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Designing Serenity: A Journey Through Our Innovative Narrowboat Layout

27 July 2023 by
Designing Serenity: A Journey Through Our Innovative Narrowboat Layout
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Welcome to our floating sanctuary, an amalgamation of thoughtful design, innovative layout, and utmost comfort. Every inch of our narrowboat has been meticulously crafted to optimize space and functionality, while never compromising on aesthetics or comfort.

As you step aboard, you’re first greeted by the serene master bedroom at the bow, outfitted with a king-sized bed and a wealth of hidden storage. Transitioning down the boat, each compartment – from the bathroom to the galley, the lounge, and finally the stern – reveals a unique balance of practicality and charm.

This journey will take you through our narrowboat layout, where each feature has been carefully designed and curated, offering an exceptional living experience on the water. From the discreetly embedded power outlets in the master bedroom to the frosted privacy glass portholes in the bathroom, the embedded internal windows in the hatches, and the square cruiser design at the stern.

Join us as we embark on a detailed tour of our beautifully designed narrowboat, a testament to innovation in compact living spaces and a celebration of life on the water.

Starting at the bow of the boat, the master bedroom provides a serene haven, fitted with a king-sized bed positioned as far up the bow as possible. Elevated at 700mm high, it comes with an incorporated storage unit serving as the headboard. Ensuring convenience, power outlets, USB ports, and side lights are embedded at the headboard area.

The foot of the bed cleverly conceals pull-out storage, providing additional space for belongings. Opposite this, you’ll find wardrobes and shelving, arranged strategically alongside a door leading to the walkthrough bathroom located on the port side of the boat.

Progressing down the narrowboat, the master bedroom transitions into a full-width bathroom. Highlighted by frosted privacy glass portholes, it balances privacy and natural light perfectly. The bathroom is configured as a fully functional wet room, complete with a Thetford ceramic cassette toilet. A storage seat within the shower area cleverly houses empty toilet cassettes. Moreover, the bathroom sink is situated above a storage unit to maximize space utility.

Next, you encounter the galley, featuring a U-shaped design equipped with modern amenities such as an induction hob, an oven, steam and microwave oven, a fridge, freezer, and a washer-dryer. The galley also includes a breakfast bar for dining, further optimizing the space. Double-sided duck hatches flank the breakfast bar, enhancing accessibility and ventilation. The internal sides of these hatches host our canal plaques, embedded into the woodwork to be visible when open. Furthermore, the hatches feature embedded internal windows that slide up and down the gunwales, offering a unique design twist.

The lounge area presents a spacious setting with a TV wall-mounted high between windows to maximize walking space. The lounge boasts a versatile, frantically scaling sofa that doubles as a pull-out bed, providing flexibility for guests or lounging. This sofa is situated ideally for enjoying the view through the half-boat-width glass-paneled door at the starboard side of the lounge, leading to the stern.

Lastly, the stern of the boat exhibits a square cruiser design. With built-in seating, it forms an ideal area for relaxation and social gatherings. A half-width door at the starboard side of the stern enables a seamless transition between external and internal spaces, elevating the overall functionality and design of our narrowboat.


Designing Serenity: A Journey Through Our Innovative Narrowboat Layout
pqoc 27 July 2023
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