Meet Cheryl, a joyful retiree who has been living in her 13 sqm / 140 sqft tiny house for 7 years within two tiny home communities. Her home features a downstairs bed and clever storage solutions.

While some people cannot conceive the idea of living without the luxury of a two-story house, others say that all they need to be happy is a home that meets their basic needs. So the optimal size of a ...