They have often lived there for a long time and through various stages of life so know what is and isn't working," says Merry Albright of Border Oak (opens in new tab). "When clients are looking to downsize, we put a lot of effort into finding out what they really love about their bigger home and also establish what is sacrificial. Moving to a more compact space does not have to mean forgoing these features - take note of the spaces and areas of your home you cherish the most and aim to incorporate and prioritise similar design elements into your new property. Perhaps it is the open plan kitchen diner with a view of the garden, or a roomy hallway. Take inspiration from your current homeĮven though you might have taken the decision to make the move to – or to build – a smaller home, it is likely that there will be elements of your existing home that you will find it a wrench to leave. Small really can be beautiful - as this oak frame home, built by Border Oak for a downsizer, proves.
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