Container Home Floor Plans (2024)

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Some of the best shipping container house floor plans found on Pinterest Option #11600 sq. ft. shipping container floor planStarting from the left you have a bedroom with attached bathroom, two more bedrooms, a bathroom and a study.Next are the kids/family room and the living/dining area with an open kitchen on one side.On the third partition you have two bedrooms and one bathroom.Option #2Container home plan with multiple decks and fire pitThis home plan has an approximate area of 1600 square feet.One side has the fire pit, covered deck and summer kitchen.You enter into the living and dining area with a pantry and a coat closet.This opens to the deck area.One side of the plan features a master bedroom with a treadmill space, master bath with spa tub, steam shower and bath.Adjoining it is the home office.The other side of the home has two bedrooms with a bathroom in the middle, as well as a laundry area and a video lounge.Option #33 containers floor planMade out of 3 shipping containers, this floor plan has a huge deck area that runs the length of the entire home.The first container has been used to make a bedroom, a robe area and a bathroom.The second container has a living room and the kitchen.The third has been used for another bedroom, robe area and bathroom.Option #42 container floor planThis floor plan also includes 3 big deck and sit-out areas.You start off with the living room, the dining room and the kitchen in the front.At the back of the home, you have the master bedroom with the master bathroom, as well as the second bedroom with a bathroom.You also have an office space between both the bedrooms.Option #53 bedroom floor planThis huge home has a total area of about 2180 square feet.It has a big front porch through which you enter the foyer area.This leads into the open dining area, along with the great room with the fireplace and the open kitchen.Adjoining it is the office room.Through the kitchen you also move to the outside fireplace and the main porch.On the other side of the kitchen you have the master bedroom along with the master bathroom and the closet.Outside the master bedroom is the master porch.Next to the dining area you have a bedroom, a bathroom, another bedroom, a plant room, storage area and utility area.Option #6Simple floor planThis floor plan features a main deck that leads into the dining room that has an open kitchen on one end and the living room on the other side.The back of the house features a sit-out area, the master bedroom with the master bathroom and a big sit-out area, as well as a smaller bedroom, a bathroom and an office room between both the bedrooms.Option #74 bedroom spacious planThis spacious home enters into the open living room, dining room and kitchen area.The kitchen further moves towards the open family dining area and the family room.Next to the living room space at the back you have the master bedroom, the master bathroom, dressing area and three more bedrooms with attached bathrooms.Next to the entrance you also have the guest office and the powder room.Next to the kitchen you have the pantry and the mud room.The home also has a 2 car garage plan.Option #8Home with shipping containers in ‘U’ configurationThe entrance has a covered patio that leads into the dining area and open kitchen.It has the living room on one side and the pantry on the other.One side of the house has a bedroom, attached bathroom and closet area.The other side has a bedroom and attached bathroom.Option #92 40 feet containersThis home has two entry points leading into the open kitchen and living area on one end, and the laundry/utility area on the other.The single bedroom is in the centre of the home, with a bathroom next to it.Option #104 bedroom homeThe entrance here leads to an open space, an optional desk area, along with laundry/cleaning, pantry and coat area.On both sides are the kitchen and a guest bedroom with a bathroom.On the other side of the house is the master bedroom, master closet, sitting/dressing area, master bath, another bedroom and bathroom.It also has huge sit-out areas.Option #11Home plan with huge verandasThe entrance moves to the dining area with a kitchen (adjoining pantry) and living room on each side.You have the game room and theatre room on both sides of the entrance.One side of the house has 2 bedrooms and bathrooms.The other side has 3 bedrooms with bathrooms.Tips to determine the best shipping container house plans for your container home 1600 sq. ft. shipping container floor planStarting from the left you have a bedroom with attached bathroom, two more bedrooms, a bathroom and a study.Next are the kids/family room and the living/dining area with an open kitchen on one side.On the third partition you have two bedrooms and one bathroom.Option #2Container home plan with multiple decks and fire pitThis home plan has an approximate area of 1600 square feet.One side has the fire pit, covered deck and summer kitchen.You enter into the living and dining area with a pantry and a coat closet.This opens to the deck area.One side of the plan features a master bedroom with a treadmill space, master bath with spa tub, steam shower and bath.Adjoining it is the home office.The other side of the home has two bedrooms with a bathroom in the middle, as well as a laundry area and a video lounge.Option #33 containers floor planMade out of 3 shipping containers, this floor plan has a huge deck area that runs the length of the entire home.The first container has been used to make a bedroom, a robe area and a bathroom.The second container has a living room and the kitchen.The third has been used for another bedroom, robe area and bathroom.Option #42 container floor planThis floor plan also includes 3 big deck and sit-out areas.You start off with the living room, the dining room and the kitchen in the front.At the back of the home, you have the master bedroom with the master bathroom, as well as the second bedroom with a bathroom.You also have an office space between both the bedrooms.Option #53 bedroom floor planThis huge home has a total area of about 2180 square feet.It has a big front porch through which you enter the foyer area.This leads into the open dining area, along with the great room with the fireplace and the open kitchen.Adjoining it is the office room.Through the kitchen you also move to the outside fireplace and the main porch.On the other side of the kitchen you have the master bedroom along with the master bathroom and the closet.Outside the master bedroom is the master porch.Next to the dining area you have a bedroom, a bathroom, another bedroom, a plant room, storage area and utility area.Option #6Simple floor planThis floor plan features a main deck that leads into the dining room that has an open kitchen on one end and the living room on the other side.The back of the house features a sit-out area, the master bedroom with the master bathroom and a big sit-out area, as well as a smaller bedroom, a bathroom and an office room between both the bedrooms.Option #74 bedroom spacious planThis spacious home enters into the open living room, dining room and kitchen area.The kitchen further moves towards the open family dining area and the family room.Next to the living room space at the back you have the master bedroom, the master bathroom, dressing area and three more bedrooms with attached bathrooms.Next to the entrance you also have the guest office and the powder room.Next to the kitchen you have the pantry and the mud room.The home also has a 2 car garage plan.Option #8Home with shipping containers in ‘U’ configurationThe entrance has a covered patio that leads into the dining area and open kitchen.It has the living room on one side and the pantry on the other.One side of the house has a bedroom, attached bathroom and closet area.The other side has a bedroom and attached bathroom.Option #92 40 feet containersThis home has two entry points leading into the open kitchen and living area on one end, and the laundry/utility area on the other.The single bedroom is in the centre of the home, with a bathroom next to it.Option #104 bedroom homeThe entrance here leads to an open space, an optional desk area, along with laundry/cleaning, pantry and coat area.On both sides are the kitchen and a guest bedroom with a bathroom.On the other side of the house is the master bedroom, master closet, sitting/dressing area, master bath, another bedroom and bathroom.It also has huge sit-out areas.Option #11Home plan with huge verandasThe entrance moves to the dining area with a kitchen (adjoining pantry) and living room on each side.You have the game room and theatre room on both sides of the entrance.One side of the house has 2 bedrooms and bathrooms.The other side has 3 bedrooms with bathrooms.Tips to determine the best shipping container house plans for your container home Option #2Container home plan with multiple decks and fire pitThis home plan has an approximate area of 1600 square feet.One side has the fire pit, covered deck and summer kitchen.You enter into the living and dining area with a pantry and a coat closet.This opens to the deck area.One side of the plan features a master bedroom with a treadmill space, master bath with spa tub, steam shower and bath.Adjoining it is the home office.The other side of the home has two bedrooms with a bathroom in the middle, as well as a laundry area and a video lounge.Option #33 containers floor planMade out of 3 shipping containers, this floor plan has a huge deck area that runs the length of the entire home.The first container has been used to make a bedroom, a robe area and a bathroom.The second container has a living room and the kitchen.The third has been used for another bedroom, robe area and bathroom.Option #42 container floor planThis floor plan also includes 3 big deck and sit-out areas.You start off with the living room, the dining room and the kitchen in the front.At the back of the home, you have the master bedroom with the master bathroom, as well as the second bedroom with a bathroom.You also have an office space between both the bedrooms.Option #53 bedroom floor planThis huge home has a total area of about 2180 square feet.It has a big front porch through which you enter the foyer area.This leads into the open dining area, along with the great room with the fireplace and the open kitchen.Adjoining it is the office room.Through the kitchen you also move to the outside fireplace and the main porch.On the other side of the kitchen you have the master bedroom along with the master bathroom and the closet.Outside the master bedroom is the master porch.Next to the dining area you have a bedroom, a bathroom, another bedroom, a plant room, storage area and utility area.Option #6Simple floor planThis floor plan features a main deck that leads into the dining room that has an open kitchen on one end and the living room on the other side.The back of the house features a sit-out area, the master bedroom with the master bathroom and a big sit-out area, as well as a smaller bedroom, a bathroom and an office room between both the bedrooms.Option #74 bedroom spacious planThis spacious home enters into the open living room, dining room and kitchen area.The kitchen further moves towards the open family dining area and the family room.Next to the living room space at the back you have the master bedroom, the master bathroom, dressing area and three more bedrooms with attached bathrooms.Next to the entrance you also have the guest office and the powder room.Next to the kitchen you have the pantry and the mud room.The home also has a 2 car garage plan.Option #8Home with shipping containers in ‘U’ configurationThe entrance has a covered patio that leads into the dining area and open kitchen.It has the living room on one side and the pantry on the other.One side of the house has a bedroom, attached bathroom and closet area.The other side has a bedroom and attached bathroom.Option #92 40 feet containersThis home has two entry points leading into the open kitchen and living area on one end, and the laundry/utility area on the other.The single bedroom is in the centre of the home, with a bathroom next to it.Option #104 bedroom homeThe entrance here leads to an open space, an optional desk area, along with laundry/cleaning, pantry and coat area.On both sides are the kitchen and a guest bedroom with a bathroom.On the other side of the house is the master bedroom, master closet, sitting/dressing area, master bath, another bedroom and bathroom.It also has huge sit-out areas.Option #11Home plan with huge verandasThe entrance moves to the dining area with a kitchen (adjoining pantry) and living room on each side.You have the game room and theatre room on both sides of the entrance.One side of the house has 2 bedrooms and bathrooms.The other side has 3 bedrooms with bathrooms.Tips to determine the best shipping container house plans for your container home Container home plan with multiple decks and fire pitThis home plan has an approximate area of 1600 square feet.One side has the fire pit, covered deck and summer kitchen.You enter into the living and dining area with a pantry and a coat closet.This opens to the deck area.One side of the plan features a master bedroom with a treadmill space, master bath with spa tub, steam shower and bath.Adjoining it is the home office.The other side of the home has two bedrooms with a bathroom in the middle, as well as a laundry area and a video lounge.Option #33 containers floor planMade out of 3 shipping containers, this floor plan has a huge deck area that runs the length of the entire home.The first container has been used to make a bedroom, a robe area and a bathroom.The second container has a living room and the kitchen.The third has been used for another bedroom, robe area and bathroom.Option #42 container floor planThis floor plan also includes 3 big deck and sit-out areas.You start off with the living room, the dining room and the kitchen in the front.At the back of the home, you have the master bedroom with the master bathroom, as well as the second bedroom with a bathroom.You also have an office space between both the bedrooms.Option #53 bedroom floor planThis huge home has a total area of about 2180 square feet.It has a big front porch through which you enter the foyer area.This leads into the open dining area, along with the great room with the fireplace and the open kitchen.Adjoining it is the office room.Through the kitchen you also move to the outside fireplace and the main porch.On the other side of the kitchen you have the master bedroom along with the master bathroom and the closet.Outside the master bedroom is the master porch.Next to the dining area you have a bedroom, a bathroom, another bedroom, a plant room, storage area and utility area.Option #6Simple floor planThis floor plan features a main deck that leads into the dining room that has an open kitchen on one end and the living room on the other side.The back of the house features a sit-out area, the master bedroom with the master bathroom and a big sit-out area, as well as a smaller bedroom, a bathroom and an office room between both the bedrooms.Option #74 bedroom spacious planThis spacious home enters into the open living room, dining room and kitchen area.The kitchen further moves towards the open family dining area and the family room.Next to the living room space at the back you have the master bedroom, the master bathroom, dressing area and three more bedrooms with attached bathrooms.Next to the entrance you also have the guest office and the powder room.Next to the kitchen you have the pantry and the mud room.The home also has a 2 car garage plan.Option #8Home with shipping containers in ‘U’ configurationThe entrance has a covered patio that leads into the dining area and open kitchen.It has the living room on one side and the pantry on the other.One side of the house has a bedroom, attached bathroom and closet area.The other side has a bedroom and attached bathroom.Option #92 40 feet containersThis home has two entry points leading into the open kitchen and living area on one end, and the laundry/utility area on the other.The single bedroom is in the centre of the home, with a bathroom next to it.Option #104 bedroom homeThe entrance here leads to an open space, an optional desk area, along with laundry/cleaning, pantry and coat area.On both sides are the kitchen and a guest bedroom with a bathroom.On the other side of the house is the master bedroom, master closet, sitting/dressing area, master bath, another bedroom and bathroom.It also has huge sit-out areas.Option #11Home plan with huge verandasThe entrance moves to the dining area with a kitchen (adjoining pantry) and living room on each side.You have the game room and theatre room on both sides of the entrance.One side of the house has 2 bedrooms and bathrooms.The other side has 3 bedrooms with bathrooms.Tips to determine the best shipping container house plans for your container home Option #33 containers