Making that \u2018big move\u2019 to a smaller HDB home? Well, downsizing doesn\u2019t mean you have to downscale your life.<\/p>\n
Here are 5 quick tips to optimise your shift to a cosy HDB home!<\/p>\n
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1. Space planning<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you have a certain design concept or furniture in mind but you find yourself asking, \u201cI don\u2019t know if I have the space,\u201d then you should try out a space planning exercise first before anything.<\/p>\n Through this exercise, you\u2019ll be able to get a better idea of your home\u2019s total available area and also plan for a more functional home that suits your needs.<\/p>\n To get started, try a free space planning software online such as Smartdraw or Floorplanner to get an initial assessment of how much available space you have. Then, engage a professional ID or renovator to get an expert opinion.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 2. Get organised with a timeline and budget list<\/strong> <\/p>\n With so many things happening at once, it can be challenging to get a full grasp of what is going on and how much are your total expenses. You don\u2019t need any special tools to keep track. With something as simple as an Excel sheet or a Google Document, you can note down your budget and project timelines for renovation, moving dates and packing timeframe. This list will definitely help you avoid any lapses in schedule or overspending for a particular furniture. #lifehack<\/p>\n Moving can be a thoroughly enjoyable process since it marks a start of a new journey. Plan well and smart, and you\u2019ll never be overwhelmed!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 3. Make a list of what you\u2019re bringing over to your new home<\/strong> <\/p>\n As you\u2019ll be moving to a smaller space, bringing over everything can be a real challenge. Fret not, and start with a packing list. Create categories such as \u201cNeeds\u201d, \u201cWants\u201d, \u201cThrow\/ Donate\u201d and \u201cBox Number\u201d. This trick will help you organise your items and make it clearer to sort them out.<\/p>\n When in doubt, just ask yourself these questions:<\/p>\n \u2022 \u201cDo I need this item for my daily use or will I use it only once in a blue moon?\u201d<\/p>\n \u2022 \u201cDo I have space in my new home for this item?\u201d<\/p>\n \u2022 \u201cDo I have something like this which I just packed?\u201d<\/p>\n \u2022 \u201cDid I use this item in the past 6 months?\u201d<\/p>\n \u2022 \u201cIs this product energy saving and still working well?\u201d<\/p>\n You don\u2019t have to discard all your unwanted items. They can always be donated to people who need them more than you do. Visit Blessings in a Bag, The Salvation Army, MINDS to find out more.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 4. Adding multifunctional furniture in your new home<\/strong> <\/p>\n With the limited space available, consider furniture that comes with built-in storage or designed with multi-function features which not only fit your interior design theme but also your storage needs.<\/p>\n For a start, you can opt for bed frames with storage space. This allows you to have more space to store your bedsheets, books or even shoes. You can also purchase a mobile storage trolley that is convenient to push around anywhere in your house, such as the R\u00c5SKOG trolley from IKEA. Its streamlined form is designed to fit between tight spaces \u2013 the perfect piece for all your knick-knacks and accessories.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 5. Storing items in a reliable self-storage facility<\/strong>![\"Space](\"|!|vcvUploadUrl|!|\/2018\/09\/Space-Planning.jpg\")
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