Tiny House Design
Turn your tiny‑house ideas into a build‑ready design that works in the real world.
Designing a tiny home is exciting—but it’s also a maze of decisions. Toilet systems, power setups, ventilation, materials, weight limits, heating, appliances, layout flow… it adds up fast. After designing many tiny homes and living in one ourselves, we know what works, what doesn’t, and how to help you avoid costly mistakes.
Why design your tiny house with us
Save time and money — A solid design reduces build issues, rework, and guesswork.
See your ideas in 3D — We use 3D CAD so you can explore your home, test ideas, and make changes quickly.
Holistic, practical design — We integrate structure, systems, materials, and lifestyle needs into one coherent plan.
Accurate weight + balance — We model materials and trailer loads to keep you under NZ’s 3.5‑tonne limit and ensure safe towing.
Optimised material use — Smart design reduces waste and lowers build costs.
Trailer integration — Use your own trailer or one of ours; we design around either.
Appliance + systems guidance — We recommend tiny‑house‑friendly options and where to source them.
Passive design expertise — Reduce heating needs using orientation, ventilation, and smart detailing.
SIP design specialists — Lightweight, strong, and CNC‑cuttable for fast, precise builds.
Family‑friendly layouts — We have lived tiny with children—so we design with real‑life practicality in mind.
Healthy materials knowledge — Advice on low‑tox, low‑off‑gassing options.
Work with us from anywhere — Visit us in Napier or meet via Teams
Services we can provide
Choose only what you need — full design or individual components.
Concept generation — We turn your ideas into multiple layout concepts.
Concept development — Together we refine your chosen concept into a complete 3D model.
Plans + drawings — 2D plans and/or a 3D model you can rotate, section, and measure.
Weight + balance modelling — From simple estimates to detailed calculations.
Kitchen design — Full kitchen design with optional CNC‑ready cutting files.
Wiring + plumbing drawings — Clear diagrams for pipe runs, wire routes, and terminations.
Solar + sun studies — Window placement, shading, and overheating prevention.
Photo‑realistic renders — Visualise your home before you build.
Flexible support — We can join your project at any stage.
“We initially contacted Mike to purchase one of his tiny house trailers. When he offered his design service we jumped on board. Mike has a broad knowledge of tiny house designs and although he works with what you want he will also make different suggestions and come up with other design aspects. The plans he drew up were exactly what we were after for us to be able to take the next step to building our own home. Mike is professional yet really down to earth and relatable. We can’t fault his service from beginning to end and love sharing his business with others who are keen to start the journey.”
Send us a message to book a design session or ask a question.