floor planMade out of 3 shipping containers, this floor plan has a huge deck area that runs the length of the entire home.The first container has been used to make a bedroom, a robe area and a bathroom.The second container has a living room and the kitchen.The third has been used for another bedroom, robe area and bathroom.Option #42 container floor planThis floor plan also includes 3 big deck and sit-out areas.You start off with the living room, the dining room and the kitchen in the front.At the back of the home, you have the master bedroom with the master bathroom, as well as the second bedroom with a bathroom.You also have an office space between both the bedrooms.Option #53 bedroom floor planThis huge home has a total area of about 2180 square feet.It has a big front porch through which you enter the foyer area.This leads into the open dining area, along with the great room with the fireplace and the open kitchen.Adjoining it is the office room.Through the kitchen you also move to the outside fireplace and the main porch.On the other side of the kitchen you have the master bedroom along with the master bathroom and the closet.Outside the master bedroom is the master porch.Next to the dining area you have a bedroom, a bathroom, another bedroom, a plant room, storage area and utility area.Option #6Simple floor planThis floor plan features a main deck that leads into the dining room that has an open kitchen on one end and the living room on the other side.The back of the house features a sit-out area, the master bedroom with the master bathroom and a big sit-out area, as well as a smaller bedroom, a bathroom and an office room between both the bedrooms.Option #74 bedroom spacious planThis spacious home enters into the open living room, dining room and kitchen area.The kitchen further moves towards the open family dining area and the family room.Next to the living room space at the back you have the master bedroom, the master bathroom, dressing area and three more bedrooms with attached bathrooms.Next to the entrance you also have the guest office and the powder room.Next to the kitchen you have the pantry and the mud room.The home also has a 2 car garage plan.Option #8Home with shipping containers in ‘U’ configurationThe entrance has a covered patio that leads into the dining area and open kitchen.It has the living room on one side and the pantry on the other.One side of the house has a bedroom, attached bathroom and closet area.The other side has a bedroom and attached bathroom.Option #92 40 feet containersThis home has two entry points leading into the open kitchen and living area on one end, and the laundry/utility area on the other.The single bedroom is in the centre of the home, with a bathroom next to it.Option #104 bedroom homeThe entrance here leads to an open space, an optional desk area, along with laundry/cleaning, pantry and coat area.On both sides are the kitchen and a guest bedroom with a bathroom.On the other side of the house is the master bedroom, master closet, sitting/dressing area, master bath, another bedroom and bathroom.It also has huge sit-out areas.Option #11Home plan with huge verandasThe entrance moves to the dining area with a kitchen (adjoining pantry) and living room on each side.You have the game room and theatre room on both sides of the entrance.One side of the house has 2 bedrooms and bathrooms.The other side has 3 bedrooms with bathrooms.Tips to determine the best shipping container house plans for your container home 3 containers floor planMade out of 3 shipping containers, this floor plan has a huge deck area that runs the length of the entire home.The first container has been used to make a bedroom, a robe area and a bathroom.The second container has a living room and the kitchen.The third has been used for another bedroom, robe area and bathroom.Option #42 container floor planThis floor plan also includes 3 big deck and sit-out areas.You start off with the living room, the dining room and the kitchen in the front.At the back of the home, you have the master bedroom with the master bathroom, as well as the second bedroom with a bathroom.You also have an office space between both the bedrooms.Option #53 bedroom floor planThis huge home has a total area of about 2180 square feet.It has a big front porch through which you enter the foyer area.This leads into the open dining area, along with the great room with the fireplace and the open kitchen.Adjoining it is the office room.Through the kitchen you also move to the outside fireplace and the main porch.On the other side of the kitchen you have the master bedroom along with the master bathroom and the closet.Outside the master bedroom is the master porch.Next to the dining area you have a bedroom, a bathroom, another bedroom, a plant room, storage area and utility area.Option #6Simple floor planThis floor plan features a main deck that leads into the dining room that has an open kitchen on one end and the living room on the other side.The back of the house features a sit-out area, the master bedroom with the master bathroom and a big sit-out area, as well as a smaller bedroom, a bathroom and an office room between both the bedrooms.Option #74 bedroom spacious planThis spacious home enters into the open living room, dining room and kitchen area.The kitchen further moves towards the open family dining area and the family room.Next to the living room space at the back you have the master bedroom, the master bathroom, dressing area and three more bedrooms with attached bathrooms.Next to the entrance you also have the guest office and the powder room.Next to the kitchen you have the pantry and the mud room.The home also has a 2 car garage plan.Option #8Home with shipping containers in ‘U’ configurationThe entrance has a covered patio that leads into the dining area and open kitchen.It has the living room on one side and the pantry on the other.One side of the house has a bedroom, attached bathroom and closet area.The other side has a bedroom and attached bathroom.Option #92 40 feet containersThis home has two entry points leading into the open kitchen and living area on one end, and the laundry/utility area on the other.The single bedroom is in the centre of the home, with a bathroom next to it.Option #104 bedroom homeThe entrance here leads to an open space, an optional desk area, along with laundry/cleaning, pantry and coat area.On both sides are the kitchen and a guest bedroom with a bathroom.On the other side of the house is the master bedroom, master closet, sitting/dressing area, master bath, another bedroom and bathroom.It also has huge sit-out areas.Option #11Home plan with huge verandasThe entrance moves to the dining area with a kitchen (adjoining pantry) and living room on each side.You have the game room and theatre room on both sides of the entrance.One side of the house has 2 bedrooms and bathrooms.The other side has 3 bedrooms with bathrooms.Tips to determine the best shipping container house plans for your container home Option #42 container floor planThis floor plan also includes 3 big deck and sit-out areas.You start off with the living room, the dining room and the kitchen in the front.At the back of the home, you have the master bedroom with the master bathroom, as well as the second bedroom with a bathroom.You also have an office space between both the bedrooms.Option #53 bedroom floor planThis huge home has a total area of about 2180 square feet.It has a big front porch through which you enter the foyer area.This leads into the open dining area, along with the great room with the fireplace and the open kitchen.Adjoining it is the office room.Through the kitchen you also move to the outside fireplace and the main porch.On the other side of the kitchen you have the master bedroom along with the master bathroom and the closet.Outside the master bedroom is the master porch.Next to the dining area you have a bedroom, a bathroom, another bedroom, a plant room, storage area and utility area.Option #6Simple floor planThis floor plan features a main deck that leads into the dining room that has an open kitchen on one end and the living room on the other side.The back of the house features a sit-out area, the master bedroom with the master bathroom and a big sit-out area, as well as a smaller bedroom, a bathroom and an office room between both the bedrooms.Option #74 bedroom spacious planThis spacious home enters into the open living room, dining room and kitchen area.The kitchen further moves towards the open family dining