# 4 Easy-to-Store Christmas Decor Ideas for Small Homes

- Link: https://hoursbacks.com/2026/10/23/christmas-decor-easy-storage-small-homes/
- Published: 2026-10-23T09:00:00-05:00
- Author: VJ

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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

![Christmas living room with plaid cushions and seasonal textile accents](https://
i0.wp.com/hoursbacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/cozy-christmas-living-room-with-
burgundy-velvet-bows-plaid-c.jpg?ssl=1)

Styling illustration, not a photograph of the exact Amazon product.

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](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FB3P5ZWJ?tag=vantage02-20).

## 2. Use velvet bows on the tree and reuse them on gifts

![Burgundy velvet bows used on a festive tree](https://i0.wp.com/hoursbacks.com/
wp-content/uploads/2026/11/2026-Christmas-tree-trends-Burgundy-and-Gold.png?ssl=
1)

Styling illustration, not a photograph of the exact Amazon product.

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](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNWWLJZW?tag=vantage02-20).

## 3. Bring Christmas color in through fabric, not more figurines

![Compact neutral Christmas living room with seasonal soft furnishings](https://
i0.wp.com/hoursbacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/neutral-christmas-living-room-
and-tree.jpg?ssl=1)

Styling illustration, not a photograph of the exact Amazon product.

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](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F541VZTT?tag=vantage02-20).

## 4. Choose a small light you can reuse after the holiday

![Flameless candles arranged as a compact table centerpiece](https://i0.wp.com/hoursbacks.
com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/Flameless-taper-candle-illustrative-visual.png?ssl
=1)

Styling illustration, not a photograph of the exact Amazon product.

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](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BXGWRJRN?tag=vantage02-20).

## 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](https://hoursbacks.com/2026/10/16/christmas-decor-small-apartments-space-saving-ideas/)
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](https://hoursbacks.com/2026/10/09/christmas-entryway-ideas-small-apartments/).

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