If you are downsizing and deciding what furniture to keep and what to let go of, consider keeping the pieces that have storage. Drawers, cabinets, ottomans that open will all serve you well.
Like Things Together Reduces Clutter
I have lost count of how many times I have heard someone say “I couldn’t find it so I just bought another one”. This habit alone will use up valuable space. Keeping like things together in a logical place will narrow down where to look for it when it is needed. Sure we need some multiples of things like scissors; but are they in a logical place? A pair in the kitchen? A pair with the gift wrap? A pair in the bathroom?
Define Your Space
A common problem linked to having too much stuff is not defining space. If a room has too many purposes, it makes it difficult to do the task at hand. If the space is used for common uses, such as studying, reading, household filing, it will much easier to manage.