Houzz Call: What’s Your Perfect House Size?
How big is too big? How small is too small? Please tell us which home size is just right for you
The ideal home size depends on all kinds of situations and personal preferences, including your stage of life, the number of people in your household, the way you like to use your home and more. If cost were no object, which size dwelling would you choose?
How about something middle-of-the-road? The median size of an owner-occupied home in the U.S. was 1,800 square feet in 2013 (the latest data available), according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That’s precisely the size that has worked for the Wrigley family — Annabel and Darren and their children, Oliver and Ruby — in Warrenton, Virginia.
Tell us: Is the median size the right one for you too?
Tell us: Is the median size the right one for you too?
Or is bigger better for you? It was for builder Roger Lawrence, wife Lisa and their son, who built their 4,000-square-foot family dream home on the shore of Lake Travis outside Austin, Texas.
Share: Setting aside any financial constraints, what would be your perfect home size right now? In the Comments below, tell us the square footage as well as the number of bedrooms and baths — and why this size would work best for you.
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Share: Setting aside any financial constraints, what would be your perfect home size right now? In the Comments below, tell us the square footage as well as the number of bedrooms and baths — and why this size would work best for you.
Browse homes by style: Apartments | Barn Homes | Colorful Homes | Contemporary Homes | Eclectic Homes | Farmhouses | Floating Homes | Guesthouses | Homes Around the World | Lofts | Midcentury Homes | Modern Homes | Ranch Homes | Small Homes | Townhouses | Traditional Homes | Transitional Homes | Vacation Homes
Your turn: Is 160 square feet the right size for you?