When it comes to products that make the holiday season easier to navigate, gift wrap organizers are at the top of our list. These storage solutions help keep your wrapping paper and supplies neat and organized, even when this time of year feels hectic.
If you’re in the market for a gift wrap organizer, Lance Allen, a senior decorative holiday merchant at The Home Depot, says to keep size, capacity, versatility and durability in mind. “When shopping for a gift organizer, the biggest feature to keep in mind is size,” he says. “Depending on size, organizers can easily be stored underneath a bed or in a closet.”
Additionally, he says to consider your particular storage needs. “Are you looking to only store wrapping paper,” he says, “or for a more versatile option that holds ribbons, tape and more?”
In the case of the latter, he says to seek out storage ideas that include pockets, slots and compartments designed to store bows, ribbons, tape, scissors, labels and gift tags. And finally, he reminds us that quality does matter: “Opt for an organizer made from durable materials that can withstand wear and tear, and are easy to store when not in use.”
With the help of Allen and other organizing experts, we’ve rounded up the best gift wrap organizers to help make all your holiday wrapping a breeze.
Wrapping paper storage and organization
“I use The Container Store’s simple, clear gift wrap storage bin,” says Brian Moylan, a former professional gift wrapper and New York Times bestselling author. “It’s long enough for rolls of paper and short enough to fit under the bed, so perfect for those of us with lots of paper but fewer places to put them.”
"Wrapping paper rolls often do not fit in most storage boxes or drawers, leaving them lost or forgotten somewhere in storage by the next time they're needed,” Allen says. He recommends the Santa’s Bags gift wrap holder because it “features oversized wheels to make transporting your gift wrap supplies as simple as possible.”
“When it comes to shopping for a gift wrap organizer, people should look for an option that offers easy access when needed,” says DIY and home lifestyle expert Julian Thomas. “Let’s be frank, whether it’s for a last-minute kids’ birthday party or mounds of holiday gifts for extended family, we’ve all been in situations where we are in desperate need of getting a gift wrapped quickly.” This hanging organizer allows for convenient easy access to your supplies without any clutter.
“Segmentation is the biggest part of staying organized,” Thomas says. “So opting for an organizer with dividers, pockets and a slot for labeling for those compartments will help keep any wrapping paper collection well organized and stocked.” We like this spacious organizer from Zober, which has room for 20 standard rolls of wrapping paper and so much more.
“A mistake I see people make,” Thomas says, “is not going for an option that offers protection from dust and debris. Like extra blankets or last year’s sweaters, surplus wrapping paper should be stored in a sealed bin or box to keep them protected. Wrapping paper is very delicate and wrinkles and tears easily, so I recommend a hard-surface storage solution that can lay flat or vertical to avoid any damage to the paper while staying out of the way.”
“If you run out of time to wrap or your gift is too odd of a shape for wrapping paper, gift bags are a quick solution, but you always run into trouble protecting the gift bags from crumpling up or remembering where you stored them,” Allen says. “This is perfect for saving your bags, tissue paper and wrapping supplies in an orderly fashion.”
“The Elfa over-door organizing system is a great option for the avid craftsperson who has a need for the space to house their crafting supplies and a need for frequent access,” Thomas says.
“This vertical wrap box is slim and stands up vertically to save valuable floor space, creating an efficient storage solution in your home, and the clear frosted top allows contents to be seen and easily identified,” Allen says.
“This no-frills vertical plastic bin from Rubbermaid is perfect for storing any surplus wrapping paper and chucking it in the garage or basement, keeping them out of the way and protected,” Thomas says. It’s double the price of the Sterilite option above, but it has an extra feature that’s worth the money: “There’s a compartment at the top for scissors, tape and ribbon,” Thomas adds.
Hearth & Harbor’s gift wrap organizers, which come in different sizes to suit different needs, are recommended by both Allen and Thomas. “While I prefer a harder storage solution like the Rubbermaid organizer, soft under-furniture storage solutions also work,” Thomas says. This one stands out because it has pockets for tape and scissors,?though Thomas notes that “any zippable, underbed storage solution would work.” Just be careful not to stack things on top of it, which could crush your wrapping paper.
“The last thing anyone wants to do is have to sift through heavy plastic bins for last year’s wrapping paper,” Thomas says. “At the very least, wrapping paper should be stored and organized in clear bins so that it is easily recognizable.”
“Constructed with a sturdy polyester design,” Allen says, “the Elf Stor ensures that each Christmas wrapping paper storage bag will be ready for duty year after year.” These gift-wrap organizers can even be hung up for storage.
“Lastly,” Thomas says, “use what you already have on hand for wrapping paper organization! A clean and empty vertical hamper can easily store and organize wrapping paper.”
Gift wrapping tools
“I’m a big fan of Neat Roll,” Moylan says. That brand isn’t currently available, but these are the same concept. “[They] are like tiny little slap bracelets that you can put around a roll of wrapping paper to keep everything neat and tidy. Even better to hold together a roll of loose sheets. Because they’re adjustable, they fit any roll or can get your roll of loose sheets as slim as you want it to be.”?
“My sister-in-law saw the Little Elf on TikTok and bought it for me for Christmas,” Moylan says. “I am obsessed. It will keep a stored roll nice and orderly if you leave it wrapped around and, even better, when you're ready to cut the paper, it’s right there for you!”
Thomas, who is a Command brand partner, says, “Personally, I love spool-like organizers where you mount the rolls on rods or dowels, allowing for wrapping paper to unroll — kind of like toilet paper. This is quite the simple DIY project, where all anyone needs is large or medium Command Hooks and wooden dowels.” He loves this solution “for those that just need a temporary wrapping paper command station during the busy holiday season,” adding, “not to mention, come January when the holidays are over, the hooks can be easily removed.” Pair it with the Command Large Organizing Caddy to store gift wrapping supplies like scissors, tape and more.
Thomas offers another great DIY idea for repurposing common household items during the holidays: “A countertop paper towel holder makes for a great option to hold twine and ribbon on spools.”
