Christmas decoration storage ideas to keep your trinkets organised

It's time to keep your decorations organised and safe.

Christmas decoration storage

by Emily Gilbert |
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Christmas decoration storage solutions will not only keep your decorations organised and protected, but it will make decorating easier for next Christmas. After all, whatever age you are, putting up the Christmas decorations ready to decorate your home for the festive season will always be exciting. Taking them down to put away? Not so much. It feels very final - and soul-destroying in a cold January.

Nonetheless, it's important to take your Christmas decoration storage seriously and store your decorations away properly. So, when it comes to next Christmas, you're not dealing with a jumbled mess of broken baubles, lights and tinsel. And - how on earth do you store your artificial Christmas wreaths?

Best Christmas decoration storage at a glance

Best bauble Christmas storage: Bauble and Decoration Storage Cube Bag Holder - View Offer on Amazon UK
Best fairy lights storage: Christmas Lights Storage Box - View Offer at Coopers of Stortford
Best Christmas tree storage: Christmas Tree Storage Bag - View Offer on Amazon UK
Best wrapping paper storage: Ram® Christmas Wrapping Paper Storage Bag - View Offer on Amazon UK

That's where Christmas decoration storage comes in handy. They provide you with the space to keep your nicknacks as organised (and stress-free!) as possible. Suitable for everything from Christmas trees to fairy lights and your favourite baubles, most tend to come with dividers so you can keep your ornaments nice and separate.

We're sure that your battered old cardboard box has made you proud for the last few years. But, trust us, once you've stocked up on some of the best Christmas decoration storage options, you won't go back.

Best bauble Christmas storage

This Large Christmas Bauble Storage Box can fit up to 112 Christmas ornaments in individual sections allowing you to store each one in its slot with dividers keeping them neat. Available in two colours, both ends of the box has sturdy hand grips, enabling you to lift and drag it with ease while longer handles on the sides allow you to carry it on stairs, or from room to room.

Customer Review: "So glad I bought this, it has been really useful as a space saving storage in the loft, with not having to wrap all the baubles up separately as I have in the past."

Pros

  • Adjustable cardboard dividers for storage
  • Dual zipper for easy access and seal
  • You'll save, space, time and money

Cons

  • Not ideal for different shaped baubles
Dimensions64.7 x 32.7 x 13.5 cm
Capacityup to 128 - standard round baubles

Small bauble storage box

Home Treats Christmas Bauble Storage Box
Price: $48.88

If you're after a smaller version of the above product, this square-shaped Home Treats Christmas Bauble Storage Box may do just the trick. It holds up to 64 baubles with strong card inserts to avoid damage.

Customer review: "Nice storage for glass baubles. Fits lots and although some people commented on the cardboard inside being cheap. Think it was chosen for padding qualities. If things do get jolted or squished then the cardboard is more forgiving than plastic slots would be. Plus this will live in most people's lofts so the aesthetics of that won't be noticed by anyone. Good sturdy enough outer casing in wipeable plastic."

Pros

  • Strong insert cards for baubles
  • Easy to assemble and transport
  • Keep your decorations safe

Cons

  • The cardboard inside to hold the baubles is a bit flimsy and hard to fit unusual sizes
DimensionsL30cm x H30cm x W30 cm
Capacity64 baubles

Best fairy lights storage

We all know how tiresome untangling fairy lights can be and this handy Christmas Lights Storage Box includes light wraps to separate between the light wraps, ensuring they remain untangled when you next come to use them.

Pros

  • With 5 handy storage reels
  • Each reel for up to 200 LEDs
  • Stows up to 1,000 LED string lights

Cons

  • No customer reviews
DimensionsH25 x W32 x D25 cm
CapacityStows up to 1,000 LED string lights

Best Christmas tree storage

Christmas tree storage
Price: $24.99
Alternative retailers
Walmart$30.99View offer

If you prefer to put up an artificial tree year after year, keep it in the best condition possible with this Premium Jumbo Christmas Tree Storage Bag which will shield it from damage, dust, moisture, and pests; so it’s always ready to show off. The bag is made from a canvas heavy-duty, tear and waterproof fabric with three stitch-reinforced handles.

Customer review: "Great product, small package, large storage bag, the material feels very strong and durable."

Pros

  • Sturdily constructed of heavy-duty fabric
  • Durable handles provide ease for carrying
  • Protects trees and shields them from damages

Cons

  • For unassembled trees only
Dimensions165 x 38 x 76 cm
CapacityUp to 9ft tall un-assembled tree

Best Christmas storage for wreaths

iTrend Christmas Wreath Decorations Storage Bag
Price: $5.99-£6.99

We love a reusable item here at Yours and if your Christmas wreath is artificial, this strong and protective wreath bag, featuring a dual zip and carry handles, will keep it pristine. The Albert Austin Waterproof Christmas Wreath Storage Case is highly durable, and made with waterproof fabric that will protect it for years to come.

Customer review: "Good. Plenty of room for other things, too."

Pros

  • Small or large storage cases available
  • Keep wreaths and garlands safe and organised
  • With convenient carry handles

Cons

  • Make sure you measure and get one that fits
Dimensions45 x 15 cm or 60 x 20 cm
CapacityUnspecified.

Stylish pick

This stylish Christmas Bauble Storage Box from Coopers of Stortford ensures safe and organised storage for up to 64 baubles or small ornaments. With dividers, a transparent front, and sturdy waterproof material, it offers easy stacking, transport, and durability in festive green. We couldn't think of a cooler place to keep your baubles safe.

