Downscaling your home

Downscale

Get rid of everything you can before you move. Have an idea of how much storage space will be available at the new place, and don't pack and move anything that won't have a home. If you're used to displaying large collections of art pieces, you might find that a smaller space cramps your decorating style. Rotate the pieces that you choose to display, and store the rest in secure containers.

A Smaller Home

In a smaller house, one room might need to serve as both guest room and home office. Use a computer armoire to tuck away office supplies while visitors are around, and let a hideaway bed fold into a sofa for other times.

Even in a smaller home, try to keep separate closets for each spouse. One's clothing and accessories are usually so different from the other that the same closet-organizing configuration won't work best for both.

Priorities

You might find that your priorities change as family time turns back into couple time. Adopting new hobbies could mean turning the garage into a workshop, finding storage for a new pair of bicycles or other sports equipment, or adding a sewing and crafts room to the home.


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