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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.

Do You Like Saving Money? Top 10 Ways to Save Money on Your Bathroom Renovation
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Do You Like Saving Money? Top 10 Ways to Save Money on Your Bathroom Renovation

Do You Like Saving Money? Top 10 Ways to Save Money on Your Bathroom Renovation

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer If you’re like most of us today, we’re all looking for ways to save money, and yet you know your bathroom is in desperate need of updating and remodeling. That’s why I want to share with you a few of my top ways to save money on your renovation [...]

By Downsizing Decluttering|2021-02-22T12:56:56+00:00February 8th, 2021|Bathroom Remodel, Concepts, Construction, Interior design, Interiors, Space Planning|Comments Off

If You are Remodeling Your Bathroom Why Not Future-Proof It?
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If You are Remodeling Your Bathroom Why Not Future-Proof It?

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 Downsizing Decluttering|2021-02-22T12:57:54+00:00February 4th, 2021|Bathroom Remodel, Design, design ideas, Interior design, Interiors|Comments Off

Sneaky Space-Saving Ideas for Your Small Space
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Sneaky Space-Saving Ideas for Your Small Space

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 Downsizing Decluttering|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

5 Top Design Secrets for Designing Your Small Spaces
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5 Top Design Secrets for Designing Your Small Spaces

5 Top Design Secrets for Designing Your Small Spaces

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer Designing small spaces is absolutely one of my favorite topics. Although for many of you who know me well or who have followed me for a while, you know that I have many favorite topics that are design-related because I love what I do. But this is personal! Many [...]

By Downsizing Decluttering|2021-01-19T18:53:03+00:00January 19th, 2021|Decorating, design ideas, Home Decorating, how to utilize space in your house, Interior design, living in smaller spaces|Comments Off

5 Practical Design Tips to Maximize Your Small Home
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5 Practical Design Tips to Maximize Your Small Home

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 Downsizing Decluttering|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

Do You Want to Learn a Few Tricks of the Design Trades for Refreshing Your Home Without Spending a Dime?
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Do You Want to Learn a Few Tricks of the Design Trades for Refreshing Your Home Without Spending a Dime?

Do You Want to Learn a Few Tricks of the Design Trades for Refreshing Your Home Without Spending a Dime?

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer My mom used to call it as “making due”, a good old fashion word for repurposing, reusing, and recycling, using what you already have so you can stay on a budget and still make your home look new again. Believe it or not, this is one of my favorite [...]

By Downsizing Decluttering|2026-03-27T22:04:52+00:00December 1st, 2020|decluttering tips, Decorating, design ideas, Interior design|Comments Off

WHY THE BEST TIME TO PLAN YOUR KITCHEN DESIGN IS DURING THE BUSY HOLIDAY SEASON
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WHY THE BEST TIME TO PLAN YOUR KITCHEN DESIGN IS DURING THE BUSY HOLIDAY SEASON

WHY THE BEST TIME TO PLAN YOUR KITCHEN DESIGN IS DURING THE BUSY HOLIDAY SEASON

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer It sounds crazy, right? Planning your kitchen design during one of the busiest times of the year! Why would I recommend that? Think of it this way: Your house might be full of family who is home for the holidays (maybe not quite as many this year with Covid-19 [...]

By Downsizing Decluttering|2021-01-04T14:58:23+00:00November 27th, 2020|Holiday Decorating, Home Decorating, Interior design, Kitchen renovation, lifestyle, Uncategorized|Comments Off

How Working With a Designer Can Prevent Your Next Design Project From Becoming a Nightmare
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How Working With a Designer Can Prevent Your Next Design Project From Becoming a Nightmare

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 Downsizing Decluttering|2023-10-23T18:31:32+00:00November 1st, 2020|Baby Boomers, Design, design ideas, Interior design|Comments Off

Do You Have a Love Hate Relationship With Your Bathroom?
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Do You Have a Love Hate Relationship With Your Bathroom?

Do You Have a Love Hate Relationship With Your Bathroom?

How to fall in love (with your bathroom)? Hi, I'm Rita Wilkins, also known as the downsizing designer. Do you have a love-hate relationship with your bathroom? And would you like to fall in love with your bathroom all over again? As an interior designer for over 35 years, we've done bathrooms and kitchens and [...]

By Rita Wilkins|2021-01-14T11:14:36+00:00October 30th, 2020|Bathroom Remodel, Construction, Interior design, Interiors|Comments Off

Downsize by Decluttering
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Downsize by Decluttering

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 [...]