Downsize Designs Inc

Ann and her colleagues helped move my Mom and Dad from a house that was almost 2000 square feet to a 950 square foot apartment in a retirement community in Suffolk in 3 weeks!!! From her reputable movers, to recommendations for a Thrift Ministry to accept donations and items to auction, to coming to the apartment to help hang draperies and pictures attractively, she was an immense help!!! I am not from the area and would not know where to start getting reputable people to do everything. She was prompt, kind, extremely knowledgeable, and had great design ideas for my Mom's "stuff." She made this difficult task SOOOO much easier and I appreciate everything she did to assist us!!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Ann!!! Service: Refurbishment
May 22nd, 2021

I have retained the services of Downsize Designs, Inc on two separate occasions. Owner and designer, Ann Armistead, managed both moves, the first when I sold my home of 22 years and needed to downsize, and the second when I moved into a retirement community. Moving can be stressful for anyone, but downsizing for seniors can be especially difficult when leaving a home of many years. Having Ann manage both my moves were the best decisions I made. She is an expert in determining what items from the home you are leaving will work in your new home. She is aware of resources, agencies, and charities in the local area that can use those items that will not work well in your new place. I had Ann set up everything in my new home when I recently moved to a retirement community. I chose not to be present for any of it and had her arrange every detail from setting up the kitchen to hanging every picture on the walls. Having retained her services to manage the first move I trusted her still, insight, professionalism and attention to detail to do so. The result was phenomenal. Coming to a new home where everything was in order and there was not a moving box in sight was the best "welcome home" ever! The goal of Downsize Designs to provide compassionate, thoughtful and efficient service was far exceeded!!
Apr 20th, 2021

Ann and her staff performed far above our hopes and expectations. She was responsive to our specific needs and urgent deadlines and provided outstanding service with great compassion. Ann and her staff knocked themselves out to be able to move our senior individual within a tight timeframe due to the individual’s urgent medical needs. Ann was able to break the move into more than one piece to accomplish what was needed. Ann showed great sensitivity in working with our senior, gaining her confidence and making her feel comfortable in what is always a stressful time. She continually demonstrated great care and compassion for our individual. Ann worked hard to be efficient in all aspects of the move and to contain the costs. The movers she utilized were high quality and helpful. Ann was resourceful and creative in anticipating and solving moving-related problems. She carefully planned how belongings and furniture would fit in the new location. She unpacked, decorated, and had it all set up for a great start for our senior individual to walk into and feel at home. She recognized needs for additional items such as a new bedframe and under-bed storage, and obtained those items for our senior.
Apr 5th, 2021

The greatest benefit of using Downsize Designs was leaving the hundreds of details to Ann… allowing me to be the supportive and loving daughter my parents needed during the process of downsizing and moving. Ann, her team and associated contractors were absolutely instrumental in successfully moving my parents. Ann coordinated all the details and worked seamlessly with me from 1200 miles away. Ann is a consummate professional. Her honesty, respect and caring were evident in every interaction and made a difficult job much less stressful for our entire family. Ann’s understanding of color, design and space planning ensured that what was moved fit, functions and looks great in new homes for my mother, and my dad and his wife. Whether your move is across town or across the country Ann’s guidance and problem-solving will deliver a successful transition for your loved ones. I recommend Ann and Downsize Designs without reservation!
Mar 29th, 2021