You can’t worried about your small home anymore

Choosing what to take to your new home design  can be tough, especially if you've lived in your current house for a long time. First, think about how much space you have in your new home and decide which pieces of furniture you can reasonably take. Next, think about what you'll actually use; if your kids are grown, for example, you shouldn't keep their possessions. Give grown kids a deadline for moving their stuff from your house. Finally, make a list of what you plan to keep and what you plan to take with you.

The name of the game in small-space living is ensuring that every single item in your house is fully functional and useful. While small apartment couches and arm chairs might allow you to have a "full" living room set in your smaller place, that full set of "apartment sized" furniture might not be as comfortable and as functional as a single full-size sofa. Also, one piece of large furniture can make a small space look cozy and defined, whereas a collection of small pieces of furniture can make the place look small and cluttered. The art of storage is important -- following the axiom: a place for everything and everything in its place. In a small home, especially, disorganization can ruin family harmony. If work centers are planned, items can be put away when an activity is finished.

Give yourself at least a few weeks to pack, preferably longer. Start packing in rooms you use least frequently; these rooms tend to have less stuff, and packing clutter in unused rooms won't affect your daily life. Sort items according to where they are going; for example, you could have a box for items going to charity and another box of items for your daughter. Don't wait until moving day to start donating and giving away your excess possessions; you'll feel less overwhelmed if you can simplify gradually.

A small kitchen does not have to be a boring or unattractive kitchen. In fact, its diminutive size can be an asset. Like small bathrooms, a small kitchen can be a jewel box of a room. Just choose a theme or "look" for your kitchen, and tightly adhere to it.When living in a space of less than 1,200 square feet, organization is the key. A Colorado State University bulletin describes the challenges for families living in a small dwelling and it offers tips about how to recognize a well-designed home that still offers privacy, livability and ease of function. In addition, it cautions that living in close quarters requires family members to respect each other's need for personalized space, no matter how small.