3 x 20ft Shipping Containers Turn Into Amazing Compact Home

I’m always amazed at how people can turn shipping containers, hard, cold metal boxes, into some of the most beautiful, warm and welcoming homes. That’s exactly what this young couple from Victoria have done, transforming 3 20ft shipping containers into a wonderful, functional house.
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Everywhere you look, Richard and Amy have packed their container home with great small space design ideas, ensuring that within the small footprint of the shipping containers, there is a tremendous amount of home and living space. Just as much thought has been put into the build of the home, with some great choices in materials and construction techniques making this a high performing and well insulating container home.
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This home utilises a grid tied solar system, taking advantage of the extreme Australian sun. It also collects all it’s own water. With another family member on the way, this is sure to be a wonderful home for this young family. I hope you enjoy this video tour!
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[@Procces99]

"when you think of shipping container last thing you would think of is house" well that would have been true a week ago until I started watching these now thats all I think about

[@traquilasmith2275]

Right me to

[@secrethandlehuhu]

fax

[@rebeccaayebale3592]

All I think about is starting to become an under statement.... Hahaha now am only thinking about that's all I want

[@rebeccaayebale3592]

All I want

[@nazzalwinchester8728]

I have seen these houses in my place,,,like but not three containers but just one...and the people who live in it are sorta poor people,,,hey but its a roof over the head,,,its home for them...whether its small or not

[@shawn3902]

I just found out about this series during the covid19 quarantine and I'm binge watching the hell out of it!!

[@lisah6525]

Me too 😂 Greetings from Germany :)

[@deasinani1908]

Me too😂😂 I mean I discovered this channel years ago but I am now obsessed ahahah

[@lydiakkelly]

Me too. I am also obsessed.

[@ninfarose]

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[@bluemopdisaster6445]

I saw this a couple months ago probably five

[@livingbig]

I'm a huge fan of shipping containers and all the possibilities they contain when it comes to transforming them into incredible homes. This one is without a doubt one of the nicest we have visited so far! There are so many great design ideas in this home. I hope you enjoy the tour and thanks for watching!

[@ngaston-mcdonald3744]

The design of this home has so many possibilities for an expanding family. Simply taking on a 40ft as the third container would have provided them with an additional room with possibly a jack and jill style bathroom in between the two. Did they go with a specific architect/engineer/contractor or self done for the design process? I would love to see the schematics for this design. I absolutely geek out to floor plans, electrical and plumbing to fully appreciate its efficiency.

[@thomasfholland]

Living Big In A Tiny House This reminded me of the container home episode of Grand Designs Australia. You guys do awesome videos - so inspirational. Thanks.

[@PinayAdventuresUSA]

Living Big In A Tiny House wow this is another awesome tiny house

[@thomasfholland]

Living Big In A Tiny House Those full depth drawers under the bed are fantastic.

[@joshuadell3279]

Next tiny house u visit go the Luke Thill tiny house its tiny as $€£¥

[@fiercelyv]

I absolutely love the idea of getting together with family, combining funds, buying some land, and building individual container homes like our own little village or something. Especially now with everything that has happened this year with Covid etc, being in our own little family village would have made quarantining all the more tolerable. *drafts proposal to present at next family gathering*

[@kathylabelle9389]

Great idea! Your own little community

[@nhlexo]

Brilliant idea and you made me laugh

[@ajbug77]

Brilliant! My mother & god-brother have been talking about buying land and I thought "Nope, too close!" but covid has made me reevaluate- and shipping container living makes it a lot more affordable and realistic. I agree w/ you Fiercely, and you're young so starting now will save you a lot of money for your future. Good luck convincing the family!

[@viragbacsi6556]

+ Self sufficient lifestyle.

[@buckhousedirector]

Unfortunately you have to get such an idea past council and mostly they will say NO. Backward thinking dinosaurs they are.

[@TheAnononomous]

This is my favorite shipping container makeover! It's amazing. The design is well thought out. It doesn't even feel tiny.

[@livingbig]

It's a good sized home. They have done a great job with the layout to really make it work.

[@aclementine9928]

mine too! i love their style

[@GodismyJudge47]

Yes. Someday I want to live a shipping container too.

[@jasonswartzbaugh3925]

Having smaller spaces combined into one compound does the trick. Having things compartmentalized is the way to go. This would be the method I'd do. Also having the land available is the biggest obstacle.

[@andrewhobbs2727]

Chuck Finley ... yeah- as time goes on, the architecture is getting really fine tuned - especially when every square inch is considered and laboured over. As always - the devils in the detail !!

