Amazing 20ft Shipping Container Home - The Pod-Tainer

Made from a 20ft Shipping Container, this tiny home is packed with brilliant design features. Special pods have been attached to the sides of the container to increase the available living space. If you're thinking of building a container home, this is one you've got to see! Read more: www.livingbigin...
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[@PeyaLuna]

ok, this is obviously really *really* awesome.....and the dude should totally start producing his pod-tainers so that everyone could by one! for me, i´d make the 'pod' a bit longer so i can put my bed there, and use the rest as a living room

[@brandileema5298]

I like how it has an actual bedroom and not a loft. I could see using two side by side shipping containers to make a really good size home.

[@djackson006]

Brandi Mathis bit of space between them and a roof. Bonza!

[@SOHara-ob7rl]

Yes, video is in San Diego hills: plus "shipping containers" - three in a U shape, plus a wooden roof / arch for extra height.

[@iamtenrose7479]

He is annoying. Asks way too many closed/leading questions and fake enthusiasm all the time

[@nsr5961]

Brandi LeeMa that’s basically a room in jlos house.

[@TanjaHermann]

I would be curious in learning what the two pop-out pods were made from! Bryce is right, though, this could be a lovely permanent home with some well-designed outdoor living spaces.

[@laidylegs9637]

One of the most natural hosts I've ever seen. :) He makes everyone comfortable and moves tours along so well! Keep up the great work!! :D

[@juanitamumford7429]

Thing is going too far very day

[@juanitamumford7429]

Instead what shell do the most

[@goodliving2171]

Juanita Mumford Sorry, your message is not understood.

[@kalenagy]

yep Bryce was born to do this

[@Vejur9000]

I love how upbeat, and positive he is.

[@marbarosi]

This is great! but I think you should do a video about land ownership! I love seeing these spaces, but a informative video about people and land and how one can get into looking into land pricing process to start building on would be faboulous.

[@livingbig]

Hey there. That's a great idea and certainly a topic that I will cover in the future! Thank for the suggestion. :)

[@SlipKnotRicky]

Ditto's........................

[@guyg6728]

Okkar I concur

[@artichokez3270]

landwatch.com You need to find a place with ZERO building codes. That means rural. Or else you are forced to build a foundation in most areas doubling or tripling the cost. I know that there are very few counties left in the USA that have no building codes, most use the international code which is ultra-strict. Find land in those few counties (I live in rural area of Appanoose Co IOWA and there are no building codes and I have 3 container homes.) I also own land in Colorado. Land within city limits 20 miles away I would be screwed and fined for building my containers but they cant touch us here outside the city limits. Another option I am looking into is Cochise Co, AZ and some counties of New Mexico, some rural areas in the Missouri Ozarks, it is all about verifying the County building codes for container builds. Finding cheap land is incredibly easy. You can finance land from many websites but the main site for land buyers in the US is landwatch.com. If you finance you wont be able to build until its fully paid. Be aware Its best to find a half acre rural and outright buy it than to finance 20 acres and wait. you can always buy more land nearby once you have your first container home build (usually for less than 10k).

[@GarthPhilpot]

Okkar, also it would be good to see something on that spray in insulation foam. I have seen a ton of videos with people saying the stuff is a toxic nightmare in low vent areas. I would be a bit worried about that.

[@make_my_day_5]

One of the most beautiful designs in tiny houses. The owner is really a 'positive vibe ' type

[@billporter846]

Aaaabsolutely!

[@est9949]

This reminds me of my undergrad dorm, which had a really practical, youthful, brilliant design. It brings back great memories. I would love this theme in my house, keeps the atmosphere fresh and modern.

[@dianad3080]

Absolutely love the colors they used. The orange and white is bright and airy. What a great idea if you have the land space for a "guest house". My backyard isn't that big, but would definitely consider something like this for when my parents come to visit as opposed to kicking my youngest out of his room lol. Great job! ☺️

[@Diggnuts]

Nice beardroom.. That is one of my favorite parts... the beardroom.

