Remember when you were a kid and you turned a regular cardboard box into a car or a rocket ship? Your imagination took you all over the universe, and that box could be anything you dreamed of. What if you had an even bigger box and it was made of steel?
There are so many possibilities when it comes to an empty shipping container. You are more of a practical thinker now, so you may not be making plans to build a spaceship, but imagine all of the real uses one could have for a big steel cargo container.
4 Unique Uses for Shipping Containers
- Shipping Container Deck
One brilliant individual cleared out a steel cargo container, installed glass windows and sliding doors, added a rooftop garden, and set up a patio to create a gorgeous steel paradise in his backyard. - Shipping Container Art
Believe it or not, artists have used shipping containers as art supplies before. Some have cut the containers down and used the parts to sculpt, while others have actually built monolithic works with multiple storage containers. - Shipping Container Playhouse
Who needs a treehouse when you could have a shipping container house? Kids will love having their own little space. Just add some doors and windows, put in a safe floor, and let the kids furnish and care for their area. - Stationary or Mobile office container
No room in your house for a home office? Build yourself some private office space in the yard! If you are always on the move, why not turn a shipping container into your own custom mobile home?
As adults, we just need to channel our inner child, release our imaginations, and run wild with the possibilities. Just a few storage container modifications can turn an empty box into a playroom, or an office, or even a swimming pool! What about portable concession stands?
The shipping industry is huge. In fact, it constitutes around 90% of the world’s trade. Right now, there are roughly 20 million containers crossing the world. The container market alone is projected to grow by 5.3% between 2014 and 2017. But a lot of containers are abandoned when they are no longer needed. It is not hard to find used steel storage containers for sale, and by putting an older container to good use, you are reducing waste and creating a sustainable piece.