[@FreedomStrider]

The black and wood outside looks stunning! Absolutely stunning!

[@hattiedunham8866]

Oof I those it’s was navy blue...either way it’s lovely

[@kiwithecannabis6922]

Freedom Strider I thought you said that your black....

[@SailingSquib]

White would be much better, reflecting the sun and not storing the heat

[@elizabethsmith2180]

it will heat it up in summer time like an oven!

[@spongebobsqueeze]

I really like the staggered shipping containers and the oversized roof for solar panels.

[@richardbianco3193]

It definitely helps with a big problem w these, curb appeal. It takes creative mind to give them curb appeal & that worked really well- have made mental note. Idea for others, haven't tried this yet but pretty sure I can rig up bracket with moulding to essentially use solar panels as the roof - I'd have made the entire top solar panels, they have some stiffness to them and a light bracing system with rubber moulding that goes up inbetween two panels & rests on top of the entire seem, like pushing a point between a narrow gap, once it breaks through the point expands locking it down holding one span of panels together. Not safe enough (probably) for real roof but I'd do something like this guy but those three roof would be panels all hooked and almost looking like one frame of panels bolted together. You could add slanted roof, or do what he did and experiment with placement for effect.

[@SuperLisandro86]

Also shipping containers gets really hot, even with proper isolation if the sun hits directly. So the floating roof is good for keeping it warmer, and also reduce the sound that strong rain or hailing can make. The negative point is that is going to shake a lot with strong winds.

[@StripesDIY]

It would be so interesting to see an update now! My absolute favorite tiny home on this channel. Even years later!

[@KaptainKlunk1]

Update...he still needs permission to go to the toilet haha

[@KaptainKlunk1]

she had a second child so him and two kids are sstill breast feeding hahaha

[@rezmuttable8605]

This is one of my favourite tiny homes I've ever seen. It's such an interesting layout inside, with adequate space for storage and the ability to expand. It seems so practical and with a view towards the future. I would love to live in a creatively designed space such as this.

[@cordhosenbeck1261]

Definitely. I like the idea of the additional shipping containers over to the side to allow for even more storage and a garage for a lawn mower and garden stuff. Very very nice set-up. Did you notice his bookshelf? "Cabin Porn". Heh heh.

[@rezmuttable8605]

@@cordhosenbeck1261 I think a place that has space for expansion and extra storage makes so much more sense, for families and for couples who eventually want a family. I think it's easier to add on then start over every time. I didn't but I went back and looked. That is a book I'd like to read.

[@cordhosenbeck1261]

Completely agree. It's not for everyone, obviously. But, as one alternative to living, it's very attractive. Nicely done.@@rezmuttable8605

[@aaronbueno1653]

Is it dangerous to have a glass window? They are in the middle of nowhere if something happen to them no one will ever notice it.

[@rezmuttable8605]

@@aaronbueno1653 why would it be dangerous to have a window? And her parents live on the bordering 5 acres, so not in the middle of nowhere.

[@PopCross]

I want a tiny house so bad! Or a regular size house... or any house... I think I just want any house 😝

[@ConservativeGangstR]

Me too.

[@sagemathew9740]

Yes indeed. I come into agreement. We are both going to be blessed with our own houses this year. Amen.

[@ConservativeGangstR]

@@sagemathew9740 what about me?

[@dasilvadouglas1462]

Amen my friend. Praying for this blessing for both of us.

[@temujinkhan6326]

I can build you a dog house at a very reasonable rate.

[@ripadipaflipa4672]

Beautiful home doesn’t have the look of tiny. Love the way they utilized air filtering through to avoid having air conditioning. The same way the older homes were built in the Florida Keys USA before the days of air conditioning wish builders still built this way for a greener and healthier home.

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[@biologicalsubwoofer]

This is one of the most comfortable-looking "tiny" homes I've ever seen! I love the idea of the modular idea with the containters, just adding more containers to expand for different things. You can even go more floors above which could be awesome!

[@malcolmfaulk4265]

Truly the best design i have seen using shipping containers. The off setting and connecting spaces are without a doubt inspired. Bravo!!

[@livingbig]

Thanks Malcolm. Glad you liked this one!

[@connieh.4689]

Agree 100%...This is best I've seen yet!

[@TheRealChilly]

Offsetting and joining the containers at angles create unique spaces. 40ft with a 20ft offset by 54° for example.

