When it comes to tiny houses, smart storage isn’t just a bonus; it’s essential. In a home where every square meter counts, thoughtful design must go beyond accommodating the obvious necessities and instead make clever use of every nook, drawer, and corner. The Ingrid tiny house does exactly that, delivering an impressive blend of storage capacity and spatial flexibility within a compact, towable footprint.
Designed and built by Polish firm Tiny Smart House, the same makers behind the striking Dark Vader model, the Ingrid offers a refreshing contrast in both mood and materiality. While Dark Vader embraced a dark, minimalist aesthetic, Ingrid leans into a light and colorful interior that feels open, cheerful, and highly livable. Despite its relatively modest 8 m 26 ft length, which places it slightly longer than some European tiny houses yet still smaller than many North American counterparts, the home manages to incorporate two bedrooms and an abundance of built-in storage.
Designer: Tiny Smart House
The Ingrid is based on a triple axle trailer, ensuring stability and roadworthiness for transport. Externally, it is finished in engineered-wood cladding, complemented by a sloping metal roof and crisp white-framed windows. The clean exterior lines suggest modern simplicity, while the interior reveals a more layered and dynamic approach to design.
The living room is undoubtedly one of the highlights of the home. Rather than treating it as a minimal seating nook, the designers have integrated a substantial entertainment center with extensive shelving, transforming the wall into both a focal point and a highly functional storage hub. The space includes a large L-shaped sofa and a television, creating a comfortable area for relaxation without sacrificing practicality. The shelving system ensures that books, décor, electronics, and everyday essentials all have designated places, reducing clutter and reinforcing the home’s organized ethos.
Adjacent to the living area is a drop-down dining table mounted to the wall. Designed for two, it can easily double as a work desk, an increasingly valuable feature in compact homes. One standard chair accompanies the table, while another seat is cleverly integrated into the kitchen unit itself. This kind of multifunctionality exemplifies how Ingrid maximizes usability without expanding its footprint.
The kitchen continues the theme of efficiency paired with charm. It features a farmhouse-style sink, a propane-powered stove, an oven, and a fridge freezer, providing everything needed for full-time living. Storage is thoughtfully distributed throughout cabinetry and shelving, ensuring that cooking tools and pantry items remain neatly tucked away.
At the opposite end of the home lies the bathroom, and here Ingrid offers an unexpected luxury. Rather than opting for a compact shower stall, the designers included a regular-sized bathtub with a shower, a rare and welcome feature in tiny house design. The bathroom also contains a vanity sink, a flushing toilet, a washer-dryer unit, and additional storage, proving that comfort need not be sacrificed in small-scale living.
The Ingrid includes two loft-style bedrooms, both with low ceilings typical of tiny homes. The primary bedroom sits above the kitchen and bathroom and is accessed via a staircase with integrated storage, another smart solution that turns circulation space into usable storage. This loft accommodates a double bed and additional cabinetry. The secondary bedroom is positioned above the living room and accessed by a removable ladder. It offers generous storage and can serve as either a guest room or a more conventional second bedroom.
Already delivered to its owner, the showcased Ingrid demonstrates how intelligent design can transform a compact structure into a fully equipped, flexible home. While pricing details have not been disclosed, the model stands as a compelling example of how thoughtful architecture can make small-scale living both practical and genuinely comfortable.
