Interior 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.

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?
Read More

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 
Read More

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 [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:05:07+00:00July 1st, 2021|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, Interior design, living in smaller spaces, redecorating tips, Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer., simplify your life|Comments Off on Start Simplifying Your Life With Downsizing
Read More

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
Read More

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% [...]

By |2021-06-23T18:56:46+00:00June 18th, 2021|baby boomer downsizing, design ideas, design trends, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing tips, how to utilize space in your house, Interior design, living in smaller spaces, personal growth, retirement, simplify your life|Comments Off on Downsizing And Decluttering For Empty Nesters 
Read More

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
Read More

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
Read More

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
Read More

Downsizing In Your 70s

Is It Time To Start A Downsizing Journey?  As we grow older, we find ourselves with more time to look around us. In your 70s, you may find yourself wondering – Where did all this stuff come from? Why is my home so cluttered? Do I really need all these things?  My name is Rita Wilkins and I am [...]

By |2021-06-22T15:02:45+00:00May 14th, 2021|baby boomer downsizing, decluttering tips, design ideas, design trends, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, downsizing in your 70s, downsizing tips, empty nest, how to downsize, how to utilize space in your house, Interior design, living in smaller spaces|Comments Off on Downsizing In Your 70s
Read More

5 Simple Steps to Right-Size Your Next Home

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer When you looked around your home during this past year, did you start noticing anything you hadn’t noticed before? The excess stuff you had accumulated over many years. The boxes in the attic, basement, garage that you had no idea what was even in them. The spaces in your [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:13:31+00:00April 30th, 2021|Baby Boomers, downsizing, Interior design, retirement, Space Planning|Comments Off on 5 Simple Steps to Right-Size Your Next Home
Read More
Go to Top