Storage Ideas for Holiday Décor: Keep It Organized & Damage-Free

When the holidays are over, storing holiday decor can feel like a daunting task. Whether it’s endless strings of Christmas lights, bulky Halloween pumpkins, or awkwardly shaped spring wreaths, proper storage keeps your items organized, protected, and looking new for years to come. Here are some of the best practices for storing seasonal decorations:

1. Declutter Before Packing Up

Before storing anything away, take a few minutes to declutter. Toss broken ornaments (or repair if you’re feeling thrifty), faded garlands, or items you no longer use. Replace ornament clips and consider if you have enough of a full set to keep it or if you want to buy new holiday décor next season. 

2. Use Clear, Labeled Storage Bins

Clear plastic bins make it easy to see what’s inside. Label each container with the season and a brief inventory (e.g., “Fall - Table Decor & Wreath”). This helps you find what you need without opening every box when the need arises to bring out the holiday décor for a family dinner or change of season. 

3. Protect Fragile Items

Wrap delicate items like glass ornaments or ceramics in bubble wrap, magazine pages or tissue paper. Use cardboard dividers or ornament storage boxes to prevent breakage. Don’t cram specific holiday décor items with extended pieces into spaces where they can bend or snap.

4. Store by Season and Room

Group holiday decor by holiday and by the room it’s used in. For example, all Christmas kitchen decor goes in one bin. This makes decorating easier next year, and allows you to decorate your home room by room rather than fighting with multiple boxes of decorative items and trying to figure out the best place to put them. 

5. Storage ideas for smaller spaces: Utilize Vertical Space

Use shelving units in basements, attics, or closets to stack bins vertically. Consider hanging wreaths or lights on hooks to save space and prevent tangling. Hanging stuff, stacking up or using multipurpose furniture are all great space-saving solutions to ensure you can keep your beloved holiday décor rather than throwing it out and buying new, year after year. 

6. Online storage idea: Take a Digital Inventory

Take photos of each bin’s contents and store them on your phone, in your notes app or on a computer cloud. This visual inventory saves time and prevents unnecessary unpacking. This can also help with overconsumption and buying duplicate holiday décor items by knowing exactly what you have always packed away.

Proper holiday decor storage not only protects your nostalgic items but also makes decorating (and un-decorating after the holidays) stress-free and more enjoyable. By following these storage idea tips, you’ll keep your home festive and your storage clutter-free year-round.

If you are looking for storage solutions to declutter or reorganize your home, or just to store your season décor items, visit a home or holiday show near you and get inspired with what a local product or service provider can offer.