according to the national association of home builders, the average american home has more than doubled since 1950. and once we’ve got that extra space, we need to buy things to put in it, right?
no wonder minimalism is such a foreign concept to us americans.
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I bought a 1950 house in 2007
864 sf.. even less than the average in 1950!
We have two adults, one child, and two large dogs in 700 sqft. with ample room. It just takes some creativity, but it makes you think about every single purchase or piece of furniture you want to bring in.
I just came across you blog today and must say we are in the same process. Due to financial obligations and a move across country (Alaska to Indiana) we have downsized! 1800 square feet to between 1250 to 1400 square feet (depending on how you calculate it.) Presently our garage is filled to the rafters with boxes that need to be opened, sorted, and discarded.
Oh, we are a family of 2 adults, 2 teenagers, 1 10 yr old, 1 LARGE dog, and a small dog in a 3 bdrm, 2 bath house.
And on another note, I love the fact that you bring in the biblical aspect of unwise spending, etc.
My daughter and I live with her pets in a 720 square foot home. We love it, and at times it actually feels too big. People come to my house and marvel that we live in a small space, yet to use it does not feel small at all!
Our family of 3 has lived more than comfortably in our 1070 sq. ft. condo for the past 19 years. The bonus is our only debt is the mortgage and we’re paying it off early! We have no intentions of moving until we retire to Florida in 10 years.