Multigenerational One LevelLaneway House

Exterior view of a Smallworks laneway house with green siding, white trim, and a glass patio door leading to a stone patio. A small tree and other landscaping are in the foreground.
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"It just makes sense.”

When our clients, parents to three daughters, were asked why they decided to build a laneway there wasn’t a moment of pause. With one daughter returning from abroad, the process was kickstarted.

Modern kitchen in a Smallworks laneway house featuring white cabinets, light wood accents, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a glass dining table with blue chairs. A small window overlooks a garden.

We designed a one level structure that could easily suit a young couple – with modern finishes like exposed birch plywood cabinetry and ample bedroom closet space – but would also easily adapt to house elderly parents. Choices like a zero-threshold shower and the absence of stairs were careful considerations to age-proof the home.

Modern bathroom in a Smallworks laneway house featuring an exposed birch ply vanity with a black countertop, a walk-in shower with a glass enclosure, a white toilet, and dark floors. Two black wire shelves are on the wall.
Open concept great room in a Smallworks laneway house featuring a modern kitchen with light wood cabinets, a grey sofa with blue pillows, a dark coffee table, a glass dining table with blue chairs, large windows, and vaulted ceilings with a skylight. A painting of hands is on the wall.
Modern living room in a Smallworks laneway house featuring a gas fireplace with a mounted television above, custom light wood built-in cabinets, a grey sofa with blue pillows, and a white door. Two small windows are on the right wall.

Specifications

Year Built 2020
Home Size640 sq ft
Floors1
Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
Lot Size33 x 122 ft

Vaulted ceilings frame the entire home and coupled with skylights and clerestory windows, create a sense of spaciousness in this 640 square foot structure.

Bright, open concept great room in a Smallworks laneway house. Features a modern kitchen with light wood cabinets, a grey sofa, a glass dining table with blue chairs, large windows, and vaulted ceilings with skylights. A large television is mounted on the wall.

A cleverly designed flex-space connects the main living area and bedroom with two sets of double pocket doors.

Currently used as a home office, this space could easily transform into a nursery, gym or extra storage space at the drop of a hat.

View from a home office into a modern living room in a Smallworks laneway house. The office features a desk with two computer monitors and a black office chair. The living room has a grey sofa with a blue pillow, a coffee table, and large windows.
Bright hallway in a Smallworks laneway house with white walls, concrete floors, and two white doors. A framed art piece depicting hands is visible on the right wall, and a plant is in the foreground. A striped doormat lies on the floor.
Modern bedroom and office combination in a Smallworks laneway house. Features a bed with white linens and a black pillow, a desk with a black office chair, a colorful painting on the wall, and horizontal windows.

With our signature epoxy concrete floors, a modern paperstone countertop and, beautiful millwork this home is sure to be enjoyed for generations to come.

Modern bedroom in a Smallworks laneway house. Features a bed with white linens and a black pillow, and horizontal windows.

Multigenerational One Level Floor Plan

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Four glass jars of varying sizes on a light wood shelf in a Smallworks laneway house kitchen. The jars contain different substances, and the background shows a glimpse of a window and another shelf.

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