[@OXSEnterprises]

A room for your beard or bed?

[@ronindebeatrice]

Lmao

[@whizyt7207]

Diggnuts Strong accent huh

[@SumErgoMonstro]

I thought it was the bidroom, where auctions are apparently held.

[@btdarterschannel112]

I can't believe you people. Your idiocy comes through in your accents!

[@ninjanerdstudent6937]

We need people like this working for Habitat for Humanity!

[@1aggiesgirl]

I personally thought his accent was fun..loved this video!

[@goodliving2171]

1aggiesgirl Love the accent ❤️ It's a part of several reasons his show such a success!

[@pmac5621]

He could make them for a living. It's really well done!

[@btdarterschannel112]

Isn't it? Awesome!!!!

[@pmac5621]

BTDarters Channel I love it!

[@krystalborgman]

Agreed! I would be interested if he was designing them to fit an individual's needs.

[@shendaraalshedir1933]

Love this man's chipper attitude and positive outlook. I think having these traits makes bringing something to life, like his little container house, all the more attainable!👍🏻😄🐾🌈☮️🇨🇦

[@sarahswanray9775]

What?!! I can’t believe I haven’t seen this yet! After 7+ years of following the tiny home and van life movements...I’ve found my ALL TIME FAVORITE. Love everything in this build. 🦄

[@maia23zade98]

Nice design! Shane seems like the cool New Zealand uncle everyone wishes they had. :)

[@mmtulihere1]

I love seeing how all the colors perfectly blend. And I second Bryce. What a spectacular view!!!

[@Shadow2084]

You keep outdoing yourself Bryce - you're the man when it comes to finding the greatest Tiny Homes!! Thanks and take care my friend.

[@livingbig]

Thanks heaps Charles! Glad you enjoyed the video. :)

[@goodliving2171]

Charles H Thanks to Bryce AND his wife as she films it🤗👍

[@sojanjoseph1672]

@@livingbig Do you find these awesome tiny homes & their fab owners or do they find a fantastic host like you. Either way we are in for treat. Its therapeutic to watch your videos, amazing camera angles & great conversation to show the character of the owner & the thought behind their homes.

[@AlexWilliams-qf3rp]

Yeah.. man, this design is off the charts. I love the large glass door, I just love it period

[@JAchica11]

Those guests from China are so lucky to holiday in such a lovely place.

[@jimdaniels4595]

It's like he is saying he doesn't want his guests prying lol

[@MickeyCreole]

All I'm going to say here is the owner of that container house better not invite me over for a visit because there's a very possibility that I won't leave forever because I honestly love that container home completely! It is beautiful and ideal for me. Man, I actually wish I could live in it, it's incredible and strangely a perfect place for spiritual growth. Thank you

[@gleelee2008]

i've watched about 10 episodes of this wonderful series so far, and this is by far the most beautiful, best designed project yet. just brilliant, world class attention to detail and aesthetics! fabulous! bravo to the designer and builders!

[@nataliag.1792]

As someone who came from oriental culture, I really appreciate Bryce taking off his shoes when he is entering houses. It shows so much respect to the houses owners. And, of course, I love the channel. It makes me wanting to get my own tiny house.

[@coolcatcarolena4951]

I'm very excited about the shipping container options for tiny homes or offices. There is such a huge surplus of them world-wide that if we could begin working with cities, counties, economic development offices the possibilities are endless. Thanks Bryce!

[@livingbig]

Cheers! And yeah, there is certainly a lot that can be done with them! :)

[@zackotis2299]

this is amazing

[@riob5615]

Living Big In A Tiny House I want one!

[@charlotte7153]

I genuinely think everybody in the world needs to downsize, and we should stop building regular sized homes and work with shipping container sized homes.

[@Kelli_D.]

