Declutter Your Decorations — Your Future Self Will Thank You
At Sorted & Sane, we believe organization should make life easier and more enjoyable — one small system at a time. One system that makes a big difference is how you store your seasonal decorations.
Whether it’s Halloween, Thanksgiving, birthdays, or spring celebrations, the décor that makes your home festive can also take up a surprising amount of space. Before you tuck everything back into bins for the next occasion, take a little time to declutter and organize. You’ll thank yourself later — I promise.
Imagine this: next year, you pull out your storage bins and find everything neatly packed, labeled, and easy to find. No tangled lights, missing pieces or mystery boxes. Just calm, order, and a little spark of satisfaction. Here’s how to make that happen.
1. Sort before you store
As you take things down, group similar items together. Toss anything broken, donate what you no longer love, and keep only what you truly use and enjoy.
2. Pack with purpose
Store items by category or occasion rather than tossing everything together. Keep all your spring or birthday decorations in one bin, Halloween in another, and so on. This makes next year’s setup effortless and cleanup even faster.
3. Label clearly
Labels are your best friend. If you don’t have a label maker, use a piece of tape and write on it. Write what’s inside so it’s easy to find what you need, when you need it. Future you will be so grateful not to have to open every bin to find what you need.
4. Keep it accessible
Store bins by season or event, with the next one you’ll use closest to the front. No more digging through boxes or wondering where that garland went when October rolls around.
Make next year easier (and tidier)
A little effort now saves a lot of time later. Decluttering and organizing your decorations keeps your storage spaces cleaner, your home calmer, and your future self a little bit happier.
When you open those bins months from now and see everything neat, labeled, and ready to go, you’ll know you gave yourself the best gift of all — sanity.
Need help creating storage systems that last?
If you want to simplify your seasonal decor and create organizing systems that actually work for your home, Sorted & Sane can help.
Book a complimentary consultation today — and let’s make your space work for you year-round.