01A quieter kind of escape
The A-frame retreat
Big windows, a distinctive roofline and a closer connection to the outdoors.
Plan for: foundation · glazing · site accessThoughtful spaces. Well-planned lives.
A smaller home.
A fuller life.
Choose your kind of tiny home. Get a useful budget structure and your first research steps, then build a plan around your own numbers.
Free to use · No account needed · Your plan stays yours
01 / THE POSSIBILITYDesigned around your life.
SMALL SPACE / BIG PICTUREA little inspirationAt home, wherever you belong.
↗A big idea.
A considered plan.
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See the whole budgetHome, land, setup & running costs
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Get clear on the locationEight essential siting questions
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Take the next stepA plan to save, export & print
02 / Find your kind of small
Small takes
many shapes.
A place in the woods. A home that moves with you. A little more room in your own backyard. Start with the way you want to live.
0102A different sense of freedom
The home on wheels
A compact footprint with flexibility at the heart of the design.
Plan for: parking · towing · utility hookups
03Small space, strong character
The container modern
Clean lines and a bold shell, shaped around the life inside.
Plan for: insulation · structure · classification
04The possibilities close to home
The backyard cottage
A space for family, a fresh start or a little more independence.
Plan for: ADU rules · setbacks · utilitiesHomes shown for inspiration. Bring your own project and quotes to the planner.
03 / Turn possibility into a plan
Fall in love
with the idea.
Get clear on
the details.
The price of the home is a starting point. Your planner brings the land, site work, utilities and everyday costs together, so you can see what your next move involves.
Open the free plannerBuild your whole-project budget.
Add your quotes and estimates across upfront and recurring costs. Set a contingency and compare the total over your chosen timeframe.
Explore the budget workspaceGive your site a closer look.
Work through zoning, access, utilities and flood questions. Keep authority contacts, source references and follow-ups beside your plan.
Explore the siting checklistMake the next conversation count.
Save your work and take a clear, printable record into conversations with builders, local authorities and the people helping you move forward.
See your planning summary40 flexible cost lines8 siting topics1–30 year horizon
When the decision gets real
Bring the quotes, costs and open questions together.
The $39 Tiny Home Decision Kit helps you work through the project. Prefer hands-on help? Ask about a $149 comparison of up to three supplied quotes.
04 / For the people who build small
Build homes.
Start better conversations.
Give interested visitors a clearer first step with a builder-branded planning experience. Explore the working demonstration and a defined setup-and-support pilot.
Explore the builder programA few good questions
Before you
begin.
Where should I start?
Start with the home you have in mind and the costs you already know. The planner gives you fourteen starting categories, space for your own items and a checklist for researching the site.
Is the planner really free?
Yes. You can build, save, export and print your plan without creating an account or entering payment details.
Can I use it before I have land?
Yes. Give your scenario a name and record the location you’re considering. Keep unconfirmed costs open and use the siting checklist to prepare questions for the relevant local authorities.
What happens to the information I enter?
Your plan is processed on your device. You choose when to save it in your browser, export a file or print it. Our activity counts contain no plan inputs. Read how privacy works.
Your next chapter starts here
Make room for
what matters.
Start my free plan One place for your ideas, your numbers and your next steps.
The decision library
Good questions.
Useful numbers.
The price of the home is the beginning.
Build a move-in budget that keeps the missing pieces visible.
See the worked example ↗Compare the finished project.
A lower shell price can leave a larger decision behind it.
See the worked example ↗Start with watt-hours.
Build the energy worksheet before choosing the equipment.
See the worked example ↗