Downsizing and decluttering can make life easier and safer, even if you’re not moving. It can also be stressful and emotional, especially if you’ve lived in one place for a while. Whether you’re planning to downsize or still undecided, use this guide to make the process smoother.
Measure your current closet rod space and kitchen and bathroom cabinet space and compare it to the space in your future residence. If you have far fewer drawers, it is very likely that you need to downsize some of your possessions.
• Take only items that fit into the floor plan. Try not to take things that don’t have a place, as it can make moving day more stressful and cost you more labor in the long fun.
• Recreate familiar spaces in your new home using your own things. It makes a new house feel like “home”.
How do you downsize without guilt? Start with small & easy items. This way, you can get a feel for the decluttering process. All the things you already know you’re ready to part with will be easy to put in the ‘getting rid of’ box. Getting rid of small items can give you a quick confidence boost that will motivate you to keep going.
Tips to downsizing…
1. Start early. Organizing, packing, and moving your belongings will probably take more time than you expect. …
2. Devise a plan. …
3. Set a timeline. …
4. Document your favorite setups. …
5. Lay out your new floor plan. …
6. Plan for problem areas. …
7. Start small. …
8. Discard of duplicates.
