What Is a Rowhouse?
What Is a Rowhouse?
Rowhouses are groupings of identical or nearly identical low-rise homes, lined up shoulder-to-shoulder and sharing a roofline and one or both side walls. They're also known as terraced houses in the U.K., Australia, and elsewhere.
Key Characteristics of Rowhouses
Low-rise (typically 2 to 5 story), narrow buildings lined up side by side in rows and often spanning entire blocks or neighborhoods
Share identical or similar design
Share a roofline
Often share one or both side walls with neighboring buildings
Typically built for one or two families but many have been subdivided into smaller apartments as urban populations and demand for space has increased
Rowhouses include a number of architectural styles from the Italianate brownstones of Brooklyn to the Victorian row houses of San Francisco
May be painted in different colors for individual variation or rendered in all brick to give a cohesive feel, depending on the location and character of the neighborhood
Because of their snug placement, windows are generally limited to the front and back of the structure, which can limit natural light
Row House Interior Designs
It’s not really that difficult to decorate your row house. You just need to be smart with your choice of decors and accessories, most especially the furniture. Take advantage of the high ceiling by decorating one area of your living room wall with a full length bookshelf.
A nature-inspired interior can make your row house interior look warm and cozy. The best way to achieve this is by decorating the space with natural accents such as a brick fireplace and wooden furniture pieces.
Because of the limited space, row houses don’t often have room dividers. Thus, keep the space open in order to give an illusion of a bigger space. The use of cabinets and bookshelves as dividers is also a good idea.
Row Houses with Modern Interior Design
One of the most common interior design trends for a row house is a modern interior. Modern row house interiors often make use of soothing natural color palettes in creating an elegant and intimate environment.
The best approach to coming up with a modern interior design for your row house is to paint the walls in white. Afterwards, accessorize the space with wooden elements.
You don’t need a lot of decorations for your living room interior. Just focus on the furniture seating and the walls to come up with a beautiful and welcoming living space. If you want to infuse some colors, do so in the form of patterned pillows and rugs.
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