I thought downsizing would be hard for our family of 4. It ended up changing our lives for the better.
The author's family moved from Texas to Colorado and downsized their home. Courtesy of Vivaciously Chelsea I moved my family from a 3,300-square-foot house to 1,200 square feet of living space. The move has reduced my family's stress and strengthened our bond. We found community and freedom in our downsized city life. In July 2025, my husband, Zach, and I moved our family of four from the suburbs of Ft Worth, Texas, to Denver. After nearly 10 years of marriage , two kids, and three work-related moves, it was finally time to settle in a place of our choosing. This time, we didn't just want a change of scenery; we wanted a change of lifestyle. But finding a house in the bustling city neighborhood of our dreams within our budget meant downsizing — drastically. Moving from our 3,300-square-foot home to a 2,300-square-foot bungalow with 1,200 square feet of actual living space (the rest being unfinished basement ) wasn't easy. It meant swapping our large kitche...