3 Things to do before downsizing your home in Melbourne
Finding the Optimal Balance in Your Home, a guide to downsizing your Melbourne home
Downsizing can be a difficult task, but it can also be a liberating experience that allows you to get rid of clutter and junk, to make room for the more important things.
However, before you begin packing, you must consider these 3 things to do before downsizing.
1 – Decide what you want to keep
Before you move, you must decide what is essential for you to keep, and what you can live without. When in doubt, it is always better to get rid of clutter than to keep it just in case. A tip to help you decide what and what not to keep, always keep in mind how much space your essentials take up, and then how much free space you have for luxuries.
2 – Consider your bulky or priceless items
Dealing with large or sentimental items can be difficult. But it is crucial to be realistic. The most important sentimental items can be taken with you on the move, but it’s not wise to try and keep all of them.
This doesn’t mean you have to get rid of them however, try storing them with family or friends.
For large bulky items, it’s a good idea to take a picture of them before moving to protect yourself against any liabilities during the moving process.
You may also want to consider selling or donating large furniture pieces ahead of time if they are no longer to your taste. Out with the old, and in with the new!
3 – Make a plan
Out of the 3 things to do before downsizing, making a plan may be the most important. Making a plan that includes a timeline, objectives and spending limits will help you smoothly downsize your home. Other things to consider including in your plan are:
- Will you donate or sell unwanted items? Make sure you give yourself time to do this or it will be easy to procrastinate and never get rid of the items at all.
- Can you find a better way to store your stuff, such as through digitalisation? Make photocopies of old documents or buy E books to replace your hardcovers. This will save you plenty of space and reduce the weight you must move.
By following these 3 things to do before downsizing, you are far more likely to downsize to a smaller home with ease.
If you want more tips like these, our downsizing consultants at Elite New Homes are here to guide you every step of the way..