Tips for Stress-Free Holiday Decor Storage
If you haven’t yet packed up your holiday decor, now’s the time. Here’s how to make the process streamlined, and stress-free…not only now but when you unpack your decor next year!
Before You Start: Take Photos
Before you begin taking down decorations, take photos of your decorated home. These pictures will serve as a helpful reference for next year, making setup easier and helping you stay intentional about future purchases.
Gather, Group, and Edit
Gather: Take down all decorations and lay them out in a large, open space like your dining table or living room floor. Seeing everything together makes the storage process easier.
Group: Organize your items by category—lights, ornaments, garlands, figurines, stockings, etc.
Edit: Be honest about what you no longer need. Toss or donate broken items and anything you didn’t enjoy displaying this year. If you didn’t love it now, you won’t love it next year!
Pro Tip: Avoid the temptation to shove everything back into storage bins without sorting. Keep a garbage bag handy and purge before packing.
Preparing to Store
Store by Room or Area: Keep items together based on their use. For example, all tree ornaments in one bin, outdoor lights in another, and mantle decor in a separate box. This makes decorating faster next year.
Care for Fragile Items: Use bubble wrap for delicate pieces or invest in segmented storage bins for ornaments. Protecting fragile items ensures they’ll last for years.
Label Everything: Clearly label bins with the item type and location (e.g., “Ornaments – Tree,” “Garland – Mantle”). This will save you time next holiday season.
Favorite Storage Solutions
Ornament Storage: Invest in containers with dividers to keep ornaments safe and organized. (a fave of mine)
Wreath Storage: Use wreath-specific boxes to maintain their shape and beauty. (a great option)
Large Totes: Sturdy, stackable storage totes are great for lights, garlands, and other bulky items. (Both the Container Store Jumbo Bin or the Steralite Tote will work well)
