With the holidays already here and your decorating complete, have you found yourself wishing for a better storage system for all those holiday and Christmas decorations? While the lights, ornaments, and garlands bring joy and beauty to your home during the season, the thought of packing them away—and keeping them organized for next year—can feel overwhelming.

Fortunately, storage solutions don’t have to be complicated or unattractive. With a little planning and some upgrades to your home spaces, you can create a functional yet beautiful way to manage your seasonal items. Not only will this make the post-holiday cleanup a breeze, but it will also help you stay organized year-...

This is the season when well-designed entryways and mudrooms come into play. As the days get shorter, temperatures drop, and the leaves disappear, we start tracking that outdoors into our homes. Autumn brings in a flurry of different outdoor activities—hiking, apple picking, hayrides, and cooler weather—and with that comes a host of seasonal gear. Boots, scarves, jackets, and umbrellas become part of the daily routine, and without a dedicated space, these items can clutter up living areas quickly. That’s why these spaces are critical during fall and winter and can have a big impact on simplifying your seasonal storage needs.

The nice thing about entryways and mudrooms, they ...