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Easy-to-store Christmas decor matters when every closet is already full. Every December, the decorations look lovely until January arrives and you realize you have to find somewhere to put them. In a small home, storage is part of the buying decision. I look for holiday pieces that fold, stack or replace something that’s already out, rather than decorations that need a new plastic tub. Here are four swaps that are easier to live with when closet space is limited.
1. Swap pillow covers instead of collecting more pillows
Pillow inserts take up more closet space than people expect. You can make a living room feel festive by changing only the covers on pillows you already own. The orange-and-green tartan covers linked below are an option for a traditional holiday look. Measure your current inserts, check the closure and care label, and confirm whether the listing includes the inserts. Once the holidays are over, the empty covers fold flat and can go in a drawer rather than their own bin.
See orange and green tartan pillow covers on Amazon.
2. Use velvet bows on the tree and reuse them on gifts
A small set of ribbons can do a surprising amount of decorating work. A few bows on the tree, one on a wreath and a couple on wrapped gifts can make the room feel coordinated. These red velvet decorative bows are an example to compare. Before ordering, see whether the bows have clips, wire or another attachment, and make sure that method is appropriate for where you’ll use them. Keep small detachable parts and long loose ribbons away from young children.
See red velvet decorative Christmas bows on Amazon.
3. Bring Christmas color in through fabric, not more figurines
When a shelf is already full, another Christmas figurine makes the room feel busier. A couple of soft covers on the sofa may be enough. The olive-green velvet pillow covers linked below are an understated choice if you want color without cartoon Santas everywhere. They’re also easier to use beyond December than a highly seasonal print. If you already own green covers or throws, don’t buy another set just for the sake of changing the room.
See olive-green velvet pillow covers on Amazon.
4. Choose a small light you can reuse after the holiday
Candles work for a Christmas dinner, but simple flameless versions can also be used at birthdays or other gatherings. A set of remote-controlled LED taper candles is an option to compare if you prefer not to use open flames. Check the base diameter against your candle holders and the type of batteries required. Battery compartments must be secure, and button or coin batteries can be dangerous if swallowed. Store the candles in their original box so they aren’t rolling loose in a drawer.
See flameless LED taper candle set on Amazon.
One last thing before you order
The best storage trick is to set aside the drawer or box before you bring the decorations home. If a decoration won’t fit in the space you’ve chosen, think about what it would replace. A few favorites that come out every year are usually easier to manage than a different theme each season. See our Christmas decorating ideas for small apartments for more options that save floor space.
If you’re working with a narrow hallway too, check out our 4 Christmas entryway ideas for small apartments.
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