Only once the container tiny house option gets more popular it means those shipping containers prices are going to go up, just like it did with normal tiny houses It's all about demand, everything starts out affordable (and in some cases cheap) until it's popular and in high demand then the price goes up and up 😒

[@Fancynancytv]

Love the design and the pop of orange

[@BasementRuthie]

While I myself am going for a lofted design and prefer higher ceilings this is a great build that will suit a lot of people... also, daaaaaaaang I love that window seat! Perfect for cuddling up with a blanket and reading the day away. I imagine it also doubles as extra sleeping space too.

[@foxnax]

I loved hearing this wonderful man speak. The great host let him! You Both won me over. At 50 I did something as well in the Swiss Alps, Love to share...

[@katharinar.4463]

I love all those shipping container tiny houses. But this one is so special and it's pretty impressive, that just little adjustments can make a huge difference. The colour theme, I guess makes it feel so much full of light, and also the orange gives it the little bit you need to feel welcomed. For me orange is the colour of happiness and warmth, and a great contrast to white. Great job! I guess living in it full time would be no problem, if living in a tiny house is your thing. And as always, awesome video!!! Kathi

[@cheryljackson3776]

A beautiful shipping container home. It was furnished very nicely and uniquely. It would be very comfortable to live in this home.

[@Lioness006]

Nice design. Love the minimal modern feel to it. The sleeping area is well designed and the window pod is an additional sleeping area as well. Looks like there is room for a mini-fridge as well. Looks like it will work really well as guest accomodations.

[@rgorjon9]

The angled wall in this house makes this one of my favorites of all the houses you've shown us.

[@carolb801]

rgorjon9 b bffgtty

[@mattk7798]

Brilliant design and a great example to see how cheap it can be done. Especially when you look at Container Homes and Tiny Houses that cost $75k+. Doing the work on your own really pays off and you'll learn a lot for future projects.

[@livingbig]

For sure, there is a huge difference in the cost when you are able to do the labour yourself.

[@lyndabergman786]

Matt K

[@jibrilqarni]

wait, $75k+ is cheap ?

[@treeoftears]

What a fantastically jolly and optimistic guy! The sort of chap that just gets on with living and enjoying life.

[@stevoofd]

This is one of my favourite tiny houses so far. Small, smart use of space and design in dividing that space.

[@pacedelacruz4913]

You could have also built the cupboards and separating wall with red plexiglass. Wall could have been suspended from ceiling via metal chains, resting on floor. Red plexiglass is opaque enough to create intimacy but still allows light to shine through. Just an idea. You did a FABULOUS job. I absolutely love what you did. The only thing I'd have changed would have been as afore-mentioned, with red plexiglass.

[@LinkTheHeroOfTime]

What a wonderful space! Like you said in the video, with the addition of a small burner it would be perfect.

[@livingbig]

Glad you liked it! :)

[@nggirl]

I really loved the design of this guest home. Smart use of space and design. One of my favourites.

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Great video! The container home looks fantastic :)

[@juanitamumford7429]

This bad

[@ahsanirangkuti]

Then finnaly I found a person that a little bit taller than Bryce in one in the million inspiring videos I watched in this channel 😂 Btw thank you for the videos, Bryce & Team. I love the perspective of tiny house idea, the arts and also the lovely people who build their home with love 🙌🏼 thank you for sharing those to me 😸❤️

[@suemiller8123]

Actually, the guy said he's 6'3" and Bryce is 6'4".

[@Nohoana45]

Love the add on pods, I’ve been toying with building my own container home and this design has given me some great inspiration.

[@goodliving2171]

Julia Paschoal Love the add on pods, I’ve been toying with building my own container home and this design has given me some great inspiration. Same here!☺️ You might want to converse with me on ideas. I go crazy thinking of them! If you use 1 or more extra containers, it will give you more bang for your buck. You I put them side-by-side or have a crane stack them when they are delivered.

[@bethbartlett5692]

This remains my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE of ALL the Hundreds of these I've viewed. 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@ac5426]

I love his accent and the way he presents himself, it's so nice.

