Depending on the location, 1,000 square feet might seem like a lot of room to roam or like a smaller space. For example, as a former New York City studio apartment dweller, that size feels humongous.

for homes between 600 and 800 square feet; Small, between 800 and 1,000 square feet; and International, for any non-U.S. entry under 1,000 square feet. Readers voted for their favorite small homes ...