15 Feet Front Elevation Designs for Narrow Plots

12 elevations Floors and plot size Updated October 2026

A 15 feet front elevation has very little width to work with, so every choice counts. The trick is to make the house look tall and tidy, not squeezed.

Below are designs from 10 ft to 18 ft wide, on one, two and three floors. Each picture notes the plot width and materials. For a little more width, see the 20 feet front elevation page.

10 Feet Front Elevation Design up to 13 Feet

At 10 to 13 ft, the front is barely wider than a room. One door, one window and one vertical feature are enough. Anything more looks crowded.

10 feet front elevation single floor with a white wall and grey vertical strip — **Plot** 10 x 30 ft
**Floors** Ground floor
**Materials** Paint, grey tiles
A single grey strip beside the door makes this tiny front look taller. Ideal for a 10x30 plot in an old lane where neighbours touch both sides.
**Architect's note:** Keep the door and window lintel at one level. It makes a very narrow front look calm.

Small house 12 feet front elevation on two floors with wood louvers over the window — **Plot** 12 x 40 ft
**Floors** G+1
**Materials** Paint, aluminium louvers
Wood-look louvers cover the upper window for privacy on a crowded street. A good small house 12 feet front elevation for a 12x40 plot.
**Architect's note:** Use aluminium louvers with a wood finish. Real wood on a sunny front needs polish every year.

Indian 13 feet front elevation design with a small jharokha window and cream walls — **Plot** 13 x 40 ft
**Floors** G+1
**Materials** Paint, GRC brackets
A small jharokha-style window box gives this narrow front a local feel. It suits families who like a traditional touch on a 13x40 plot.
**Architect's note:** Fix GRC brackets with anchors into the beam. Slope the jharokha top so water drains forward.

15 Feet Front Elevation Single Floor

Most 15 feet front elevation single floor homes sit on 15x30 to 15x50 plots. With only one floor, the parapet and the porch do most of the work.

15x40 house front elevation single floor with a raised parapet frame and grey stone base — **Plot** 15 x 40 ft
**Floors** Ground floor
**Materials** Paint, stone tiles
A raised parapet frame adds height to a low house, so it does not look squeezed between two tall neighbours. Works for a 15x40 or 15x50 plot.
**Architect's note:** A parapet frame taller than 4 ft needs columns below it. Do not build it as a free brick wall.

15x30 house front elevation with a shallow arch porch in Indian style — **Plot** 15 x 30 ft
**Floors** Ground floor
**Materials** Paint, cement mouldings
This 15 feet front elevation single floor indian style uses one shallow arch at the entrance. It feels familiar, costs little and suits a small 15x30 plot.
**Architect's note:** Keep the arch wide and shallow so the porch beam stays simple. Ask the mistri for a clean plaster edge.

15x50 house front elevation single floor at evening with wood panel and wall lights — **Plot** 15 x 50 ft
**Floors** Ground floor
**Materials** Paint, HPL, lights
Wood-look panel beside the door and two up-down wall lights give a warm front at night. A neat option for a 15x50 plot with a small car porch.
**Architect's note:** Plan light points and a switch near the door before plaster. Use lights rated for rain.

15 Feet Front Elevation Double Floor and 3 Floor

A 15 feet front elevation double floor is the most common choice in towns. For three floors, see more ideas on the building front elevation page.

15 feet front elevation double floor with a black frame and a small first floor balcony — **Plot** 15 x 40 ft
**Floors** G+1
**Materials** ACP, paint, glass
A black frame around the first floor balcony gives this narrow house a clear face. A popular 15x40 house front elevation design for row houses.
**Architect's note:** ACP frame needs an aluminium sub-frame and sealed joints. Ask for a drip edge at the bottom.

15 feet 3 floor front elevation with a glass staircase strip and beige walls — **Plot** 15 x 60 ft
**Floors** G+2
**Materials** Paint, toughened glass
The staircase sits at the front and a tall glass strip lights all three flights. It keeps the inside bright on a deep 15x60 plot.
**Architect's note:** Use toughened glass in the staircase strip and fit a safety rail inside at landing height.

