There’s a lot to love about small houses: less upkeep, lower utility costs, manageable floor plans. If you already live in a small house or are thinking of buying one, you’ll probably spend lots of time on the interior. But key exterior design and landscaping tips can do much to play up all that’s wonderful about your small home. Here are six ideas, as well as some key considerations, for small houses. Do: Reveal Your Home’s Footprint; Don’t: Try to Hide Its Size One adjective that’s often used to describe small-house exteriors is charming. That’s because the combination of color, size, and landscape creates an approachable, welcoming facade for street-side viewers. Instead of hiding your home’s compact footprint, play it up using proportional containers, window boxes, and added decor items—like a hanging birdhouse and retro metal chairs—that fit both the scale and style of your home. Do: Minimize Visual Clutter; …