One of the things that make the residential architecture London has to offer so interesting is the diversity. The city is home to a huge array of different styles of property. It is also becoming more and more common to see narrow lot houses. These long thin homes tend to attract attention because people don’t think they could be comfortable or liveable. However, they can definitely work in some cases. It all comes down to how good the designs are.

Below we want to look at some of the benefits of these properties so you can see that they will work.

Innovative designs

You can’t hide the fact that narrow lot homes have less space than typical properties. However, this inspires innovative solutions to make the most of the floorspace. What you can get is a really interesting design with lots of fantastic features to maximise the use of the home. It also encourages flexibility and the creation of spaces that are easy to adapt to suit different needs.

One thing you can do here is choose high ceilings. This is a great way to make narrow spaces feel much bigger because they have more height. It can also make them lighter, especially if you choose big windows.

Greener

If you want a green lifestyle, narrow homes are the best option. There are several reasons for this. Firstly is the fact that you will use fewer resources in the construction. This can reduce the carbon footprint of the property.

In addition, it is easier to heat narrow homes. The smaller rooms will warm up much quicker and you will use fewer resources. You won’t waste as much energy to heat parts of the property you are not using either.

Finally, there tends to be fewer repair needs over the lifecycle of the property. Even if major work is necessary, it will require fewer resources than a full size home would. That means more savings.

Easier maintenance

One of the things people who live in narrow homes will love the most is how easy they are to maintain. Smaller spaces don’t require as much in terms of cleaning. There is also less space for clutter so people tend to keep them neater. With a good design you shouldn’t have to invest much time in upkeep. This should be the same with exterior spaces too.

Talk to us about residential architecture in London

Coffey Architects loves projects that give us the chance to work with clients to create their dream homes. We have the skills and creativity to produce designs for any kind of plot, including narrow ones. Whatever limitations there are, we will work to overcome them.

We give you some of the most fantastic resources to help you add to the amazing residential architecture London is known for. So, speak to us today if you have a project in mind.