area and the family room.Next to the living room space at the back you have the master bedroom, the master bathroom, dressing area and three more bedrooms with attached bathrooms.Next to the entrance you also have the guest office and the powder room.Next to the kitchen you have the pantry and the mud room.The home also has a 2 car garage plan.Option #8Home with shipping containers in ‘U’ configurationThe entrance has a covered patio that leads into the dining area and open kitchen.It has the living room on one side and the pantry on the other.One side of the house has a bedroom, attached bathroom and closet area.The other side has a bedroom and attached bathroom.Option #92 40 feet containersThis home has two entry points leading into the open kitchen and living area on one end, and the laundry/utility area on the other.The single bedroom is in the centre of the home, with a bathroom next to it.Option #104 bedroom homeThe entrance here leads to an open space, an optional desk area, along with laundry/cleaning, pantry and coat area.On both sides are the kitchen and a guest bedroom with a bathroom.On the other side of the house is the master bedroom, master closet, sitting/dressing area, master bath, another bedroom and bathroom.It also has huge sit-out areas.Option #11Home plan with huge verandasThe entrance moves to the dining area with a kitchen (adjoining pantry) and living room on each side.You have the game room and theatre room on both sides of the entrance.One side of the house has 2 bedrooms and bathrooms.The other side has 3 bedrooms with bathrooms.Tips to determine the best shipping container house plans for your container home 2 container floor planThis floor plan also includes 3 big deck and sit-out areas.You start off with the living room, the dining room and the kitchen in the front.At the back of the home, you have the master bedroom with the master bathroom, as well as the second bedroom with a bathroom.You also have an office space between both the bedrooms.Option #53 bedroom floor planThis huge home has a total area of about 2180 square feet.It has a big front porch through which you enter the foyer area.This leads into the open dining area, along with the great room with the fireplace and the open kitchen.Adjoining it is the office room.Through the kitchen you also move to the outside fireplace and the main porch.On the other side of the kitchen you have the master bedroom along with the master bathroom and the closet.Outside the master bedroom is the master porch.Next to the dining area you have a bedroom, a bathroom, another bedroom, a plant room, storage area and utility area.Option #6Simple floor planThis floor plan features a main deck that leads into the dining room that has an open kitchen on one end and the living room on the other side.The back of the house features a sit-out area, the master bedroom with the master bathroom and a big sit-out area, as well as a smaller bedroom, a bathroom and an office room between both the bedrooms.Option #74 bedroom spacious planThis spacious home enters into the open living room, dining room and kitchen area.The kitchen further moves towards the open family dining area and the family room.Next to the living room space at the back you have the master bedroom, the master bathroom, dressing area and three more bedrooms with attached bathrooms.Next to the entrance you also have the guest office and the powder room.Next to the kitchen you have the pantry and the mud room.The home also has a 2 car garage plan.Option #8Home with shipping containers in ‘U’ configurationThe entrance has a covered patio that leads into the dining area and open kitchen.It has the living room on one side and the pantry on the other.One side of the house has a bedroom, attached bathroom and closet area.The other side has a bedroom and attached bathroom.Option #92 40 feet containersThis home has two entry points leading into the open kitchen and living area on one end, and the laundry/utility area on the other.The single bedroom is in the centre of the home, with a bathroom next to it.Option #104 bedroom homeThe entrance here leads to an open space, an optional desk area, along with laundry/cleaning, pantry and coat area.On both sides are the kitchen and a guest bedroom with a bathroom.On the other side of the house is the master bedroom, master closet, sitting/dressing area, master bath, another bedroom and bathroom.It also has huge sit-out areas.Option #11Home plan with huge verandasThe entrance moves to the dining area with a kitchen (adjoining pantry) and living room on each side.You have the game room and theatre room on both sides of the entrance.One side of the house has 2 bedrooms and bathrooms.The other side has 3 bedrooms with bathrooms.Tips to determine the best shipping container house plans for your container home Option #53 bedroom floor planThis huge home has a total area of about 2180 square feet.It has a big front porch through which you enter the foyer area.This leads into the open dining area, along with the great room with the fireplace and the open kitchen.Adjoining it is the office room.Through the kitchen you also move to the outside fireplace and the main porch.On the other side of the kitchen you have the master bedroom along with the master bathroom and the closet.Outside the master bedroom is the master porch.Next to the dining area you have a bedroom, a bathroom, another bedroom, a plant room, storage area and utility area.Option #6Simple floor planThis floor plan features a main deck that leads into the dining room that has an open kitchen on one end and the living room on the other side.The back of the house features a sit-out area, the master bedroom with the master bathroom and a big sit-out area, as well as a smaller bedroom, a bathroom and an office room between both the bedrooms.Option #74 bedroom spacious planThis spacious home enters into the open living room, dining room and kitchen area.The kitchen further moves towards the open family dining area and the family room.Next to the living room space at the back you have the master bedroom, the master bathroom, dressing area and three more bedrooms with attached bathrooms.Next to the entrance you also have the guest office and the powder room.Next to the kitchen you have the pantry and the mud room.The home also has a 2 car garage plan.Option #8Home with shipping containers in ‘U’ configurationThe entrance has a covered patio that leads into the dining area and open kitchen.It has the living room on one side and the pantry on the other.One side of the house has a bedroom, attached bathroom and closet area.The other side has a bedroom and attached bathroom.Option #92 40 feet containersThis home has two entry points leading into the open kitchen and living area on one end, and the laundry/utility area on the other.The single bedroom is in the centre of the home, with a bathroom next to it.Option #104 bedroom homeThe entrance here leads to an open space, an optional desk area, along with laundry/cleaning, pantry and coat area.On both sides are the kitchen and a guest bedroom with a bathroom.On the other side of the house is the master bedroom, master closet, sitting/dressing area, master bath, another bedroom and bathroom.It also has huge sit-out areas.Option #11Home plan with huge verandasThe entrance moves to the dining area with a kitchen (adjoining pantry) and living room on each side.You have the game room and theatre room on both sides of the entrance.One side of the house has 2 bedrooms and bathrooms.The other side has 3 bedrooms with bathrooms.Tips to determine the best shipping container house plans for your container home 3 bedroom floor planThis huge home has a total area of about 2180 square feet.It has a big front porch through which you enter the foyer area.This leads into the open dining area, along with the great room with the fireplace and the open kitchen.Adjoining it is the office room.Through the kitchen you also move to the outside fireplace and the main porch.On the other side of the kitchen you have the master bedroom along with the master bathroom and the closet.Outside the master bedroom is the master porch.Next to the dining area you have a bedroom, a bathroom, another bedroom, a plant room, storage area and utility area.Option #6Simple floor planThis floor plan features a main deck that leads into the dining room that has an open kitchen on one end and the living room on the other side.The back of the house features a sit-out area, the master bedroom with the master bathroom