Create a custom tiny house floor plan from a simple description.
Turn your ideas for small-space living into a to-scale 2D layout. Perfect for visualizing lofts, wet baths, and multifunctional zones before you build.
Free · no signup · no credit card · hourly fair-use limits
Designing for limited square footage requires extreme precision and clever zoning. Our tiny house floor plan maker helps you visualize how every inch of your trailer or foundation-built small home works together. By describing your desired dimensions and must-have features, you get an instant, to-scale 2D SVG layout that helps you solve circulation challenges and furniture placement without needing complex CAD software.
How to generate your tiny home layout
Define your footprint
Start by entering your exterior dimensions, such as 8.5 by 24 feet, to establish the total square footage of your floor plan.
Describe the zones
List your essential areas like the kitchen, bathroom, and sleeping quarters, specifying where you want windows and doors placed.
Generate the SVG
Click generate to see a to-scale 2D plan. The AI will arrange your fixtures and furniture based on your specific measurements.
Refine and save
Adjust your description to move walls or swap furniture, then download your final conceptual layout for free.
Mastering Small Space Architecture
Planning a tiny house requires a shift in perspective from traditional residential design. Most tiny homes on wheels (THOWs) are limited to 8.5 feet in width to meet road legal requirements, making the 'center aisle' circulation critical. When using this floor plan maker, consider the 'golden triangle' for your kitchen even in a small space—keep the sink, stove, and fridge within a few steps of each other. Bathrooms in tiny houses typically occupy 24 to 36 square feet; a wet bath can save space, while a dry bath requires more length. Don't forget to account for wall thickness, which is usually 3 to 6 inches, as this significantly impacts your interior clearance. Effective layouts often utilize 'transformer' furniture, such as murphy beds or storage stairs, to maximize utility. This tool provides a conceptual 2D starting point to help you visualize these tight tolerances before moving to technical construction drawings.
Frequently asked questions
Is this tool really free to use?
Yes, FloorPlanMaker is completely free to use without any signup or account creation. We implement a fair-use limit per hour per IP address to ensure everyone has access to the generator.
Can I use these plans for building permits?
No, these are conceptual floor plans intended for visualization and space planning. They are not engineered blueprints, CAD files, or permit-ready documents. You should consult a professional builder or architect for construction-ready drawings.
What dimensions should I use for a tiny house?
Most road-legal tiny houses are 8.5 feet wide. Lengths typically vary between 16 and 32 feet. If you are building on a foundation, you have more flexibility, but keeping one dimension under 12 feet often simplifies transport and construction.
Can I add lofts to my floor plan?
While this is a 2D top-down view, you can describe loft areas. The generator will represent the footprint of the loft or the stairs leading up to it to show how it interacts with the ground-floor layout.