Design trend 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.

Simplify Your Home and Your Life: Go Easy on Overdoing It This Holiday Season

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer If you’re like me, you might also be very excited about the upcoming holiday season because, for most of us, it will be the first time in a while that we can host big gatherings for family and friends. And, if you are like most of us, you want [...]

By |2026-04-21T14:15:04+00:00November 4th, 2021|8 Decluttering Methods., baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, design ideas, design trends, Holiday Decorating, Home Decorating, how do i get rid of stuff|Comments Off on Simplify Your Home and Your Life: Go Easy on Overdoing It This Holiday Season
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If I Had to Do It All Over Again, I Wish I Had Hired an Interior Designer!

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer I’m sure we’ve all made decisions that we’ve regretted. When you look back and say I wish I had… done it a little differently… made a different decision… thought it through a little more before I made my decision… We’ve all made those decisions that we regret later on. [...]

By |2026-05-05T15:36:25+00:00September 16th, 2021|design ideas, design trends, Interior design, Interiors, Kitchen Remodel, Space Planning|Comments Off on If I Had to Do It All Over Again, I Wish I Had Hired an Interior Designer!
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 Simplify Your Life With Downsizing 

Baby Boomers Are Simplifying Their Lives With Downsizing  Many baby boomers have realized the benefits of simplifying their lives through downsizing. Some of you, however, may feel uncertain about the whole idea of downsizing. My name is Rita Wilkins and I am the Downsizing Designer. Like you, I once found myself in a position where I had to make a [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:05:21+00:00September 9th, 2021|decluttering tips, design ideas, design trends, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, downsizing in your 70s, downsizing tips, empty nest, how do i get rid of stuff, how to downsize, how to utilize space in your house, Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer.|Comments Off on  Simplify Your Life With Downsizing 
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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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Rita Wilkins Simplifies Downsizing 

Simplified Downsizing For People In Their 60s And 70s  Does clutter cause you stress? Do you have a bunch of stuff you aren’t sure what to do with? Are you interested in downsizing or decluttering your life? I’m Rita Wilkins and I can help. Not so long ago, I was living with too much. Once I decided to downsize [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:05:19+00:00August 26th, 2021|challenges of downsizing, decluttering tips, design ideas, design trends, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, downsizing in your 70s, downsizing tips, redecorating tips, Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer.|Comments Off on Rita Wilkins Simplifies Downsizing 
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Professional, Free Guidance To Downsizing And Decluttering 

Do You Want Help To Downsize And Declutter Your Life?  Do you have a cluttered life that is bringing your mood down? Do you feel as though getting rid of clutter would lower your stress, but find it difficult to let go of certain items? Do you wish you had help to learn how best to downsize [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:05:16+00:00August 6th, 2021|challenges of downsizing, decluttering tips, design ideas, design trends, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, downsizing in your 70s, downsizing tips, empty nest, how do i get rid of stuff, how to downsize, how to utilize space in your house, living in smaller spaces, Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer.|Comments Off on Professional, Free Guidance To Downsizing And Decluttering 
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Trending: Guest Bedroom Upgrades… Sign of Our Times?

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer Have you noticed what I am noticing? Are you starting to receive invitations from family and friends again? Come for dinner? Join us for golf or tennis? Let’s have coffee or a drink? Is it a sign of our times? After a year of being cooped up in our [...]

By |2026-05-05T15:20:56+00:00August 5th, 2021|Baby Boomers, design ideas, design trends, Interior design, Interiors, trending|Comments Off on Trending: Guest Bedroom Upgrades… Sign of Our Times?
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5 Step Guide: Lose The Clutter, But Not The Memories

Get Free Advice On Downsizing And Decluttering From The Downsizing Designer How long do you plan to let clutter make your life harder? Aren’t you ready to let go of the stress that clutter brings? My name is Rita Wilkins and I am known as the Downsizing Designer. I have been on my own downsizing [...]

By |2021-07-30T13:55:54+00:00July 29th, 2021|decluttering tips, Decorating, design ideas, design trends, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, downsizing in your 70s, downsizing tips, empty nest, how do i get rid of stuff, how to downsize, how to utilize space in your house, living in smaller spaces, minimalism, redecorating tips, Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer.|Comments Off on 5 Step Guide: Lose The Clutter, But Not The Memories
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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, [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:05:10+00:00July 21st, 2021|design ideas, design trends, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, downsizing in your 70s, downsizing tips, empty nest, Home Decorating, how do i get rid of stuff, how to downsize, how to utilize space in your house, Interior design, living in smaller spaces, minimalism, redecorating tips, Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer., simplify your life, Slider, Sustainable Design|Comments Off on Free 5 Step Guide To Downsizing And Decluttering 
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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 [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:05:09+00:00July 15th, 2021|baby boomer downsizing, bucket list, decluttering tips, design ideas, design trends, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, downsizing in your 70s, downsizing tips, how do i get rid of stuff, how to downsize, how to utilize space in your house|Comments Off on How To Downsize Your Sentimental Clutter 
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