[@nr9634]

Wow, I can live in that house. But maybe tweak it a bit to make the dining area more simple like a wall-attached table that can be folded if not used so it won't block the entry way to the house. And maybe place the bed on the side of the divider to make it more private and have the place more walkway. And maybe double the rack above the bed for more space for clothes or things. I have no complaints with the toilet. That one is so condo-like so it's spacious. I love the toilet!

[@nicolelitwicki6600]

awww you guys come on, i love this guys accent. his personality really is amazing! I really love this house and thanks for the video!

[@AdelaidaMIlao]

FROM ONTARIO, CANADA, FIRST THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS TO THE PUBLIC. I’LL GIVE YOU THE IDEA, YOU MUST HEARD THE TYPHOON IN THE PHILIPPINES, PEOPLE THERE NEEDS THIS MODULAR SHIPPING CONTAINER, IN CANADA & U.S.A, LOTS OF SHIPPING CONTAINER SITTING IN THE PARKING AREA, NO LONGER USE, THIS IS GOOD FOR YOUR BUSINESS,GOOD LUCK

[@generationx1304]

Nice Beardroom with extra SPICE 🤣😂🤣 bless him Bryce Langston

[@Asyma88]

Generation X 😂😂😂😂😂

[@artichokez3270]

i live in a 40' high cube that we attached to an old rv with a wooden porch. its fun. i just designed and build another one out in the middle of our field to use as an office with a play area and a mini kitchen inside. i love the new one i designed, it has a great view of our farm through 6 windows attached to full sized glass doors at the container door end, and we love the cork floors we've added in and hand waxed. Containers are awesum

[@SusanSlattery]

I love this design! Nothing to put together, it's all in place, and a BATHROOM! Can't stand the ones with an outhouse + no running water.

[@LindsayCatherine]

This could EASILY be a full time home! wow! I don't know the exact size of the bench...but I'd make it long enough for a guest to sleep on and storage underneath...I'd run my closet along the partition wall and call it a day! I love the design.

[@KCGalanski]

This is gorgeous! I WANT THIS for my daughter and me! We're both artsy so this suits us. I didn't see a closet so I would probably put a freestanding one in the dining area and place a table in front of the lounge nook. That would double as my bedroom and my daughter would get the actual bedroom. The long shelf would hold her books and toys. The tv could be mounted on the wall. Love it!

[@ExclusiveLM]

It's good to see Richard Moll from the TV show Night Court on this video making a tiny house. Good on you Richard !!

[@graspunwrapped1124]

I feel like a tiny home would encourage one to get outside more so than a traditional house. There isn't much to absorb into in a tiny home. At least that's what I think..

[@aperson7303]

You're definitely right

[@alinecharpentier2638]

Really beautiful ! There are some people who have taste ! Which person creative ! His tiny is welcoming ! The man is nice. Thank you.

[@dandygirl6]

This house made me squeal with joy. A years worth of rent in Auckland - or an actual house NO BRAINER!

[@janeclarkson8471]

What a great likeable person this man is. He's done an excellent job! Love it❤️ I wouldn't change a thing!

[@dishappywithlife2556]

Great container; The gentleman talking sounds like an Australian Forrest Gump 😂 lol

[@ThinTimberman]

That isn't an Australian accent ;)

[@dishappywithlife2556]

Permaculture Person well where ever he's from, New Zealand 🇳🇿 maybe? Where ever he's from he could do voice over work as Forrest Gump's cousin from the Southern Hemisphere.... lol 😂

[@dishappywithlife2556]

But besides the voice, the container is really nice and well built... great place to stick the pesky in-laws 😂

[@Butter_bread_]

D Ishappywithlife it's an Australian accent

[@ThinTimberman]

No, as he now knows it's a Kiwi (NZ) accent. Bryce (also a Kiwi) shoots most of his stuff in New Zealand

[@shereeheihei-allen219]

An amazing accomplishment ...🥝 kiwi ingenuity at it's best ..so love it 💙💙💚💚

[@cutler65]

This is perfect for guest accommodation, or even an alternative for a caravan on a camp site. Love it!

