If you're moving from a house into an apartment, you're going to have to make a lot of decisions about what stays and what goes. If you're moving into a co-living suite<\/a>, you have to be very selective about what personal items you're bringing so you can maximize your space. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n As you start to decide what to donate, sell, throw away, and keep, keep these four downsizing hacks in mind. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Declutter First <\/p>\n Smart downsizing starts way before moving day. In the months leading up to your move, challenge yourself to get rid of one item a day. It could be something small like extra silverware, or something that takes up a lot of space like an extra armchair or bulky couch. As you declutter, ask yourself: <\/p>\n <\/p>\n When was the last time I used this <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Would I buy this again? <\/p>\n<\/li>\n Do I know someone who could use this more than me? <\/p>\n<\/li>\n Does this bring me joy? <\/p>\n<\/li>\n Do I have something else that serves the same purpose? <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/p>\n These questions will help you determine whether or not you keep something or leave it behind. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Another factor in deciding what to keep and what to sell is whether or not your new apartment is furnished or unfurnished. If you're moving into a furnished apartment<\/a>, you don't have to worry about bringing most of your furniture. If you're moving into a space where you share a kitchen or common areas with others, you don't have to bring your kitchenware or living room furniture either. This could free up a lot of space to bring items that are most important to you. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Invest In Multi-Purpose Furniture <\/p>\n One way to maximize space in your new apartment is to invest in multi-purpose furniture. You may want to get rid of a big bulky couch and replace it with a smaller couch with more storage room. Switch out your dining room table for affordable options, and replace a big bulky bookshelf with open shelves that you can attach to the wall. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Consider Your New Lifestyle <\/p>\n When downsizing from a house to an apartment, your living arrangements aren't the only things that are going to change. The day-to-day part of apartment living can be significantly different than living in a house, and the things that you bring with you should reflect that. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you have two bathrooms in your house but your new apartment only has one, you can consolidate everything from both bathrooms and get rid of a lot of the extras. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/p>\n If you're moving into a co-living suite and we'll be sharing a kitchen with roommates, you don't have to bring any of your utensils or kitchen gadgets. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n Since you won't have a lawn to maintain, you can sell or donate all of your yard tools, BBQ grill, and outdoor decor. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Since you will have a maintenance team on-site to help you with home repairs, you don't have to bring your toolboxes, power tools, or other home maintenance supplies. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n If the apartment you're moving into has a fitness center<\/a>, you can leave all of your weights and cardio equipment behind. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/p>\n Rent A Storage Unit <\/p>\n If you're in a time crunch, consider renting a storage unit. This will allow you to put most of your things in storage and only take what you absolutely need. Renting a storage unit can also give you time to assess your new living situation and determine what items will fit and which ones won't. While renting a storage unit is an added expense it could give you peace of mind so that you can declutter and downsize in your own time. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Bottom Line <\/p>\n There’s a lot to think about when downsizing from a house to an apartment. There are a lot of decisions to make and a lot of factors to consider. One way to make this transition easier is to choose Wilshire Margot for your next Westwood apartment. These co-living suites come fully furnished, making downsizing much easier. Schedule a tour of Wilshire Margot today! <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If you're moving from a house into an apartment, you're going to have to make a lot of decisions about what stays and what goes. If you're moving into a co-living suite, you have to be very selective about what personal items you're bringing so you can maximize your space. As you start to… <\/p>\n\n
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