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.

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 
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Downsizing And Emotional Roadblocks 

Design A Simpler Life For Your Retirement Age  Baby boomers, as you’re getting ready for retirement do you find yourself wanting a simpler life? What if I told you that a simpler life was within your reach through downsizing? I’m Rita Wilkins, The Downsizing Designer. I’ve accomplished a simpler, happier light through downsizing and now I’m dedicated to helping baby boomers do the [...]

By |2021-06-22T15:15:22+00:00May 21st, 2021|challenges of downsizing, Decorating, design ideas, design trends, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, downsizing in your 70s, downsizing tips, empty nest, 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 And Emotional Roadblocks 
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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
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How To Downsize And Simplify Your Life 

Lead A Happier, Simpler Life In Your Retirement Years  Baby Boomers are fast approaching retirement age. Ask yourself, in your retirement, do you really want to live surrounded by the clutter of things you’ve collected over a lifetime. Or, would you prefer to declutter, downsize, and simplify your life?  Sign Up For A Decluttering And Downsizing Guide For Baby Boomers With Rita Wilkins  [...]

By |2021-06-22T14:48:21+00:00May 7th, 2021|baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, decluttering tips, Decorating, design ideas, design trends, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, downsizing tips, how to utilize space in your house, living in smaller spaces|Comments Off on How To Downsize And Simplify Your Life 
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How Do You Know What to Take and Not Take with You When You Downsize Your Home?

As an interior designer for over 35 years, I have helped clients upsize from their first and second homes. I have helped them design their beach houses, their mountain houses, and their lake homes. And now, I am helping baby boomers downsize or right-size to a smaller home, homes that are more manageable and more [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:13:30+00:00April 22nd, 2021|baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, lifestyle, living in smaller spaces|Comments Off on How Do You Know What to Take and Not Take with You When You Downsize Your Home?
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When Is A Good Time To Downsize & Declutter? 

Learn To Live A Richer Life With Less Through Downsizing  Are you searching for something to help you feel more content with your life? Do you find yourself wondering if, perhaps, the answer lies in downsizing? I’m Rita Wilkins, “The Downsizing Designer.” If you believe it’s time to downsize your life, I can help you learn more about how to accomplish [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:05:06+00:00March 26th, 2021|decluttering tips, design ideas, design trends, Home Decorating, how to utilize space in your house, Interior design, living in smaller spaces, simplify your life|Comments Off on When Is A Good Time To Downsize & Declutter? 
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Trending: Smaller Homes and Spaces We Actually Use

By Rita WilkinsThe Downsizing Designer Are you tired of spending money on things you don’t use? The expensive little black dress you just got to have but you’ve never worn? The timeshare you bought on a whim when you were on a vacation, but you’ve only used it twice in the last 10 years? The [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:04:52+00:00March 24th, 2021|design ideas, design trends, how to utilize space in your house, Interior design, living in smaller spaces, minimalism|Comments Off on Trending: Smaller Homes and Spaces We Actually Use
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Insights Gained from the High Demand for Multifunctional Furniture

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer As an interior designer and lifestyle designer for well over 35 years, I’ve seen many changes in our industry. I am always intrigued by the growing trends and changes that are almost always dictated by our ever-changing lifestyles. Because I get to work directly with my clients, I have [...]

By |2021-03-19T11:37:56+00:00March 19th, 2021|Design, design ideas, design trends, how to utilize space in your house, Interior design, Interiors, living in smaller spaces, Space Planning|Comments Off on Insights Gained from the High Demand for Multifunctional Furniture
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The Benefits of Living in a Smaller Home

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer If you’ve been living in your large home for a while, but lately you’ve started to say… It’s just becoming “too much”. Too much time, maintenance, and expense. Perhaps you’ve been talking to some of your family or friends who have already downsized and they keep saying how much [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:13:26+00:00February 4th, 2021|Baby Boomers, how to utilize space in your house, living in smaller spaces, minimalism|Comments Off on The Benefits of Living in a Smaller Home
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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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