# Web-Based Modular Tiny Home Design Tool - Seeking Cost-Effective Solution
## Project Overview
I need a web-based furniture arrangement program for tiny home customers to design their space using pre-designed modular furniture components. Think IKEA kitchen planner but for entire tiny homes.
## Core Requirements
- **2D drag-and-drop interface** where users place furniture modules on tiny home floor plan
- **Modular grid system** - everything snaps to 600mm/1200mm increments (based on standard plywood dimensions)
- **Pre-designed furniture catalog** - customers can only use our specific modular pieces
- **Real-time calculations** - space utilization, basic costing
- **Simple export function** - save designs, generate parts list
- **Mobile-friendly** web interface
## Key Features Needed
- Grid-based snapping system (no free placement - everything must align)
- Collision detection (pieces can’t overlap)
- Basic cost calculator as items are added
- Clean, simple user interface
- Ability to set tiny home dimensions (typically 4.8m x 2.4m)
## What I’m Looking For
**BUDGET-CONSCIOUS SOLUTIONS PREFERRED**
- White-label/customize existing room planner software
- Use of AI tools to speed development
- Low-code/no-code solutions where possible
- Open-source modifications
- Phased development approach (MVP first)
## Not Required (Keep It Simple)
- 3D visualization (2D is fine for now)
- User accounts/login system
- Payment integration
- Complex inventory management
## Budget Range
Looking for most cost-effective solution. Please specify if you’re proposing:
- Custom development from scratch
- Modification of existing platform
- White-label solution customization
- Low-code platform build
## Timeline
Flexible - prefer quality over speed. MVP in 2-3 months acceptable.
## To Apply
Please include:
- Your proposed approach (custom vs existing platform)
- Rough cost estimate
- Timeline estimate
- Examples of similar work
- What tools/platforms you’d recommend
**Serious about finding the most affordable path to market. Creative, cost-effective solutions strongly preferred over high-end custom development.**