Downsizing tips 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.

Downsizing in Your 60s for Retirement

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer If you are in your late 50s, early 60s, chances are you’ve been having conversations about whether you should downsize from your big home or not. You’ve probably had conversations with family or friends who have already downsized so you can learn from their experience. And if they’re honest, [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:06:01+00:00March 10th, 2022|baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, challenges of downsizing, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, downsizing in your 70s, downsizing tips, empty nest|Comments Off on Downsizing in Your 60s for Retirement
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Start Decluttering Your Home Today! 

Easy Decluttering Checklists Help You Get Started  Are you overwhelmed by the clutter in your home? Does it seem impossible to get started on decluttering? Do you feel as though you don’t even know where to start? Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins. Many know me as the Downsizing Designer, and I’m here to help you start [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:06:00+00:00March 3rd, 2022|8 Decluttering Methods., challenges of downsizing, decluttering tips, design ideas, design trends, downsizing after retirement, downsizing tips, 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 Start Decluttering Your Home Today! 
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Find Your Decluttering Method 

Overcome The Clutter, Get Unstuck, And Reduce Stress  Do you look around your home and only see clutter? Are you at a loss for what to do with it all? Do you wish you could just get rid of clutter but aren’t sure how? Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer. I’m here to tell [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:05:58+00:00February 24th, 2022|8 Decluttering Methods., challenges of downsizing, decluttering tips, design ideas, design trends, downsizing after retirement, downsizing tips, how do i get rid of stuff, how to downsize, how to utilize space in your house|Comments Off on Find Your Decluttering Method 
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Start Decluttering Your Home Today 

Don’t Let The Stress Of A Cluttered Home Overwhelm You  Are you eager to get rid of clutter in your home? Do you feel stuck or uncertain about how to get started decluttering? What if you didn’t have to learn how to start decluttering all on your own? What if you could receive the help you need right in your own [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:05:46+00:00January 20th, 2022|8 Decluttering Methods., decluttering tips, downsizing after retirement, downsizing tips, 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 Start Decluttering Your Home Today 
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Need Help Decluttering In The New Year? 

How Will This New Year Be Different For You?  A new year is a time for starting fresh and resolving to change for the better. However, it’s hard to stick to your plans if you don’t even know how to get started – and getting started is where most people find themselves stuck when they want to declutter [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:05:40+00:00January 6th, 2022|8 Decluttering Methods., decluttering tips, Decorating, design ideas, design trends, downsizing tips, how do i get rid of stuff, how to utilize space in your house, living in smaller spaces, Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer.|Comments Off on Need Help Decluttering In The New Year? 
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Do You Want To Declutter In The New Year?

What Are Your Plans For The New Year?  Now that New Year’s Eve has arrived, what plans do you have for your home in the new year? Do you look around your home now and wish it were less cluttered? Do you find yourself thinking that, once the new year is started, you’d like to declutter your surroundings [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:05:38+00:00December 31st, 2021|8 Decluttering Methods., decluttering tips, design trends, downsizing, downsizing tips, how do i get rid of stuff, how to utilize space in your house, Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer.|Comments Off on Do You Want To Declutter In The New Year?
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The “Right Size” Home Checklist

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer If you’re a baby boomer you might be wondering if you should stay in your existing house even if the kids have grown and have homes of their own, or whether you should downsize or “right size” to a home that better suits your current lifestyle as an empty [...]

By |2026-04-21T14:14:51+00:00December 27th, 2021|Aging in place, baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, design ideas, design trends, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, downsizing in your 70s, downsizing tips, Interior design, Interiors, lifestyle, retirement|Comments Off on The “Right Size” Home Checklist
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Declutter Your Home After The Holidays 

Are You Eager To Get Rid Of Clutter After The Holiday Season?  Clutter in your home can be a great cause of stress – and sometimes after the holiday season that clutter can be all the worse! This holiday season, what if you were prepared to get rid of the clutter? What if you could learn how [...]

By |2026-04-21T14:14:54+00:00December 24th, 2021|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, Interior design|Comments Off on Declutter Your Home After The Holidays 
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Downsizing And Starting Over: How to Successfully Combine Households in A Second Marriage

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer As an interior designer for over 35 years, I’ve often been asked to consult with clients who are merging households so they can create a common vision, avoid unnecessary arguments, and create a path forward together. Read my recent article: The Dueling Downsizers The bottom line, both parties want [...]

By |2021-12-10T19:33:34+00:00December 9th, 2021|baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, downsizing in your 70s, downsizing tips, Interior design, living in smaller spaces, minimalism, simplicity, simplify your life|Comments Off on Downsizing And Starting Over: How to Successfully Combine Households in A Second Marriage
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Are You Ready To Learn How To Declutter? 

Get Rid Of The Clutter – Downsize And Declutter Today!  A cluttered home can often cause stress for the people living there. When faced with what to do with unwanted clutter, however, many people simply don’t know what to do. What if you didn’t have to learn about decluttering all on your own? Hi, my name is [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:05:30+00:00November 11th, 2021|8 Decluttering Methods., decluttering tips, downsizing in your 70s, downsizing tips, 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 Are You Ready To Learn How To Declutter? 
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