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Your Guide To Organise Christmas Decorations For Next Year

December 12, 2024    Organisation Packaging Seasonal Self Storage

Wondering how to organise Christmas decorations to make them ready for next year and avoid unnecessary stress? Getting ready for the festive season can be magical, but tangled lights and broken ornaments from last year can be easily avoided, with proper preparation and organisation.

How To Organise Your Christmas Decorations?

Christmas decorations are normally collected and added to over the years, with each bauble and ornament holding precious memories. This is why at Your Store Exeterm we know that safe and efficient storage of the decorations is essential, to ensure their long life.

To help ensure your Christmas decorations are stored safely and properly, our storage experts have shared their top tips for making the process easy and stress-free.

Evaluate and sort

Before packing, assess the condition of your decorations. Start by separating indoor and outdoor items. Outdoor Christmas decorations exposed to the winter weather may be damaged, while indoor ones might need minor repairs. Divide items into categories:

  • Keep: decorations in good condition
  • Repair: items that need minor fixes
  • Discard: broken or worn-out decorations

Group decorations by category

Organising your decorations by category helps streamline the unpacking process, categories such as:

  • Christmas tree essentials: keep tree parts, stands, lights and Christmas tree skirts together
  • Ornaments: store freestanding decorations like those for mantels or shelves in one place
  • Outdoor decorations: group outdoor items such as wreaths, lights, and glowing figures
  • Wrapping supplies: keep gift paper, bows, and tags in one spot for easy access
  • Linens: store Christmas-themed tablecloths, napkins, and crockery together

By grouping items, everything will be easy to locate when it’s time to decorate again.

Christmas Decorations inside the Box

Exeter Self Storage Packing Tips For Christmas Decorations

Once you have organised your items into categories, the next step is to pack them thoughtfully to keep them safe and ready for next year.

1. Protect fragile items

  • Store delicate baubles in boxes and wrap them in bubble wrap for protection, boxes such as empty celebration chocolate tins, shoe boxes or others are top choices for this.
  • Safely store antique baubles or decorations with acid-free tissue paper or bubble wrap to prevent damage.

2. Organise lights and wreaths

  • Wrap Christmas lights around small pieces of cardboard or use clothes pegs to avoid tangling
  • Pack wreaths and garlands in sturdy containers to retain their shape

3. Colour-code decorations

Simplify decorating next year by grouping items by colour. For example, pack red baubles together, green tinsel in its section, and so on. Not only will this make it easier when it comes to decorating next season, but also will allow you to evaluate if you need to collect more of certain colours.

Green Christmas Tree With Three Round Gold Ornaments

4. Use clear storage bags

Clear, resealable garment bags can store everything from lights to soft linens. The transparency allows you to see the contents at a glance, saving time and effort when setting up your decor. For added protection, use acid-free tissue paper or bubble wrap to prevent fading or wear.

5. Label your boxes

Clearly label each box to make finding your decorations effortless next year. Include details about the contents and their priority for unpacking. Write down what’s inside, like “Tree Decorations” or “Outdoor Lights,” and save yourself the hassle of searching.

Woman Writing Label on Box while Sitting Down

Store All Your Christmas Items In A Storage Unit

Preparing for the festive season can be overwhelming with decorations, gifts, and other holiday essentials taking up valuable space in your home. A storage unit provides the perfect solution to keep everything organised, secure, and out of the way until you need it. With easy access and plenty of space, you can enjoy a clutter-free holiday season.

Why Choose Exeter Self Storage For Christmas?

At Your Store Exeter, we offer a variety of personal storage options to suit your needs, ensuring your holiday items are safe, tidy, and easily accessible when you need them. When you choose our Exeter storage hire for your Christmas decorations, you’ll benefit from:

  • Convenient location: located near Marsh Barton, just outside Exeter city centre, our facility is easily accessible via the A30, A38, and M5
  • Flexible storage sizes: From small spaces for decorations to larger units for outdoor items, you’ll find the perfect fit
  • Enhanced security: our facility features electronically controlled gates, anti-climb fences, high-level locking mechanisms, anti-tamper lock boxes, and uniquely coded key fobs
  • Flexible storage durations: whether you need short-term or long-term storage, our open-ended contracts let you rent for as long as needed.
  • Additional benefits: our quick, easy and long-term storage solutions make it easy to adjust your unit size as your needs change, with quick arrangements for larger or smaller spaces

Make Christmas Hassle-Free With Your Store Exeter

Declutter your home with personal self storage in Exeter, and enjoy a stress-free holiday season. For more details about our wide range of storage options and prices, get in touch with our friendly team today.

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