Pros

  • Stores up to 64 baubles and small ornaments
  • Supplied with dividers, lid and carry handles
  • Made from strong and durable 600D Oxford material

Cons

  • No customer reviews
DimensionsL30.5 x W30.5 x H30.5 cm
CapacityStores up to 64 baubles and small ornaments

Best Christmas decoration storage

WeRChristmas Christmas Decoration Storage Box
Price: $105.72

With double-sewn stitching for durability, this waterproof WeRChristmas Christmas Decoration Storage Box has three pull-out shelves which allows you to store 16 decorations on each one. How cool is that? Ideal for storing your Christmas decorations in the dusty loft or garage and helps prevent breakages, it's our top pick.

Customer review: "Christmas storage at its best. I adore this, so easy to assemble, sturdy but pretty to look at which is top of my list and at a great price. I have bought a few Christmas storage items from this range and that’s all my Christmas decorations, baubles, wreaths and lights sorted in a way that will make it easy for me to decorate the house and tree and not have to rummage through bags of stuff wrapped in bubble wrap that I can’t remember what’s in what bag now I can just open my storage and see instantly what I have. This is a storage must have love it."

Pros

  • Ideal for storing your decorations in the dusty loft
  • Our bag is waterproof so this can be stored anywhere
  • Has double sewn stitching for durability

Cons

  • Card dividers could be a little more robust
Dimensions40 x 33 cm
Capacityup to 48 ornaments

Best wrapping paper storage

Ram® Christmas Wrapping Paper Storage Bag
Price: $20.84

Now it may not be for Christmas decorations but we still reckon that this Ram® Christmas Wrapping Paper Storage Bag is well worth picking up. Velcro straps keep your wrapping paper rolls in place while net compartments will keep smaller items such as ribbon and tape safe.

Customer review: "Great for wrapping supplies but slightly flimsy material. This has lasted well so far though."

Pros

  • Carrying handles and zip to close
  • Made from festive fabric in green with red trim
  • Velcro straps to keep gift wrap rolls in place

Cons

  • None we can think of!
Dimensions82 x 34 x 13 cm
CapacityUnspecified.

Premium Christmas decoration storage

The priciest option on our list, this Christmas Rolling Ornament Storage, features a sturdy steel frame and integrated wheels that make moving it from room to room a breeze. Made from polyester fabric with padded canvas, it has removable trays with handles, acid-free, fabric-lined dividers and a front storage pocket.

Customer review: "After a lifetime of wrapping delicate baubles in bubble wrap and carefully storing them in multiple boxes in the attic, and then having to get them downstairs and unwrapped without damaging them each year, I finally invested in this storage case. It is sturdy enough to prevent breakages and also helpful for organising the ornaments so you can see everything together. The one caveat I have is that the website description mentioned a separate front pocket when actually it is only the smaller storage bag that has this feature."

Pros

  • 100 spaces are spacious yet a compact way to store decorations
  • Keeps decorations safe from damage and free from dust and dirt
  • Handle/wheels make the case easy to transport and store away

Cons

  • Arrives flat-packed
DimensionsH47 x W76 x D52 cm
Capacity96 spaces

Best for ornaments and baubles

This storage box is ideal for a variety of different Christmas decorations including baubles, festive blankets and cushions, Christmas ornaments along with side pockets and label holders to clearly label each compartment.

One reviewer said: "This Christmas ornament storage container is perfect for storing all my ornaments on the tree in one place. Makes organising simple and now I won’t have to look for certain ornaments next year, they are all in one place! This container is perfect, light weight and sturdy. The fabric material makes it lightweight."

Pros

  • Room to store ornaments as well as baubles
  • Labelling cards

Cons

  • Dividers can be a little flimsy
Dimensions:64.8L x 32.3W x 34.3H cm
Trays: 8

Best storage bags

If you want a festive themed storage solution that doesn't restrict you, then these large storage bag with a festive themed print may be ideal. With a load capacity of 10kg, these can store your outdoor lights, baubles when wrapped, blankets, blankets, wreaths and more.

One reviewer said: "This has been a game changer. I no longer need my crumbling Christmas tree box and it's 6ft and fits perfectly in one of these! I bought and used them to store all of my Christmas decorations. Really sturdy and fits plenty inside."

Pros

  • Machine washable
  • Multipurpose use

Cons

  • No organisation solution inside
Dimensions: 46L x 27.5W x 55H cm
Capacity: 10kg

Best storage set

This set contains everything you need to store your Christmas decs including a large bag for your Christmas tree as well as two large bags for your decorations and home ornaments.

One reviewer said: "These are fantastic! Amazing value for money. I got my 7ft tree (in 3 pieces) In the bag with loads of room to spare! All decorations in the other, and still have a bag spare!"

Pros

  • Sturdy handles
  • Waterproof
  • Dust proof

Cons

  • Fabric is a little flimsy
MaterialPolyethylene
Dimensions:<meta charset="utf-8">25D x 120W x 46H cm and <meta charset="utf-8">25D x 48W x 38H cm

How to safely store Christmas decorations

By following these tips, you can keep your Christmas decorations well-organised and accessible. Not to mention, in good condition for many holiday seasons to come:

• Safely pack fragile ornaments in tissue paper or bubble wrap to prevent breakage.

• Label storage boxes or containers clearly with the contents they hold, to make next year easier.

• Stack storage boxes neatly and in an organised manner with heavier or sturdier boxes at the bottom.

• Store decorations in a climate-controlled area to prevent damage from extreme temperatures.

• Store instruction manuals for decorations or lights in a designated area or box.

• Keep extra bulbs or ornament hooks together to avoid losing them.

Emily Gilbert is a Features and Review Editor for Mother&Baby and Yours and has written for the website and previously the magazine for six years. Specialising in product reviews, Emily is the first to know about all the exciting new releases in the parenting industry.

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