About TinyPlot

Our Mission

TinyPlot was founded with a simple yet powerful mission: to provide tiny-home dwellers, small-space renters, and minimalist makers worldwide with practical tools and resources that make designing and living in a small space more accurate, efficient, and rewarding.

We believe that everyone living in less, from first-time studio renters to seasoned tiny-house builders and small-space gardeners, deserves access to accurate calculation tools, comprehensive planning resources, and expert guidance. Our platform bridges the gap between thoughtful, space-saving design and modern data-driven planning.

Through our free collection of tools, we empower people to make informed decisions about square footage, room layout, vertical storage, and container soil for small-space gardening. Every tool is designed with real-world applicability in mind, tested against real small-space projects, and continuously improved based on user feedback. To go deeper, explore our Tiny Houses & Small-Space Design museum, with galleries on compact dwellings, space-saving design, and small-space gardens.

Our Story

TinyPlot emerged from a need we experienced firsthand in the tiny-living and small-space community. While working with people across different homes and space constraints, we noticed a common challenge: the lack of accessible, accurate tools for the planning and calculation tasks essential to a well-designed small space.

Living small relies heavily on experience and intuition, which are invaluable. However, designing a compact home also benefits from precise calculations for floor area, furniture footprints, vertical storage capacity, and the soil a container garden needs. We saw an opportunity to combine smart design with modern tools to help people get the most from every square foot.

Our team began developing tools that we wished existed when we started living small. Each calculator and planner was created to solve real problems encountered in tight rooms and compact homes. We tested every tool against working small-space projects, refined the calculations based on feedback, and ensured that the results matched real-world outcomes.

Today, TinyPlot serves active users worldwide, from studio renters to tiny-house builders and balcony gardeners. Our tools have helped plan countless layouts, add storage to bare walls, and size container gardens for a thriving small-space harvest.

Our Core Values

• Accuracy First: Every calculation is based on established design and building practice and validated by experienced small-space makers. We prioritize precision to ensure reliable results.
• Accessibility: Practical tools should be available to every small-space dweller, regardless of home size or budget. All our tools remain free and accessible worldwide.
• Evidence-Based: Our tools incorporate established space-planning standards, building conventions, and horticultural references. We refine formulas based on industry references and expert input.
• Community-Driven: User feedback drives our development. We listen to the tiny-living and small-space community and continuously improve our tools based on real-world usage and suggestions.
• Privacy Focused:Your data stays private. We don’t collect personal information, track usage patterns, or sell data. Use our tools with complete privacy confidence.
• Modern & Mobile: Tools work perfectly on any device, from smartphones at the hardware store to tablets in a half-built tiny home. Responsive design ensures optimal usability everywhere.

Our Expertise

TinyPlot’s tools are developed and maintained by a team with extensive tiny-living and small-space design experience across multiple domains:

• Tiny Homes & Compact Dwellings: Experience planning and building small footprints, including layout, framing, and making every inch count.
• Space-Saving Design & Furniture: Specialized knowledge of Murphy beds, lofts, modular and multi-use furniture, and finishing for a polished result.
• Layout & Storage: Expert understanding of room flow, furniture footprints, vertical storage, and choosing the right solution for the space.
• Small-Space Gardening: Comprehensive experience with container and vertical gardens, potting soil, and keeping plants thriving in tight quarters.
• Project Economics: Practical knowledge of build costs, waste reduction, and getting the most value from every square foot.
• Research Collaboration: Ongoing partnerships with tiny-home builders and small-space design education resources.

Our team includes experienced tiny-house builders, small-space designers, and container gardeners who bring decades of combined experience to tool development. We regularly consult with leading makers and industry experts to ensure our calculations reflect current best practices.

Looking Forward

The future of small-space living lies in the intelligent combination of smart design with modern tools. At TinyPlot, we’re committed to staying at the forefront of this evolution.

Our development roadmap includes expanded tools for layout planning, precise space estimating, and advanced storage and gardening calculators for compact homes. We’re also working on multilingual support to serve the global tiny-living community better, and developing specialized tools for different dwelling types and small-space traditions worldwide.

Most importantly, we remain committed to keeping our tools free and accessible. As we grow, we’ll continue to prioritize user needs, ensuring that every small-space dweller has access to practical planning tools regardless of their economic situation.

Connect With Us

Have questions, suggestions, or feedback about our tools? We’d love to hear from you. The tiny-living and small-space community drives everything we do. Get in touch.