To deal with living in a small house you should start by decluttering and adapt to a more minimalist lifestyle and use strategic organization.
When you live in a small house it can become cramped when you have too much stuff that you normally could fit in a larger house.
So you need to first start by finding out what you actually need in the small house and what you can do without in the small house.
Sort through the things that you really need and get rid of things you don't really need or if you need the items later on you could store them for use later in a storage shed.
You can also incorporate multi functional furniture and make the most of your limited square footage in the small house.
You can also use vertical space with shelves, wall mounted storage and use multi functional furniture such as benches with storage and ottomans.
Also create designated zones for different activities or family members that can help maintain order and a sense of privacy in the small house.
Keep any flat surfaces such as tables and desks free of any clutter to make the space also feel larger.
And use furniture pieces like a bed that has drawers, a sofa bed or even a dining table which can double as use as a desk as well.
You can also use light colors on your ceilings and walls and also utilize mirrors to reflect light and create a sense of spaciousness in the small home.
You can also use baskets, under bed storage or even use a portable desk and if you have a patio or porch you can also use that for entertaining and relaxation which can also help to expand your living area.
And if you're living with other people you should use open communication and compromise, which are essential for managing a small space.
The main issue for most people living in small homes is that the you often can't afford to optimize the space.
When you're making do with whatever handed-down and inexpensive furnishings you can get, it tends to be haphazard and not use the space well.