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…
All I know is that your possessions tend to grow to match your surroundings. I used to live in 1100sqft and now I live in double that. Everything got bigger and more numerous. It’s really hard not to desire variety in your surroundings and to have everything you want at your fingertips.
I think that depends on personality. I remember seeing a series of photographs with an increasing amount of items in the same living space. Different personality types will vary on how much they see as “normal.” (can’t find source – is anyone else familiar with this?)
Are you talking about the clutter image rating?
Also related: clutter-hoarding scale
Right! That clutter image rating was what I had in mind, thanks. I didn’t mean to imply that anyone here was a hoarder though.