The Best Free Room Layout Planners Online

Megan McCarty

Megan is a writer, editor, etc.-er, with over 13 years of experience in both print and digital media. She regularly contributes to design-focused outlets such as MyDomaine, Architectural Digest, Domino, House & Home, and Hunker.

Updated on 07/31/24

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Free online room layout planners help you arrange your furniture for one room or a whole house. For most layout planners, you'll need to enter your room's measurements and arrange and rearrange furniture and accessory icons around the screen to find the best layout.

Learn more about the best free, user-friendly room layout planners that'll inspire you to arrange your home like a pro.

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SketchUp

best free room layout planners

SketchUp is a free 3D planner with comprehensive features, such as tutorials and workshops to help you make the most of the software. Use it if you're refreshing an existing room or building an extension. Things to know: The free version of SketchUp is helpful for beginner and DIY designers. The pro version is best for design professionals.

Planner 5D

best free room layout planners

Planner 5D is easy to use, even if you're new to designing your own rooms. The tool provides templates, and you can create a custom space. Planner 5D uses HD (high definition) visualization and 2D and 3D modes for a more realistic view. Things to know: You have a limited selection of free, basic in-app furniture. You'll need to pay for upgraded furniture icons for your layouts.

Floorplanner

A Screenshot of the Floorplanner Program

Floorplanner is a fun, easy tool that provides an array of furniture, flooring, wall coverings, and accessories. The tool offers standard definition (SD) exports for 2D and 3D images, which is fine for DIY layouts. Things to know: Use the tutorials if you feel creatively blocked with your layouts or to help design your dream home.

3Dream

Screenshot of a Kitchen Designed in 3Dream

One of the best free online design tools is 3Dream, thanks to over 40,000 icons to use for room layouts. You'll be hard-pressed to find a more comprehensive collection of furniture, textures, materials, and accessories. View your creation in 2D or dynamic 3D. Things to know: This tool lets you virtually stand inside the room to have an interactive view of how it would look with your layout.

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Roomstyler 3D Room Planner

A Screenshot of a Room Designed Using Roomstyler

It'll take only a few minutes to lay out any room you want, from a bedroom, kitchen, home office, or even a garden, with Roomstyler 3D Room Planner. Things to know: The tool's huge canvas is used like a drawing board where you can draw your walls or drag shapes in. These features differ from other 3D room planner tools.

Plan Your Room

Screenshot of a Room Designed Using Plan Your Room

Plan Your Room is free with easy tools that are intuitive to use. This no-frills tool helps you get the layout done fast using draggable walls, furniture, and accessories that are stored and easily accessible on the left side of the screen. Things to know: The objects and icons are all free without any surprise fees.

Home Design 3D

Design mock-up of family room

Home Design 3D is a popular app that's been downloaded millions and millions of times. It has a "freemium" option for simple room layouts but you can't save or download your work, and, you'll have to contend with ads. Things to know: The app has a 2D and 3D mode. To visualize the space you've designed, you can also take a 3D walk-through tour.

MagicPlan

Design mock-up of first floor plan

MagicPlan helps you create floorplans based on photos or your phone's camera mode rather than relying on imputing your measurements. You'll get a quick plan and layout without much fuss. Things to know: This tool is ideal for beginners who have little to no experience creating layouts and floorplans.

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