How to Store Christmas Decorations in a Small Space (10 Smart Picks)
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Packing up Christmas is less fun than putting it out, but a little system now saves hours next year. The goal: protect fragile pieces, compress soft ones and keep it all in one place.
These picks work in apartments and small homes where every closet shelf counts.
IRIS USA clear bins with lids (4-pack)
Clear sides let you see ornaments, lights and stockings without opening every box. Label each by room.
Good for: Ornaments and lights
View on AmazonVtopmart stackable clear bins with handles
Handles make them easy to pull down from a high closet shelf.
Good for: High shelves
View on AmazonVacuum storage bags with hand pump
Shrink tree skirts, throws, stockings and fabric garland to a fraction of their size.
Good for: Soft decor
View on AmazonHeavy-duty zip storage bags (6-pack)
Big zip bags with handles work well for faux garland and wreaths that won't fit in a bin.
Good for: Garland and wreaths
View on AmazonAmazon Basics 5-shelf wire rack
One rack in the garage or a closet corner can hold the whole holiday collection.
Good for: Garage storage
View on AmazonAmazon Basics collapsible fabric cubes
Cubes for the little stuff (hooks, tape, extension cords) so they don't scatter.
Good for: Small parts
View on AmazonCommand large utility hooks
Hang wreaths on the back of a closet door, damage-free.
Good for: Wreath storage
View on AmazonHeavy-duty clear adhesive hooks (10)
Strong clear hooks for coiled lights and garland on the garage or closet wall.
Good for: Coiled lights
View on AmazonCommand mini light clips (45)
Keep these with your lights so you're ready to hang them, damage-free, next year.
Good for: Next year's setup
View on AmazonKitsure 3-tier shoe rack
Less obvious, but a slim rack holds boxed ornaments and small bins neatly in a closet.
Good for: Closet floor
View on AmazonPacking-up tips that save time next year
- Wrap light strands around a piece of cardboard so they don't tangle.
- Store ornament hooks on the ornaments to save a step next year.
- Pack a 'first night' bin with lights, hooks and stockings so decorating starts fast.
