While having a big house is the dream for the vast majority, downsizing to a smaller home has become all the rage these days. From young couples leaving their suburban homes to live tiny to retired couples selling their homes to live smaller somewhere on the beach, there’s many benefits to downsizing to a simpler life.

Why the movement? Some of the advantages of downsizing include lower mortgage payments, less overwhelm with having to clean a large home, and even less unnecessary spending since you may not have the room for “that vase” or “that lamp”.

But with downsizing to a smaller home comes making adjustments, especially if you’re going from a huge home to studio living. Here’s our top three tips on your journey to living smaller.

Remove Duplicates

When living large, it’s common for us to buy duplicates of items. Whether it’s kitchenware or a million pillows, we often have more than one of a lot of household items. When it’s time to finally start downsizing, removing duplicates is a great way to get the ball rolling. As they say, you never know how much you have until you REALLY take a look. So check out the duplicates in your home and decide if they’re NEEDED in your new, smaller home.

Invest In Storage

When downsizing to a smaller home, storage is your BEST friend. With adjusting to your new space, having adequate and well planned storage helps you ensure your small home doesn’t feel small. Finding ways to make your space feel complete and that everything has a space will help you feel in order.

Think Minimalist

While it’s not necessary to become a minimalist to downsize, understanding their ideology can help you in your move. Minimalism is the idea of removing what you don’t need and only keeping what’s useful and necessary for the best quality of life. While we mentioned removing duplicates, thinking minimalist and getting rid of unnecessary clutter that doesn’t add value to your life can help you make more room for what matters.

Ready To Downsize?

If you’re interested in downsizing to a smaller home in the Bay Area, our team is here to assist! Connect with the Janki Patel Team to learn more about the market and find the right property for you.