As the holiday season winds down, the sparkle and charm of the season often give way to the clutter of scattered Christmas decorations, dried-out garland, and tangled Christmas lights. While taking down your Christmas décor may not be as fun as putting it up, it’s a perfect opportunity to reset your space, refresh your mind, and start January feeling organized and ready for the year ahead.
At An Organized Life, we specialize in helping clients pack away their holidays with care, making it easy to enjoy the magic of the season again next year—without the mess or overwhelm.
The Benefits of Organizing Your Christmas Decor Now
Tossing your holiday decor into bins or stuffing your garage may seem like the quickest option, but come next December, you’ll be faced with chaos instead of Christmas cheer. Taking the time to organize your Christmas décor now pays off in a big way next season.
Here’s why a strategic post-holiday plan is worth it:
- Protect fragile items like glass ornaments, tree toppers, and keepsakes from breaking.
- Avoid tangled lights and misplaced decorations with labeled bins and sorted categories.
- Easily find what you need next year so decorating is faster and more enjoyable.
- Declutter what you no longer use, freeing up space for décor you love.
Start the new year fresh, with your home feeling light, clean, and organized.
How to Take Down & Store Christmas Tree Decorations
Let’s be honest—Christmas tree decorations are often the most time-consuming to unpack and repack. Our professional organizers can help you make the process painless with methodical takedown and organization techniques that preserve both your décor and your sanity.
Pro Tips for Taking Down Your Tree Decorations:
✔ Remove ornaments carefully, grouping them by color, size, or theme as you go.
✔ Wrap delicate items in tissue or bubble wrap and store in compartmentalized ornament boxes.
✔ Label each bin or box clearly, including tree skirts, toppers, and special items.
✔ Bundle lights neatly using reels, cardboard, or special storage winders.
✔ Purge anything broken or outdated, and set aside unused décor to donate.
A well-packed tree makes next year’s setup quicker, safer, and far less stressful.
Smart Storage for Christmas Decorations
Not all holiday décor fits neatly into a few plastic totes. From wreaths and garlands to tabletop scenes and outdoor lights, each category deserves its own thoughtful storage solution.
At An Organized Life, we help you:
- Create labeled, stackable storage systems for every type of décor.
- Use clear bins for easy visibility and fast retrieval.
- Assign zones in your garage, basement, or closets so nothing gets lost.
- Develop a holiday inventory list, so you know what you have (and what you don’t) before shopping next year.
No more opening boxes in December only to find a strand of lights missing bulbs or a wreath crushed under wrapping paper.
Make Space for a Fresh Start in January
Once your home is free of indoor Christmas decorations, there’s a beautiful opportunity to reclaim your space and start the new year with clarity and intention.
Let us help you:
- Declutter key areas like kitchens, pantries, closets, and home offices.
- Organize daily-use zones to improve efficiency and reduce stress.
- Create systems for storing seasonal items, paperwork, and more.
- Plan ahead for birthdays, school events, and upcoming holidays with a family command center.
January is the ideal time to refresh your home, habits, and mindset—and our professional organizing team is ready to help you do just that.
Need Help with Christmas Cleanup? Call the Pros.
You don’t have to tackle post-holiday cleanup alone. An Organized Life offers white-glove services for packing, organizing, and storing Christmas décor, plus full-service home organizing solutions to help you start the new year with clarity.
Whether you want to properly store Christmas tree decorations, sort through bins of accumulated Christmas décor, or finally reclaim your garage from holiday chaos, we’re here to help you finish the season strong—and start fresh.
Book your post-holiday organizing session today and let us handle the details, so you can enjoy a clean, calm start to the new year.