Where's the tape? Are you tired of fumbling through rolls of wrapping paper, untangling ribbons, and searching for scissors every time a special occasion comes around? Creating your own gift wrap station can bring both organization and a touch of creativity to gift giving!
A well-organized gift wrapping station can save you time and reduce stress during busy holiday season or when you have multiple gifts to prepare. First, you'll need a designated space. Low on space, no worries, we've included some simple designs that can be stored in a closet, under the bed, or behind a door!
Before you get started, gather the essential supplies you'll need: wrapping paper, ribbons, tape, scissors, gift tags, and anything else you'd like included.
Once you know what essential pieces to include, enjoy browsing this list! We hope you find the perfect solution for your home.
1. Wall Mounted Wrapping Paper Storage
Image Credit: Sophie via Ana White
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Nailer, Sander, Safety Glasses, Stud Finder |
| Materials: | 1x material, 3/4" dowels, spade bit |
Store all of your gift wrapping supplies with this wall mounted organizer! This would be a great addition to a craft room or even in a closet. We love this for paper so pretty, it has to be on display all the time.
2. Mobile Gift Wrap Cart
Image Credit: Ana White
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Nailer, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 1x material, casters |
This handy storage cart can store gift wrapping essentials, or use it as a craft cart! An easy and quick build. The best part is that it can be wheeled out when needed and tucked back in a closet when done!
3. Tabletop Paper Dispenser
Image Credit: Ana White
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Kreg Jig, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 1x material, dowel |
This paper roll dispenser is a great portable option for any tabletop wrapping and it's easy to switch out the rolls. Will work with narrow wrapping paper, or use it to store your ribbon! Bonus, it doubles as a kids craft station.
4. Coffee Table with Storage
Image Credit: Ana White
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 1x material, casters, hinges |
Hide your gift wrapping supplies in this clever, easy to build storage coffee table. With it's long, wide compartment, you can fit tons of gift wrap rolls inside. We love that this coffee table is still stylish and you'd never know there's a gift wrapping center right in the middle of your living room.
5. Banquette Bench
Image Credit: Ana White
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 1x, 2x material and plywood |
A storage bench is another great option for storing long tubes of gift wrap and all present wrapping essentials! This easy to customize in size banquette bench can hide all the presents AND store all the gift wrap. It's one of our most popular plans for good reason!
6. Behind the Door Gift Wrap Storage
Image Credit: 100 Things 2 Do
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Safety Glasses, Stud Finder |
| Materials: | 1/4" and 3/4' material, molding, peg board |
If you're short on space, think about going vertical! A behind the door organizer is a smart storage solution that takes up little space.
7. Under Bed Gift Wrap Storage
Image Credit: Her Toolbelt
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Nailer, Kreg Jig, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 3/4" plywood, wood dowel, spade bit, casters |
Use that space under a bed and hide away all of your gift wrap essentials!
8. Wrapping Paper Storage Cabinet
Image Credit: Sawdust Girl
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Nailer, Kreg Jig, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 1/2" and 3/4" plywood |
Build in or add to an existing cabinet, this is a beautiful wrapping paper storage solution! AND can we just stop and admire this craft room for a minute, wow!!!
9. Narrow Wrapping Paper Storage Cart
Image Credit: Rufus and Henrietta
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 1x material and casters |
This narrow cart is another fabulous storage solution for wrapping paper. Tuck it away in a closet or laundry room. Looks like it will hold many full rolls!
10. Wrapping Paper Caddy
Image Credit: Nick and Alicia
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Kreg Jig, Nailer, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 1x material, wood dowel, cotter pins |
A tabletop caddy would be the perfect addition to a gift wrapping party! Easy to transport and use on any tabletop.
11. Gift Wrap Organizer Toolbox
Image Credit: Ana White
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 1x material, wood dowel, pegboard and hooks |
This easy to transport gift wrap toolbox is a great option for the holidays to keep everything in one place! The size makes it easy to store away when the holidays are over.
12. Simple Wrapping Paper Rack
Image Credit: Delightfully Notes Blog
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Safety Glasses, Stud Finder |
| Materials: | 1x and cup hooks, wood dowels |
This super easy wrapping paper storage solution can be added just about anywhere! Love the simplicity and look of this organization project.
13. Picture Frame Organizer
Image Credit: Thrifty Decor Chick
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Kreg Jig, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 1x material, wood dowels and cup hooks |
Love the design of this simple picture frame style organizer to hang gift wrap on! Build a frame or use an existing art frame and get the same result.
14. Pallet Wrapping Paper Storage
Image Credit: The Creek Line House
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | pallet |
Doesn't get much easier than this, just flip a pallet on it's side, remove a few boards and stick your gift wrap essentials in! Add hooks for even more options.
15. Pegboard Wrapping Station
Image Credit: Tessie Fay
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Safety Glasses, Stud Finder |
| Materials: | 1x cleat, peg board and hooks |
A functional and pretty wrapping station. Using peg board create exacly what you want and have everything for wrapping gifts in one place!
16. Gift Bag Organizer
Image Credit: Thistlewood Farms
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | square dowels and peg board |
Perfect for storing gift bags, this peg board box can hold even more gift wrapping supplies!
17. Folding Wrapping Station
Image Credit: Diva of DIY
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Nailer, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 1x material, 1/2" plywood, wood dowels |
A wrapping paper center that can be folded and stored when not in use, brilliant!
18. Repurposed Gift Wrap Station
Image Credit: A Home to Grow Old In
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 1x material, wood dowels and cup hooks |
Take an old armoire or cabinet, add some blocking and cup hooks. Just like that you have a gift wrap station!
19. Tension Rod Gift Wrap Station
Image Credit: Farmhouse Living
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure |
| Materials: | Tension rod |
This idea allows you to add a tension rod just about anywhere to create a gift wrap station, so easy and functional!
20. Fold Out Craft Table
Image Credit: Wood Eye Workshop via Ana White
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Kreg Jig, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 1x material, 3/4" plywood, casters, hinges |
This plan is for a folding sewing table, but it would work great to store wrapping essentials too! The fold out tabletop would be perfect for wrapping gifts.
21. Wood Trunk Gift Wrap Storage Center
Image Credit: Ana White
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Pocket Hole Jig, Brad Nailer, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 1x6, 1x8, 2x2, Hinges |
Here's how I store my gift wrap supplies - in this wood trunk, used as an end of bed bench in my guest room. Not only does this provide extra seating and act as a luggage rack for my guests, it keeps all my gift wrap handy. I also tend to store gifts in my guest room - so this centralizes everything. This is a forever solution for me, I'm so happy with how this project turned out.
This was a fairly easy build, and you'll be amazed at how huge the storage cavity is. I even added party decorations and pinatas inside it. Get it built, it'll change your life!
