My parents have recently divorced and I chose to stay with dad. Our family home was quite big, with a yard, patio,… now my dad rents a studio - we have living room, kitchen, bedroom (1 room) + bathroom + balcony. I actually really love it, it’s very cozy, intimate, nicer location, easier to clean, less clutter…
My mother wanted a large house. When my parents divorced, my dad had a much smaller house. I liked that better. There were no unnecessary rooms. There had been unused rooms in the other house.
I grew up to be a socialist, so take what you will from that preference. I hate waste.