Lil Petrusnek is a former Southern Living House Plans Manager. Build Fewer, But Bigger Rooms When determining the layout of your 1,500-square-foot house, Petrusnek suggests designing rooms to be ...

Here's how to make the most of 1,500 square feet—or less—according to people who live in smaller spaces across the South.

Under 1,500 Square Feet: ... she was fast at work on the floor plan as she and her husband moved in. ... The 2,400-square-foot house in Savannah, ...

Today Bourbeau charges nearly double that, at $230 to $240 per square foot. That compares to the $400 per square foot most builders will tell you is the minimum you'll pay to build a house in Vermont.