We've reported on plenty of container-based homes over the years but here's one that really stands out thanks to its unusual styling. The unnamed dwelling is conceived as a non-towable tiny house and comprises a relatively roomy interior that includes a full-size bathroom.
Designed by Archie, Missouri-based Custom Container Living, the container home comprises a total floorspace of 312 sq ft (28 sq m) and is constructed from a single 40 ft (12 m) shipping container that has been extended in height by 30-in (76.2 cm) to make room for two lofts. The firm also removed a section from the end to create a front porch and cut spaces for the doors and windows.
Inside the home, there's a main living space which leads to a kitchenette. This includes a refrigerator, combo washer/dryer unit, dishwasher, and microwave. Finally, at the end of the home lies a generously-proportioned bathroom with a tub, shower, toilet, and sink with vanity unit.
Storage-integrated stairs reach the sleeping loft and another small loft lies at the other side of the home that can be used for storage.
The container home is clad in smart lap siding with cedar edging. Closed-cell foam insulation is installed, and heating and cooling comes from a Mitsubishi mini-split system.
This model is ready to hookup to the mains and comes pre-wired for TV, appliances, etc. Custom Container Living can also outfit it to run off-the-grid with a solar setup.
The container home will set you back US$47,000.
Source: Custom Container Living
Bill
Should I have vinyl siding or wood siding? yes? pick one or the other. Should I have the bathroom right beside the kitchen but not on the same floor as the bedroom? NO!!!!!!!!! Do you think a 40 inch height for the bedroom could be a problem? Na just cut down the posts on your 4 poster bed and don't stand up even when making the bed? On a house this size I have floor space to use for a porch? No!!!!!!!! When making a container house taller 30 inches is a good point to stop at? NO!!!! Just get two of them and put one on top. Real wood and fake wood make an excellent interior? No, pick one or the other. Should I have regular windows or small windows? Both???? On a house this small I need 3 doors? No. If you are going to make a loft on a house this small why not go all the way? Yes. $47K? You could get so much more for that money in a mobile home.........