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[Oznell]

First, I came across a Baltimore row house, with interiors by Bria Hammel, and then another, smaller row house, done by Melissa Colgan.  Both tackled the dilemma of relatively narrow rooms.

Baltimore:

The outside, although very tidy, seemed a little bit forbidding, but look what they did inside--

The entry, as well as the entire house benefited from the owners' collection of lovely antique art and objects--

It was the kitchen that wowed me.  I think they tempered the narrowness by having the windows go clear across that back wall-- seems to stretch the space.  Pro tip-- corgis always bring warmth...

Love all the storage it has--

The dining room is right off the kitchen--

This very old heirloom seascape of the owners just mesmerized me.  I don't think they needed two chandeliers-- one would have been fine.  All eyes should be on the painting, anyway...

In the living room, it was smart to have the window treatment go right across-- again, a widening effect.  I like the eclectic light fixture, tree, and art-- helps relax the room.

Cute table lamps abound in the house.   Gorgeous rug, with its lighter and then inky blues... 

I love their accessories-- more darling lamps, pretty fabrics and art, mirrors--

..... and of course, this little cutie--

While rather narrow, the house has four floors, so room for bedrooms!   Would be great, providing an elevator comes with the package....

Then this row house, which I think is in Washington.  It definitely wins the curb appeal contest:

This house is even more narrow and petite--

Love the velvet couch, pillows and brass light fixture.  It was smart to have a skinny coffee table--

Cute, colorful dining room--

French doors let maximum light into the charming galley kitchen-

The house has been given a sprightly, cottage feeling in the city--

[DREAMON]

I grew up in a Row Home and I never remember thinking it was narrow in any way...I liked it.

Both of these homes are lovely. I don't care for the elaborate chandelier in the first home but do like the entire space.

The second home looks very narrow in the first photo but the additional rooms do not look nearly as narrow...maybe its the camera angle. 

The exterior is really pretty.

[Neetgal2]

I love row homes!  I was always fascinated by them in the city where I worked and had coworkers who lived in them.  Many years later I owned one in the town I grew up in.  It was the best home I ever lived in.  Moved out to take care of my Dad, in a rancher, which I now live in.    For the best, no steps and at the shore!

[CarolinaGirl88]

They did a beautiful job with these homes. I especially love both of the kitchens. These houses remind me of what we call shotgun homes here in the south. The arrangement can be tricky, but they can also be so charming and cozy. 

[Patriot3]

Love these pics. That kitchen is to die for. Yes, with 4 floors, there better be an elevator!!

[Somertime]

My son owns a Baltimore row home.  Normally in the kitchen (which is in the back of the house) you have access to the backyard but in this one there is none because the windows are across the entire back wall.  It's hard to tell if the entire wall of windows are across the back of the house as well.  It says 4 floors, does that mean there are enclosed rooms on the 4th floor or is the 4th floor roof access for outdoor living?  Just curious!

[Bonkers1]

The first house is 100% a go.  The second is 100% a no.

[wagirl]

Fun to look at different houses like that--but narrow means stairs---too many stairs for me. And really no amount of decor /paint will camouflage what they are --too narrow and small.--for me anyway.

[DSD2]

The first has a lot of curb appeal. The kitchen is beautiful; gorgeous chandelier in the dining room. The bedroom is visually appealing and cozy, LOVE the rug, the green chest and of course the adorable Corgi.

The outside of the second house is stunning.  Although I prefer the kitchen in the first, there are abundant striking elements including that sumptuous blue velvet couch, the colorful blue wallpaper in the dining room, lovely bedroom.  I wonder what the room dimensions are though. It seems far narrower than the first. Too narrow for me.

Thank you @Oznell 

[Ronettes]

I definitely prefer smaller homes, they are so much easier to keep clean, and less expensive to heat and cool.

I grew up in a huge house, yet prefer the cozy small homes.