[@hmmmm798]

Living Big In A Tiny House How sad to have to literally “fish” to find a compliment. *rolls eyes* Keep doing what you’re doing, man. Keep inspiring us!

[@JustFun-ze5pk]

This is the most beautiful and functional tiny home that I’ve ever seen! I would love to duplicate this home in the U.S. Such a beautiful & loving couple! God Bless your life!

[@louzynerd129]

but be wary it will cost u more than 300k$ and even more depends on your state

[@schilleratevon1164]

stfu

[@Koushi82]

​@@schilleratevon1164 hes right though. land itself cost more than 300k on the high desirable areas. in places like alabama its easy you can build one for 10k or less. in nyc california etc it will cost you 500k for a crappy ghetto at least and then some for permits etc

[@schilleratevon1164]

@@Koushi82 I'm not saying he;s wrong, just reading his comment made me want to tell him to shut up.

[@sapreaper]

same here. Just a few more containers for all my kids

[@RangKlos]

Have to admit it's one of the best container houses I've ever seen! Their solutions are super practical yet stylish, without the 'trying hard to be cool' feel to them.

[@terripowell539]

I really love this design, especially if your family grows your home can organically grow with your family. Not many homes give you that ability easily. I would love to do this.

[@lithiumgirl3991]

i love everything except the couch ... that could be cozier along the back!

[@rneustel388]

As someone with a bad back, it makes me cringe. No back support unless you scoot all the way back with your legs straight out in front of you.

[@robinjones394]

So true! The couch needs a back... and those silly little stools ??? They need some real office/desk chairs with a back and lumbar support... I also would never put my bed up so high...lol.. but the overall layout is great.. and the fact that they can add a fourth container for their 1 or 2 kids to share... Love the size of this home... so much better than a typical tiny house... they have room for real storage and closets...

[@robinjones394]

I wish people would use real furniture..lol.,

[@Praise___YaH]

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[@nathangurdoski8911]

I used to build tiny houses like these in the Sims...

[@pleasemyytcommentsaredumb.8189]

Yes. But Sims has its bs logic where the bigger the house, the better. Right now I'm still playing Sims 1 CC.

[@mrbananaboss6318]

@@pleasemyytcommentsaredumb.8189 R/wooosh

[@pleasemyytcommentsaredumb.8189]

No I mean if your house is small, there is a somewhat happiness gauge of your home. I used to build tiny house with garden but my sim is noy happy about it.

[@moneymig]

Joke

[@tinkmarz1]

When tight spaces not only don't look tight, but instead actually look spacious it means excellent design...! Bryce, you always seem to find the best of the best...!

[@livingbig]

Thanks!

[@funnymidgetman93]

Or do they find him?🤔

[@matteovannini7283]

That’s a very nice house! I’m an amateur designer in Italy and I love to remake small houses. A small “design” hint for you... If you place the drawers under the bed to make them become steps it would be much more convenient to get on and off the bed and you’ll never use that small ladder again ;)

[@nayeliavila271]

I’m no designer but I completely agree 👌

[@Grimzoid]

Agree, I was disappointed about the absence of steppy drawers 🙂

[@DAndreClyburn9982]

That's exactly what I thought when I saw the Drawers under the bed.

[@debrakessler5141]

Brilliant!

[@KevinCoyaselfreliantlife]

My wife and I built a 24 x 24 home with 12 x 24 covered porch by the beach in the pacific northwest it has plywood walls as well we love the feel and color. Our floors are acid stained concrete. It is super insulated and our power bill is only $30 a month. We chose cedar shake siding as it blends well with our maritime coastal environment. We paid cash and built it ourselves so no mortgage payments.

[@jbkibs]

that's the way to do it! it sounds cozy and fun.

[@paddyo6482]

Kevin I’d love to see pictures/videos of your place and I’m sure I’m not the only one. Where can we see it?

[@onmyway9749]

Sounds fabulous! I have family in Anacortes and love the Pacific Northwest!

[@derekmeyers1513]

Sounds awesome. Mind if I ask what the cost came to? Considering something like this down the road for my family.

[@FirstNameLastName-vq5tj]

If you click on him he has videos to show the house he built

[@TheOnea3ms]

Definitely find compact homes like this one more appealing than tiny homes.

[@mlight6845]

Of all the shipping container home designs, this one is the most attractive.

[@doudoulukusa7962]

shippin Container home designs.

[@Moussa21dz]

Yes it is

[@jg1503]

Totally agree. And it is executed perfectly. Cladding and insulating the outside walls is the way to go. They won’t get condensation forming inside of the metal, so no mold later. Also it doesn’t shrink the interior space as much. I’m stealing some aspects of their design. Very inspiring.

