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.

How To Take Your “Cloffice” To A Whole New Level: Home Office Organizing 2.0

BY RITA WILKINS THE DOWNSIZING DESIGNER Can you believe that it’s been almost a year since the pandemic struck and we were all suddenly required to shelter in place and to figure out how to work and learn from home full time. Most of us scrambled to find places in our home where we could [...]

By |2021-03-02T09:10:02+00:00March 2nd, 2021|decluttering tips, Decorating, Design, design ideas, how to utilize space in your house, Interior design, Interiors, redecorating tips, Space Planning|Comments Off on How To Take Your “Cloffice” To A Whole New Level: Home Office Organizing 2.0
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If You are Remodeling Your Bathroom Why Not Future-Proof It?

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer Face it, renovations of any kind costs a lot of money, so if you are investing in a remodel, why not design it so that it works for everyone and that it’s ageless? What I mean by that is… If you incorporate universal design principles in your bathroom renovation, [...]

By |2021-02-22T12:57:54+00:00February 4th, 2021|Bathroom Remodel, Design, design ideas, Interior design, Interiors|Comments Off on If You are Remodeling Your Bathroom Why Not Future-Proof It?
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Sneaky Space-Saving Ideas for Your Small Space

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer There is definitely a growing movement to live in smaller, more compact spaces where people are choosing to live with less stuff, less stress, and less clutter. This new lifestyle trend, to live in smaller spaces requires some skillful planning so that your home is not only highly functional [...]

By |2021-01-27T10:06:35+00:00January 28th, 2021|Countertops, Design, design ideas, design trends, how to utilize space in your house, Interior design, living in smaller spaces, Space Planning|Comments Off on Sneaky Space-Saving Ideas for Your Small Space
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5 Practical Design Tips to Maximize Your Small Home

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer As more and more Americans are choosing to downsize and live in smaller, more manageable home, they are often confronted with how to let go of the furniture, artwork, and accessories that they have been using in their larger homes. As a designer who once owned a big home [...]

By |2021-01-08T18:15:51+00:00January 8th, 2021|Baby Boomers, Design, design ideas, Interior design, living in smaller spaces, simplify your life|Comments Off on 5 Practical Design Tips to Maximize Your Small Home
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How to make decluttering easy, effective, AND FUN!

I’m going to talk about a subject very few people will classify as fun. It’s how you can make decluttering easy, effective, AND FUN! Probably several of you are rolling your eyes right now saying “No way!” and yet, maybe a few of you are wanting desperately to know how. But first, let's talk about [...]

By |2021-01-04T14:59:55+00:00November 20th, 2020|decluttering tips, Design, design ideas, Uncategorized|Comments Off on How to make decluttering easy, effective, AND FUN!
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How Working With a Designer Can Prevent Your Next Design Project From Becoming a Nightmare

We have all probably had a few scary stories to tell about home renovation projects that didn’t go well. Or you probably heard friends and family share their nightmarish details of projects gone wrong. “The right interior designer can actually help take the fear out of the process on your next design or renovation project.” [...]

By |2023-10-23T18:31:32+00:00November 1st, 2020|Baby Boomers, Design, design ideas, Interior design|Comments Off on How Working With a Designer Can Prevent Your Next Design Project From Becoming a Nightmare
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Downsize by Decluttering

Downsizing is on the minds of many Americans…especially now! And, particularly with Baby Boomers who are or will become empty nesters in the not too distant future. With fewer day-to-day responsibilities, they’ve suddenly discovered more time and freedom to pursue interests that have been put on the back burner. And, even if you’re not a [...]

By |2023-11-06T10:11:58+00:00September 23rd, 2020|A Peek into Your Good Life, Baby Boomers, decluttering tips, Design, downsizing, empty nest, freedom, Interior design, Interiors, lifestyle, living in smaller spaces, minimalism, motivation, personal growth, retirement, simplicity, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, time, trending|Comments Off on Downsize by Decluttering
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Do You Have a Love-Hate Relationship with Your Bathroom?

Do You Want to Fall in Love All Over Again? By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer It might surprise you, but according to a survey by “Bathroom Habits,” the average American spends: 3o minutes each day in the bathroom. 182 hours each year. And, that’s just the average! And, that’s a whole lot of time [...]

By |2021-02-01T12:27:57+00:00September 1st, 2020|A Peek into Your Good Life, Baby Boomers, Bathroom Remodel, Decorating, Design, design trends, Home Decorating, Interior design, Interiors, Space Planning, trending|Comments Off on Do You Have a Love-Hate Relationship with Your Bathroom?
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Are You “Dueling” with Clutter? How to Win the Battle and Get Your Life Back

Are fighting a never-ending battle with clutter? If you think you are alone, you’re not! According to the National Association of Professional Organizers: 54% of Americans are overwhelmed by clutter. 55% say clutter is a huge source of stress. 33% hold onto things they no longer want, need or use. Americans are “dueling” with too [...]

By |2020-02-19T20:44:35+00:00February 19th, 2020|decluttering tips, Design, downsizing, empty nest, freedom, lifestyle, minimalism, simplicity, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, trending|Comments Off on Are You “Dueling” with Clutter? How to Win the Battle and Get Your Life Back
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Empty Nester? What’s Next?

You just dropped off your youngest child at college and moved him into his dorm.  The ride home seems longer.  It’s quiet and tearful. You walk through the front door of your home where there are no more lacrosse sticks or gym bags to trip over.  There are no dirty socks on the family room [...]

By |2023-11-06T10:11:58+00:00September 11th, 2019|A Peek into Your Good Life, Aging in place, Baby Boomers, bucket list, community, Concepts, decluttering tips, Decorating, Design, design trends, downsizing, empty nest, freedom, Home Decorating, Interior design, Interiors, lifestyle, minimalism, motivation, personal growth, retirement, simplicity, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, time, travel|Comments Off on Empty Nester? What’s Next?
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