FloorPlanMaker
FREE · NO SIGNUP · FAIR-USE LIMITS

Design your custom tiny house floor plan instantly for free.

Turn your micro-living ideas into a to-scale 2D floor plan. Describe your dimensions, loft requirements, and built-ins to visualize your space without any CAD experience.

Floor plan · every result is a to-scale 2D plan  ·  ⌘↵ to run

Free · no signup · no credit card · hourly fair-use limits

Prompt + result only · reference-image requests stay privateView Examples
Live sample · 5th-grade classroom — 27 desks — type above to make your own
5th Grade Classroom — 27 Desks 1 room, 832 sq ft total. 33 furniture items. 5th Grade Classroom — 27 Desks Teacher Cubbies Supplies Reading Corner 32' 26'

Planning a tiny house requires extreme precision where every inch counts. Whether you are building on a dual-axle trailer or a permanent small foundation, our generator helps you solve the puzzle of multi-functional furniture, circulation paths, and appliance placement. Use this tool to experiment with different zones—like 'gooseneck' bedrooms or wet baths—to find the most efficient layout for your lifestyle.

How to create your tiny house layout

  1. Define your footprint

    Start by entering your exterior dimensions, such as 8.5x24 feet, to establish the total square footage of your tiny home.

  2. Describe the zones

    List your essential areas like the kitchen, bathroom, and sleeping quarters, specifying if you want lofts or main-floor living.

  3. Add fixtures and furniture

    Mention specific items like a 24-inch fridge, a composting toilet, or a convertible sofa to see how they fit within the scale.

  4. Generate and refine

    Click generate to see your SVG floor plan. You can adjust your description and re-run the tool to optimize the flow.

Essential Principles of Tiny House Design

Designing a tiny house is an exercise in spatial efficiency. Most tiny houses on trailers (THOWs) are limited to 8.5 feet in width to avoid special road permits, making the interior width approximately 8 feet after framing and insulation. When planning your layout, prioritize 'circulation'—the path you walk through the house. A common mistake is blocking the path from the door to the bathroom with a large table. For kitchens, a 24-inch deep counter is standard, but in very narrow builds, 18-inch counters can save precious floor space. Lofts typically require at least 3.5 to 4 feet of vertical clearance to feel comfortable, so factor in your total height limits (usually 13.5 feet from the ground). Always account for the 'wheel wells' if building on a trailer, as these will intrude into your floor plan and are often hidden inside cabinetry or seating. This tool provides a conceptual 2D scale drawing to help you visualize these trade-offs before you commit to a final build.

Frequently asked questions

Is this tiny house tool really free?

Yes, the floor plan generator is completely free to use without any signup or account required. We implement a fair-use limit per hour per IP address to ensure all users have access to the engine.

Can I design for a specific trailer size?

Absolutely. You can specify common sizes like 20, 24, or 30 feet in your prompt, and the AI will attempt to scale the rooms and furniture to fit those specific dimensions.

Are these plans ready for a building permit?

No. This tool generates conceptual 2D floor plans to help with the design phase. They are not architectural blueprints or engineered drawings and should not be used for legal permitting or construction without professional review.

Can the generator handle lofts?

Yes, you can describe loft areas in your prompt. The generator will represent these as part of the 2D layout, often showing the stairs or ladders and the footprint of the overhead space.