and a big sit-out area, as well as a smaller bedroom, a bathroom and an office room between both the bedrooms.Option #74 bedroom spacious planThis spacious home enters into the open living room, dining room and kitchen area.The kitchen further moves towards the open family dining area and the family room.Next to the living room space at the back you have the master bedroom, the master bathroom, dressing area and three more bedrooms with attached bathrooms.Next to the entrance you also have the guest office and the powder room.Next to the kitchen you have the pantry and the mud room.The home also has a 2 car garage plan.Option #8Home with shipping containers in ‘U’ configurationThe entrance has a covered patio that leads into the dining area and open kitchen.It has the living room on one side and the pantry on the other.One side of the house has a bedroom, attached bathroom and closet area.The other side has a bedroom and attached bathroom.Option #92 40 feet containersThis home has two entry points leading into the open kitchen and living area on one end, and the laundry/utility area on the other.The single bedroom is in the centre of the home, with a bathroom next to it.Option #104 bedroom homeThe entrance here leads to an open space, an optional desk area, along with laundry/cleaning, pantry and coat area.On both sides are the kitchen and a guest bedroom with a bathroom.On the other side of the house is the master bedroom, master closet, sitting/dressing area, master bath, another bedroom and bathroom.It also has huge sit-out areas.Option #11Home plan with huge verandasThe entrance moves to the dining area with a kitchen (adjoining pantry) and living room on each side.You have the game room and theatre room on both sides of the entrance.One side of the house has 2 bedrooms and bathrooms.The other side has 3 bedrooms with bathrooms.Tips to determine the best shipping container house plans for your container home Option #6Simple floor planThis floor plan features a main deck that leads into the dining room that has an open kitchen on one end and the living room on the other side.The back of the house features a sit-out area, the master bedroom with the master bathroom and a big sit-out area, as well as a smaller bedroom, a bathroom and an office room between both the bedrooms.Option #74 bedroom spacious planThis spacious home enters into the open living room, dining room and kitchen area.The kitchen further moves towards the open family dining area and the family room.Next to the living room space at the back you have the master bedroom, the master bathroom, dressing area and three more bedrooms with attached bathrooms.Next to the entrance you also have the guest office and the powder room.Next to the kitchen you have the pantry and the mud room.The home also has a 2 car garage plan.Option #8Home with shipping containers in ‘U’ configurationThe entrance has a covered patio that leads into the dining area and open kitchen.It has the living room on one side and the pantry on the other.One side of the house has a bedroom, attached bathroom and closet area.The other side has a bedroom and attached bathroom.Option #92 40 feet containersThis home has two entry points leading into the open kitchen and living area on one end, and the laundry/utility area on the other.The single bedroom is in the centre of the home, with a bathroom next to it.Option #104 bedroom homeThe entrance here leads to an open space, an optional desk area, along with laundry/cleaning, pantry and coat area.On both sides are the kitchen and a guest bedroom with a bathroom.On the other side of the house is the master bedroom, master closet, sitting/dressing area, master bath, another bedroom and bathroom.It also has huge sit-out areas.Option #11Home plan with huge verandasThe entrance moves to the dining area with a kitchen (adjoining pantry) and living room on each side.You have the game room and theatre room on both sides of the entrance.One side of the house has 2 bedrooms and bathrooms.The other side has 3 bedrooms with bathrooms.Tips to determine the best shipping container house plans for your container home Simple floor planThis floor plan features a main deck that leads into the dining room that has an open kitchen on one end and the living room on the other side.The back of the house features a sit-out area, the master bedroom with the master bathroom and a big sit-out area, as well as a smaller bedroom, a bathroom and an office room between both the bedrooms.Option #74 bedroom spacious planThis spacious home enters into the open living room, dining room and kitchen area.The kitchen further moves towards the open family dining area and the family room.Next to the living room space at the back you have the master bedroom, the master bathroom, dressing area and three more bedrooms with attached bathrooms.Next to the entrance you also have the guest office and the powder room.Next to the kitchen you have the pantry and the mud room.The home also has a 2 car garage plan.Option #8Home with shipping containers in ‘U’ configurationThe entrance has a covered patio that leads into the dining area and open kitchen.It has the living room on one side and the pantry on the other.One side of the house has a bedroom, attached bathroom and closet area.The other side has a bedroom and attached bathroom.Option #92 40 feet containersThis home has two entry points leading into the open kitchen and living area on one end, and the laundry/utility area on the other.The single bedroom is in the centre of the home, with a bathroom next to it.Option #104 bedroom homeThe entrance here leads to an open space, an optional desk area, along with laundry/cleaning, pantry and coat area.On both sides are the kitchen and a guest bedroom with a bathroom.On the other side of the house is the master bedroom, master closet, sitting/dressing area, master bath, another bedroom and bathroom.It also has huge sit-out areas.Option #11Home plan with huge verandasThe entrance moves to the dining area with a kitchen (adjoining pantry) and living room on each side.You have the game room and theatre room on both sides of the entrance.One side of the house has 2 bedrooms and bathrooms.The other side has 3 bedrooms with bathrooms.Tips to determine the best shipping container house plans for your container home Option #74 bedroom spacious planThis spacious home enters into the open living room, dining room and kitchen area.The kitchen further moves towards the open family dining area and the family room.Next to the living room space at the back you have the master bedroom, the master bathroom, dressing area and three more bedrooms with attached bathrooms.Next to the entrance you also have the guest office and the powder room.Next to the kitchen you have the pantry and the mud room.The home also has a 2 car garage plan.Option #8Home with shipping containers in ‘U’ configurationThe entrance has a covered patio that leads into the dining area and open kitchen.It has the living room on one side and the pantry on the other.One side of the house has a bedroom, attached bathroom and closet area.The other side has a bedroom and attached bathroom.Option #92 40 feet containersThis home has two entry points leading into the open kitchen and living area on one end, and the laundry/utility area on the other.The single bedroom is in the centre of the home, with a bathroom next to it.Option #104 bedroom homeThe entrance here leads to an open space, an optional desk area, along with laundry/cleaning, pantry and coat area.On both sides are the kitchen and a guest bedroom with a bathroom.On the other side of the house is the master bedroom, master closet, sitting/dressing area, master bath, another bedroom and bathroom.It also has huge sit-out areas.Option #11Home plan with huge verandasThe entrance moves to the dining area with a kitchen (adjoining pantry) and living room on each side.You have the game room and theatre room on both sides of the entrance.One side of the house has 2 bedrooms and bathrooms.The other side has 3 bedrooms with bathrooms.Tips to determine the best shipping container house plans for your container home 4 bedroom spacious planThis spacious home enters into the open living room, dining room and kitchen area.The kitchen further moves towards the open family dining area and the family room.Next to the living room space at the back you have the master bedroom, the master bathroom, dressing area and three more bedrooms with attached bathrooms.Next to the entrance you also have the guest office and