Small houses are all the rage for millennials and other people looking for sustainable and eco-friendly options. Conversely, the older demographic prefers bigger houses, owing to their desire to accommodate a family that may include several generations.

When you look at the momentous increase in home sizes and generally smaller sized families of today, you can't help but wonder what is driving this market trend. In today's market, it seems the craving for open styled kitchens with islands and spaces that seamlessly pour out into a living room area is near insatiable.

The elegance, sheer choice, and access that a walk-in wardrobe provides is simply irresistible and spacious en-suite bedrooms are now the order of the day. Four car garages, man caves and guest suites are also thrown in there for good measure.

For some looking around for a 'home for sale' sign, these seem to be the amenities that catch their eye. But then again depending on the lifestyle, this could be what you need. Home buyers are opting for spacious homes that allow them to entertain freely but also with room and space enough for their toys.

How, then, s it possible to buy a home with a sense of what's adequate and moderate in this day of super-sized homes. If you are in the market scouting for a home for sale, here are a few pointers that will help you in determining how much space you actually need.

1. What Are Your Priorities?

For all the allure that a large home holds, it should not obstruct your objectivity.

Focus squarely on your pocket to avoid unwelcome cost such as repairs, yard work, window cleaning, snow clearing, and housekeeping that you might have failed to take into account and can quickly add up to a tidy sum.

Keep in mind what your family needs as opposed to what it wants. A comfortable roof over your heads is more important than flashy toys and technology which add of value to your family life.

2. Forecast Your Needs

Over and above your immediate family needs, forecasting on future needs like a home office or hosting guests as a business will help you make a better your decision in settling for adequate square footage.

Businesses like Air BnB are now having an impact on the size of space one buys and rightly so.

3. Activity and Interaction

Depending on how you want your home to run and your personality, a smaller home will bolster interaction and promote activity because of proximity.

Bigger homes afford privacy but fewer opportunities to see each other. Interaction may be a bit sporadic on any given day. This can be a challenge for parents as you need to keep an eye on your kids.

Despite the call of  seven bedrooms and six and a half bathrooms, when settling on a house for sale, budget, lifestyle, and good old common sense should prevail over size. However, visiting plenty of open houses and seeing how you feel in the space will help you decide on the best route for your family in terms of home size.