The first turrets were lookouts attached to castle walls. Today, they serve more as decorative flourishes, so it's important to match their style to that of the rest of the house.
Rectangular turrets work especially well on the corners of buildings. Besides providing extra space, they help funnel light into interiors and provide vistas all the way down the block. And there's an additional benefit when turrets like this are found in neighborhoods with a mix of residential and commercial space: They double as a roof over the doorway to the store that's usually on the street corner below.
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