INSPIRING MILLIONS
With her TEDx talk and best-selling book, Rita continues to help & inspire others to live more with less.

Meet Rita

Rita Wilkins, the “Downsizing Designer,” transformed her life by moving from a spacious 5,000 square-foot home to a serene 867 square-foot apartment, discovering joy in simplicity. Her inspiring journey has touched millions, advocating for a life rich in experiences over possessions. Today, Rita’s work as an interior designer and speaker continues to inspire a global minimalist movement towards decluttering, intentional living, and true fulfillment. Read the full bio.


Our Latest Blog Posts

A woman who is thinking of effective strategies to reduce the temptation to overbuy online.

Stop Wasting Money! 5 Effective Strategies to Reduce the Temptation to Overbuy Online

By Rita Wilkins November 04, 2024 Lifestyle Do you find yourself mindlessly shopping online? If so, you’re not alone. This has become ...
Mastering Paper Clutter: A Simple System for a Clutter-Free Home

Mastering Paper Clutter: A Simple System for a Clutter-Free Home 

Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer, and today I’m diving deeper into one of the most persistent forms of ...
An image of a family who is living a simpler life and just having fun.

5 Reasons Why a Simple Life with Less Is One of the Best Gifts You Can Ever Give Yourself

The busy holiday season is almost here. Will this year be like holidays past, where you’re so caught up in ...

Our Best-Selling Downloads

Rita has a variety of decluttering products from online courses to printable guides and checklists. You can see her entire catalog at her store. Below are our current top products including her newest All-In-One Minimalist Essentials 64-page visual decluttering workbook.

Rita has a variety of online interactive courses available including her flagship course 8 Proven Methods.


Rita’s YouTube Channel

Known as the Downsizing Designer, Rita offers invaluable insights and practical tips for embracing minimalism, simplifying your life, and finding freedom through decluttering. Below is a sample of her most popular videos, visit her channel for more.

* indicates required