the powder room.Next to the kitchen you have the pantry and the mud room.The home also has a 2 car garage plan.Option #8Home with shipping containers in ‘U’ configurationThe entrance has a covered patio that leads into the dining area and open kitchen.It has the living room on one side and the pantry on the other.One side of the house has a bedroom, attached bathroom and closet area.The other side has a bedroom and attached bathroom.Option #92 40 feet containersThis home has two entry points leading into the open kitchen and living area on one end, and the laundry/utility area on the other.The single bedroom is in the centre of the home, with a bathroom next to it.Option #104 bedroom homeThe entrance here leads to an open space, an optional desk area, along with laundry/cleaning, pantry and coat area.On both sides are the kitchen and a guest bedroom with a bathroom.On the other side of the house is the master bedroom, master closet, sitting/dressing area, master bath, another bedroom and bathroom.It also has huge sit-out areas.Option #11Home plan with huge verandasThe entrance moves to the dining area with a kitchen (adjoining pantry) and living room on each side.You have the game room and theatre room on both sides of the entrance.One side of the house has 2 bedrooms and bathrooms.The other side has 3 bedrooms with bathrooms.Tips to determine the best shipping container house plans for your container home Option #8Home with shipping containers in ‘U’ configurationThe entrance has a covered patio that leads into the dining area and open kitchen.It has the living room on one side and the pantry on the other.One side of the house has a bedroom, attached bathroom and closet area.The other side has a bedroom and attached bathroom.Option #92 40 feet containersThis home has two entry points leading into the open kitchen and living area on one end, and the laundry/utility area on the other.The single bedroom is in the centre of the home, with a bathroom next to it.Option #104 bedroom homeThe entrance here leads to an open space, an optional desk area, along with laundry/cleaning, pantry and coat area.On both sides are the kitchen and a guest bedroom with a bathroom.On the other side of the house is the master bedroom, master closet, sitting/dressing area, master bath, another bedroom and bathroom.It also has huge sit-out areas.Option #11Home plan with huge verandasThe entrance moves to the dining area with a kitchen (adjoining pantry) and living room on each side.You have the game room and theatre room on both sides of the entrance.One side of the house has 2 bedrooms and bathrooms.The other side has 3 bedrooms with bathrooms.Tips to determine the best shipping container house plans for your container home Home with shipping containers in ‘U’ configurationThe entrance has a covered patio that leads into the dining area and open kitchen.It has the living room on one side and the pantry on the other.One side of the house has a bedroom, attached bathroom and closet area.The other side has a bedroom and attached bathroom.Option #92 40 feet containersThis home has two entry points leading into the open kitchen and living area on one end, and the laundry/utility area on the other.The single bedroom is in the centre of the home, with a bathroom next to it.Option #104 bedroom homeThe entrance here leads to an open space, an optional desk area, along with laundry/cleaning, pantry and coat area.On both sides are the kitchen and a guest bedroom with a bathroom.On the other side of the house is the master bedroom, master closet, sitting/dressing area, master bath, another bedroom and bathroom.It also has huge sit-out areas.Option #11Home plan with huge verandasThe entrance moves to the dining area with a kitchen (adjoining pantry) and living room on each side.You have the game room and theatre room on both sides of the entrance.One side of the house has 2 bedrooms and bathrooms.The other side has 3 bedrooms with bathrooms.Tips to determine the best shipping container house plans for your container home Option #92 40 feet containersThis home has two entry points leading into the open kitchen and living area on one end, and the laundry/utility area on the other.The single bedroom is in the centre of the home, with a bathroom next to it.Option #104 bedroom homeThe entrance here leads to an open space, an optional desk area, along with laundry/cleaning, pantry and coat area.On both sides are the kitchen and a guest bedroom with a bathroom.On the other side of the house is the master bedroom, master closet, sitting/dressing area, master bath, another bedroom and bathroom.It also has huge sit-out areas.Option #11Home plan with huge verandasThe entrance moves to the dining area with a kitchen (adjoining pantry) and living room on each side.You have the game room and theatre room on both sides of the entrance.One side of the house has 2 bedrooms and bathrooms.The other side has 3 bedrooms with bathrooms.Tips to determine the best shipping container house plans for your container home 2 40 feet containersThis home has two entry points leading into the open kitchen and living area on one end, and the laundry/utility area on the other.The single bedroom is in the centre of the home, with a bathroom next to it.Option #104 bedroom homeThe entrance here leads to an open space, an optional desk area, along with laundry/cleaning, pantry and coat area.On both sides are the kitchen and a guest bedroom with a bathroom.On the other side of the house is the master bedroom, master closet, sitting/dressing area, master bath, another bedroom and bathroom.It also has huge sit-out areas.Option #11Home plan with huge verandasThe entrance moves to the dining area with a kitchen (adjoining pantry) and living room on each side.You have the game room and theatre room on both sides of the entrance.One side of the house has 2 bedrooms and bathrooms.The other side has 3 bedrooms with bathrooms.Tips to determine the best shipping container house plans for your container home Option #104 bedroom homeThe entrance here leads to an open space, an optional desk area, along with laundry/cleaning, pantry and coat area.On both sides are the kitchen and a guest bedroom with a bathroom.On the other side of the house is the master bedroom, master closet, sitting/dressing area, master bath, another bedroom and bathroom.It also has huge sit-out areas.Option #11Home plan with huge verandasThe entrance moves to the dining area with a kitchen (adjoining pantry) and living room on each side.You have the game room and theatre room on both sides of the entrance.One side of the house has 2 bedrooms and bathrooms.The other side has 3 bedrooms with bathrooms.Tips to determine the best shipping container house plans for your container home 4 bedroom homeThe entrance here leads to an open space, an optional desk area, along with laundry/cleaning, pantry and coat area.On both sides are the kitchen and a guest bedroom with a bathroom.On the other side of the house is the master bedroom, master closet, sitting/dressing area, master bath, another bedroom and bathroom.It also has huge sit-out areas.Option #11Home plan with huge verandasThe entrance moves to the dining area with a kitchen (adjoining pantry) and living room on each side.You have the game room and theatre room on both sides of the entrance.One side of the house has 2 bedrooms and bathrooms.The other side has 3 bedrooms with bathrooms.Tips to determine the best shipping container house plans for your container home Option #11Home plan with huge verandasThe entrance moves to the dining area with a kitchen (adjoining pantry) and living room on each side.You have the game room and theatre room on both sides of the entrance.One side of the house has 2 bedrooms and bathrooms.The other side has 3 bedrooms with bathrooms.Tips to determine the best shipping container house plans for your container home Home plan with huge verandasThe entrance moves to the dining area with a kitchen (adjoining pantry) and living room on each side.You have the game room and theatre room on both sides of the entrance.One side of the house has 2 bedrooms and bathrooms.The other side has 3 bedrooms with bathrooms.Tips to determine the best shipping container house plans for your container home Tips to determine the best shipping container house plans for your container home What are shipping container floor plans? What would you use them for? Can you find good shipping container houses floor plans online? Choose Your Shipping Container House Floor Plan Today FAQs

