Decluttering Your Christmas Decorations as You Decorate

The holiday season brings joy, tradition, and a touch of sparkle to our homes — but it also tends to bring an excess of stuff. Between new gifts, festive décor, and the items that accumulate over time, many of us find ourselves overwhelmed when it’s time to pack everything away.

This year, try a different approach: declutter as you decorate. By being intentional while you set up your holiday décor, you can reduce what you store, simplify cleanup in January, and make next year’s decorating even easier.

1. Unpack with purpose.

As you bring out your holiday bins, take the time to evaluate each item before placing it in your home. Ask yourself:

• Do I still love this piece?

• Is it in good condition?

• Does it still fit my style and space?

If an item no longer brings joy or serves a purpose, set it aside to donate, recycle, or discard. There’s no reason to store items that don’t make the cut.

2. Be realistic about “someday” décor.

Most of us have decorations that never seem to make it out of the box year after year — the outdated garland, faded bows, or ornaments that no longer match our color scheme. If it didn’t make it out this year, it’s probably time to let it go. Freeing yourself from these extras makes it easier to see and enjoy the pieces you truly love.

3. Simplify your storage plan.

As you decorate, take note of what you actually use and how much space it requires. When the season ends, organize items by category — lights, ornaments, wreaths, and so on — and label bins clearly. The less you own, the easier it is to store and access your favorites next year.

4. Make room for the new.

The holidays often bring beautiful new items — thoughtful gifts, new ornaments, or décor pieces that better reflect your current style. Decluttering now ensures you’ll have the space to incorporate those new favorites without adding to next year’s storage stress.

5. Start the new year lighter.

By taking a few extra moments to declutter as you decorate, you’ll end the season with organized bins, decorations you truly enjoy, and less to store. It’s a small effort that creates a big impact — setting the tone for a calm, clutter-free start to the new year.

Need a Little Extra Help?

If sorting, storing, or organizing your holiday décor feels overwhelming, Green Bay Organizers can help! Our team can walk you through the declutter phase or come in after the holidays to help set up simple, efficient storage systems that make decorating and cleanup easy year after year. Schedule your holiday organizing session today and start the new year organized, refreshed, and ready for what’s next.