With home prices and interest rates rising while available houses and the stock market decline, many people are reconsidering their downsizing plans. They shouldn’t. Now is still a perfect time to downsize.
Downsizing doesn’t only mean moving to a smaller home. It also means re-thinking your place and your possessions – so that you have what you need and need what you have.
Even if you’re not thinking about moving, you may still want to consider…
If your home supports the way you live now. Does everything you own, as downsizing guru Marie Kondo asks “bring you joy”? Letting go of items you no longer need or use can help both you and your home function more efficiently.
Making room for grown children. Have adult children who are moving back? Think about making room for them to bring their things in so everyone can truly feel at home.
Aging in place. Are there modifications needed to make your home safe for aging in place? The best time to make those changes is now, before you need them. An easy way to begin is by clearing out clutter and extra pieces of furniture.
What you want to leave behind. Of all the things you may want to leave for your kids, a big house cluttered with stuff probably isn’t one of them. Take the time now to go through your cabinets, drawers, shelves and closets. Give the people you love the opportunity to choose the things they want, then let go the things that just take up space. Freeing others from the responsibility of sorting through your things will be a great gift to them. And having the time to do it slowly will be a great gift to yourself.
On the Move offers Interior Design as well as decluttering and downsizing services. Whether you want to free up some space in your current home or move to a new one, we can help you think about and create a living space that works for you.
