I suppose I should have included the “/sarcasm” tag.
It is not for me, or anybody, to decide how ostentatiously somebody may wish to live. That is a matter for their own conscience, their pocketbook, and desire to please those with whom he (or she) may choose to cohabit with.
I was merely stating the irreducible minimum upon which accommodations could be still be termed “housing” and not imprisonment.
But hey, select your own jail.
I think if I lived by myself I could comfortably live with little space, although I get very anxious when in small spaces.
I currently live in about a 3000 square foot home. Three adults, two dogs and a bird live here. I feel like I’m stepping on people or animals all the time. I need “me” space that is not filled with a lot of crap. I can’t stand going in the den that is my husband’s territory. There is not a nook or cranny that doesn’t have some time of crap in it or on it. I have begged him to quick bringing crap home but he doesn’t listen. Since the dogs have not learned yet to pick up their toys or treats, I’m constantly picking them up too.
In the end I think people should live in whatever size house they want and can afford. There are a lot of big homes around me and I love them. I’m glad that there are people that can afford to buy them.