Design your custom tiny house floor plan from a simple description.
Transform your ideas into a to-scale 2D layout. Perfect for DIY builders and enthusiasts planning efficient small-space living without complex CAD software.
Free · no signup · no credit card · hourly fair-use limits
Planning a tiny home requires extreme precision where every inch counts. Whether you are building on a trailer or a fixed foundation, our AI-powered floor plan generator helps you visualize spatial relationships, circulation paths, and furniture placement. By starting with a plain-English description, you can quickly iterate through different configurations for lofts, multi-functional furniture, and compact utilities before committing to a final design.
How to generate your tiny house layout
Define your dimensions
Enter the exterior length and width of your tiny house, specifying if it is on a trailer or a foundation.
Describe the zones
List your must-have areas like the kitchen, bathroom, and sleeping quarters, including specific appliance sizes.
Generate the plan
Click generate to see a to-scale 2D SVG floor plan showing walls, windows, doors, and interior fixtures.
Refine and save
Adjust your description to move walls or swap furniture, then download the final conceptual layout for your records.
Mastering Small Space Architecture
Designing a tiny house is an exercise in efficiency and vertical thinking. Standard tiny houses on trailers are often limited to 8.5 feet in width to avoid wide-load permits, making the interior clear width approximately 8 feet. When planning your layout, prioritize 'circulation zones' to ensure you can move past the kitchen while someone is cooking. A common mistake is undersizing the bathroom; a 32-inch by 32-inch shower is generally the minimum for comfort. For sleeping lofts, ensure at least 3.5 to 4 feet of headroom to avoid a cramped feeling. Storage is most effective when integrated into 'dead space,' such as the cavity beneath a staircase or within a raised floor platform. Our tool allows you to experiment with these constraints instantly, providing a visual guide to how your furniture and fixtures will interact within a limited footprint. Remember that these plans are conceptual aids for spatial planning and should be reviewed by a professional builder for weight distribution and structural integrity.
Frequently asked questions
Is this tool really free to use?
Yes, FloorPlanMaker is completely free to use with no signup required. We operate on an hourly fair-use limit per IP address to ensure all users have access to the generator.
Can I specify loft areas in my description?
Absolutely. You can describe loft dimensions and the type of access, such as a ladder or storage stairs, and the generator will reflect these in the 2D floor plan.
Are the generated plans construction-ready?
No. The plans generated are conceptual to-scale 2D layouts intended for spatial planning and brainstorming. They do not include structural engineering or local building code compliance details.
Can I design a tiny house on a gooseneck trailer?
Yes, just specify the gooseneck dimensions and the raised platform area in your prompt to see how that space integrates with the main floor.