{"id":24915,"date":"2024-08-02T04:00:09","date_gmt":"2024-08-02T11:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=24915"},"modified":"2024-08-08T08:49:22","modified_gmt":"2024-08-08T15:49:22","slug":"buyer-shipping-container-home-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/buyer-shipping-container-home-design\/","title":{"rendered":"Thinking Outside the Box: Your Guide to Shipping Container Home Design"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re the kind of person who thinks outside the box, then a shipping container home might be a good fit for you.<\/p>\n

Shipping containers \u2014 those colorful blocks stacked high on cargo ships, making their way from port to port \u2014 are having a moment. With existing home inventory low, sales prices reaching record highs<\/a> and the cost to build new<\/a> also climbing ever higher, it\u2019s easy to see the allure of an alternative approach like shipping container home design.<\/p>\n

Plus, repurposing a shipping container can be more environmentally friendly. And, it doesn\u2019t hurt that there are some really cool, modern-looking<\/a> shipping container home designs out there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Step one: Talk to an expert!<\/h3>\n

Even if you’re just day-dreaming at this point, it’s never too early to ask a local real estate agent for advice on building a house.<\/p>\n \n

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Before you jump on board with this trendy<\/a> choice, let\u2019s dive into the details of container homes. We\u2019ll explore their benefits, costs, and potential drawbacks, giving you all the information you need to decide if this architectural style is right for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Shipping container home design, a way to upcycle cargo containers, is trending as architects explore new designs and homebuyers seek sustainable options.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":240,"featured_media":46708,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[192,638,641],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-24915","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-for-buyers","category-house-hunting","category-find-home"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nShipping Container Home Design: Create an Upcycled House<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Shipping container home design, a way to upcycle cargo containers, is trending as architects explore new designs and homebuyers seek sustainable options.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, 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