At present, shipping containers are all the rage right now. Homebuilders and renovators are incorporating them into household units and are reducing waste and increasing its utility. But those who do not need a shipping container shed added into their house can look at alternative uses of the space and repurpose them fantastically into a usable enclosed area.
Barns, Sheds, and Garages
Australia has over 9.9 million private properties that range from houses and apartments to agricultural lands and farms. The size and shape of shipping containers make them perfect for repurposing them into garages and barns in large properties. Landowners can use this enclosed space to store large farming equipment like slashers, ride-on mowers, tractors, and more. They can also use it as a base to build a garage shed for their vehicle collection or as shelters for farm animals, like horse barns.
Outdoor Home Office or a Commercial Work Space
The number of Australians working from home has increased significantly over the past few years. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, more than 40% of employed Australians work from their homes. It is not just because of the pandemic, but many new parents are opting to begin their home-based businesses and operate them from home to be closer to their children. But many might not have enough room in the house to accommodate an office and a workstation to meet clients. They can surely benefit from building an office in the backyard by repurposing shipping containers.
Granny Flats
Building a granny flat is an excellent source of rental income or extra living space when visitors stay in the house. Homeowners can renovate shipping containers and design them into additional bedrooms or an entire flat with a kitchen and a bathroom to accommodate the same. Many home builders and interior designers offer innovative services to utilise minimal spacing to create the best granny flat using these container sheds.
Home Gyms
Think how much money and time regular gym visitors save from visiting the local facility if they have one of their own in their backyard. They would save cost on the membership that includes machines and gym services which one might not use but still has to pay. Having a personalised gym with specific equipment in the backyard removes all the excuses for them to hit the gym regularly. They can smartly utilise the gym space for multiple workout studios, including dancing, Zumba, yoga, etc.
Converted Swimming Pools
Homeowners with a shipping container shed can build an indoor swimming pool that they can use at any time of the year. Or they can convert a shipping container shed into a swimming pool. An innovative company in Australia introduced a design to construct and install affordable swimming pools in homes using shipping containers. They are not just environmentally friendly but also portable. If the homeowners decide to move, they can transport the swimming pool to the new location.
An Entertainment Space
Shipping container sheds also act as poolside cabanas that double as a retreat, granny flat, study, or home office when necessary. They can adjoin a recycled timber platform to create a decking with reclining chairs and sofas for friends and family to enjoy the breeze. They can also install entertainment units and have parties or family gatherings to celebrate special occasions, events, and sports as a community.
A Creative Getaway
There is nothing quite satisfying as having their own space to enjoy their hobbies. Whether reading books, painting, playing video games, music, crafting, pottery, or more, container sheds serve as a retreat for adults and children from the main house to indulge in their interests without disturbances.