Design posts by Rita Wilkins. Rita is a renowned expert in decluttering and minimalism, empowering individuals to simplify their lives through practical tips and resources, while also captivating audiences as a professional speaker and author.

A Man and His Garage: From Resistance to Results

One Man’s Garage Clean-Out Story The other day, I was walking through my neighborhood when I passed a man who had completely emptied out his garage. Every single item was now sitting in his driveway. I stopped to chat for a few minutes and told him it reminded me of our dad doing the same [...]

By |2025-06-24T08:17:18+00:00June 24th, 2025|baby boomer downsizing, decluttering tips, Decorating, Design, downsizing after retirement, Emotional Clutter, engage in yourlife, holiday decluttering bundle, Holiday Decorating, Home Decorating, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter|Comments Off on A Man and His Garage: From Resistance to Results
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Making the Most of Your Small Space: 5 Design Strategies for Living in Large and Small Spaces

Whether you live in a small city apartment, a starter home in the suburbs, or a tiny house in your son’s backyard, this blog and video will share five design strategies to make the most of your home—regardless of its size! Living in smaller spaces does present a few challenges: Limited storage Less personal space [...]

By |2024-10-01T12:49:21+00:00October 1st, 2024|15-Minute Decluttering burst method, 8 Decluttering Methods., Baby Boomers, decluttering tips, Design, design ideas, design trends, downsizing, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, how to downsize, how to utilize space in your house, Interior design, Interiors, Sustainable Design|Comments Off on Making the Most of Your Small Space: 5 Design Strategies for Living in Large and Small Spaces
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How to Maintain a Minimalist Home with Weekly Decluttering Tasks 

Hi, welcome back everyone! It's Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer. Thank you for the amazing response to last week's debut of my new series, "Rita’s Five in Five." Today, I want to talk to you about the incredible benefits of incorporating short weekly decluttering tasks into your routine. By setting aside just a little time [...]

By |2024-08-16T13:33:30+00:00August 16th, 2024|15-Minute Decluttering, 15-Minute Decluttering burst method, 8 Decluttering Methods., decluttering tips, Design, design ideas, design trends, how to declutter, minimalism and decluttering, Minimalist Decluttering, quick start decluttering|Comments Off on How to Maintain a Minimalist Home with Weekly Decluttering Tasks 
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Prioritize Decluttering And Self-Care This Year 

It’s Not Too Late To Get A New Start – Try Decluttering And Self-Care  Although we’re almost a month into the new year, it’s never too late to get a fresh start on taking care of yourself. If you’re tired of living with clutter, why not make this year the year you get rid of [...]

By |2023-01-27T15:09:44+00:00January 27th, 2023|8 Decluttering Methods., challenges of downsizing, checklists to downsize, decluttering tips, Design, design ideas, downsizing after retirement, downsizing checklists, downsizing tips, how to declutter, how to downsize, how to utilize space in your house|Comments Off on Prioritize Decluttering And Self-Care This Year 
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Downsized? How to Decorate Your New Smaller Home for the Holidays

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer At this stage of life, you’re looking forward to a simpler lifestyle with less clutter, more freedom, new friends, and new memories. Your kids are now grown and have left the nest. You might be single, widowed, or a couple. No matter what, holidays have changed for you. The once [...]

By |2021-12-24T11:32:28+00:00December 21st, 2021|Aging in place, baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, decluttering tips, Design, design ideas, design trends, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers|Comments Off on Downsized? How to Decorate Your New Smaller Home for the Holidays
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Get Started Decluttering Today! 

How To I Start Decluttering?  Are you tired of the clutter in your home? Do you feel stuck and uncertain about how to get rid of the clutter? Do you wish you had an easy guide to teach you how to get started decluttering? I’m Rita Wilkins, and I’m here to offer the help you [...]

By |2021-12-17T14:04:41+00:00December 16th, 2021|8 Decluttering Methods., challenges of downsizing, decluttering tips, Design, design ideas, design trends, downsizing, how do i get rid of stuff, how to downsize, how to utilize space in your house|Comments Off on Get Started Decluttering Today! 
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Remodeling? How to Max Out Your Kitchen Design

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer If you are thinking about remodeling your kitchen and wondering how to max out your design within the space you have… in addition to getting the assistance of a professional designer or a certified kitchen designer, these are a few steps you can take to fully prepare for that [...]

By |2021-09-08T08:16:46+00:00September 9th, 2021|Construction, Countertops, Design, design ideas, design trends, how to utilize space in your house, Interior design, Interiors, Kitchen Remodel, Kitchen renovation|Comments Off on Remodeling? How to Max Out Your Kitchen Design
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Design the Life You Love: What Is Lifestyle Design Anyway?

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer “Everyone dies, but not everyone has truly lived” - CS Lewis This is one of my all-time favorite quotes because it reminds me that each day, we have a choice… To live an ordinary life or to live an extraordinary life! It’s about creating a clear vision for your [...]

By |2023-07-31T07:35:15+00:00August 17th, 2021|Design, lifestyle, minimalism, simplicity, simplify your life|Comments Off on Design the Life You Love: What Is Lifestyle Design Anyway?
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Find Your Signature Look: Design the Home You Love

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer Have you ever wondered what your signature look is for your home and home office? Have your friends and colleagues ever commented about that look being “so you”, but you weren’t even sure what that “look” is? Maybe you’ve never thought about it or took the time to define [...]

By |2021-06-02T16:24:56+00:00June 1st, 2021|Concepts, Decorating, Design, Home Decorating, Interior design|Comments Off on Find Your Signature Look: Design the Home You Love
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Insights Gained from the High Demand for Multifunctional Furniture

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer As an interior designer and lifestyle designer for well over 35 years, I’ve seen many changes in our industry. I am always intrigued by the growing trends and changes that are almost always dictated by our ever-changing lifestyles. Because I get to work directly with my clients, I have [...]

By |2021-03-19T11:37:56+00:00March 19th, 2021|Design, design ideas, design trends, how to utilize space in your house, Interior design, Interiors, living in smaller spaces, Space Planning|Comments Off on Insights Gained from the High Demand for Multifunctional Furniture
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