This Woman Designed Her Own Small House Made From 3 Shipping Containers

A Unique Shipping Container Home in Lake Taupo

You'll want to take a look around at this amazing shipping container container home in Lake Taupo, New Zealand. Brenda Kelly of IQ Container Homes designed and built this small shipping container house which has been raised so that it has views of Lake Taupo. The design of the tiny house is constructed using three 20 foot shipping containers. Inside, there's an open living room and kitchen that are positioned to take advantage of the views, with a sliding door opens to a deck that has stairs leading down to the yard. You are sure to be inspired by this great design, complete with covered parking underneath the container home design and a covered deck with stunning surrounding views.

Thoughtful Interior Design and Functionality

The shipping container home has an open-plan living room and kitchen. There is a plywood accent wall that mimics the wall in the living room and provides a backdrop for the bed. On the opposite wall, there's a closet with sliding mirrored doors, while the bed lifts to reveal even more storage. There is a small bedroom with a plywood accent wall. The shipping container home has a home office with a large desk, that's designed to transform into a bed for when guests visit.

Durable and Eco-Friendly Construction

The IQ Container homes are made of non-corrosive Corten steel, built to last, and 100 percent recyclable at the end of their life. The standard practical designs feature eco-principles such as passive solar and cross ventilation or they can work with you on a custom design that meets your needs. Off-site construction minimizes waste and site disturbance.

Innovative Features for Sustainable Living

When building a shipping container home with IQ Container homes eco-friendly products such as low VOC paints, timber sourced from sustainable New Zealand forests, LED lighting and energy-efficient appliances are used. Modular construction allows you to start small and add on when the need arises and finances allow. Quality building materials and finishes as standards such as composite stone benchtop to kitchen and tile look lining to bathrooms. You'll have your choice of colors and finishes as standard with optional upgrades. Solar and rainwater harvesting add-on packages available to further reduce your carbon footprint and running costs. Off-grid designs are available.

The Growing Appeal of Small House Living

As people are waking up to the reality of unaffordable housing, increasing costs of living, depleting natural resources, and working long hours in stressful jobs, many are realizing that there is more to life than surrounding yourself with costly possessions, working 80 hour weeks just to pay the bills and sacrificing valuable family and leisure time. It's no wonder the world is fast embracing the concept of small house living. Small homes, including shipping container homes, are taking off around the world.

Benefits of Choosing a Shipping Container Home

A shipping container home is an affordable option with minimal maintenance and ongoing running costs, which can allow you to work and stress less, have more disposable income, no credit card debt, and less housework. This will leave you more time and money to do the things you love such as traveling, pursuing hobbies, volunteer work, and spending time with friends and family.