Create a to-scale tiny house floor plan from a simple description.
Skip the complex CAD software. Describe your ideal small-living layout in plain English and get an instant 2D floor plan for your cabin, studio, or ADU project.
Free · no signup · no credit card · hourly fair-use limits
Planning a tiny home requires extreme precision where every inch counts. Whether you are designing a permanent ADU or a mobile tiny house on a trailer, our generator helps you visualize the flow between living, cooking, and sleeping zones. By converting your dimensions and furniture requirements into a to-scale SVG layout, you can quickly iterate on placement for stairs, appliances, and multi-functional furniture before committing to a final design.
How to generate your tiny house layout
Define your footprint
Start by entering the exterior dimensions of your tiny home, such as 20x8 or 24x10 feet, to establish the total square footage.
Describe the zones
List your essential areas like the galley kitchen, bathroom, and sleeping quarters, specifying if you want lofts or ground-floor beds.
Add fixtures and furniture
Mention specific items like a 24-inch fridge, a composting toilet, or a storage staircase to see how they fit within the scale.
Generate and refine
Click generate to see your 2D plan. You can adjust your description and regenerate to find the perfect balance of circulation and storage.
Mastering Small Space Design
Designing a tiny house floor plan is a puzzle of efficiency and ergonomics. Standard tiny houses on wheels (THOWs) are typically limited to 8.5 feet in width to avoid special road permits, while lengths usually range from 12 to 30 feet. When planning your layout, prioritize 'circulation paths'—the clear space you need to walk through the home. A common mistake is crowding the center, making the space feel cramped. Instead, use built-in furniture along the perimeter. For bathrooms, a 30x30 inch or 32x32 inch shower is the standard minimum for comfort. In the kitchen, a 24-inch deep counter is standard, but you can shave this down to 20 inches in very tight builds. Remember to account for wall thickness (typically 4 to 6 inches) when calculating your interior usable width. Our tool provides a conceptual 2D starting point to help you visualize these spatial trade-offs instantly and for free.
Frequently asked questions
Is this tool really free to use?
Yes, FloorPlanMaker is completely free and requires no signup or account. We operate on a fair-use policy with hourly limits per IP address to ensure everyone can generate plans.
Can I use these plans for building permits?
No. These are conceptual 2D layouts intended for spatial planning and brainstorming. They are not engineered blueprints, CAD files, or construction-ready documents. Always consult a professional architect or builder for permit-ready drawings.
What dimensions should I use for a tiny house on a trailer?
Most road-legal tiny houses are 8.5 feet wide. Lengths vary, but 20ft, 24ft, and 28ft are the most common. Our tool allows you to specify these exact dimensions in your prompt.
Can I include lofts in my floor plan?
Yes! You can describe lofted areas in your text prompt. While the output is a 2D top-down view, the generator will label and place the loft footprint over the ground floor elements to show the vertical relationship.