Downsizing46 Stories
DownsizingSimplifying: What Items in Your Kitchen Are Just Taking Up Space?
Here are some of the cooking tools, small appliances and dishware you may not need
Full StoryMovingDownsizing: Moving Your Parents to a Smaller Space
When the child is the one charged with helping the parents downsize, these guidelines can smooth the process
Full StoryDownsizingMoving Testimony: Downsizing Pearls From Houzz Readers
These downsizing tips come from readers who’ve been there. Read on to prep for your own move
Full StoryDownsizingDouble Take: Disappearing Table Gives 1 Room 3 Uses
A secret in the media center turns a mom’s living room into an instant office or dining room
Full StoryDecluttering8 Times in Your Life to Take Advantage of a Major Declutter
A new house, job or baby — these and other turning points offer a chance to discard stuff you don’t need or love
Full StoryApartmentsSee a 500-Square-Foot Studio Apartment With Amazing Shoe Storage
A fashionista downsizes for a better location without sacrificing style and function
Full StoryHouzz ToursHouzz Tour: Downsizing From a Big House to a Studio and Deck
A retired Colorado couple seeking a smaller home find their living solution next door
Full StoryLifeEmpty Nesters: Some Upsides to Downsizing
Moving to a smaller home can come with unexpected challenges along with a bounty of benefits
Full StoryMy HouzzMy Houzz: Texas Pad Fit for a ’70s Pop Princess
A designer longing for the vibrancy of downtown Austin downsizes to an apartment in the heart of the city
Full StoryLiving RoomsRoom of the Day: Couple Downsizes to a Condo Home in Stages
A transition from a large suburban house to a North Vancouver apartment happens a step at a time, with the help of a pro
Full StoryApartmentsHouzz Tour: Downsizing in Denver With a Long-Distance Redesign
A couple’s apartment gets personalized with a black-and-white palette and eclectic artwork
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