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If you are ready to have your own container home and are planning to build one, it’s important to have some good floor plans before you begin. To help you do just that, we are sharing some very interesting and smart shipping container home floor plans from around the world.

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Browse through the smart ideas and design aspects that will help you plan or design your very own modern container home. Use these as inspiration to make the best use of the available space, and design a home that suits your taste and needs.

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Option #1

1600 sq. ft. shipping container floor plan
  • Starting from the left you have a bedroom with attached bathroom, two more bedrooms, a bathroom and a study.
  • Next are the kids/family room and the living/dining area with an open kitchen on one side.
  • On the third partition you have two bedrooms and one bathroom.

Option #2

Container home plan with multiple decks and fire pit
  • This home plan has an approximate area of 1600 square feet.
  • One side has the fire pit, covered deck and summer kitchen.
  • You enter into the living and dining area with a pantry and a coat closet.
  • This opens to the deck area.
  • One side of the plan features a master bedroom with a treadmill space, master bath with spa tub, steam shower and bath.
  • Adjoining it is the home office.
  • The other side of the home has two bedrooms with a bathroom in the middle, as well as a laundry area and a video lounge.

Option #3

3 containers floor plan
  • Made out of 3 shipping containers, this floor plan has a huge deck area that runs the length of the entire home.
  • The first container has been used to make a bedroom, a robe area and a bathroom.
  • The second container has a living room and the kitchen.
  • The third has been used for another bedroom, robe area and bathroom.

Option #4

2 container floor plan
  • This floor plan also includes 3 big deck and sit-out areas.
  • You start off with the living room, the dining room and the kitchen in the front.
  • At the back of the home, you have the master bedroom with the master bathroom, as well as the second bedroom with a bathroom.
  • You also have an office space between both the bedrooms.

Option #5

3 bedroom floor plan
  • This huge home has a total area of about 2180 square feet.
  • It has a big front porch through which you enter the foyer area.
  • This leads into the open dining area, along with the great room with the fireplace and the open kitchen.
  • Adjoining it is the office room.
  • Through the kitchen you also move to the outside fireplace and the main porch.
  • On the other side of the kitchen you have the master bedroom along with the master bathroom and the closet.
  • Outside the master bedroom is the master porch.
  • Next to the dining area you have a bedroom, a bathroom, another bedroom, a plant room, storage area and utility area.

Option #6

Simple floor plan
  • This floor plan features a main deck that leads into the dining room that has an open kitchen on one end and the living room on the other side.
  • The back of the house features a sit-out area, the master bedroom with the master bathroom and a big sit-out area, as well as a smaller bedroom, a bathroom and an office room between both the bedrooms.

Option #7

4 bedroom spacious plan
  • This spacious home enters into the open living room, dining room and kitchen area.
  • The kitchen further moves towards the open family dining area and the family room.
  • Next to the living room space at the back you have the master bedroom, the master bathroom, dressing area and three more bedrooms with attached bathrooms.
  • Next to the entrance you also have the guest office and the powder room.
  • Next to the kitchen you have the pantry and the mud room.
  • The home also has a 2 car garage plan.

