20 Tiny House Floor Plans That Don't Require an Architect

This tiny home with a coastal twist prioritizes gathering space over everything else. There's a sizable front porch and (relatively) large living room-slash-kitchen, which gets extra light from the unique clerestory windows up top. In the back of the 480-square-foot unit, a full bath is easily accessible from the family room and two bedrooms.

 A true tiny home at just 288 square feet, this home is for the minimalist. The studio layout features an essentials-only kitchen and full bath. Two closets provide ample storage for the less-is-more type.

 With double French doors and a pergola that's practically made for climbing roses, this 322-square-foot guest house looks like something out of a storybook. It has a big main room, a walk-in closet, and a full bathroom, but no kitchen, though you could add one with a bit of customization.

This 460-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom tiny house squeezes in a full galley kitchen and queen-size bedroom. Unique vaulted ceilings in the kitchen, living room, and bedroom soar an airy eight to 10 feet high from edge to center for an open feel.

 At 320 square feet, this tiny home is laid out like a cozy alcove studio. The full kitchen and spacious living area lead out onto a small, partially covered porch just the right size for a swing.

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Conceived as an office-slash-studio, this 312-square-foot contemporary floor plan could be considered a tiny home thanks to its washer and dryer hookups and full bath. The sparse kitchen has only a sink and open shelves, but an induction cooktop might be all you need to add.

If you love the great outdoors, this unique 576-square-foot setup is for you. A-frame structures on either side of a central deck hold the living, eating, sleeping, and bathing spaces, but we bet you'll spend most of your time in the middle. Alternatively, you could customize the floor plan to house two spacious studios.

You can live in a fairy tale. This whimsical Tudor-style tiny home is a real-life version of Snow White's cottage with all the trimmings, including charming stone walls and a working fireplace. Even though it's only 300 square feet, it has a walk-in closet and an oversize shower.

From the front, this unit might look like an ordinary garage. But there's a fully outfitted tiny home inside—and a big, swanky roof deck up top. The galley kitchen has room for full-size appliances, and the living space has French doors in the back. You could use the latter as a primary suite; the roof deck, accessed by a narrow exterior staircase, is the perfect lounge space for entertaining.

 Equipped with a miniature kitchen, full bathroom, and high vaulted ceilings, this home is small but more than sufficient (not to mention stylish!). The tiny house floor plan includes ample built-in storage: shelving, a wardrobe, and a pantry. Other unique features include a fold-down dining table and a sliding glass door for a second entrance.

 This bite-sized cabin's chimney isn't just for show. A working fireplace is the focal point of the living room in this 384-square-foot floor plan, which also includes a bedroom, bathroom, and full kitchen.

There's actually space for your stuff in this tiny cottage. It prioritizes storage with a walk-in wardrobe in the bedroom, a coat closet by the front door, a laundry closet, and a full wall of kitchen cabinets.

Ideal for a studio space or guest home, this 400-square-foot accessory dwelling unit (ADU) floor plan features washer and dryer hookups and space for a dishwasher. The large windowed sliding door panels below and clerestory windows up top let in maximum light.

 Taking inspiration from mountain cabins and ski towns, this tiny home has a one-car garage on the ground floor and a loft-style apartment up top. It even manages to squeeze an elevated porch and covered patio (both optional) into its 393 square feet.

Ideal for those with modernist sensibilities, this plan features clean, straight lines and an abundance of windows. The stucco-and-glass exterior is yours to customize, and a 14-by-eight-foot concrete patio adds an outdoor room that those in warmer climates can enjoy all year.