Rita, the downsizing designer, shares design ideas around decluttering and a minimalists lifestyle.

Free 5 Step Guide To Downsizing And Decluttering 

Learn About Downsizing From The Downsizing Designer  Do you want to simplify your life by downsizing? Not sure where to begin? There’s no need to worry – you don’t have to take this journey on your own. My name is Rita Wilkins and I’m the Downsizing Designer. After downsizing my life and getting rid of 95% of what I once owned, [...]

How To Downsize Your Sentimental Clutter 

Live A Life That Is More Free And Happy After You Downsize And Declutter  Is clutter overrunning and overwhelming your life? Do you feel as though you can’t get rid of clutter because of your sentimental attachment to it? I’m Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer. Not so long ago, I was able to simplify my life through downsizing and decluttering. After going [...]

Easy 5 Step Guide To Downsizing 

Get Rid Of The Clutter In 5 Easy Steps  Do you find yourself overwhelmed by clutter? Do you find yourself at a loss for how you can clear out the clutter and simplify your life? My name is Rita Wilkins, and I was once in that very same position. Once I realized I could live happily with [...]

Start Simplifying Your Life With Downsizing

You Don’t Have To Wait To Simplify Your Life  As you grow and mature you’re likely to find that collecting things doesn’t bring you happiness. In fact, it’s just the opposite. Too much stuff, too much clutter, could be weighing you down. I’m Rita Wilkins, the downsizing designer. After going on my own downsizing journey, I’m ready to help others who want [...]

Designing the Perfect Space for Your Grandchildren in Your Own Home

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer Perhaps it’s because I am now a grandmother that the subject of how to design a perfect space for your grandchildren in your own home has risen to the top of interior design topics that I have been talking about and writing about. Many of my friends, family and [...]

By |2021-06-22T12:59:45+00:00June 22nd, 2021|design ideas, design trends, Home Decorating, Interior design, Interiors|Comments Off on Designing the Perfect Space for Your Grandchildren in Your Own Home

Downsizing And Decluttering For Empty Nesters 

Baby Boomers, Do You Need To Declutter Your Life?  I’m Rita Wilkins, The Downsizing Designer. In my experience, many baby boomers find that, after a life of collecting things, souvenirs, and gifts, they simply have too much stuff! I once had too much stuff, as well. I simplified my life by downsizing and decluttering. I gave away 95% [...]

10 Most Common Design Mistakes and How to Prevent Them

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer #1 Copying Others During the last 10 to 15 years, design influencers and manufacturers have been extremely successful in marketing their own unique “look”. - Martha Stewart, Pottery Barn, West Elm, etc. It’s great to use these for inspiration and even to use a few of their collection, but [...]

By |2023-10-23T18:31:16+00:00June 14th, 2021|Bathroom Remodel, design ideas, design trends, Home Decorating, how to utilize space in your house, Interior design, Interiors|Comments Off on 10 Most Common Design Mistakes and How to Prevent Them

Married Baby Boomers, Downsize And Simplify Your Life 

Downsizing And Decluttering With Your Husband Or Wife  Baby boomers, do you find yourself overwhelmed by the amount of stuff you have? Do you want to start over and live a simpler life? The answer you’ve been looking for is simpler than you think. Through downsizing, you can declutter and simplify your life, giving you and your partner more [...]

By |2021-06-23T18:55:44+00:00June 11th, 2021|baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, design ideas, design trends, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing tips, how to utilize space in your house, simplify your life|Comments Off on Married Baby Boomers, Downsize And Simplify Your Life 

Downsizing Lessons For Married Couples In Their 70s 

Boomers, You Can Downsize And Declutter Your Life  Baby boomers, have you reached a point in your life where you crave simplicity? Do you feel stressed by clutter? Do you want to live a happier life with less stuff? If you’ve answered yes, then it’s time to downsize and simplify your life. My name is Rita Wilkins and I’m known as [...]

By |2021-06-23T18:55:54+00:00June 4th, 2021|decluttering tips, design ideas, design trends, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing tips, empty nest, retirement|Comments Off on Downsizing Lessons For Married Couples In Their 70s 

Trust Is the Most Important Factor When Selecting Your Interior Designer

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer Every good relationship starts and is built on trust. That includes the relationship you have with your interior designer. While it’s important to know and like your designer, trusting them to do what they do best and to always act in your best interest is key. Here’s my recent blog [...]

By |2021-05-23T17:10:45+00:00May 23rd, 2021|design ideas, Interior design, Space Planning|Comments Off on Trust Is the Most Important Factor When Selecting Your Interior Designer
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