How to store your Christmas decorations in the BAB area
The holidays are over, the tree is down and boxes of Christmas decorations are once again piled up in the hallway or the living room. In the BAB area, where flats are compact and many cellars are damp, it only takes a few strings of lights, an artificial tree and a couple of outdoor figures for storage space to run out. The goal is simple: turn a small self-storage unit in Bayonne or Anglet into a clean, ventilated “Christmas storeroom” so you can keep the festive spirit without cluttering your home.
Step 1: take stock of your Christmas decorations
- Walk through your home and gather all Christmas decorations in one place: lights, ornaments, wreaths, tableware, outdoor décor and so on.
- Sort them by category (tree, table, outdoor, kids’ room) and identify anything that is damaged, duplicated or never used.
- Create three piles: keep at home (a few favourite pieces), store in a unit (bulky or fragile items used only once a year) and give away / sell.
- Clean and dry decorations thoroughly before storing them, especially anything that has spent time outside or on the balcony.
- Use sturdy cartons or lidded plastic boxes and label them clearly (room, type of decoration, “fragile” where needed).
Step 2: organise storage for the rest of the year
- Estimate the real volume of your Christmas boxes: for most families in the BAB area, a small 1 to 3 m² unit is enough for the tree, decoration boxes and a few other seasonal items. You can use our storage size guide to avoid renting more space than you need.
- Centralise all decorations in this unit instead of scattering them between cellar, garage and attic: you gain clarity and avoid forgetting a box in a damp corner.
- Make the most of the extended opening hours at Dans Mon Box centres near Bayonne, Anglet and self-storage near Biarritz, such as our Anglet centre, to drop off boxes in early January and pick them up calmly in November or early December.
- Inside the unit, place the heaviest boxes (tree, outdoor decorations) at the bottom and the most fragile ones at eye level to reduce the risk of accidents.
- Keep a small aisle clear so you can grab the “Christmas – living room” box quickly without having to empty the entire unit.
Step 3: get ready for next Christmas now
- Block out a “Christmas wrap-up” date in your diary just after Epiphany to take down the tree, sort and pack decorations while everything is still fresh in your mind.
- Do a final check before sealing boxes: lights neatly wound, batteries removed, fragile items cushioned, textiles perfectly dry.
- Create one or two clearly identified boxes (“Christmas – living room”, “Christmas – outdoor”) instead of a multitude of small containers scattered everywhere.
- Make a note on your phone of what you have stored in the unit and what will need topping up next year (extra lights, hooks, batteries, gift bags).
- Use the trip to the unit to group other seasonal items (beach gear, ski equipment, Halloween decorations) and keep your flat lighter all year round.
Case study: a BAB family that frees up the living room in January
In Anglet, Emma and Marc live with their two children in a three-room flat close to the ocean. Every winter, Christmas boxes stayed stacked in the hallway and on the balcony until spring. This year, they listed all their decorations, donated what they no longer used and rented a 2 m² unit in a nearby self-storage centre. They grouped their artificial tree, outdoor décor, festive tableware and a few seasonal toys there. From mid-January onwards, they enjoyed a clear living room, an uncluttered balcony and the reassurance of finding all their decorations in good condition the following winter.
More ideas for seasonal storage and the festive period
- Rinse and dry any outdoor decorations or equipment before storing them to avoid rust and salt marks.
- Avoid piling all your seasonal gear at home: free up the living room, garage or balcony so everyday life feels more comfortable.
- Choose a small, budget-friendly unit for items you only use a few weeks a year.
- Take advantage of extended access hours to drop off or pick up seasonal boxes in the evening or at weekends.
- Protect your most valuable decorations and equipment from theft and humidity by keeping them in a secure, monitored facility.
By storing your Christmas decorations in a clean, ventilated and secure unit near Bayonne, Anglet or Biarritz, you free up space at home while preserving the magic of the holidays year after year. Need a small seasonal unit in the BAB area? Estimate the volume you need, choose your centre — for example Bayonne Les Arènes or Anglet — and book your storage online in just a few clicks via our booking platform.