Design Services LTD – Rita Wilkins, The Downsizing Designer, is a nationally recognized interior design and lifestyle design expert. Through her best-selling book, speaking engagments, and design insight, Rita has changed the lives of thousands of people throughout the United States.

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

Rita’s TEDx Talk has been viewed over 2 million times, globally! Click HERE to watch the full talk with sound.

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 senior couple sorting our items they have at their old big home getting ready to downsize and live their best lives.

More Than Just Stuff: Understanding the Emotions Behind Senior Downsizing

As many adult children prepare to help their elderly parents declutter and downsize homes they’ve lived in for 20, 30, ...

Reinventing the Holidays When Life Has Changed

Letting Go of Holiday Expectations The holidays are almost here, and I want to talk about something that often gets ...

The Clutter No One Talks About: The Roles We Wear Until They Wear Us Out

Many years ago, when my boys were still young teenagers, I realized something one quiet evening after a long day ...

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.

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Rita’s Minimalist Essentials All-In-One

Original price was: $19.99.Current price is: $14.99.
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Rita’s Visual Decluttering Workbook: Progress Trackers

$4.99
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Rita’s Visual Decluttering Workbook: Quick Start

$4.99
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Rita’s Visual Decluttering Workbook: Calendar Fun

$3.99
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Rita has a variety of online interactive courses available including her flagship course 8 Proven Methods.

Decluttering Quick Start Bundle

$249.00
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Holiday Quick Start Pack

$149.00
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8 Proven Methods to Start Decluttering Course

$99.99
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Rita’s Burst Decluttering Method

$14.99
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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.

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