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30 Amazing-Looking Houses Built From Recycled Shipping Containers
Everybody deserves a home. And if that home is very affordable, made from recycled materials, and looks unique, that’s even more of a reason to move in! And don’t let the fact that you’ll be living in a shipping container get you down—that’s part of the appeal for some people.
One of the biggest fans of this type of living to be found on the net is the ‘Shipping Container World’ Instagram page that’s devoted to the cool and gorgeous homes built out of industrial shipping containers. We’re featuring some of the most interesting and creative houses they’ve featured, so scroll on down, upvote your fave photos, and let us know which homes you liked the most and why.
Like with most architectural projects, however, there are always luxury models available, too. Who knew living in a literal container could be considered chique as well? It looks like there’s a bit of everything for everyone, you just need to know where to find it.
More info: Instagram | LivingInAContainer.com
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Candace Fitzpatrick 5 years ago
Looks like the perfect spot for a lakeside bar with a rooftop patio.
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Robert Thomas 5 years ago
i like this one they did nice if the people who made this see this comment great job :D
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Daniel Gilroy 5 years ago
It looks a little precariously balance on that bottom container, but this would be a great design for an area prone to flooding.
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Shalini Pabreja 5 years ago
This one was featured on Living Bug in Tiny Houses. I believe there were a lot of comments on the (lack of) chemistry between the couple who built it.
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Billy The Kid 5 years ago
Liking the idea of surround light. Could do with some cladding or something around the bottom
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Laurie F. Daut 5 years ago
Appealing and like the tub idea but would need be to be careful if you had a cocktail party
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Norart 5 years ago
At what point are these so over the top they are no longer affordable? Some seem basic and could house the average wage earner. Some look like million dollar homes with pools etc.
Vicky Z 5 years ago
I also don't understand if you have so much money for renovations like this maybe you can invest in a proper house? I'm sure the cost of the containers is still less but seem pretty expensive as well
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Leo Domitrix 5 years ago
This is sorta my retirement goal, actually. We know someone a county down who has three containers the'yve arranged and converted. it's a great little "spread" for two people who share one container's space (dining/kitchen/TV) but each have a container for their own bed/bath, so they can split living costs but have privacy and no steps, etc.
Jenny Spinner 1 year ago
ah shared space and privacy yes.. for a family 2 to 4 containers, plus under croft area between for kitchen lounge with glass doors you can open....
Load More Replies... Kevin Erdős–Bacon 5 years ago
So another benefit of buying more locally-produced things instead of moving them around the world in giant ships, is that we'll houses like this ^_^
Norart 5 years ago
At what point are these so over the top they are no longer affordable? Some seem basic and could house the average wage earner. Some look like million dollar homes with pools etc.
Vicky Z 5 years ago
I also don't understand if you have so much money for renovations like this maybe you can invest in a proper house? I'm sure the cost of the containers is still less but seem pretty expensive as well
Load More Replies... Leo Domitrix 5 years ago
This is sorta my retirement goal, actually. We know someone a county down who has three containers the'yve arranged and converted. it's a great little "spread" for two people who share one container's space (dining/kitchen/TV) but each have a container for their own bed/bath, so they can split living costs but have privacy and no steps, etc.
Jenny Spinner 1 year ago
ah shared space and privacy yes.. for a family 2 to 4 containers, plus under croft area between for kitchen lounge with glass doors you can open....
Load More Replies... Kevin Erdős–Bacon 5 years ago
So another benefit of buying more locally-produced things instead of moving them around the world in giant ships, is that we'll houses like this ^_^
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