Halloween: the season of swirling fog, dancing candlelight, and a suspiciously high volume of skeletons in the front garden. But once the pumpkin pie is gone and your horror game nights are behind you, it’s time to face something truly terrifying… post-Halloween storage. If your home’s been taken over by cobwebs, stickered windows, and a growing skeleton crew, here’s how to pack it all away without ending up cursed by chaos next October.
Four Frighteningly Good Halloween Decorations & Wreaths Storage Ideas
1. Stackable plastic boxes: no tricks, just treats for storage
Paper ghosts and fabric bats don’t mix well with attic damp. Airtight plastic storage boxes are your best defence against moisture, mould and post-Halloween heartbreak. Even better? Choose stackable ones and summon order from the chaos. You’ll save floor space and keep your collection coffin neat. For bonus points, look for Halloween-themed storage bins—because even your storage deserves a seasonal glow-up.
2. Wrap skeletons in Christmas tree bags (they don’t bite)
Has your collection of skeletons gotten a little out of hand? Don’t worry – they don’t mind being stored away as long as you keep them together. A quick trick for storing whole skeletons is to wrap them up in Christmas tree bags, which help to keep all of the moving parts together, especially if their joints are getting stiff with old age. If you’re storing disassembled pieces, use smaller, sealed bags to stop screws and parts from escaping. It’s an easy and compact way to storeHalloween decorations without losing any bones along the way.
3. Use lever arch files to tame sticker spirits
Reusable window stickers are a spooky staple—until they vanish into the abyss of seasonal clutter. For tidy Halloween decor storage, slip sticker sheets into punched pouches inside a lever arch file. Label it clearly and slide it onto a shelf so you’re not hunting through drawers next year. It’s a simple solution for anyone wondering how to store Halloween decorations without letting them peel or get lost.
4. Try Halloween storage books (spooky secrets included)
Hiding your Halloween in plain sight? Storage books—those disguised boxes you slip onto a shelf—are perfect for tucking away cobwebs, mini spiders, and other creepy-cute decorations. Go full Dracula and design yours like antique spell books or haunted diaries. It’s the perfect disguise for your ghoulish goodies.
How to Store & Maintain Halloween Costumes
Whether it’s a tiny vampire cloak or a handmade Frankenstein ensemble, costumes need a little more TLC than your average dressing-up box. Especially if you’re planning to hand them down—or use them again when the next Halloween season comes around.
Set aside wardrobe space
If your closet has some wiggle room, consider hanging costumes with a divider labelled “Costumes (Enter If You Dare).” Not only will they stay wrinkle-free, but seeing them now and then may bring back fond, frightful memories of Halloween nights gone by.
Use garment bags to ward off dust goblins
Protect intricate costumes—especially ones with buttons, ruffles or layered fabrics—with garment bags. They keep dust, moths and mystery stains at bay while ensuring everything’s fresh for next year’s spooky strut.
Label costumes clearly
When storing multiple costumes, especially for different children or themed events, it helps to label each one. Use tags or write on the garment bag itself with the character name, size, or year. It’ll save time (and arguments) next Halloween when everyone’s scrambling for their favourite outfit—no more confusing the vampire cape with the witch’s robe.
Keep accessories in separate pouches
From fake fangs and wigs to striped tights and plastic pitchforks, accessories have a sneaky way of vanishing in storage. Use zip pouches, labelled boxes or small mesh bags to keep everything together. Then either hang them inside the garment bag or store them nearby. That way, costumes stay complete.
Give Your Halloween Decorations a Resting Place
If your Halloween collection has outgrown the garage or spare cupboard, it might be time to consider a more practical storage solution. From oversized inflatables to animated decorations, our secure self-storage units offer a convenient way to keep your Halloween items protected and out of the way until next year, without cluttering your home. From Camden Town to Whitechapel and Wembley, our London self-storage units are just a broomstick ride away.
Posted on 15th October 2018 by Sophie Bagnall | Last updated on 7th July 2025
