A Pro Organizer Reworked My Holiday Decor Storage Setup with 5 Space-Saving Storage Picks—Up to 58% Off

Once the magical Christmas dust has disappeared, the gifts given, the cookies eaten, and the tree rocked around, there’s a whole lot of cleaning up to do. Putting decorations away is much less fun than putting them out in the first place, but someone’s gotta do it. And it’s me—I’m that someone. But after years of stockpiling my garage with unlabeled bins of holiday decor with mismatched lids, I finally asked for help—professional help from a professional organizer who told me which holiday storage organizers to buy and why. 

Laura Ellis is the CEO of Organized by Ellis, and in the past, she’s helped me whip my gift-wrapping supplies storage into shape, too. After hearing Ellis’ recommendations, I realized I’ve been making some very common holiday storage mistakes over the years, but that it’s not too late to change. With new, expert-approved storage solutions and organizers, you too, can go from holiday decor storage chaos to a streamlined system that makes it easy to locate, take out, and put away everything from lights to nutcrackers.

Check out smart professional organizer-approved holiday storage solutions from Amazon, starting at $10. Better yet, everything’s under $30.

Organizer-Approved Holiday Storage Picks from Amazon

• Dazzle Bright 8-Pack Christmas Lights Storage Holder, $16
• Foyego 2-Layer Coffee Mug Storage Box, $27 (was $30)
• Tufmunb Christmas Nutcracker and Figurine Collectible Storage Box, $17 (was $40)
• Leyndo 12-Piece Wrapping Paper Roll Holder, $10
• Ruodon 12-Pack Christmas Lights Storage Holders with Storage Bag, $30

Dazzle Bright 8-Pack Christmas Lights Storage Holder

This under-$20 eight-pack of holders “keeps lights tidy,” according to Ellis. Not only is it expert-approved, but it’s clearly also customer-loved, too, with over 1,000 sold in the past month.

“Nothing [is] worse than a tangled mess of cords and busted bulbs,” Ellis shares. But these wrap cord holders make it easy. “They insert into storage containers of your choice so if you already have holiday bins, you can pop them in there.”

Foyego 2-Layer Coffee Mug Storage Box

If you whip out the seasonal coffee mugs every December, you can definitely use this two-layer coffee mug storage box to store those away, but Ellis’ pro tip is to use these for gently storing holiday candles, too. 

“This is our unique take on holiday candle storage. A double-stacking mug organizer doubles beautifully as a candle keeper, giving each candle its own section for protection,” Ellis explains. “Storing them with seasonal decor keeps them from getting mixed into the everyday candle stash. When the holidays arrive, your candles stay fresh, preserved, and ready to create a warm atmosphere. The hard sides make these cases stackable, and the zipper gives you easy access to everything inside.”

Tufmunb Christmas Nutcracker and Figurine Collectible Storage Box

“Keep nutcrackers and figurines protected in this storage box, made for just this purpose,” Ellis says. “Each figurine gets its own compartment that keeps the details of the dolls like hats, swords and accessories safe from breaking. Your most cherished memories will be preserved year after year in these specialized boxes.” 

The storage box contains eight compartments, divided by cardboard partitions, to create 6x6x15-inch spaces to accommodate one 15-inch figurine each. The full bag zips up for extra security, and it has long handles for easy carrying.

Leyndo 12-Piece Wrapping Paper Roll Holder

“Preserve your holiday wrapping paper with these genius paper holders,” Ellis says, comparing them to slap bracelets for your wrapping paper—“but way more satisfying.” “They keep rolls tight, tidy, and uncrushed, so your paper stays smooth and usable year after year.”

This $10 pack of 12 has been purchased 1,000 times in the past month and even has a stellar 4.8-star rating. According to Ellis, there’s “less waste, fewer torn edges, and zero frustration when you pull them out next season.” It’s a “small tool, [but a] big win for sanity!”

Ruodon 12-Pack Christmas Lights Storage Holders with Storage Bag

If you prefer to store your Christmas lights in a storage bag, this $30 set comes with the bag and 12 cord winders. Altogether, the 12-pack holds up to 164 feet of lights (or garland) and is available in black, green, or red.

“Keep your holiday lights tangle free and ready to shine year after year with this light storage kit,” Ellis says. “Wrap each strand neatly around the organizers, zip everything into the storage bag, and call it a win. The sturdy handles make it easy to carry from room to room while decorating and even easier to put away when the season ends. No knots, no broken bulbs, no muttering under your breath next December.”