Option #8

Home with shipping containers in ‘U’ configuration
  • The entrance has a covered patio that leads into the dining area and open kitchen.
  • It has the living room on one side and the pantry on the other.
  • One side of the house has a bedroom, attached bathroom and closet area.
  • The other side has a bedroom and attached bathroom.

Option #9

2 40 feet containers
  • This home has two entry points leading into the open kitchen and living area on one end, and the laundry/utility area on the other.
  • The single bedroom is in the centre of the home, with a bathroom next to it.

Option #10

4 bedroom home
  • The entrance here leads to an open space, an optional desk area, along with laundry/cleaning, pantry and coat area.
  • On both sides are the kitchen and a guest bedroom with a bathroom.
  • On the other side of the house is the master bedroom, master closet, sitting/dressing area, master bath, another bedroom and bathroom.
  • It also has huge sit-out areas.

Option #11

Home plan with huge verandas
  • The entrance moves to the dining area with a kitchen (adjoining pantry) and living room on each side.
  • You have the game room and theatre room on both sides of the entrance.
  • One side of the house has 2 bedrooms and bathrooms.
  • The other side has 3 bedrooms with bathrooms.

Tips to determine the best shipping container house plans for your container home

These tips can help you decide which shipping container plan will work best for your container home:

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  • Number of people in the house
  • Lifestyle and other preferences of occupants
  • Space determination for each occupant
  • Space requirements for things/accessories

What are shipping container floor plans?

  • Shipping container floor plans are usually a set of drawings to scale that will show you the layout of the container with a view from above.
  • These can help you to determine the relationship in terms of space and such between various spaces, areas and rooms in the container that you plan to create.
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What would you use them for?

  • A floor plan will help you get an idea of the physical features that you can create on one level of the container.
  • You can use these to specify the size of a particular room, area or space you want to create within the shipping container.

Can you find good shipping container houses floor plans online?

If you want to go the traditional way of designing your container home, you can get in touch with architects and seek the help of professional designers and builders for this.

However, if you are game to try out something interesting and truly build your shipping container home your way, you can check out some really helpful container house floor plans here and get to work!

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Now that you have seen these beautiful and helpful floor plans from some of the most interestingly-built shipping container homes, we are sure you will get some unique ideas on how to design and style your very own shipping container home as well.

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FAQs

What is the downside of container homes? ›

Shipping container homes can be more expensive to insure than traditional homes. This is because they are made out of steel, which is a more volatile material than wood or bricks. Limited supply. Shipping containers can be difficult to find, because there is only a limited supply of them available.

Is it really cheaper to build a container home? ›

Yes, shipping containers. According to HomeGuide, the average cost to build and install a container home is $25,000 to $250,000. While that's no small chunk of change, it's significantly less than you'd expect to pay for a traditional house in most parts of the country.

What is the flooring in a shipping container home? ›

Original Shipping Container Flooring

These floors are made of plywood and sometimes bamboo, depending on the manufacturer. Below the wood floor are steel beams that connect to the sidewalls. When the wood is attached it makes the container floor extremely tough and less likely to be dented.

How thick are the walls of a container home? ›

Shipping container walls are 0.075-inches thick. They feature 14-gauge corrugated steel. The frame, pillars, and rails are 7-gauge tubular steel with 0.187-inch thickness.

Why do container homes only last 25 years? ›

When maintained properly, a shipping container can last upwards of 25 years or longer. The lifespan depends on the condition of the container and the environment in which it is kept. Although they are built to resist harsh climates, its' lifespan can be cut short by wetter, saltier climates.

Are container homes unhealthy? ›

Shipping container homes can be equally safe as traditional homes when proper construction and safety measures are implemented. Despite concerns about toxic chemicals and harmful paint coatings, there are ways to address these issues.

What is the life expectancy of a container home? ›

Because they were built to safely transport goods over long distances and often-harsh conditions, shipping containers are extremely durable, making them an ideal choice for homes. With proper care and maintenance, these homes can last decades - an average lifespan of 25-30 years.

Do shipping container homes get hot? ›

Hot Climates

Shipping containers are typically made from steel which conducts heat very well, but in a hot climate, keeping a container cool is easy with a few smart design choices. Choose a larger-than-necessary roof to extend over the home, shading windows from direct sunlight.

What is the best flooring for a container home? ›

Consequently, you will see marine-grade plywood as the most common material for shipping container flooring. Marine-grade plywood can last against years of transporting goods. Cheap tropical hardwoods like Keruing or Apitong make up the bulk of marine-grade plywood options.

Do you need concrete slab for shipping container home? ›

Concrete slab foundations make the best foundation for container homes. This is the most expensive option, but if you are looking to keep your home in the same location long-term it is a viable option.

Can you insulate a container home? ›

The Best Container Home Insulation

Admittedly, Icyneen is far from the cheapest spray foam available and there are a few lower-cost alternatives that will also insulate your container home pretty well. If you are considering alternative spray foam insulation, make sure it is closed cell and low VOC/off gassing.

What foundation for a container home? ›

The four main foundation types which can be used with container homes are pier, pile, slab and strip. There are other types of foundations but these are the most commonly used with container homes. Pier Foundation: Pier foundations are the most popular choice for shipping container homes for numerous reasons.

What is the best insulation for a shipping container home? ›

Insulation and Framing for Container Homes. InSoFast EPS insulation panels are the best type of insulation for shipping container homes. They are ideal for do-it-yourselfers because they are lightweight, can be easily cut and installed on your site, and require no special safety gear to handle.

Do container homes get hot? ›

Hot Climates

Shipping containers are typically made from steel which conducts heat very well, but in a hot climate, keeping a container cool is easy with a few smart design choices. Choose a larger-than-necessary roof to extend over the home, shading windows from direct sunlight.

Are container homes safe to live in? ›

Despite the challenges, container homes can be safe if built correctly. Professionals in architecture and engineering have developed ways to reinforce the containers' structure and make them habitable, targeting concerns such as extreme weather conditions and seismic activity.

Is it bad to live in a shipping container? ›

Second-hand containers could possibly have coatings with chemical components that are toxic to humans in certain quantities. These coatings are used to protect the container from extreme elements, like years of direct sun and saltwater exposure while they are in transit across the ocean.

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