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10 Tips to Consider When Downsizing Your Home

Written by Choreograph Gainesville | Feb 28, 2024 4:31:30 PM

Are you considering downsizing to a 55+ community in Gainesville, Florida? Making the move to a smaller, more manageable home can be a great decision. At Choreograph Gainesville, residents will enjoy all the benefits of resort-style living in a stunning luxury apartment home complete with maintenance-free living and exceptional amenities. Here are our top 10 tips for downsizing to a 55+ resort-style community like Choreograph Gainesville.  

  1. Start Early: Downsizing takes time, so start the process as early as possible. Give yourself plenty of time to sort through your belongings and decide what to keep, donate, or sell. 
  1. Take Inventory: Before you start packing, take inventory of your furniture. This will help you determine what will fit in your new space and what you can realistically bring with you. 
  1. Consider Your New Lifestyle: Moving to a community like Choreograph Gainesville can mean a more active and social lifestyle. From spending the afternoon with friends at the Rhythm Lounge, to swimming laps in the Reflections Pool or playing a round of simulated golf at Strokes, we offer amenities that enrich the mind, body and soul. 
  1. Measure Your New Space: Get the measurements of your new home and consider the layout when deciding what furniture and belongings to bring with you. Viewing floor plans, especially in 3D, is a great way to get a real idea of what types of furniture would be ideal in a smaller space. 
  1. Get Creative with Storage: Look for furniture that doubles as storage and consider creative solutions for organizing and storing your belongings in your new space. 
  1. Embrace Minimalism: Downsizing is the perfect opportunity to embrace minimalism. Keep only the items that bring you joy and serve a purpose in your new life. 
  1. Seek Professional Help: If the thought of downsizing is overwhelming, consider hiring a professional organizer or downsizing specialist to help you through the process. Companies, like Done by K, are perfect for those looking for help in downsizing their current home and organizing their new home. 
  1. Stay Positive: Downsizing can be an emotional process but try to stay positive and focus on the new opportunities and experiences. 
  1. Get to Know Your New Neighborhood: Before you move, take the time to get to know your new neighborhood. The team at Choreograph Gainesville will be happy to help guide you if you’re new to the area or share community events that are perfect for getting to know your neighbors! 
  1. Enjoy the Process: Downsizing to a 55+ living community is a chance to start fresh and create a space that truly reflects your new chapter in life. Enjoy the process of creating a home that is just right for this new phase of your life. Choreograph Gainesville is here to help you every step of the way! 

For more information on downsizing, join us at our Art of Downsizing seminar on March 29th. Click here to RSVP!

We can help make the downsizing process as smooth and stress-free as possible, allowing you to focus on the adventures that await you in your new home here at Choreograph Gainesville.