During the holiday season, there are few things more enjoyable than decking your home’s halls with Christmas décor. But when it comes time to take down and put away all of the fun and festive décor? Well, that’s a far less magical experience.
If you’re lacking the right Christmas décor storage solutions, or don’t have an organized system in place, putting away decorations can be frustrating. And when it comes time to unpack everything next year, the tangled strings of lights and broken ornaments can definitely put you in a bad mood worthy of Scrooge himself.
But with a few simple tips and the right storage solutions, you can organize your holiday décor with ease. Not only will set-up and take-down be simpler and stress-free, but you can also have the peace of mind of knowing that your most treasured holiday items have been stored safely.
From your friends at St. Nick’s Christmas & Collectibles, here are some tips and tricks to help you learn how to store Christmas decorations like a pro.
First, start by decluttering your collection
While collecting a growing number of festive favorites can be a wonderful Christmas tradition, sometimes, there are items that we simply no longer need. Whether you have décor that is no longer your style, has become broken or damaged, or simply doesn’t fit in your space, it may be time for a quick clean-out.
Before you start organizing everything, conduct a careful inventory of what you have. Set aside items that you can get rid of. Ideally, the décor items you’re left with will be the ones you truly love. And as a bonus, you’ll have more room to add new pieces that catch your eye!
Categorize your item
There’s no “right” or “wrong” way to categorize your décor, so choose a system that works for you. Maybe you opt to organize it by “zone,” for example, items for the Christmas tree, Christmas village components, outdoor décor, etc. Or, you might store all items of a certain type together: candles, garlands, lights, etc. Ultimately, the best way to organize Christmas décor is in a way that makes it easier for you to unpack next year.
Invest in high-quality storage for Christmas décor
Christmas comes every year, so you can be confident that proper storage is a worthwhile investment that you’ll get plenty of use out of. If you’re still using cardboard boxes or random bags for storing décor, you’re long overdue for an upgrade.
Now, there are many outstanding options for products to organize seasonal decorations. From your ornaments to your tree, there really is a solution for everything. Here are a few of our favorites:
- Three Drawer Ornament Storage with Top Lid: This compact but beautifully-designed box offers a generous amount of space to store ornaments, keeping each one individually packed to prevent breakage. You can fit an impressive 72 ornaments per box!
- Upright Christmas Tree Storage Bag: If you have an artificial Christmas tree, this storage bag is the answer you didn’t know you needed. You can store your tree completely assembled, which dramatically cuts down set-up time. If you add a wheeled tree stand, you can easily roll the tree into storage when the year is done.
- Direct Suspend Wreath Bag: Large and bulky, wreaths are one of the most difficult holiday items to store. But put them away improperly and you’re likely to discover damage next Christmas. This storage bag uses an innovative suspend system to protect your wreaths better than ever before.
- Byers’ Choice LTD. Caroler Condo Box Storage: What about all your collectible Christmas figurines and accents? With this divided storage box, you can ensure that every piece is put away with care.
Label everything clearly
Nothing is more frustrating than having to open several storage boxes before finding what you’re looking for. Save yourself that hassle by labeling each storage box and container before putting it away. You can use a permanent marker to write information directly on the exterior, or you can add stick-on labels if you prefer.
Shop the Best Christmas Décor Storage Options from St. Nick’s
Make this year the one where you finally organize a Christmas decoration storage system once and for all! With the right storage for Christmas decorations, you can keep everything from ornaments to lights in order with ease.
At St. Nick’s Christmas & Collectibles, we don’t just offer a fantastically festive selection of holiday décor, gifts, and collectibles under one roof. Here, you can also find all of the practical products you need for storing Christmas decorations once the holiday season has come to a close.
Stock up on everything you need to celebrate the holidays – and clean them up afterward – at St. Nick’s Christmas & Collectibles today!
