So what is the best house size? We asked Lil Petrusnek, former Southern Living House Plans ... a 1,500 square-foot house big enough for three people? Generally, you want about 600 square feet ...

Depending on what part of the country you’re in and how many people you live with, a home that is 1,500 square feet can feel like ... fast at work on the floor plan as she and her husband ...