What deserves to come with you?
Downsizing doesn’t need to begin with what has to go. A better place to start is deciding what deserves to stay.
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Ideas for living beautifully
in a changing home.
Thoughts on furniture, lighting, downsizing, meaningful possessions and the small design decisions that make everyday life better.
A smaller room needs better furniture, not necessarily smaller furniture.
Scale matters, but comfort matters too. Here is what I look for when choosing seating for a smaller home.
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The case for a really good reading chair.
The chair you use every day deserves more attention than the chair no one sits in.
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Why good lighting changes everything.
One ceiling fixture rarely does enough. Layering light can change how a room looks, how it functions and how comfortable it feels at different times of day.
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A beautiful bathroom that quietly works harder.
Good bathroom design can support comfort and confidence without looking institutional or clinical.
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You don’t have to become a minimalist just because you’re downsizing.
A smaller home may require editing, but editing is not the same as erasing personality.
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What would make your next home feel like yours?
Whether you already have the keys, are planning a move or are simply wondering what your current home could become, I’d love to hear what you’re thinking about.
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