxes
Label each storage box clearly to indicate its contents. Categorise decorations by type, room, or theme to simplify the decorating process next year, especially if you like to have particular types of decoration throughout the house. You can carry the needed items directly to their location without any fuss or searching. Keeping an inventory list taped to the outside of the box will also help if your decorations are elaborate. It’ll also help when it comes time to pack everything away.
Store Christmas Decorations – Use Self Storage for Added Security
Lots of people use their local self storage facility for seasonal items. This could be for when you’re making room in the wardrobe for summer clothing and you don’t want it stuffed with coats and boots, or you need somewhere to preserve expensive outdoor furnishings over winter. There’s no reason not to include Christmas decorations among your seasonally stored items. You’ll save a lot of cupboard space, and make sure things stay pristine all year. No more shattered glass baubles or fairies with crumpled wings!
One or two of these ideas should help with the post-Christmas clear up, and hopefully go some way towards making next year easier too since you’ll know exactly where everything is. How ever you go about it, here’s wishing you a perfectly organised and festive Christmas!
