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16 LIVE IT UP! FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2017 SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL T he idea of living more simply, with fewer pos- sessions and less STUFF, can certainly seem inviting. But moving into smaller quarters from a larger home can be a daunting task! e idea of find- ing room for the treasures that are important in your life while still seeking design and function in the new living space takes thought- ful planning. So whether you are down-sizing drastically or just a bit, the balance to seek is in not feeling deprived of space. e LIVING ROOM and entry- way need to be comfortable and inviting. Choose a sofa, loveseat or small sectional that is the right proportion for the room. Coffee tables and end tables with drawers will keep the clutter to a mini- mum. Small trunks can serve as end tables or coffee tables as well. An accent cabinet or low bookshelf behind the sofa or sectional can offer space for books or display of a prized collection. Going VERTI- CAL with bookshelves and media or TV will offer more storage or display in a smaller footprint. A slender cabinet or console table with drawers in the entry way can also add a bit of storage. Your BEDROOM can feel serene and uncluttered with plan- ning. Keeping the same size bed in a smaller space could mean choosing a storage bed. Storage Beds can range from mid-priced hardwood bed frames with op- tional drawers underneath to more expensive designs with 6 drawers of built-in dresser and bookcase the aRt of downsiZing B y s u s a n a n D e r s o n W a l l B e D s n m o r e o F m o n t e r e y & C o a s t a l h o m e F u r n i t u r e g a l l e r y B i g s t o C k p h o t o . C o m C o n t i n u e s o n p g 1 7