16x50 house front elevation on two floors with brick tile cladding and white frame — **Plot** 16 x 50 ft
**Floors** G+1
**Materials** Brick tiles, paint
Brick tile only between the first floor windows adds texture without much cost. A clean look for a 16x50 plot facing east.
**Architect's note:** Brick tiles above head height need proper adhesive and a good grout seal against rain.

16 to 18 Feet Front Elevation Ideas

Two or three extra feet change a lot. At 16 to 18 ft you can fit a porch and a window side by side, or a balcony that spans the full width.

18x50 house front elevation with a grey box frame and wood strip on two floors — **Plot** 18 x 50 ft
**Floors** G+1
**Materials** Paint, wood tiles
A grey box frames the upper bedroom and a wood strip runs up the staircase. A balanced 18x50 house front elevation for families on two floors.
**Architect's note:** Box projection over 2 ft needs a cantilever slab. Check plot line and bye-law limits first.

17 feet front elevation single floor with a pergola porch and grey tile wall — **Plot** 17 x 45 ft
**Floors** Ground floor
**Materials** MS pergola, tiles
A light steel pergola over the porch gives shade without a heavy slab. A practical choice for a 17x45 single floor home.
**Architect's note:** Paint the steel pergola with a primer and two coats. Plan the slope for rain on top.

16 feet front elevation double floor with a terracotta jali screen and white walls — **Plot** 16 x 40 ft
**Floors** G+1
**Materials** Terracotta jali, paint
A terracotta jali covers the first floor balcony for privacy and air. It suits a south-facing 16x40 plot where the sun is strong.
**Architect's note:** Tie the jali to the slab with steel ties. Leave a drain hole at the balcony floor.

How to Make a Narrow Front Feel Wider

Use one tall feature. A vertical strip or glass panel draws the eye up and takes attention away from the width.
Line up openings. Keep door and window tops at one level. Mixed heights make a slim front look busy.
Limit materials. Two finishes plus one accent is plenty. More than that cuts the front into small pieces.
Light colours below, darker above. A light base feels open at street level.
Keep the gate simple. A plain sliding gate does not block the house.

Narrow plots often share walls, so you only have one face to design. Spend on that face, not on side walls nobody sees.

Budget and Materials for a 15x40 House Front Elevation Design

On a narrow front the wall area is small, so a little cladding goes a long way. Cost rises with ACP frames, large glass, stone and facade lights. Paint and texture on most of the wall, plus one feature, keeps cost low. See simple low cost front elevation ideas if the budget is tight.

Width	What fits
10 to 13 ft	Door, one window, one vertical strip
15 ft	Door and window side by side, small balcony above
16 to 18 ft	Car porch plus window, full width balcony

What to Tell Your Architect

Tell the architect where the staircase goes. On narrow plots it often sits at the front, and its window becomes a big part of the elevation. Ask how far chhajjas and balconies may project over the plot line under local bye-laws. Ask for drip grooves under every projection. For more two storey ideas, see double floor front elevation designs.

Front elevation questions

Which 10 feet front elevation single floor design works best?

Keep it very simple: one door, one window and one vertical strip in a darker colour. Line up the door and window tops. A plain parapet with a thin coping finishes it well.

Can I fit a car porch in a 15x30 house front elevation?

A small car can fit if the house sets back from the gate, but it takes most of the front. Many owners keep a bike space and a wide door instead. Check your plot depth and local setback rules.

What colours suit an indian 13 feet front elevation design?

Light colours like white, cream or light grey make the front look wider. Use one darker shade on a vertical strip or frame. Avoid many bright colours on such a slim face.

Is a balcony possible on a 15 feet front elevation double floor?

Yes. A small balcony of 3 to 4 ft depth works well on the first floor. Check projection limits with your architect, and use a simple railing so it does not crowd the front.

How do I add a third floor to a 16x50 house front elevation later?

Ask the engineer to design columns and footings for the extra floor now. Keep the top parapet plain so the new floor can match. Leave the staircase ready to continue up.