[@b.robertson9042]

This is is one of the best uses of space I've seen so far. It's small but doesn't look like it would make you claustrophobic. Great looking design too.

[@ohbbyilikeitrawr]

This is even better than what I arrived at which was close; a corner unit so you could have two areas. I think we're past the standard rectangular unit, it's just not quite enough space. This effectively takes up the same ground space but is optimised.

[@leanzadoodles5354]

Absolutely love the design, it's so minimalist and modern but playful as well. When he's not using it for his guests I can totally see this doing well being rented out.

[@xiPropheT]

Mate I absolutely adore your videos. If i may ask(excuse my ignorance if you have already tried) why not get in touch with netflix or HGTV for a show or something. You'd be getting a lot more income and Swedish tv channels won't steal your videos! I know there are already a lot but I feel you have a very unique approach.

[@kutestsnails7331]

xiPropheT KZbinrs do pretty well.

[@greatcesari]

Kensington Station Not always, it’s really a wave. The algorithm is unpredictable and has ups and downs for everyone. It’s not like Netflix where you know what you’re going to get. Although I’d say Bryce’s channel is favored at the moment.

[@nickj12]

He probably has more freedom this way.

[@vikikearns1763]

This is the perfect home for me. I'm 68 and good live here very pleased.

[@frances6827]

perfect!!! has the needed essentials to live -- I love the design & that pop-up orange accent. That two extended sides were a smart addition that made this design stand out.

[@kiwigirljacks]

Sleek and stylish! 👍💕

[@livingbig]

It sure is! :)

[@MJ-kl8vd]

kiwigirljacks ii

[@user-re7eu9hq6r]

A D O R A B L E! Every back yard in Vancouver should have this model! 🥰

[@flifestyle2118]

The homeowner seems such a nice and friendly person. Great little insights about life and finances too.

[@bethbartlett5692]

*REMAINS MY ALL TIME FAVORITE* of all the homes I've viewed.

[@Comediansbeingcringe]

People should be living in houses like these, instead of slaving away paying off debts!

[@gonecamper3510]

Well done! But I was expecting to see shelves on the back side of the divider wall. A 6-inch wall would provide a huge amount of shelf storage cubbies!

[@Master-Mo]

Design-wise this looks very much like something out of Mirrors Edge. Very stylish!

[@evitriwulandari935]

look comfortable, i like it. i had watch a lot of tiny home from container, i think this the one what a the best recommendation. thanks to uploading this video

[@JLau-tj8de]

Definitely no lack of spice in this container home :) In all fairness though, it is very thoughtful and generous of him to build this thinking about accommodating relatives.

[@trucksandmachinefinder254]

this one is off the book.. great simple yet sophisticated

[@jhonathanazeredo7660]

Beautiful. Looks much nicer than many hotel rooms and small apartments.

[@fisslewine1222]

These containers are great!...you can do so much with them because of the strong material their made of...

[@ml9602]

probably one of the coolest tiny homes i've seen to date

[@marig1972]

Bryce your eyes light up in this house...This one was so well designed...The use of space was amazingly well thought out...Thank you for sharing this lovely home. :))

[@rhondah.1478]

This podtainer is adorable. But one of the best parts of these videos has to be the various accents and how people say things like "bed" or "deck". LOL

[@Aleyia3389]

as a college who works full time this is a eye opener to another way to live and save money

[@shantikeet]

I stayed in a hotel that looked like this and i was like "i could live in here"

[@kemalasaridina1898]

I usually don't like shipping container homes, but this one looks amazing

[@netteleverett4871]

Really like this! Not fancy smancy... just extremely neat and accommodating!❤️

[@Homebery]

Agree! 👍

[@scottgibbs5903]

By far my favorite design. My only change would be to eliminate the orange color accents and replace with a light wood, like teak. Beautiful!

[@45noname]

Thought i recognised that voice, didn't see the guys name to start with. Yes, i went to high school with him and yes he still sounds the same! Good onya Shane and thanks Bryce. Cheers Mike.

