Recently a man made headlines in Houston for creating a three-story home out of 11 shipping containers. While this home is the most extensive container home we’ve seen, it isn’t the most creative use. 

Shipping containers can be used for so much more. How about heading out to Round Top Texas for a few nights in a container hotel? Or check out the hottest pop-up bar, located in a container. 

Check out all of these creative uses for shipping containers. 

Flophouse Hotel 

This hotel features six containers that you can book for your stay. Outside of each “houze” are a hammock, fire pit, and comfy chairs to relax and enjoy your time in Round Top. 

Each container features recycled and salvaged building materials from across the country. The decor is artfully created with vintage fabrics, art, and carefully sourced fixtures. 

If there’s a piece of decor you love in your container, make an offer! Everything is available for purchase at the right price. 

Swimming Pool 

Instead of building a traditional in-ground pool, you can use a shipping container. You can place it below ground level, leave it above ground, or a combination of both. 

For the most affordable option, you can leave the container close to the original setup. However you can give your container pool some style by adding a window. This gives your pool a more modern look. 

Pop up Shop 

By now, you’ve probably heard about a pop-up retail shop or bar coming to your city. These temporary shops have grown in popularity as more businesses become averse to committing to long term expensive leases. 

You, too, can use a shipping container to create a temporary retail space. You can use this opportunity to generate buzz and increase your exposure and reach. 

It also allows you to stay mobile with your brand as you can move the container from one city to another. This will enable you to maximize your investment. You can also use it to test new markets for the possibility of a permanent store. 

Offices 

You can create an entire office from shipping containers. You could have everything contained in one unit to keep things mobile. Or you could make the structure permanent. 

Having prefabricated containers will reduce your construction costs. Modify your containers so that they have windows and doors. You can even have air conditioning installed. 

Spa or Sauna

Wouldn’t it be great if you could head to your private spa after a tough day at work or the gym? With a few modifications, you can create your own mini spa space.  

Get Creative with Your Shipping Containers

Shipping containers are for so much more than ocean freight shipping. These days, you can use a shipping container in several building projects. 

You could follow the conventional route and build a home with them. But wouldn’t it be even better with a container pool attached to it?  Or you could create a pop-up shop or office for your brick and mortar business. 

Contact our team today and let us help you modify a shipping container for your next project.