5 Ways to Store & Organize Wrapping Paper & Gift Bags

Storing paper bags and wrapping paper can be challenging for several reasons, often leading to a messy and cumbersome experience. It's largely due to their awkward and unpredictable shape and sizes.

Paper bags and wrapping paper rolls come in various sizes and shapes, making them awkward to store neatly. Their length and cylindrical form can be challenging to fit into standard storage spaces.

Of course, wrapping paper rolls have a natural tendency to unravel, especially if not secured properly. This can result in loose paper and difficulty keeping the rolls organized.

Many people lack dedicated storage space for paper bags and wrapping paper, leading to improvised storage solutions. Without proper storage, these items may end up crammed into closets, under beds, or in other spaces where they are prone to damage.

5 Ways to Store Wrapping Paper & Gift Bags

With Christmas just round the corner, it’s time to get out the wrapping paper and gift tags again. Since present-wrapping tends to be a last-minute activity for most of us, it’s often a mad scramble to find the supplies when we need them.

Here, we share five ways to store them so they take up very little space, but are always within reach.

1. Behind store room's door

Wire baskets can be mounted just about anywhere, but are particularly handy when you want to utilise vertical space on the inside of a cabinet door. You can use it to store wrapping paper, rolls of ribbon, or add canisters to hold pens and markers. For a finishing touch, add a magnetic strip so you can easily attach objects like scissors or other stationery.

Pop by a DIY shop like Daiso, or hop on Shopee or Lazada to get some of these cheap wire baskets that you can hang off the back of your store room's door. Mount a rack on the door, so you can easily adjust the baskets to fit the varying heights of your wrapping paper rolls, large, medium, and small paper bags.

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2. Store wrapping paper in a garment bag

If you have several rolls of wrapping paper and nowhere to store them, consider lining them up in an unused garment bag, with a hanger so you can simply hang up everything in a cupboard. Clear bags are the best for instant visibility.

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3. Store wrapping paper in a hanging shoe organizer

If you’re after an affordable and easy DIY option, consider hanging shoe organisers. These can be purchased at most homeware stores. Cut out the bottom of the second and third rows from below, so you can pass the wrapping paper rolls through and let them rest in the pockets of the last row.

This option allows you to organise the wrapping paper by colour or type, while the top rows can hold various supplies like washi tape, scissors, or markers.

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4. Store wrapping paper in IKEA VARIERA plastic bag dispensers

While the IKEA VARIERA ($3.50) was originally designed to dispense plastic bags, homeowners all over the world have found it useful for several other things – including storing wrapping paper. The dispenser can be easily mounted onto the inside of a cabinet or near your desk for easy access.

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5. Store wrapping paper in a laundry basket

If you have space under your desk and need to reach for wrapping supplies often, an attractive basket is an great go-to option. It also makes it easy to move around, so you can take it to the living room for a family gift-wrapping activity.

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