Wondering where to put your year-round home decor once the holiday decorations come out? We’ve got the answer! And you’ll likely be kicking yourself that you didn’t think of it sooner!
Every year, we strive to make the season better than the last. As you coordinate events, wrap gifts, and manage a busy family schedule, are you also thinking of ways to make your home less stressful? At Getting it Done Organizing, we are committed to making your home a place that is relaxing, efficient, and manageable.
A home that is well organized has been proven time and time again to help families spend better time together and stay productive in their personal goals! The holidays are no exception; in fact, this is the time of year when organization matters most. Keep scrolling for our top tips to avoid the Christmas clutter for good.
1. Audit Your Storage Needs in Real-Time
Turn on your favorite festive music and begin by pulling out all of your holiday decor. As you unpack, ask yourself:
- Are my bins stuffed to the brim?
- Do I have to force the lid closed?
- Do I need specific storage for garlands, a wreath bag, or fragile ornaments?
Pro Tip: Write down exactly what you need and purchase your storage items in December instead of January. Storage products often sell out immediately after the holidays, so getting ahead ensures you have the right tools when it’s time to pack up.
Check out our favorite holiday storage products:
- Elfa Cart for Wrapping Paper Organizing
- Tree Storage
- The Best Way to Store Your Christmas Lights
- Wreath Storage
- This Ornament Storage Box
- Or This Larger Ornament Storage Option
2. The Pre-Decorating Purge
Styles change from year to year. If you find items you haven’t displayed in a season or two, or pieces you simply don’t love anymore, now is the time to donate them. Let those items be loved by another home rather than taking up valuable space in your bins.
3. The “Secret” Swap: Use Your Empty Bins
The holidays are stressful enough without “normal” decor piling up on every spare surface. To avoid a cluttered home, you need a designated spot for your everyday items.
Our Suggestion: Store your year-round decor inside your empty holiday bins! Instead of shoving lamps, coffee table books, and fragile accents into closets or under beds where they might get damaged, use your bins. They are already equipped with protective packaging, making them the perfect place to keep your everyday items safe. Come January, all that is left to do is a simple swap back to normal!
Let Us Handle the Holiday Logistics
Stressing about when you’ll find the time to get it all done? You don’t have to do it alone. Whether you need help purging your old collection, setting up a new storage system, or having a team manage the entire “swap” for you, Getting it Done Organizing is here to help.
We specialize in making the transition between seasons seamless so you can focus on making memories with your family.
Click here to schedule your Holiday Setup or Take Down and let’s make your home the most relaxing place to be this season!
