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Posts by Rita Wilkinson

About Rita Wilkinson
I'm Rita Wilkinson and I created RoomThrift.com because everyone deserves a home they love. No matter your budget or the size of your space, I'm here to show you that your dream room is absolutely within reach.
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Alternative Living Spaces: Turning the Weird Extra Room in Your Rental Into Real Space

My last apartment had a room the listing called a "bonus room." No closet, oddly shaped, definitely not a legal bedroom, and for the first six months, it sat there…
Posted by Rita Wilkinson 06/28/2026
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What Room Size Do You Actually Need for a King Bed?

I almost bought a king bed for a bedroom that, in hindsight, was barely big enough for a queen. I had measured the bed itself and the open floor space,…
Posted by Rita Wilkinson 06/28/2026
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Dark Hallway Ideas to Brighten It Up on a Budget

A dark hallway is one of the most frustrating spaces in a home. It is usually the first thing guests see, and it often gets ignored because it feels too…
Posted by Rita Wilkinson 06/27/2026
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What Is a Counter Table, and Does Your Space Actually Need One?

A counter table is, at its simplest, a table built to standard kitchen counter height, about 34 to 36 inches tall, compared to a regular dining table's 28 to 30…
Posted by Rita Wilkinson 06/27/2026
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Mid-Century Modern Decor on a Renter’s Budget: What Actually Matters

I used to think mid-century modern meant "expensive Eames chair I'll never afford." Then I actually started reading about the style instead of just scrolling past it on Pinterest and…
Posted by Rita Wilkinson 06/27/2026
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Dining Room Table and Chairs with Casters: Are They Actually Worth It for Renters?

Every time I rearrange my apartment, which, in a rental this size, is more often than I'd like to admit, I end up dragging dining chairs across the floor to…
Posted by Rita Wilkinson 06/26/2026
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How to Stop a Squeaky Bed: 9 Real Fixes That Actually Work

There's a specific kind of tired that comes from a squeaky bed. You finally get comfortable, you shift an inch to find that sweet spot, and creeeak. Your partner sighs.…
Posted by Rita Wilkinson 06/25/2026
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Rustic Bedroom Ideas on a Budget That Feel Expensive

By Rita Wilkinson Rustic bedroom ideas on a budget are everywhere online. Most of them quietly assume you have $500 to spend. These don't. Everything here works from thrift stores,…
Posted by Rita Wilkinson 06/24/2026
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Guest Bedroom Ideas On A Budget

A guest bedroom doesn't need to be your most beautifully decorated room. It needs to be the room where people sleep well, feel comfortable, and leave thinking "I'd love to…
Posted by Rita Wilkinson 06/19/2026
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Dark Cozy Bedroom Ideas On A Budget

Not everyone wants a bright, airy bedroom. Some of us are drawn to the other end of the spectrum, deep, moody, atmospheric. A bedroom that feels like a retreat from…
Posted by Rita Wilkinson 06/17/2026

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