Shipping containers can tell a story; the story of where they’ve been, what they’ve seen, but most importantly, the story of their owner.

With more people prioritizing recycling, sustainability, and the environment, shipping container homes have become the latest trend in alternative living spaces. These creative homes use steel shipping containers as the primary building material. Container living creates a sustainable housing solution while also creating a solution for the millions of used containers that are no longer needed for shipping.

Check out these shipping container house ideas and get inspired for your next home build.

1. Luxury Shipping Container Home

When you think of steel containers, luxury is probably the last thing on your mind. However, when you use several containers to create the ideal floor plan, you can have a luxurious piece of real estate on your hands. The key to elevating your shipping container house is the right piece of property, floor plan, and finishings.

Start by purchasing a desirable piece of property. This could be in the chicest part of downtown in your favorite city, on a mountain cliff, or beachside.

Whether you have two or twenty, your next step is to create the ideal floor plan. Aim for high ceilings and open spaces. Focus on adding large windows and glass doors to take advantage of your gorgeous view.

The final step is to finish the build with high-end materials. All of the walls should have spray foam insulation and drywall. Then lay real hardwood flooring or marble tile. You could have granite or marble countertops. Choose custom fixtures for the lighting.

2. Modern Shipping Container Home

A modern container home is similar to any modern home built. Construction of this style of home just happens to be easier and faster with recycled shipping containers. The container is metal, and when you add that to your concrete foundation, you have the same materials and fundamental design of modern style homes.