| So you're moving to an apartment, what do you do | | | | As you put the major elements into your new space, |
| with all your favorite things you can't live without? | | | | this is your chance to be a interior decorator yourself. |
| Are your parents elderly and you're downsizing them? | | | | Put the biggest pieces in first and on the biggest |
| Sure you can't take everything, but you probably can | | | | walls. Then bring in the small must have items ( |
| manage your/their most valued pieces. | | | | coffee and end tables, lamps and so on) Now just |
| Admit it. We all have items that are precious to us | | | | because you are used to things a certain way...break |
| and must be in the interior of our homes to make it | | | | out of the box...or cycle, and change it up some. |
| home! Lets say Grandmas "chamber pot"..ok....maybe | | | | Move things around this way and that way. Which |
| not that. But something. First decide what you're able | | | | looks better? |
| to afford as far as rent or mortgage. Then do an | | | | When accessorizing the room, group things together |
| inventory of all things you wish to keep with you. If | | | | that match or would normally be seen together. Say |
| your a pack rat...well...nows the time to go Cold | | | | you collect old radios and they are here and there. |
| Turkey and toss out some stuff...yard sale the good | | | | Bring them together in one room...now arrange them |
| stuff...and save the best stuff for your new domain. | | | | to complement each other on a bookcase or shelf. |
| Now, try to shop around and see how much space | | | | Same with anything that you find |
| you can get for your buck. The bigger... the more | | | | collectable...dolls...trains...or if your brave enough glass |
| you get to take with you. If you can afford the den | | | | things! |
| or the extra room...take it! Perhaps you can sacrifice | | | | Now for the walls. Perhaps you can turn some loved |
| indoor space for a small yard to garden or tinker in. | | | | things into wall decor. Put small things together in a |
| Ok, I know you will be taking the major elements | | | | shadowbox. Before hanging anything arrange it on |
| with you (like the couch and coffee table, kitchen | | | | the floor or bed and see if it works together. Play |
| table and bedroom furnishings). Keep this in mind | | | | around with it and be sure you want it where you |
| when looking at your new space. Take | | | | put it. Measure from the ceiling to the desired height |
| measurements with you. Don't assume it will fit. | | | | of the hanging area. This works great for pictures |
| Measure the item length and width, height as well if | | | | that need to be even horizontally. Space evenly to |
| needed. If your elderly and need assitance ask one | | | | keep it uniform. |
| of your children or grandchildren to help you. | | | | |