Creative Storage Hacks to Gift Yourself Extra Space This Festive Season 🎁
Between the tinsel, the tree, and that inflatable Santa you swore you wouldn’t buy again, it’s easy for Christmas clutter to take over. If you’re running out of space faster than you can say “Secret Santa,” now’s the perfect time to get smart about storage.
Here are some creative ways to reclaim your home this festive season — and how our self-storage units in Canary Wharf can help when the cupboards just won’t stretch any further.
1. Rotate, Don’t Accumulate
Christmas brings new gifts, gadgets, and decorations — but most of us never clear out the old stuff first. Free up space by rotating your belongings: pack away summer clothes, unused furniture, or sports gear into a storage unit near Canary Wharf until you need them again.
Pro tip: Group items by season or activity, so you can swap things in and out easily next year.
2. Wrap and Stack Like a Pro
Instead of piling boxes in every corner of the house, use vertical space to your advantage. Stack containers safely and label everything clearly. For larger or bulkier items, our storage containers (2.6–3 metres high) are perfect for keeping things organised and protected without turning your home into a warehouse.
Bonus: you’ll know exactly where those delicate baubles and tangled fairy lights are when it’s time to decorate again.
3. Declutter Before the Guests Arrive
Hosting Christmas dinner? You’ll need room for guests, gifts, and the inevitable kitchen chaos. Shift anything non-essential — spare furniture, boxes, or seasonal gear — into our self-storage units temporarily. You’ll instantly create space for the festivities (and look impressively organised in the process).
Pro tip: Keep a “return-to-storage” list for January so your New Year clear-up takes minutes, not days.
4. Store Gifts Safely (and Secretly)
Nothing ruins Christmas magic faster than someone finding their present early. A small storage unit in E14 is a great place to stash gifts out of sight — no prying eyes, no suspicious rustling under the bed.
We’ve even had customers use our units as secret wrapping stations — quiet, private, and free from curious kids or partners.
5. Keep Decorations Merry, Not Messy
When the festivities wind down, it’s tempting to throw everything into a box and forget about it. But next year, you’ll regret it. Wrap fragile decorations, tape up light reels, and store everything properly. Our Canary Wharf storage containers keep them dry, safe, and ready for next Christmas — no mystery boxes or broken reindeer to deal with.
This festive season, give yourself (and your home) the gift of space. Whether it’s for presents, decorations, or just peace of mind, Store That in Canary Wharf has you covered with clean, secure, and flexible self storage.
Contact us today to find your perfect space — and start the new year with a little less clutter and a lot more calm. 🎄