I can see that space saving is needed due to the nature of the narrow boat. I see this in a lot transportation modes that are used to get off the grid. We can't travel in a full size houses. It's not cost effective, more than likely not possible anyways, plus we all should only utilize what we actually need. Tidy makes things easier as well. If it collects dust and gets no use than why have it.
Have a great rest of your day 😊
Absolutely. 💯
There are some boats called widebeams, that are twice the width of narrowboats and are suitable for people who have a great desire to live on the canals. However, the widebeams are limiting in terms of cruising, as only some canals are wide, and there are very few locks that widebeams can ascend and descend to different levels, along the canal... (like going up and down hills) since canals are manmade.
I trust that you're having a great weekend:))