[@nadominhoca]

Disagree. Beautiful land. Boring house. They brought a boring city apartment into the woods.

[@josueluna7532]

@@nadominhoca So whats a nonboring house then?

[@christinafidance340]

I live on a 37 foot 80s boat. It’s absolutely BEAUTIFUL and the small space is really all you need. My husband is a marine mechanic so it runs great and we take it out a lot but if that’s not your forte, a house boat would be just as cool. It wasn’t too expensive, slip rent is minimal and we have an absolutely STUNNING view from every window (hatch and porthole!) of the Chesapeake Bay. Tiny living is truly the way to go in order to live LARGE for less.

[@belitega]

They created a beautiful home. All that space gain having the 3 containers..... a unique and wonderful design....

[@livingbig]

Cheers! Glad you like it.

[@randomperson-gp8ph]

Nice comment so many people hating in comment section

[@carlm7697]

Parents with land always seems to be the key

[@mustavogaia2655]

In fact it is a major recurrence/flaw of this videos. Most of them show situations in which the land is "borrowed". I mean, people do not own the area. They are not homeless due to some generous arrangement with parents/acquaintances. Plus it solves a lot in initial investment/location/facilities.

[@shimizimer]

Amen

[@mustavogaia2655]

@Rab Feenie Exactly

[@clarabartha1737]

I will have to work decades to afford both house and half the land. Oh well.

[@carlm7697]

Just the way they present these videos make it seem achievable until they "oh by the way my parents own 10 acres of land..." If I' being honest I would not want to live on parents land, I have just bought a house and am proud that I did it without anyones help, makes it seem so much more of a richer experience.

[@DA-db9bi]

Now this is what I’m talking about , there’s actually space

[@livingbig]

Glad you like it!

[@pamelamolina5623]

Susan Fudge hahaha... that’s funny 😆

[@R2D2trashcan]

And it only cost the same as a much larger standard home amazing 😀

[@wjlintz]

I'm building a 10,000 square foot tiny house.

[@malibuugirl6627]

She hasn't had the kid yet.

[@withlovesneha7797]

With containers this big, I can totally see myself living in a similar home with a friend! The middle container could be the common place with the kitchen and the bathroom and we could choose a container each as our bedroom / lounge area. With the laundry tucked away in the bathroom, maybe we could keep both the storage spaces in the hallways as our wardrobes! Definitely would make us happy to live together but would also provide with our own personal space! totally in love with this home :)

[@AdamTheTiger]

Is it better to live in a small home and be debt free. Or huge home and have stress for the next 30 years of mortgage.

[@xXScopeCreepXx]

If you're not having kids, a smaller home like this can be great. The aspect of this home that I find so much better than most tiny houses is that it's modular. If they were forced to expand they could add more storage containers and renovate them in with little difficulty. Because rooms are segregated from one another, even a home this small offers an opportunity for some privacy, Nice design inside, as well.

[@Musebore]

AdamTheTiger depends on your family/friends situation.

[@asdf83917]

True, smart choice.

[@judithkelly9865]

xXScopeCreepX

[@rosewhite259]

I think the biggest issue is that families with kids need more space. This is nice for a young couple, but might get cramped later. Also, a small home still needs LAND to put it on. It sounds like the couple here got it free from mom. Most people don't have free land, and just buying land and building a small home on it is just as expensive as buying a regular house. BTW, I love small homes and I think most people would be fine in a smaller house, but I do understand why most people won't find a set up like this to be realistic.

[@espen990]

This guy really loves the full-depth drawers.

[@jansituuu9347]

Lmao

[@maxodgaard1335]

The whole house is like one big full depth drawer with a built in dishwasher :-)

[@NtheNow]

When you don't really have closets there is nothing like 4ft long drawers for storage!

[@CK-dd7eq]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@FlowcastYT]

"Cabin porn" book on their shelf lol

[@s3xiibiishliyah]

love the long drawers. great home! ive seen episodes of amazing shipping container homes.

[@livingbig]

Yeah, that's such a great use of space.

[@MrAcook61798]

drawers.

[@s3xiibiishliyah]

@@MrAcook61798 didnt even realize!

[@holoholohaolenokaoi2299]

yes the bed was a bit too high though

[@drppost]

Has anyone checked to see what the possibility’s for resale are for a home built from shipping containers, and I don’t mean the supper high end Mansions, but the DIY that everyone is and or wants to do?

