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The Little House in Toronto, Canada is one of the narrowest homes in the world at just 7 feet wide by 47 feet long. Built in 1912, this 312 square foot house fits a full basement, living room, bathroom, bedroom, and kitchen into its slender footprint.
Street View of The Little House
The house is sandwiched between two normal-sized houses on a Toronto street, filling what was likely an unused gap between properties.
Design Details
- Location: Toronto, Canada
- Built: 1912
- Width: 7 feet
- Length: 47 feet
- Total Size: 312 square feet
- Levels: Main floor plus full basement
- Rooms: Living room, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen
- Laundry: Stacked washer/dryer in kitchen
- Type: Infill construction between existing buildings
Lessons from Narrow House Design
- Extreme Narrow Lots Are Buildable: 7 feet is enough width for a functional home with careful planning
- Length Compensates for Width: Long, narrow floor plans create usable square footage on tight lots
- Basements Add Living Space: Going underground doubles capacity without increasing footprint
- Stacked Appliances Save Width: Vertical laundry configurations work in narrow kitchens
- Historic Infill Homes Have Value: Unique properties built in leftover spaces become architectural curiosities
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