[@sunnysideup5]

Thank you again Bryce! Amazing use of space. And wow Twenty thousand U.S. Love to find out more information about this build!

[@anastasiarenaud2568]

This is very well done. With a few tiny tweaks for storage this could be lived in full time.

[@ariesleorising9421]

Ok, since there are so many comments about this dude's accent.. here's mine! Lol. I like it! It's cute. FYI, I'm from Texas. Now on topic, what an adorable tiny house!

[@eds6889]

I am truly impressed. Amazing guest house.

[@robertk8524]

Very impressed with the design and the cost... he should think about doing this as a side business.

[@MultiWeirdthings]

i like this guy

[@A808K]

Me too... a lot. He'd probably be a really nice person to meet. As we went along I kept thinking... "this guy is restoring my faith in humanity". His design for my requirement would be more perfect than my current 480SQFT... thanks Bryce !

[@calxtra5361]

Brilliantly simple and fairly roomy altho for me I'd like another container the same size at one end for further space for arts and crafts and a slightly bigger bathroom

[@nancymccormick-jw6834]

I would definitely live in this, put in a mini fridge, a NuWave Oven which sits on the countertop.

[@matthewsjardine]

This is super cool and very well done. The interior design and smart building touches like the rounded wall corner are both beautiful and brilliant. It is modern, inviting and somewhat playful. Everything seems to work, everything has its place, everything is impeccably well thought out. I would be able to live in a space like that very happily.

[@ronindebeatrice]

You put a great show here. It's startling how many tiny house builders you find in such a tiny country. New Zealand seems like quite a hotspot for this. As an American viewer, there's simply nobody releasing content of your quality, showcasing American builds. Deek is great, but he doesn't seem to get out to the people, but the jamborees.

[@dandygirl6]

Americans are obsessed with making money, you will find the exact opposite is true of Kiwis. A lot of these projects are totally independent, no tiny house company plans, etc. And the strict, impossible coding that exists in the US is extremely different this side of the hemisphere. Our codes exist to protect the structural integrity of buildings against natural disasters and climate which are frequent and more important than zoning. I think New Zealanders have a very different approach to building and lifestyle, much more - how do I put it - realistic and chill.

[@TwistTimHansel]

There is only one U.S. City that I would say has the New Zealand Approach to life; and that is Austin, Texas. It has no Zoning Committees, and does require only that buildings be built in such a way as to withstand Hurricanes... I have thought often of moving there if I could. But I agree, our country is very object/money centric. Whereas I see a lot of Kiwis are focused on joy, happiness, life experiences. I guess having lived through things like the Big Quakes in Christchurch and Hurricanes and such have taught your nation how to place value on things that really matter. Not that there aren't Americans who haven't found these secrets, but they aren't as commonly acknowledged.... Even with most of my state still recovering from a Hurricane, it's business as usual in the lesser hit areas.

[@laurainebovell4528]

Fantastic the shelf in the bedroom was also a great idea for folded or hanging clothes👍🏽

[@takeshaanderson3530]

My favorite color red, made this home look so great. Loved this .

[@Smithy250]

I bet he couldn't contain himself when making this build

[@Kievlar]

I enjoyed his accent. Great home.

[@rusliirawanri]

I really love your channel since I can see a lot of Gorgeous small houses that I can't see in my country. Keep upload more videos.

[@goodliving2171]

Rusli Irawan I really love your channel since I can see a lot of Gorgeous small houses that I can't see in my country. Keep upload more videos. Come on over🤗 We have room here for you! Come and live how you want.

[@southwestoffgrid]

Theres other tiny home channels but yours is the best by far. Keep up the great work!!

[@btdarterschannel112]

Awesome house, and I love the video. Would love to live there. Thanks for showing it to us Bryce!

[@teacherforjah]

This is my favorite! I love the layout and would love to see a wraparound porch. Thank you for sharing

[@greatcesari]

One of the most well executed indoor layouts yet, especially for the space.