Organizing
Organize your gift wrapping supplies in style
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Updated on 11/16/23
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Katherine Picott
Reviewed byKatherine Picott
Katherine is a professional home organizer and certified KonMari consultant with over 5 years of experience helping clients get their homes in order. She launched her own professional organizing business, Tidy Milso, in the summer of 2020, to help reorient those feeling overwhelmed with both clutter and disorganization in their homes. To date, she has logged over 500 hours of organizing with her clients using Marie Kondo’s KonMari method.
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Eliminate clutter and store wrapping paper in a stylish way that keeps it easily accessible and prevents any damage. Storing rolls of wrapping paper can be challenging—they're bulky, require space, are prone to tears, and easily unravel. That's why a good storage solution is a holiday organization essential.
These 18 clever ideas offer space-saving, creative, and inexpensive storage solutions so you can say goodbye to clutter and create a beautifully organized craft room.
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Hang an Over-the-Door Organizer
An over-the-door organizer is the perfect way to create extra storage without adding a bulky cabinet. It is typically made from sturdy metal, is lightweight for easy hanging, and keeps rolls neatly tucked away.
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Create a Gift Wrap Cart
Use a rolling cart to store all your gift wrap in one spot. This way, everything has a place and you can easily roll it from one room to another. Some carts have drawers while others have shelves, but make sure to pick one with a side shelf to hold tall rolls of wrapping paper.
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Mount Command Hook Brackets
For a non-permanent, inexpensive, and renter-friendly solution for storing wrapping paper, mount command hook brackets on the wall. Use wooden dowels to hold the rolls and pull on the paper to easily cut a piece. It's a great way to maximize wall space and utilize a narrow area.
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Use Tall Laundry Hampers
The tall and lightweight construction of a laundry hamper makes it the perfect storage vessel for wrapping paper. It doesn't take up excessive space and it's easy to tuck away. Built-in handles are convenient for moving it around and if you have a large collection, you can use multiple hampers and divide the gift wrap by type.
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Opt for Wicker Baskets
Wicker baskets are a versatile storage option that is visually appealing and adds a nice touch of organic texture. Choose baskets that are tall and narrow and that have handles for easy carrying.
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Store Wrapping Paper on Dowels
Give wrapping paper storage a decorative twist and mount a shelf with slots for wooden dowels in your craft room. Use beadboard, wallpaper, or an accent paint color on the back of the shelf to add visual interest to the room, and swap out wrapping paper rolls seasonally for convenience.
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Utilize a Pegboard
A pegboard offers flexibility and provides a creative way to maximize wall space not just in a garage, but also in a craft or sewing room. Attach a series of hooks on the pegboard one on top of the other to hold wrapping paper rolls above your workspace. This will keep rolls easy to access, they'll double as colorful displays, and your worktop will be clear and clutter-free.
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Go for Built-In Storage
For a more permanent way to store gift wrap, incorporate built-in shelves and cabinets in your craft room. Add wooden dowels of varying lengths to hold rolls of wrapping paper and spools of ribbon. This will give them a designated space and keep rolls off the floor. It will allow you to see exactly what type of paper you have on hand, plus you can cut a piece off directly without having to remove the whole roll.
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Corral Small Rolls in a Glass Jar
Store small rolls of leftover wrapping paper in a glass jar or vase and tie them with twine to keep them from unraveling. This way, the paper scraps don't go to waste but can be used for wrapping smaller items. This wrapping paper storage method also adds a cute decorative touch to your crafting desk or shelves, turning a storage container into a pretty room element.
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Build Custom Wrapping Paper Storage
This wrapping paper organizer is located behind a door and it's built into the wall and features a pegboard back and multiple separate compartments to accommodate various types of gift wrap. It provides plenty of storage space and when the door is left open, the gift wrap is completely hidden, eliminating visual clutter.
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Add Side Storage to a Rolling Cart
Many rolling carts have the option of adding basket attachments to the sides to expand storage. This is a great option for tall rolls of wrapping paper that don't fit inside the cart's drawers. Store gift bags, ribbons, and other gift wrap essentials in the drawers to keep all supplies in one spot.
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Use a Tiered Organizer
When choosing a hanging organizer, opt for one with multiple tiers and dedicate them all to gift wrap supplies, storing smaller items such as bows in the smaller compartments and bulky rolls of wrapping paper inside the large bottom shelf.
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Store Wrapping Paper Rolls in Drawers
Designate a long drawer to wrapping paper. If you have a large collection, sort paper by type or holiday and use dividers to create an organized system.
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Use a Wrapping Paper Cutter
A heavy-duty paper cutter doubles as a practical way to store wrapping paper. Since it only holds one roll, use it for your most universal and frequently used kind of wrapping paper, such as brown kraft paper, that works for any occasion throughout the year.
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Opt for a Sturdy Magazine Holder
A sturdy magazine holder such as this wire one provides great height and width for tall wrapping paper rolls. Add a label to the front to keep your collection organized and use smaller bins for other gift wrap essentials for a coordinating look.
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Utilize an Empty Corner
An empty corner in your craft room provides a spot to lean tall rolls of wrapping paper and keeps them out of the way and prevents damage. If needed, corral them in a tall basket or laundry hamper to keep the corner tidy.
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Mount a Wire Basket
If you want to get wrapping paper off the floor, mount a sturdy wire basket on a door or wall and place the rolls inside. Make sure the basket's sides are tall enough so the rolls don't fall out, but stay easily accessible.
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Hang Wrapping Paper Sheets
When storing wrapping paper sheets as opposed to rolls, use a wooden rack that can accommodate the length of the sheets. This way, you don't have to roll or fold them, keeping them pristine and easy to pull out for cutting.
FAQ
What is the best way to store large rolls of wrapping paper?
Store large rolls in a tall laundry basket to keep them contained, or mount hooks on the wall and utilize vertical space to stop large rolls of wrapping paper from cluttering the space.
How do you fold a gift bag for storage?
Empty the gift bag, flatten out any creases, and follow the premade folds to collapse the bag. Flatten it out, then stack the folded bags and store them inside a drawer, in an over-the-door organizer compartment, or hang them off a hook using the handles.
How do you organize bows and ribbons?
Organize ribbons and bows by color, size, or occasion, depending on the size of your collection. Store them in open-top containers, hang rolls of ribbon on dowels, or corral them in a decorative bowl where they're easy to access.
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