There is that one saying: Go big or go home. But what if you prefer going small when it comes to the size of your home? There's less to clean, less to insure, which brings to mind another common saying ... less is more. Now that's the idea. Follow the lead of these 27 examples of living large with less square footage. Maybe it's time to stop and consider what exactly you need (or absolutely do not need) to lead a happy and healthy lifestyle. Let simplicity be your guide — along with these small space home tours.
1. Bohemian-Minimalist Studio Apartment
2. Tiny, Railroad-Style Apartment
3. Cute Cottage Just Outside of Nashville
4. Bye-Bye Dark In-Law Studio
5. Crazy-Smart Amsterdam Loft
6. Teeny-Tiny Parisian Flat
7. Modular Hong Kong Apartment
8. São Paulo Studio
9. Custom Digs in Salt Lake City
10. Good Idea: Hidden Storage
11. Tiny Cabin Life
12. Go Micro
13. Suspended in the Trees
14. Colors of the Rainbow in Montmartre
15. Gender-Neutral Design
16. Small Wonder
17. Floating Desk FTW
18. Eclectic A-Frame
19. Boho Compound
20. 1800s-Era Blacksmith Shop Turned Loft
21. Party Pad
22. Long and Narrow
23. MidMod Mini
24. Symmetrical Shed
25. Modern Marais
26. Cool Converted Garage
27. Homesteaders Cabin in the Desert
Lauren McQuade is a writer, editor based in Los Angeles.