Find Out The Right Way While Downsizing Your Space
Regardless of your reason, downsizing your space is a universal process that works the same for every person and house. It is both an exhausting and long process; one that requires planning and patience. But, the best part of downsizing your home is that you get a spacious, organized, and de-cluttered living space.
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If you’re thinking of downsizing your home or a room, we’ve got some great tips for you. It will be a step-to-step guide that will help make the process stress-free for you:
Make a Plan for the Decluttering Process
Planning works in every situation. Whether you’re remodeling your home or downsizing, it’s always better to first make a rough plan of what you’re going to start with and plan out the necessary details. With a detailed process like decluttering your space; planning is the best way to the whole process less exhausting for you. You can even start planning months before start packing and organizing your stuff. Take a conscious note of things that you are not using or things that have sentimental value to you.
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Take a Rough Idea of What You Own
The best way to make the decluttering process convenient is to take a rough guess of furniture items, décor pieces, and other accessories that you own. Then categorize them so that when you start organizing the things, you can put them into their respective category cartons. This way, you won't miss out on important items and make some rushed decisions of throwing out sentimental items.
Stick to the Small Furniture Pieces
Getting rid of furniture pieces and sentimental items is the most difficult as compared to getting rid of other things. As for the furniture items, decide to take the ones that work best with the small space décor and works with your décor theme. You can also decide on a décor theme beforehand to get rid of pieces that don’t match your theme.
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Decide on the Items to Get Rid of
The most crucial and tricky part of the downsizing process is to decide on the items to get rid of and things to keep. So, take your time deciding on things and do not rush it. To decide on getting rid of items, first think about furniture and décor pieces you haven’t used for years, like the corner table in your kitchen or the table lamp in your guest room. Then, divide the getting rid of items into categories like donating, selling, a gift to others so that when you’re doing it, you can just put them in their respective category boxes.
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Declutter Step by Step
Amidst all the planning, don’t forget to take a breather and get as much help as you can. Make the whole process into different steps so that you can complete them one by one and make it stress-free. Decluttering process is not just about getting rid of your previous items; it’s also about being conscious about the new furniture you buy. So, make sure to opt for small furniture pieces in place of big ones like going for small beds and sofas, that way you can save space and place your old furniture into the space you save.
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