Create a to-scale tiny house floor plan from a simple description.
Visualize your dream small home instantly. Describe your dimensions, loft requirements, and furniture needs to generate a conceptual 2D layout in seconds.
Free · no signup · no credit card · hourly fair-use limits
Planning a tiny home requires extreme precision in spatial management. Whether you are building on a dual-axle trailer or a fixed foundation, our tiny house floor plan maker helps you experiment with circulation paths, appliance placement, and multi-functional zones. By converting your text descriptions into to-scale SVG layouts, you can quickly see if your desired queen-sized bed, full bathroom, and workspace will actually fit within your footprint before you commit to a build.
How to generate your tiny house layout
Define your footprint
Enter your exterior dimensions, such as 8.5 by 24 feet, and specify if you have wheel well intrusions or a foundation base.
Describe the zones
List your must-have areas like the kitchen, bathroom, and sleeping quarters. Mention specific furniture like a loveseat or a fold-down table.
Generate the plan
Click generate to see a to-scale 2D top-down view of your tiny home layout, rendered instantly as an SVG diagram.
Refine and save
Adjust your description to move walls or swap fixtures. Once satisfied, save the conceptual plan for your design mood board.
Mastering Tiny House Spatial Design
Designing a tiny house is an exercise in inches. Most road-legal tiny houses are limited to 8.5 feet in width and 13.5 feet in height, making the floor plan the most critical document in your project. When planning your layout, prioritize the 'high-traffic' zone—usually the path between the entrance and the kitchen. Standard kitchen counters are 24 inches deep, but in a tiny home, you might opt for 20-inch deep custom cabinetry to reclaim floor space. For bathrooms, a 32-inch square shower is the standard minimum for comfort. Don't forget to account for wall thickness; while a trailer might be 102 inches wide, your interior living space will likely be closer to 90-94 inches after framing and insulation. Use this tool to test 'the squeeze'—ensuring that when the bathroom door is open, it doesn't completely block the hallway. Remember that these plans are conceptual aids for visualization and spatial planning, not stamped architectural blueprints or construction-ready documents.
Frequently asked questions
Is this tiny house tool really free?
Yes, FloorPlanMaker is free to use without any signup or account. We apply a fair-use limit per hour per IP address to ensure the service remains available for everyone.
Can I design a loft with this floor plan maker?
While the output is a 2D top-down view, you can describe loft footprints to see how they overlap with the ground floor, helping you plan ladder or staircase placement.
Are the dimensions in the floor plan accurate?
The generator creates a to-scale conceptual layout based on the dimensions you provide. However, it is intended for early-stage planning and should not replace professional CAD drawings for construction.
Can I export my tiny house layout?
Yes, the generated floor plan is an SVG image that you can save directly from your browser to use in your planning documents or share with builders.