“Unlocking Nostalgia: The Unexpected Treasures Boomers Wish They’d Held On To During Downsizing”
While you may regret having to declutter, the fact is that you can’t hold on to everything when you move into a smaller space. Something will have to give, even if you don’t like it (or perhaps you’ll end up deciding downsizing isn’t the best option after all). What things are retirees likely to regret letting go of? That’s dependent on each person. But here are some things people generally wish they hadn’t donated according to people in various online forums and articles.
1. Furniture
Downsizing will most likely mean giving up larger furnishings that might not fit in the new, smaller rooms, and giving up the favorite squishy couch will not be without tears.
Some Boomers may feel bad about parting with treasured pieces or pieces they’ve invested in over time. Yet, with nowhere to fit them, they will either need to be sold, gifted to someone (if they want them) or moved to the storage unit to collect dust.
2. Artwork
For any art lover, getting rid of beloved art pieces will hurt. It might be challenging to fit paintings, sculptures, and other artworks into a different house, especially smaller ones. It would even be harder to downsize if the artwork has been accumulated over a long period of time or if it was inherited.
3. Appliances
Larger appliances like refrigerators, washing machines, and dryers may need to be downsized or replaced when moving to a smaller home. Appliances that have served them for decades, as some of the retro appliances have, will be hard to release.
