The owners at Small Dwellings Co. Inside, the home is bright with white shiplap walls and darker hardwood floors to add warmth and contrast. Pecan wood was chosen for the steps and countertops and metal piping is scattered throughout for an industrial touch. With only 19 feet of length on the main floor, everything is pretty compact. The kitchen flows directly into the bathroom with a pocket door for privacy. Built in storage at the end of the cabinet serves both the kitchen and bathroom. The kitchen has a long countertop made out of pecan wood with a deep stainless steel sink.

With space at a premium in cities, architects are designing homes that can squeeze into the narrowest of gaps. We've rounded up 12 skinny houses that are four-metres wide or less to show that size isn't everything. In Japan, skinny houses are called 'eel's beds' for their long and thin shape. Built on a plot in one of Tokyo's densest areas, YUUA Architects designed this eel bed to fit between two existing buildings.

As far as we know, it is the narrowest house in Boston. The house spans There is no entrance here; the house may only be entered via a small alley. On the interior, the outer walls are as little as 8. The home's narrowest interior point is 6.