His Striking Modern Minimalist Houseboat on London’s Canals

Mark has created a truly stunning floating home on London’s canals. Drawing on his background in construction, he designed and built this beautiful wide-beam boat himself, shaping it into a modern minimalist home that’s made for full-time living on the water. Inside, the space feels bright and calm with clean lines, clever storage and a timeless sense of style. The full-sized kitchen and washing machine make daily life easy and practical, while the large windows sit close to the water, filling the home with light and ever-changing views of the Thames. Mark’s home reflects his love of good design and simple living. Every element has been carefully thought through to create a space that feels both peaceful and refined. Close to the city but surrounded by nature, life on the water has brought him a sense of calm and connection that’s hard to find in London. Personally, I've long idealised life on the water, and living on a narrow boat exploring the English canals is a long standing dream of mine. After experiencing a small slice of Marks life on his canal boat, all I can say is that I'm even further enamoured with the idea! Step aboard this incredible self-built floating home and see how Mark has combined craftsmanship, creativity and modern design to create a beautiful life on the water. We hope you enjoy the tour! ❤️ If you enjoy our show and would like to help support our work, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/livingbig 🌟 Our Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/livingbig 💡 Find out more about this tiny house and others on our website: https://www.livingbiginatinyhouse.com/ Please subscribe for more videos on tiny houses, architecture, DIY, design, and sustainable, off-grid living. Presented and Produced by: Bryce Langston Camera: Rasa Pescud & Bryce Langston Editing: Sarah Binder & Rasa Pescud Title music in this video by Bryce Langston: http://www.youtube.com/brycelangston 'Living Big in a Tiny House' © 2025 Zyia Pictures Ltd #houseboat #homeonthewater #canalboat #narrowboat #tinyhousetour #hometour