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Every year, we take inventory of our Christmas decorations and — just as importantly — their storage solutions. The only thing more frustrating than not being able to find the wreath/nativity/ornaments/candlesticks you’re looking for is finding them broken.
It’s not in the packing things up that you see what you need. It’s when you’re pulling things out! It feels like a universal truth: Decorating for Christmas is the moment you finally see the storage you need.
So this year, before we even strung the first strand of lights, we made a trip to Lowe’s and picked up five hardworking solutions to better corral everything — wrapping supplies, ornaments, wreaths, the nativity, even the big tree. And these are all versatile depending on what you have! Some of these storage solutions were meant for other things: I found out that a bin designed to store stemware works great for the nativity. But I hope this inspires you to find the storage solution you need.
Below are the pieces we’re loving, using, and recommending. If you’re looking for some tips on how to store holiday decorations, these are some of the best options out there. (I already feel so much more organized going into the new year!)
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1. A Whole Wrapping Station… That Rolls
Rolling Wrapping Paper Storage Organizer | Wrapping Paper & Ribbon
If you’ve ever stored wrapping paper in a closet or the wrong-sized tote (guilty) or tried to rescue crushed gift bags from last year (also guilty), this rolling organizer is a total upgrade. It’s like a wrapping-paper-room-in-a-bag. It holds 30–40″ wrapping rolls with a built-in strap to keep them from bending, plus mesh pockets and two removable bins for ribbons, bows, and tags.
The part we love? Rollerblade wheels. You can pull it right up to wherever you’re wrapping, then tuck it away like it’s nothing. I love having a bin for rolls of ribbon, and I’m using a second bin for loose ribbon and bows. This baby has pouches for gift bags and tissue paper, and I tucked in my tape rolls, scissors, and wrapping paper cutters. Now, I had to find them first. But once I wrangled all of my holiday wrapping bits into this bag, I started fantasizing about always knowing where everything is. Once and for all! This one is a major life upgrade.
2. The Rolling Home for the Big Tree
The cardboard box your tree came in had a good run… but if yours is looking a little tired, this rolling duffel bag is the upgrade. It holds trees up to 9 feet tall once they’re in sections, and it features adjustable interior straps to keep everything tight and protected. The wheels are sturdy, the handles are reinforced, and next year’s setup will take half the time.
We also love the clear PVC window, so you don’t have to play the “which bin is this?” game.
3. The Ornament Box That Actually Protects the Pretty Ones
Ornament Storage Box | Velvet Ornaments
I’ve experienced the heartbreak of broken ornaments. Some ornaments are just ornaments… and some are heirlooms. This storage box is designed for the ones you truly don’t want to risk. It has adjustable dividers, two stacked trays, and space for up to 48 ornaments — though we reconfigured it to fit a mix of sizes.
It zips closed and folds flat when empty, which we love for shelves. And the clear window? It helps me keep track of which box has the baubles and which has the sentimental family ornaments.
4. Our Favorite Hack: Wreaths in a Tree Bag
We didn’t use this bag for a tree this year… we used it for wreaths. We hang wreaths on all the windows on the front of our house, and I started looking for a loooooong bag to store them all in a neat row. Now, if you have a special wreath that’s just for your front door, consider getting a wreath bag. But if you have 10+ wreaths to store, a tree bag is the way to go.
It’s extra long (65″), tear-resistant, water-repellant, and unstructured in the best way — so we could line every wreath up in a neat row without squishing them. The full-length zipper opens from end to end, which makes loading and unloading so easy.
5. The Nativity Found a New Home
I inherited my Grandma’s nativity, and I pack it carefully every year. But this year, our shepherd was broken. I knew I needed a better storage solution than newspaper and a tote. Truth: This cloth bin was designed for holiday stemware, but it’s perfect for nativity pieces! It comes with felt protectors and cardboard dividers, and the front window lets you see what’s inside without opening it.
Why We Love These (And Why We Bought Them Now)
The best part of upgrading your holiday storage while you’re decorating is simple: You know exactly what you need.
This year’s decor is fresh in your mind. You can see which bins are worn out, which pieces need more protection, which categories need better organization, and which items deserve a dedicated home.
And walking through Lowe’s this time of year feels like the ultimate “let’s get ahead of ourselves” moment — a little bit of order in the middle of the decorating chaos.
We’re heading back for a few more (because once you start organizing Christmas, it’s hard to stop), but these five made an instant difference in how peaceful and pulled-together everything feels.
If you’re in the thick of decorating and noticing the same things we did, take this as your sign: Upgrade the storage now, while it’s all out. Next year, you’ll thank yourself.
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