Our family of four live on the road in a trailer we renovated into our dream home with nice kitchen appliances, two bedrooms, ...

In just 400 square feet, this renter carved out a sun-drenched, personality-packed home that's equal parts cozy and stylish.

According to HomeAdvisor, you could spend $50 to $400 per square foot when building a house. Framing is probably the most expensive part, and you'll pay more as you add stories and rooms.

Oliver Optican, the founder of Optican Edge, lives in a 400-square-foot rental in a building with a gorgeous courtyard. "It almost feels like I’ve been transported to Italy — the lush greenery ...