Rita Wilkins

The Downsizing Designer

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 Rita’s TEDx talk to watch the full talk with sound.

Meet Rita

You can love the memories and still make room for what comes next.

Watch Rita’s story on YouTube

If you’ve ever looked around a home full of memories and wondered where to begin, you’re in good company. Rita knows that letting go is rarely just about the stuff.

After a life-changing visit to Senegal, she began rethinking what made her life feel full. She gave away 95% of her possessions and moved from a 5,000-square-foot home to an 867-square-foot apartment in Philadelphia. A smaller home made room for more of the people and experiences she loved.

Today, the interior designer, author and TEDx speaker brings that lived experience to helping others. Her approach to lifestyle design starts with what matters to you: how you want to spend your time, who you want beside you, and a home that supports the life you’re living now.

You don’t need to have it all figured out. There’s room to begin here, one gentle step at a time.

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95%of possessions given away

867 sq. ft.a new chapter in Philadelphia

Less to take care of.
More life to be part of.

Our Latest Blog Posts

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Why Is Decluttering So Hard Now? 4 Reasons You Feel Stuck

You used to manage a household, raise children, work, prepare meals, do laundry, and keep up with a hundred other ...

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10 Common Decluttering Questions and Practical Ways to Get Started

People ask me about decluttering every day, so I recently looked up the questions people ask Google most often. I ...

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What Are You Spending Your Life Managing?

The Stuff You Keep Is Quietly Costing You Your Time... What are you holding onto? Have you ever stopped to ...

Rita’s YouTube Channel

Join Rita for honest conversations about downsizing, letting go, and creating more freedom. Watch these recent videos, or visit her YouTube channel for more guidance and encouragement.

Featured Books & Workbooks

Find a gentle place to begin with Rita’s books and practical decluttering workbooks. Start with a resource that fits where you are today, or explore the full collection.

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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.