15 Christmas Storage Ideas! (Genius Hacks)

Is holiday clutter taking over your home? These brilliant Christmas Storage Ideas and Holiday Organization Hacks will change your life!

Then… tackle the rest of the house with this BIG List of Home Organizing Tips and Tricks!

Christmas Storage Ideas

It’s that time of year again! With the holiday season in full swing, and the festive halls being decked, it’s easy for merry messes to start taking over your home.

That’s why I’ve compiled a BIG list of clever Christmas Storage Ideas to help you take back control over that chaos of clutter!

Keeping the clutter under control in small houses or spaces can be tricky, right? Thankfully, there’s a simple solution!

Once you know these simple holiday organizing ideas for your supplies, you won’t believe how organized your home is!

From Christmas ornament storage to tidy Christmas decor organization, and wrapping paper hacks to simple ways to store those twinkle lights, I’ve got you covered!

These simple hacks are such a game changer! So what are you waiting for?

Say so long to clutter with these easy to implement Holiday Storage Ideas…

Related: 21 Garage Organization Ideas on a Budget

#1: Small Ribbon Rolls Fit Perfectly on Tiered Pants Hanger!

Rather than letting all of those spools of ribbon run wild, how about storing them on a pants hanger?

It can hold so many spools, and makes using them a cinch!

Just pull and snip!

You’ll need:

• 1 Tiered Pants Hanger
• Spools of Ribbon

Then simply unhook an upper tier, and thread spools of ribbon on.

Repeat again on a lower tier, and you’re done!

SO easy!

#2: Slap Bracelets Are the Secret to Keeping Wrapping Paper Rolls in Tact

Looking for the perfect trick to keep those pretty wrapping paper rolls from unraveling?

Children’s Slap Bracelets are the answer!

Just slap one around each end of your roll. It will perfectly keep your rolls securely in place!

#3: For Extra-Large Rolls, Toilet Paper Rolls Can Work, Too!

Simply use 2 or 3 instead of one to get the job done.

#4: Garment Bags are A Simple Way to Store and Hang Your Rolls of Wrapping Paper!

This Garment Bag Wrapping Storage hack is such a game changer!

Simply stow your rolls of wrapping paper inside. Next, zip it up.

With it stored in the back of a closet out of the way, you won’t have to worry about the clutter anymore!

Easy peasy!

#5: Store Balls & Bauble Ornaments in Drink Carriers or Egg Cartons

Did you know that standard size ornament balls happen to fit perfectly in cardboard to-go drink holders?

They’re a great way to store them. That’s because they’ll be kept apart without the ability to scratch each other.

Just save your drink holders from Starbucks or your fast food orders.

Now you’ve got free storage containers!

Drink Holder Christmas Ornament Storage Ideas

Cardboard drink holders are perfect for standard size ornament balls.

Safely store your ornaments when a second holder is placed on top for extra protection.

Egg Carton Christmas Ornament Storage Ideas

Egg cartons are a great size for safely storing smaller ornaments.

I like to use the clear egg cartons if possible. This way I can see what’s inside without even having to open up the egg carton.

Plus, these little ornaments look so cute packed safely inside!

#6: Skip the Expensive Wreath Bags & Use a Kitchen Garbage Bag + Hanger to Store Your Wreath!

Don’t have a Christmas Wreath Storage Bag?

No problem!

Simply hook your wreath to a plastic hanger. Next, poke a hole in the bottom of a kitchen garbage bag. Then.. place the bag over your wreath, pulling the top of the hanger through the hole.

Tie a bow at the bottom, and you’re done!

#7: Wrap Light Strands Around Hangers for Tangle-Free Storage!

Wondering what to use for a Christmas Lights Organizer?

Plastic hangers work like a charm! Simply wrap your lights around the hanger, alternating sides with each wrap around. Do this until you’re done.

Finally, tuck the end in under a strand, and you’re all set!

Now these can even be stored in a closet!

#8: Storing Lights in Ziplocs Works Great, too!

Karen writes: “I store each strand of Christmas lights in its own gallon size bag to prevent tangling.”

#9: Hang Bags, Bows & Gift Tags in Your Closet

Cheryl writes: “Bags of bows are hanging on hangers in my guest bedroom closet.”

#10: Or Hide Gift Bags, Tags & Bows Under Your Bed

Jenn writes: “Get a flat rolling bin for all the wrapping paper, gift bags, boxes, bows, tissue paper and gift tags – mine fits right under our bed.”

Tammy writes: “I use a long plastic tote that fits under the bed!”

Suzanne writes: “I use the zippered bags that sheets and blankets come in! They store nicely inside a tote or under the bed”

#11: Do a Donation Drop-Off BEFORE Christmas

Whether you picked up some new decor this year, received ornaments as a gift, or will be stocking up at the after-Christmas clearance sales, you’ll need a place to put your new treasures!

So… as you decorate this year, take some time to get organized.

Right now is the perfect time to purge as you go!

Sally writes: “Do a winter/donation clean up before Christmas.”

Joni writes: “Get rid of the excess and ornaments that aren’t favorites.”

#12: Take a Picture Once You’ve Decked the Halls

Andrea writes: “I have a photo of every shelf’s decorations. Each are in their own box.

Next year you can unwrap the contents, look at your photo, and put your decorations out on the shelf.”

#13: Label Your Storage Bins with a List of Contents Inside

Karen writes: “Write down what decorations go in each box and tape it to the cover of the box so when you are un-decorating you know where everything goes”

Large plastic storage bins are the perfect way to keep indoor or outdoor Christmas decor, like Outdoor Hanging Ball Lights, tidy.

#14: Purge Again As You Take Down Your Decor

Juli writes: “Start this year when putting ornaments away, throw away broken items if can’t repair. Fix if you can.”

Calleen writes: “When putting away holiday decorations, determine what decorations are no longer needed and/or used. Donate immediately. Also I add this to my New Year’s resolutions list. Fun to check one off right away.”

Jennie writes: “I discard old or broken decorations as I repack my Christmas items to pair down the number of boxes I have to store.”

My Tip: Set some items aside for a garage sale next Spring.

Then use these Garage Sale Tips to maximize your garage sale earnings.

#15: Stock up on Supplies NOW for Next Year!

Starting the day after Christmas, you can score AMAZING deals on wrapping paper, gift bows, tissue, etc.

So swing by some of your favorite stores to snatch up that holiday clearance. Not only will you be ready-to-go next year… but you’ll save SO much money, too!

Holly writes: “After Christmas, make a list of supplies you will need and put it in your new year’s planner.

Come next year, you can be prepared with random stuff like tape and tissue!”

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So what are your favorite Christmas Storage Ideas or Holiday Organization Hacks?

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