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DownsizingDecor
Downsizing Decorating
Tips
I am sure the thought of downsizing seems like such an overwhelming
task. Here are some tips that will help make it a little less stressful along
the journey to your new home.
Set a
plan and move date. Start the organizing and preparation process at
least three months prior to your move date. Take some time each day to start the
inventory and editing process. Breaking it down into smaller tasks will help
you feel less stressed.
Whistle
while you work. Put on some music or listen to a book on tape to make
it more enjoyable.
Write a
list of all the items you love and can't live without. This includes
sentimental items, heirlooms, etc. Choose the best of your belongings to bring
with you.
Edit and
edit some more! This is the most challenging of the tasks. It is hard
to let go sometimes. But ask yourself, does your new space need two rooms with
sofas, can you part with one? Will you really need all your mixing bowls, pots
and pans, etc.? Have you worn those shoes in the last year, if not let them
go. (Trust me; I feel your pain on that one!)
Donate to local
charities or sell what you do not need. Charities often pick up items
right at your door so you don't have to worry about hauling it away, plus it is
tax deductible. Or, sell your items at a garage sale, in the paper, on
Craigslist or eBay. Use the extra cash to buy something special for your new
home.
Measure. Grab a notebook, tape measure and have
at it. Measure new and existing rooms, or better yet, get a floor plan if
available. Don't forget the door width and hallways. Can all your furniture
fit through the door or smaller hallways? Next, measure all your "must have"
furniture. This will give you a clear understanding of what can fit in the
space. These measurements may also help dictate what stays or
goes.
Create Unity. Keep similar colors running
thematically throughout your new space. Connecting color themes can help create
the feeling of a larger space.
Soften your space.
Use window treatments to add warmth, color and softness to your
space.
Hire a Professional. Addressing Spaces can
help you transition from start to finish with our Downsizing Décor Services. We
provide assistance with
· Overall move plan
· Current
Inventory Analysis
· Develop a theme for your new space
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New space design/furniture layout
· Sorting, organizing, editing
items to move/donate/sell
· Coordinate sale of items at garage sale,
Craigslist, etc.
· Oversee packing, unpacking and setting up one or
all rooms
· Shopping and design assistance for new items
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Interior decorating, accessorizing new space
· Home sale prep and
Staging
· Window Treatments
· Color
Consultations
I hope these tips help you as you transition into
your new space. If you need assistance please call us at 336.406.7072, we can
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