Living in smaller spaces 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.

5 Winning Strategies to Finally Succeed at Decluttering and Staying Organized

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer I want to begin with a quote that has made a difference in my own downsizing and decluttering journey that I hope will give you some food for thought as you, two might be struggling to declutter, prevent “re-cluttering” and staying organized. I’m not sure who to credit with [...]

By |2026-05-05T15:37:12+00:00February 22nd, 2022|8 Decluttering Methods., baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, decluttering tips, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, living in smaller spaces|Comments Off on 5 Winning Strategies to Finally Succeed at Decluttering and Staying Organized
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What’s The Best Method To Start Decluttering? 

How Do I Start Decluttering My Home?  Do you look around your home and feel overwhelmed by all the clutter? Do you want to get rid of the clutter, but feel stuck and aren’t sure how to start? Do you wish you had reliable advice on how to get started decluttering?   Good news – you [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:05:41+00:00January 12th, 2022|8 Decluttering Methods., challenges of downsizing, design ideas, downsizing in your 70s, 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 What’s The Best Method To Start Decluttering? 
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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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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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Decluttering For A Simpler Life 

Baby Boomers, Are You Ready To Get Rid Of The Clutter?  Baby boomers, do you find yourself surrounded by a lifetime’s worth of clutter, with no idea what to do with it? Do the clutter and mess make you feel stressed in your own home? Are you readying for retirement and finding yourself wanting to downsize and declutter? [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:05:28+00:00November 4th, 2021|8 Decluttering Methods., challenges of downsizing, decluttering tips, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, downsizing in your 70s, 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., simplify your life|Comments Off on Decluttering For A Simpler Life 
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Begin Your Downsizing Journey 

Start Decluttering Your Life Now With Help From The Downsizing Designer  Is there an overwhelming amount of clutter in your home? Do you find yourself at a loss for how to even begin getting rid of it? I’m Rita Wilkins and I was once in a similar position. However, after getting rid of 95% of what I [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:05:26+00:00October 21st, 2021|8 Decluttering Methods., baby boomer downsizing, Decorating, design ideas, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing in your 70s, downsizing tips, how do i get rid of stuff, how to downsize, how to utilize space in your house, living in smaller spaces|Comments Off on Begin Your Downsizing Journey 
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How To Declutter Your Life 

A Cluttered Home Is A Stressful Home  If you find that clutter in your home is causing your distress, don’t worry. You’re not alone and you don’t have to figure out what to do on your own. My name is Rita Wilkins and I’m the Downsizing Designer. After decluttering and downsizing my life, I found I had [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:05:22+00:00September 23rd, 2021|8 Decluttering Methods., challenges of downsizing, 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., Sustainable Design|Comments Off on How To Declutter Your Life 
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How To Make Downsizing Easy

How Downsizing Can Help You Get Ready For Retirement  More and more baby boomers are reaching a point where they’re eager to begin retirement. Retirement age is also the age many baby boomers begin to seriously consider downsizing. For many, however, the idea of downsizing is overwhelming. Where do you even start? How do you know which [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:05:20+00:00September 2nd, 2021|baby boomer downsizing, decluttering tips, design ideas, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, downsizing in your 70s, downsizing tips, how do i get rid of stuff, living in smaller spaces|Comments Off on How To Make Downsizing Easy
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Downsizing For Retirement In Your 60s 

Ready To Prepare For Retirement In Your 60s By Downsizing?  Are you looking into retirement? Not sure if you should keep your current living situation or move into somewhere smaller and more affordable? Wondering how you’ll manage all of your stuff in a smaller living situation? Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer. Not so long ago, I was [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:05:18+00:00August 19th, 2021|Aging in place, baby boomer downsizing, challenges of downsizing, decluttering tips, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, downsizing in your 70s, 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 Downsizing For Retirement In Your 60s 
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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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