Your Holiday Visitor Prep Guide: Make Space Fast With a Storage Unit
- ConStar Storage
- Nov 24
- 3 min read
The holidays are a time for family, friends, and festive gatherings, but they also come with a familiar challenge: where is everyone going to sleep, sit, or store their stuff? If you’re expecting guests this season, you’re not alone in feeling the pressure to get your home ready quickly.
A simple, stress-free solution? Short-term storage.
Renting a storage unit for just a month or two can instantly free up space, reduce clutter, and help you create a warm, welcoming atmosphere for your holiday visitors.
Here’s your guide to prepping your home fast, and with far less stress.
🎄 1. Clear Guest Rooms in One Afternoon
Is your guest room doubling as:
A craft room
A storage overflow
A home office
A catch-all space for things with “no place to go”?
Short-term storage lets you quickly move boxes, bins, off-season clothing, and extra furniture out of the way so guests have a clean, comfortable room to stay in.
Quick Tip:
Pack items into weatherproof bins and label them, so after the holidays, you can easily put things back where they belong.
🧹 2. Declutter Main Living Areas for Hosting
Holiday cooking, gift wrapping, and big family gatherings require space. A temporary storage unit is perfect for items like:
Extra chairs
Toys
Seasonal decor you’re not using
Workout equipment
Extra tables
Paperwork or office supplies
This instantly opens up your living room, dining room, and kitchen so hosting feels effortless.
🛏️ 3. Make Room for Air Mattresses, Cribs & Extra Bedding
Between out-of-town guests, cousins sleeping over, and kids' sleepovers, your home needs flexibility.
Use short-term storage to move out:
Side tables
Bulky furniture
Extra boxes
Off-season coats and gear
Replace them with:
Air mattresses
Guest bedding
Cribs
Pack-n-plays
Your guests will feel at home. and you won’t feel crowded.
❄️ 4. Safely Store Off-Season Items During Winter
The holidays arrive right when:
Summer gear
Lawn furniture
Bikes
Outdoor toys
Gardening supplies
…are all cluttering your garage.
Instead of piling everything in a corner, store them for the winter in a clean, secure unit. It frees up garage and hallway space so guests aren’t dodging bicycles and beach chairs when they arrive.
🍽️ 5. Create a Better Flow for Holiday Gatherings
With extra people in the house, flow matters, especially in Holland winters when everyone is inside.
Short-term storage helps you:
Open walkways
Make more room in entryways for coats and boots
Create additional seating areas
Move non-essential furniture temporarily
Your home feels bigger, cleaner, and much more guest-friendly.
🧼 6. Reduce Stress by Keeping Surfaces Clear
Hosting is easier when countertops and tables aren’t cluttered.
Clear out:
Old mail
Kids’ school papers
Random household items
Craft or office supplies
A short-term unit gives these things a temporary home so your spaces stay clean and ready for cooking, baking, and entertaining.
🎁 7. A Perfect Hideaway for Gifts & Holiday Surprises
Have curious kids (or adults) who love to snoop? Store gifts in your temporary unit to keep them hidden and protected.
It’s the season’s best “Santa-approved” hiding place.
⭐ Why Short-Term Storage Is Perfect for the Holidays
Affordable: Only pay for the months you need
Flexible: Upgrade or downsize easily
Fast: Move in the same day
Convenient for Holland MI residents: Close, secure, and weather-ready
Perfect for last-minute prep: Get your home ready without the stress
A short-term storage unit is like having an extra room, without the renovation.
🎁 Make This Holiday Season Easier
Whether you’re hosting a few guests or a full house, short-term storage can help you create a clean, cozy, clutter-free environment.
Constar Storage makes it easy to store what you don’t need — so you can focus on what matters most: celebrating with the people you love.
Need space fast?
Contact Constar Storage in Holland, MI to reserve a short-term unit and get your home holiday-ready in no time.