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

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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

Woman standing by a window in soft morning light, reflecting on designing her life after the empty nest.

Designing the Next Chapter: Prototyping a Life You Love After 50

By Rita Wilkins, The Downsizing Designer™ How Women Can Experiment, Choose Themselves, and Create Purpose After the Empty Nest When ...
Silhouette of a woman holding a mug by a window in soft morning light, reflecting quietly on motherhood and life after her children have left home.

A Job Well Done: Honoring the Mother You’ve Been

By Rita Wilkins, The Downsizing Designer™ Finding Closure, Pride, and Identity After the Kids Leave Home No one gives mothers ...
Woman standing by a window in soft morning light, reflecting quietly on life after children leave home and the empty nest transition

When the House Got Quiet, I Finally Heard My Own Voice Again

By Rita Wilkins, The Downsizing Designer™ Empty nest transitions, identity shifts, and designing life after kids leave home. Several years ...

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.

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Rita’s Best-Selling Book

Unlock your dream life with Rita Wilkins, “The Downsizing Designer.” With over 35 years of expertise, Rita advocates for living abundantly with less—fewer possessions, smaller spaces, and less clutter. Her book is a catalyst for change, using her Signature Blueprint Design Process to guide you through decluttering your life and embracing a lifestyle by design. Get ready to transform your space and your life, making room for what truly matters.