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BEST CHRISTMAS GIFT HIDING PLACES
Posted on 18 December 2013 In Gift Hiding Places, Christmas gift hiding places, men hiding places, women hiding places
With storage space an increasing household challenge, where to hide presents in the lead up to the big day can pose a big problem. But a good hiding place is a necessity because according to our latest survey has revealed two-thirds of British adults can’t help but search for hidden gifts with women being more inquisitive than men with 83% admitting to seeking out presents compared with only 52% of men.
Our poll also found 91% fake ‘surprise’ on Christmas Day. Men admitted they didn’t bother to hide presents that well, with the car boot being the favoured place and under the bed a close second. If you're looking for some inspiration to hide your gifts here are the top five hiding places:
Men’s Top Five Hiding Places:
- Car boot 31%
- Under the bed 27%
- Top of the wardrobe 21%
- Office 19%
- The loft 12%
Women’s Top Five Hiding Places:
- Friend’s / Neighbour's house 34%
- The shed or garage 31%
- Under the bed 26%
- Kitchen cupboards 15%
- The loft 11%
If you are in the 67% of UK who say they actively go searching for gifts hidden around the home, bear in mind a massive 87% actually admitted that they wish they hadn’t seen them! And of those who can’t help but peek, 91% keep quiet about these discoveries and fake ‘surprise’ on Christmas Day.
A lack of storage at home, an increase in online deliveries and bad hiding techniques have been blamed for the phenomenon, with 8% of us seeing gifts just left out in full view! It's time that we all got a little bit more imaginative in how we can keep surprise gifts hidden better. Surely everyone loves a surprise on Christmas Day?
Here are our Top Tips for keeping gifts a surprise:
WRAP! Don’t leave your wrapping until the last minute – this way if your gifts are found, it’s less tempting to peek!
HOME OFFICE – If you have a private domain, like a home office this is the perfect spot to hide presents – as long as they’re behind closed doors
GO HIGH – If you have fitted wardrobes, stash gifts at the top to deter loved ones venturing up there
OUT OF THE BOX – Utilise the space in your kitchen – use the back of cupboards to store unusual sized items
DISGUISE – Hide gifts in towels, or in piles of bedding or in suitcases
We do hope these tips will help to keep your Christmas gifts a surprise on Christmas Day. Now tell us, where is your favourite gift hiding place and are you a secret gift peeker?