When Mothertalk asked me to review Downsizing Your Home With Style by Lauri Ward, I jumped at the chance. Granted, we aren’t downsizing our home, but with the amazing amount of STUFF that comes with having a child, it sure can feel like we did! I am always in the market for ideas on how to organize and store all of our things and maximize the space we do have.
The book delivers all the title promises, plus some. It starts off with the 10 most common decorating mistakes everyone makes and then walks you through what kinds of things you need to do before you move: measuring, deciding what to keep and what to toss. The author even goes so far as to help you determine the best way to get rid of the things you eventually decide not to move.
Once you have located your new space, she walks you through making the most of it. She lays out the best configurations for different areas and some original storage ideas. The author gives ideas on how to both increase the actual space in your home by modifying your furniture and creating new storage and also how to create the illusion of space by tricking the eye. Every room is tackled and multiple example pictures are provided.
While this book is a must-have if you are downsizing to a smaller living space, it is also a great reference to have available if you are just fighting the war with stuff – like most of us are.
The book delivers all the title promises, plus some. It starts off with the 10 most common decorating mistakes everyone makes and then walks you through what kinds of things you need to do before you move: measuring, deciding what to keep and what to toss. The author even goes so far as to help you determine the best way to get rid of the things you eventually decide not to move.
Once you have located your new space, she walks you through making the most of it. She lays out the best configurations for different areas and some original storage ideas. The author gives ideas on how to both increase the actual space in your home by modifying your furniture and creating new storage and also how to create the illusion of space by tricking the eye. Every room is tackled and multiple example pictures are provided.
While this book is a must-have if you are downsizing to a smaller living space, it is also a great reference to have available if you are just fighting the war with stuff – like most of us are.
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