Questions to Ask Yourself Before Downsizing

Here are a list of Questions to Consider Asking Yourself Before Moving into a Small Space:

1. How long do you plan on staying in your home? If you are remodeling, this will help you determine your scope of work and if it is worth it to you to continue the process.

2. Who are you building for? Are you remodeling/building new for a potential renter? Family member? Yourself? All of these answers will likely produce very different outcomes, depending on your answer.

3. What hobbies do you enjoy? If you plan to live in your new small space, think about storage and what kind of solutions you will need in order to continue your hobby (if needed).

4. Do you have pets? What Kind? Think about what materials you will use (flooring, window treatment, sofa, bedding, etc. All of these elements will be important when selecting the right finishes for your home. Also, consider storage for their belongings too, if needed.

5. Do you entertain guests? Consider an indoor-outdoor experience to allow your guests to feel comfortable in your small space.

6. Do you travel often? Consider only taking the items you can fit in your suit cases. Now what additional items will you need in your small space that you can not live without? Be sure you consider these items in your small space design so that there will be little to do when you want to pack up and take a trip on a moments notice. In other words, think minimalism.

7. Consider your furniture selections. Often times, most items will not fit in your new small space. Most of the time, furniture will need to be multi-functional. Not just using your coffee table as your dining table, or your dining table as your desk, but you will need to become creative with your storage options within the furniture that you purchase as well.