Our 5 Favorite Custom Home Design Plans For Narrow Lots
Whether you are building a row home for your family to live in or you are building a home to serve as an investment or rental property, a narrow lot with less square footage requires getting creative. You’ll want to ensure that your home design still has everything that you or your tenant needs and wants as a homeowner or renter in Oklahoma.
With the added constraints of square footage, it can be tricky to come up with a design that’s thought of everything. But don’t worry- we’ve got you covered.
Here are 5 of our favorite home design plans for narrow lots under 2,000 square feet.
THE BOSTON
SQUARE FOOTAGE: 1,555
BEDS: 3
BATHS: 2-1/2
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: Master Suite on the First Floor, Covered Patio with Wooden Deck
Our Boston home design is the perfect custom home build for a narrow lot. Black trim and an eye-catching red door keeps this home on trend and homebuyers will love the interesting window design and durable brick.
From the front porch, homeowners are swept into the open-concept living areas. The kitchen includes an island and a space saving pantry. A dining nook with a built in bench is perfect for casual meals. A powder room serves the living areas and a covered wooden deck with 10’ ceilings in the rear of the home is great for sitting and reading or sun tanning.
The master suite is located on the first floor which is unique for a floor plan of this size. The master suite includes vaulted ceilings and a 6’X6’4” master closet. The master bathroom includes double vanities and a double-sized shower.
Upstairs, homebuyers will enjoy two bedrooms. One bedroom has a walk-in closet and the other bedroom has a standard-sized closet. The laundry room is large enough to include a side-by-side washer and dryer. A full bathroom with a 5’ tub/shower serves the second floor.
Plenty of storage throughout adds value to this floorplan.
THE CACHE
SQUARE FOOTAGE: 1,391
BEDS: 2
BATHS: 2-1/2
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: Full Dining Room, Private Balcony Off Master Suite
This efficient row home has it all! Designed with a sustainable brick façade and large windows to allow tons of natural light into your floor plan, this home has pops of black, curved awnings, and modern doors to keep everything on trend.
Inside, homebuyers will be wowed by the spacious living room which includes space for a desk. A full dining room and a powder room add value to the first floor. The kitchen features an island and in the rear of this home is a one-car garage.
Upstairs is a spacious bedroom with a walk-in closet. A second bathroom includes a double-sized stand-up shower.
The master closet suite includes a private hallway and a large closet with custom storage. The master bathroom includes a double-sized stand-up shower and the master bedroom is large enough to include a small sitting area and access to a private balcony overlooking the front of the home.
THE CHICAGO
SQUARE FOOTAGE: 1,666
BEDS: 3
BATHS: 2-1/2
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: Cozy Dining Booth, Private Balcony Off Master Suite, Bonus Room
The Chicago is modern flare and taste wrapped up in a stunning, yet efficient floor plan, great for high-density housing areas. Bold, standing seam awnings and pops of natural elements such as wood and brick help this home blend into natural surroundings while standing out from the curb. From the covered porch, this 1,666 square foot floor plan opens to the hall which has a convenient powder room and access to the 1-car garage. The open-concept living room and kitchen area are surprisingly spacious and there is a built-in kitchen island, a storage pantry, and a charming dining booth with built-in bench seating.
Upstairs, a small bonus room can be used for a variety of different applications such as a reading room or playroom.
The large master bedroom suite is complete with a spacious master closet, a stand-up shower, and two separate vanity areas. The master bedroom has balcony access for enjoying evening nights. Two upstairs bedrooms each have a closet. A full bathroom with a shower completes the second floor.
THE OAK POINT
SQUARE FOOTAGE: 1,958
BEDS: 3
BATHS: 2-1/2
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: Includes an Office, Full Laundry Room, and Mudroom
This cozy, yet efficient built-to-rent townhome, inspired by Modern Tudor-style architecture, sits at just under 2000 square feet. Its tasteful window design, durable brick, and easy-to-clean siding make this home attractive to both investors and renters.
From the covered porch, guests enjoy a view of the Great Room. The Great Room has lots of windows to allow maximum natural light into the space. A pocket office in the front of the home is perfect for working from home. Windows in this space help keep productivity levels up. There is a coat closet adjacent to the entry that functions perfectly as a coat closet. A formal dining room walks through to the kitchen which features a spacious island. A sizable pantry and extra counter space elevate the kitchen area. A handy laundry room features counter space and walks through to the 2-car tandem garage in the rear of the home so it can also serve as a mudroom. A powder room adds value to the first floor.
Upstairs, two bedrooms with large closets share a full bath which can also double as a powder room. The master bedroom suite is quite spacious and features a double-sized shower in the bathroom suite. Double vanities with extra counter space and a vanity and makeup area make this plan easy to rent out.
THE OAKBROOKE
SQUARE FOOTAGE: 1,556
BEDS: 3
BATHS: 2-1/2
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: Full Laundry Room, Walk-in Pantry, Detached Garage Apartment
The Oakbrooke plan is the perfect plan for a narrow lot in Oklahoma. Brick elements give this home a durable and sustainable feel and pops of black and brown help keep this home on-trend with today’s homebuyers.
Inside, homebuyers will love the open concept living room and kitchen areas. The living room is quite spacious and 9’ ceilings throughout the first floor help this plan feel light and airy. Built-in custom shelving in the living room and a closet under the stairs offer extra storage.
The kitchen is efficient and offers bar seating along the horseshoe shaped counter. A dining nook with a built-in bench is perfect for casual meals. A walk-in pantry offers convenient storage solutions. A study alcove in the rear of the home is great for checking emails and sites. A powder room serves the rear of the home and a spacious utility room makes laundry day a breeze. A large covered patio in the rear of the home provides endless entertaining options.
Upstairs, the master suite is housed down a private hall. The master bedroom includes a large walk-in closet with barn doors and the master bathroom includes double vanities and a walk-in shower. The second bedroom has a walk-in closet. The third bedroom includes a standard sized closet. These two bedrooms share a Jack-and-Jill-style bathroom which includes a large shower. 9’ ceilings on the second floor help this area feel more spacious.
A detached garage in the rear of the home is equipped with an upstairs apartment.
The apartment includes vaulted ceilings in the bedroom, and space for a living room. There is also a kitchen with floating shelves, a dishwasher, sink, refrigerator, and small range. There is also a master closet with a stacked washer and dryer. The bathroom includes a garden tub. This apartment would be perfect for a live-in nanny, as a guest suite, or for an adult child that visits often.
READY TO START DESIGNING YOUR CUSTOM HOME?
The professionals at Creative Home Designs are ready to help bring your dream home to life. Our experts work to create the perfect custom home design to fit your lot size and meet your specific needs. We also use 3D rendering to analyze and maximize the efficiency, flow, and design of your home- and our designer will work to make it look great, too.
We can also alter any one of our home plans to fit your budget, needs, preferences, and lot size. You can browse more of our creative home design plans here.
Call us today for a consultation. We’ll begin by discussing your vision for your custom home and then we’ll get to work creating a design and plan just for you. Due to our extensive Oklahoma network, we can even connect you with trusted builders and providers who will see you through to the finish line.
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