Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Holiday decorations can take over closets, spare rooms, and garages for most of the year. A storage unit can help clear that space, but decorations should be cleaned, fully dried, and packed according to their materials before move-in.
SecureSpace Self Storage Atlantic Beach provides standard, non-climate-controlled storage.
This guide explains how to organize lights, ornaments, artificial trees, wreaths, and outdoor decorations for that type of environment.
Start by separating decorations into three groups:
Items to keep
Items to donate
Broken or unusable items to discard properly
Test light strands and electronic decorations before packing them. Remove damaged cords, broken ornaments, and decorations you no longer use rather than paying to store them for another year.
Grouping items by holiday, room, or display area can also make decorating easier next season.
Dust indoor decorations before placing them in containers. Outdoor items may need additional cleaning to remove sand, salt residue, dirt, leaves, or other debris.
Allow every item to dry completely before packing it. This is especially important for:
Outdoor inflatables
Fabric decorations
Tree skirts and stockings
Wreaths and garlands
Extension cords
Yard signs and displays
Artificial trees used outdoors
Follow the manufacturer's instructions when cleaning electrical or motorized decorations.
Use sturdy containers that can support their contents and stack without collapsing. Clear bins may make decorations easier to identify, while labeled opaque containers can work just as well.
Do not place damp items into tightly closed containers. Sealing existing moisture inside a bin can affect the contents.
Label each container on more than one side with details such as:
Holiday or season
Room or display area
General contents
Fragile items
Recommended unpacking order
Keep a simple inventory if you have many containers or decorations stored in more than one area.
Use dividers, compartment trays, or small individual boxes to prevent ornaments from striking one another.
Wrap fragile pieces separately with clean packing paper, bubble cushioning, or another suitable material. Place heavier ornaments at the bottom and lighter pieces above them.
Avoid overfilling containers. Empty space can be filled with soft packing material to reduce movement.
Irreplaceable or environmentally sensitive keepsakes may require a more specialized storage location.
Untangle and inspect every strand before packing it.
Wrap lights loosely around:
A light reel
A sturdy tube
A flat piece of cardboard
A purpose-built cord organizer
Do not bend cords sharply or pull strands tightly around a holder. Remove batteries from lighted displays, remotes, and battery-operated decorations before storage.
Keep extension cords separate from delicate light strands so heavier cords do not crush smaller components.
Disassemble the tree according to the manufacturer's directions and make sure every section is clean and dry.
Use the original container when it remains sturdy, or choose a tree bag or appropriately sized storage container. Avoid forcing branches into a container that is too small.
Place tree sections horizontally when recommended by the manufacturer, and avoid stacking heavy boxes on top of them.
Pre-lit trees contain wiring and electrical components. Review the manufacturer's storage guidance before placing one in a standard, non-climate-controlled unit.
Wreath containers can help reduce crushing and preserve the shape of artificial greenery.
If a wreath is stored in a bag or box:
Make sure it is fully dry.
Avoid placing heavy items on top.
Secure loose decorations.
Remove batteries from attached lights.
Keep hooks and sharp hardware away from softer materials.
Garlands can be loosely coiled in containers rather than folded into tight angles.
Clean inflatables according to the manufacturer's directions and allow all fabric, seams, cords, and motor components to dry completely.
Remove stakes, ropes, and loose hardware and place them in a labeled bag. Keep that bag with the matching inflatable.
Fold or roll the decoration according to its instructions without placing excessive pressure on the motor or wiring. Avoid storing a damp inflatable in a sealed bag.
Arrange the unit based on when and how often decorations will be retrieved.
Keep frequently used containers near the entrance. Less frequently used items can go farther back.
Place sturdy, heavier bins on the bottom and lighter decorations above them. Avoid unstable stacks and leave access space when you expect to retrieve items during the rental period.
Freestanding shelving may help organize smaller containers when permitted by the lease.
SecureSpace Atlantic Beach does not offer 5x5 units. Its smallest available size is 5x10.
A 5x10 may work for:
An artificial tree
Several decoration bins
Wreath containers
Outdoor inflatables
Seasonal household overflow
Estimate the number and dimensions of your containers before renting.
A 5x15 provides additional depth for larger decoration collections, multiple artificial trees, outdoor displays, or other seasonal belongings.
Larger 10x10, 10x15, 10x20, and 10x25 units are available when holiday items are being stored alongside furniture, moving boxes, or other household goods.
SecureSpace Self Storage Atlantic Beach offers standard, non-climate-controlled units, including drive-up options.
Drive-up access may simplify loading bulky trees, large bins, and outdoor displays near eligible unit doors. Customers should bring any moving equipment they need because carts and dollies are not available.
Gate access is available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Plan loading and retrieval within that access window.
Month-to-month leases are available, but billing, notice, and move-out requirements remain governed by the rental agreement.
Decorations that require controlled temperature or specialized environmental conditions may need another storage solution.
No. The facility provides standard, non-climate-controlled storage.
Review manufacturer guidance and store only decorations suitable for that environment.
The smallest available size is 5x10.
A 5x10 may hold an artificial tree and several bins, depending on their dimensions and layout.
Either may work when the container is clean, dry, sturdy, and appropriate for the decoration.
Plastic bins can be easier to stack and identify, but they should not be used to seal in damp items.
Remove batteries before storage and keep them in an appropriate location.
Check the battery compartment for corrosion or damage before packing the decoration.
SecureSpace offers month-to-month leases.
Review the rental agreement for billing dates, notice requirements, and move-out procedures.
Organizing holiday decorations now can save time when the next season arrives. Clean and dry every item, use containers suited to the contents, label them clearly, and avoid placing heavy boxes on fragile decorations.
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