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Plan a tiny house space in three steps

Small spaces punish guesses. This order puts the fixed limits first, then the daily layout, then the things that go wrong quietly.

1. Check the limits

Run your plan through the loft and floor area check. If the house will be on wheels, add up the load in the weight budget. Rules vary by place, so confirm with your local building department.

2. Make the layout and storage work

Read what makes a layout work better and which furniture is worth it, then test your pieces in the footprint check. For storage, set limits with the capacity checklist before using the storage buying guide.

3. Protect against moisture

A small sealed house holds water vapor from cooking and showers. Use the ventilation and moisture checklist, and read how to make a bathroom more practical.

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