Judy comes to us with 36 years of experience as a custom builder and remodeler, with a passion for well-appointed, smaller living spaces. We'll dive into her expert advice on maximizing functionality without sacrificing style and comfort, and explore her journey from a 4,000 square foot dwelling to her favorite 1,100 square foot home. From Murphy beds to curated maximalism, Judy is here to share her wealth of knowledge on living intentionally within our means. So get ready to learn from Judy's inspiring experiences and practical tips on downsizing your space, but not your life.

In This Episode:

• 🏡 Judy shares her journey of downsizing and creating a simplified lifestyle by decluttering and being intentional about possessions.
• 📏 Designing small living spaces that are functional without sacrificing style or comfort.
• 🗑️ The negative effects of clutter on well-being and relationships, providing strategies for effective decluttering.
• 🤏 The distinction between minimalism and living small, stressing on the value of personal preference in arranging living spaces.
•  🛋️ Judy highlights the importance and benefits of furniture that serves multiple purposes in tiny homes.
• 💌 Advice on managing sentimental items, encouraging repurposing, donating, or letting go rather than keeping out of obligation.
• 📊 Tackling one space at a time and organizing one zone at a time instead of trying to do it all at once.
• 🚀 Judy introduces "resizing" as a way to reassess and clear out home spaces, making room for what truly matters.
• ⛓️ The common mistake of buying organizing tools before actually decluttering.
•  📚 Judy recommends books for design inspiration and discusses her own book, "Bigger Living, Smaller Space."

Full show notes, photos, links and resources available at www.thetinyhouse.net/judy-granlee-gates 

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