Holiday Decor Storage Solutions

Putting Away Christmas: Storage Hacks for Tricky Décor

A decorator’s worst nightmare? Storing all the decorations! We all love to change things out for the seasons. But where do we put it away after we put it up? Let’s untangle the mess and make home storage solutions a cinch.

Decorating your front door is fun. But all those outdoor wreaths, lights and trees have to be put away. Today I’m sharing affordable tips to conquer storage frustration and keep things looking good for years.

1. STORING CHRISTMAS TREES AND TOPIARIES

Large outdoor trees and topiaries can suck up space and collect dust. Try shrink wrap. Wrap your tree tightly and seal. Just cut through the plastic when you’re ready to use it again. Or, use a cheap drop cloth or old sheet to wrap the tree. Push branches down in the same direction. Tie or sew closed. Don’t forget to label the tree size and type. Once wrapped, all trees look alike!

woman wrapping up a Christmas tree in plastic for storage

woman holding plastic bag containing evergreens for storage

2. UNRAVEL THE LIGHTS

Oh, we’ve all experienced the pain of trying to unravel lights and cords. It isn’t a pretty sight. There’s several ways to avoid this nightmare. Wrap string lights around a spare coat hanger or a piece of cardboard. Cut notches in the cardboard to secure the string. Hang or store in a box. Icicle lights can be wrapped in butcher paper or even leftover Christmas paper. Paper towel or toilet paper rolls are handy to keep extension cords. Remember to label each string and cord by length and light color.

woman wrapping Christmas lights around a metal clothes hanger for storage

woman wrapping Christmas lights around a piece of cardboard for storage

woman using cardboard tubes to store extension cords

extension cord in cardboard tube for storage

woman using black marker to create label for extension cord storage

plastic tote used to store extension cords Christmas lights etc.

3. HOW TO STORE WREATHS

Wreaths can really pile up. Especially if you change them out for seasons. Try using a coat hanger for each one. Cover in a clear trash bag and hang in a closet or on a rack. A closet rod is also handy for storing multiple wreaths in one space. Use boxes or plastic containers for shelf storage. Each wreath should be stored separately to protect it. Garland can be wrapped around sturdy clothes hangers or stored in a box.

PRO TIP: Remember to store your front door wreath hanger with your wreath so you don’t need to go searching for it next year.

woman preparing a metal clothes hanger to use to store a wreath

woman putting wreath on metal clothes hanger for storage

woman hanging wreath from metal clothes hanger

woman placing wreath in plastic bag for storage

4. DOOR MAT STORAGE HACK

Door mats can also build up. Skirt hangers with clips work great. Remember to cover in plastic to protect against dust and fading.

woman using a skirt hanger with clips to store a doormat

A woman placing a Patriotic red geranium doormat into a white plastic bag for storage.

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Robin grew up on a farm in the rolling hills of southern Wisconsin. After years living “in town,” she recently moved back to the country where she is renovating an old farmhouse. She’s an expert on window blinds and drape installations, color consultation and blind repair. Her flagship store, “House to Home Designs” is located on the historic Square, downtown Monroe, Wisconsin. Read More