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What is Right-sizing?
Downsizing vs right-sizing
When you realise that the home you are currently in is no longer right for you and it is time to move, it’s important to have a plan in place that ensures your new home and décor is the right fit for your lifestyle. You’ll have to decide on what items to let go and what to keep, and what new items you may need to make your new living spaces right for you.
Most people know what downsizing is, but the word right-sizing is a lot less familiar. Downsizing can cause feelings of loss for a change in circumstances, but the process of right-sizing is quite the opposite. It’s about being mindful of what you require in your new home and what items are best suitable for you, your current situation, and into the future.
Right-sizing isn’t about sacrifice. It’s about creating a home that perfectly suits your needs. It’s about creating a new home that’s perfect for new beginnings. Right-sizing means a change to a new living environment that better suits your stage in life. It empowers you to take control of your life, so it feels right.
Most people know what downsizing is, but the word right-sizing is a lot less familiar. Downsizing can cause feelings of loss for a change in circumstances, but the process of right-sizing is quite the opposite. It’s about being mindful of what you require in your new home and what items are best suitable for you, your current situation, and into the future.
Right-sizing isn’t about sacrifice. It’s about creating a home that perfectly suits your needs. It’s about creating a new home that’s perfect for new beginnings. Right-sizing means a change to a new living environment that better suits your stage in life. It empowers you to take control of your life, so it feels right.
Why people choose right-sizing
There are several reasons why people want to right-size. Newlyweds, relocations, having children later in life, a marriage breakup, blended families, the passing of a loved one, empty nesters, retirement, and more.
Most people undergo the process of right-sizing multiple times as they journey through life, as we all know, life is full of transitions.
Moving can be stressful, but when planned and executed right, you will keep the end goal in mind. Right-sizing reframes what can be a negative situation into a positive one. When you remember the benefits of moving, such as being closer to loved ones or having a much more manageable home, you will see that it is all worth it.
The main reasons people choose to move and right-size include:
- Wanting a low-maintenance and easy-care property.
- More suitable, open plan living spaces.
- A desire for more comfort and luxury.
- Better amenities such as a pool, restaurant and activities.
- Accessibility – wheelchair access, non-slip floors, and 24/7 medical care.
- Healthier, warmer homes built with the latest technology.
- Single-level homes to eliminate climbing stairs, or two-story homes with lifts.
- The lock-up-and-leave lifestyle, being able to travel without the worry.
- A more central location with easy access to public transport.
What to do with all your things?
When faced with moving house or downsizing, one of the biggest challenges people struggle with is what to do with all their stuff. Managing a move with a lifetime of valued belongings can be overwhelming. What are you meant to do with all the possessions that you have collected over the years, and how do you decide what's essential and what's not?
Decluttering can be a daunting task, but I can expertly help you with a series of steps that makes the process so much easier. It starts with simplifying your possessions and find out what’s most important to you. Together, we will choose what to do with unwanted items, decide on what to take to your new space, what you need to purchase new.
Everything that is required to make your new home feel right for you will be carefully considered, with your personal story front and centre. I can even assist with moving and setting up your new place so it’s ready for you to move in.
Decluttering can be a daunting task, but I can expertly help you with a series of steps that makes the process so much easier. It starts with simplifying your possessions and find out what’s most important to you. Together, we will choose what to do with unwanted items, decide on what to take to your new space, what you need to purchase new.
Everything that is required to make your new home feel right for you will be carefully considered, with your personal story front and centre. I can even assist with moving and setting up your new place so it’s ready for you to move in.
Exciting new beginnings
Like most people, I have undergone rightsizing several times in my life. Recently, I’ve helped my mother with dementia move from a villa in the South Island into a retirement village in Tauranga so she could be closer to me.
I had previously started a nursing degree, and while taking a year off my studies to relocate mum and become a grandmother, I realised I could use my nursing training together with my interior design skills to help others make their homes beautiful and right.
With compassion, patience and making good use of my organisational skills, I aim to make the transition as stress-free as possible. I love working with people to help make this an exciting new chapter in their life.
I had previously started a nursing degree, and while taking a year off my studies to relocate mum and become a grandmother, I realised I could use my nursing training together with my interior design skills to help others make their homes beautiful and right.
With compassion, patience and making good use of my organisational skills, I aim to make the transition as stress-free as possible. I love working with people to help make this an exciting new chapter in their life.
Let’s work together
If right-sizing sounds right for you, or for someone you know, contact me to arrange a free one-hour consultation (*Bay of Plenty clients and for a limited time only).
I will meet with you and assess your needs, then I will design a package that is personal to you. I can help with everything - from decision-making to helping you style your current home for resale.
I can assist with sourcing new furniture that’s functional and stylish, make sure that nothing gets missed during the move, and set up your new home so it is move-in-ready. Together, we’ll make space for the things you value most and make sure your new house becomes the right home for you, right now.
Blessings, Sarah Parry
I will meet with you and assess your needs, then I will design a package that is personal to you. I can help with everything - from decision-making to helping you style your current home for resale.
I can assist with sourcing new furniture that’s functional and stylish, make sure that nothing gets missed during the move, and set up your new home so it is move-in-ready. Together, we’ll make space for the things you value most and make sure your new house becomes the right home for you, right now.
Blessings, Sarah Parry