How to organize and store Christmas decorations

What is the best way to organize and store Christmas decorations?

Hello Friends! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year. Now that Christmas has come and gone, it’s time to take down all decorations and store them away till next Christmas. I have some easy ways how to organize and store Christmas decorations. Sharing these tips with you so that next Christmas will be hassle-free to decorate.

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Once the magic of Christmas is gone, we long for our homes to get back to normal. It’s easy to just take the decorations down and haphazardly throw them in bins and worry about it next Christmas.

However, I have a few simple ideas that can make it easier for your next year’s Christmas decorating. You’ll be glad you took the time to put your decorations in order.

10 best and easy tips to organize and store your Christmas decorations

#1-first I start with the proper storage bins. There are so many great storage solutions available. I prefer large clear bins so that it’s roomy enough and easy to see what is inside the bins. They are also easy enough to stack on top of each other to use up space above.

These 4-pack- 91-quart set of clear storage totes are perfect, you can clearly see what is inside. These durable 27 gallons are a great size because they are deep enough to stack decor on top of each other.

How to store your Christmas lights

#2-Storing Christmas lights

One of my husband’s many jobs, when he was young, was a professional outdoor Christmas lights installer. Part of the job was to take down the Christmas lights as well for clients. The best tip he showed me was an easy way to store the Christmas lights. The trick is to keep the outlet side out wrap the lights like a ball of yarn and plug at the other end. When done wrapping, plug them into the outlet side. This will keep it from unraveling and neat. This way when you’re unraveling to string the Christmas tree you can plug into the extension cord or outlet and trim the tree while unraveling the ball of lights. Trust me it is a game changer, it makes it so much easier this way. this tried and true way makes the Christmas decorating process to be seamless.

Best storage solutions

#3- Wreath storage holders are a great way to keep your wreaths safe without damage. I love this one for my ornament wreath. This wreath holder is also good for storing thicker wreaths.

#4- Don’t throw out the original packaging, they are the best to reuse. At times, the original packaging has a styrofoam cut-out that fits just right for the ornaments or the decor for protection.

I reuse the original packaging for my Christmas village and delicate ornaments. They are cut out specifically for them to keep them, fit like a glove.

#5- Use large bins to store wrapping paper if storage space allows.

I love wrapping paper, and I have so many that it can last me a lifetime of Christmases. Every year I get more and more. It’s a problem! I’m working on it, 😅!

I use long bins like this to store all my wrapping paper, tall Christmas decor, and Christmas bags. These bins are extra long and deep, perfect for long items.

#6- Separate and label the storage bins

Label all the storage bins so that it makes it easier to know where everything is for the next time.

#7- Separate ornaments by color

One of the things I do with my round ornaments, I separate them by color.

For me, this makes it easier to create different decorating styles each year. One year I may want mostly silver and gold and another year I may want all blues or reds. This year I used silver and gold, so the only bin I needed to take out of storage was the bin with silver and gold, easy peasy!

Declutter your holiday decor

#8- Purge your Christmas decorations

It’s always good to go through your Christmas decor and see what’s not being used or broken. Get rid of all the unwanted decor, maybe donate it or just toss it in the garbage. Make room for more like me!😂

#9- Prepare for winter decor

Before storing away all your Christmas decorating, see what can be used for transitioning into winter decor. Faux wintery stems are a great way to replace the greenery from the Christmas tree and mantel. Pine cones in a bowl are a nice winter look as well.

Assign storage bins for specific decor

#10- Storing delicate ornaments

Have a container For all delicate decorations. It helps to separate the ornaments by delicates and shatterproof in mind. Wrap each delicate ornament in bubble wrap or paper to keep them from breaking. Place the heavier ones on the bottom and the lightweight ones on top.

It’s not necessary to wrap the shatterproof ornaments, so I just place them in the bins.

Reuse ribbons and gift boxes as much as you can. I have separate containers for all the ribbons and bows, this makes it easier to find when they have their own assigned bin. I also have a separate bin for all the gift boxes and gift bags.

Check out these great storage solutions

Try a few new storage ideas to make your decorating next year easier and hassle free.

Thank you for stopping by and hope you keep in touch!

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