Downsize In Style

Organize and Optimize

The smaller the space, the more organized it has to be. An excellent way to control clutter is to have furniture custom made.

“They’ll fit your space much better than ready-made pieces, and the cost difference isn’t as much as you would think,” counsels Marinello. She suggests building floor-to-ceiling shelves (1 foot deep) along the entire length of one wall for books, CDs, and knickknacks. “There’s a lot you can store in 12 inches. You won’t miss the foot, but you’ll gain all that storage.”