The want for a proper side yard is what turns me off of medium and large houses. Medium and large plots should be large enough that they have a side yard that is at least comparable to that on small plots. It would also be nice if the house foundation could be moved and perhaps even rotated, like a giant piece of furniture, but proportional yard space would be a good start.
Is what you really mean. One shouldn't have to resort to bugs just to decorate, much as that is the current housing meta.