Declutter Me's Downsizing Do's

Declutter Me has been busy this year helping people downsize their home. So thought we would share some important advice that has helped us get our families and couples ready for their move.

Let’s face it, moving, in whatever capacity, is very stressful. Most people feel overwhelmed at the prospect of even starting a project like this. So, preparation is the key to a stress-free move.

Get Organised

Start off with writing a to-do list, listing tasks can stop procrastinating and help you focus on one step at a time instead of feeling overwhelmed by the whole picture.

Measure your new space

One of the crucial steps to a successful and clutter-free home move is measuring out the new space. 

Before packing up and transporting all your belongings to the new home, it’s essential to assess the size and layout of the rooms in the new space. Measure the dimensions of each room, including the height of the walls, to ensure that your furniture, appliances, and other belongings fit in properly. 

This will help you determine which items to keep, sell, donate or discard, and avoid unnecessary clutter and stress in your new home. Additionally, mapping out the new space in advance can also help you plan your furniture placement and make the most of your living space.

Collate

Collate similar items together, you may be surprised to see how many coffee mugs or items of Tupperware you own. Decide whether you have the space or really need them all in your new home.

Declutter

There is no better time to declutter than before you downsize. It may seem obvious but it’s true! Most down sizers

take far too many possessions to their new home causing them even more stress at the other side. Clear the clutter before it ends up in your boxes with no proper home at the other end. 

Four Pile Sort System

The four-pile sorting system is a popular method used for decluttering your home. When going through your belongings, you separate them into four piles: give, donate, sell, and trash.

The “give” pile is for items you want to give to friends or family, the “donate” pile is for items you want to donate to a charity or organisation, the “sell” pile is for items you want to sell either online or at a car boot sale, and the “bin” pile is for items that are broken or unusable and need to be thrown away.

This system can help you organise your belongings and reduce clutter in your living space 

Packing & Unpacking

People often underestimate the time it takes to pack and unpack. To ensure the safe packing and moving of your possessions, call in the professionals. People often run out of time and throw things in boxes causing chaos at the other end plus breakages.

Happy moving and if you need help you know where we are!