Design Best Practices

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Row of townhomes on narrow lots.
From optimizing floor plans to thinking about a home’s curb appeal, there are several factors building and design pros should keep in mind when developing homes on small lots
April 7, 2025
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A kitchen with an open floor plan
Photo: Whitney Kamman Photography
Exterior view of The Cottages at Blackwood Groves by Bridger Builders, in Bozeman, Mont.
Image: Mary Cook Associates
A lounge space with various seating areas and large windows
Image: Chris Mayer Photography
A kitchen with a generous island at Landsea Homes' Rohe at Neuhouse
Image: courtesy Scott Gardner Architect
Exterior view of a duplex home, The Turnberry, designed by Scott Gardner Architect

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