Depending on the location, 1,000 square feet might seem like a lot of room ... of the couple's choice of soft-toned paint colors, open-plan layout, and big windows brimming with natural light.

When Meleana Estes downsized her family of three from a large home in need of major renovation to a turnkey beach bungalow on Honolulu ... in some way.” Her 1,000-square foot abode is a ...