[@KFCalif]

This is one of the best shipping container homes I've seen. And with respect to all tiny home living -- I find it notable that so many of the BEST jobs start with "...we're on our family's land." If you're lucky enough to already have or be given space on the real estate, all the funding and effort is put into the home itself and it makes so much difference.

[@DL-kc8fc]

Yes, own land or family land is the first important prerequisite for building a cheap house according to your ideas.

[@17fourU]

If someone had one of these, in the middle of a forest, and there was a forest fire, good luck!

[@TheFitConnection]

It's odd seeing so many salty comments on here. It's amazing that people can't simply be happy that someone else has created something so functional and cool.

[@TanealyaKimBeauty]

It just scares me a little the thought of her being PREGNANT have having to climb a ladder to get to the bed. He has to sleep on the outside because there's a risk of her falling out if she lays on the outside and that is not a short fall.

[@StacyForest738]

@@TanealyaKimBeauty How many women fall out of beds? LOL Honestly.

[@InSearchof8]

just pointing out the hypocrisy of their idea that's all. Free land is not something that others have, also, the fact they didn't consider a baby and have NO space is pretty stupid, and lacks planning. Plus her comment about "we can live everyday on Holdiay" pretty much invited comments because of the FREE land, and the "slacker" life they want because everything was handed to them.

[@blackishpariah]

People shouldn't live in tiny pods. Not normal. This is class warfare. Keep raising the cost of living to force the serfs to their pods where they can eat bugs and die at their wage cage.

[@loriellenbrochhagen9908]

Some people are very short-sighted... they just don't know the rest of the story. ;-)

[@carried.4515]

It certainly helps when your parents have a plot of land you can park your tiny home on instead of having to purchase a plot of land which adds to the overall cost.

[@c.l.visions2581]

Man I love this tiny house trend it’s so amazing. All the houses look so cool and have so much character, and they manage to only use the necessities. It’s incredible, they’re also using less energy and making less waste and in this time that’s so important.

[@amelaabeyrathne2570]

I don't know why these tiny houses always inspire me in a different way. Love tiny houses

[@vive2386]

Can you do an update when they add a new container??

[@janetclaireSays]

This is an elegant design with such a peaceful aesthetic. It reminds me of a Japanese style home.

[@dianachamomile]

My goodness it is GORGEOUS

[@tihzho]

With enough money just about anything can be made gorgeous :)

[@kamiiu]

ikr! ily

[@iambassador3868]

@ diana chamomile...u are gorgeous!

[@dianachamomile]

tihzho no truer works were ever spoken 😹

[@imkanchwala]

I am from India and I am constantly looking at all those Tiny House videos you posted... One of my Teammates mentioned that he was building a Tiny House by himself in Brisbane area somewhere and when he shared the photos it was so awesome that I hope someday in India I will also do something like this one day.... Thanks for sharing such awesome stories and thanks to all of the Tiny house owners for sharing their creative ideas....

[@borfusmaximus3802]

My favorite part of theses videos is how well spoken the interviewer is. He really is so sociable and charming. Such a warm and welcoming feeling and he’s a great conversationalist.

[@marcusmorrison3292]

He sounds fake as feck to be honest. Typical esate agent conman, wake up my dear.

[@larristheblackswan3584]

The best part of this video is the man of the house kept is mouth shut for the majority of the time. The woman is in charge and that's the way it should be.

[@dominicgerace6378]

Pizzs

[@Ed19601]

"when you look at a shipping container, the last thing you think of is a house" Actually no, after so many vids on youtube and articles on websites, it is now actually the first thing I think of :-) These are some pretty examples

[@alishaphilbert4754]

Yhsss me 2 lol

[@Cognitoman]

Don’t they become just as expensive as a regular bourse ?

[@rjortiz7314]

Being deployed, you'll see these are luxury living spaces for officers, etc lol

[@rjortiz7314]

@Blasian Babies that's a pretty ignorant statement, man smh its the practicality for some people. Personal preference

[@Ed19601]

@Blasian Babies maybe you misunderstood, I have no desire to live in a shipping container. I meant that when I hear 'shipping container' I immediately think 'someone building a house with it' . Not 'i want to live in one' Obviously if you have enough shipping containers one can make ones abode as big as one wants. Having said that, for a shipping container house this one looks quite nice. There is the same craze about 'tiny houses'. Sure you can get/build one cheap and that might be ones choice, but I'd rather have a big house

[@ginag8015]

I really hope the fires out there did not affect this home along with many other homes. Please keep Australia in your prayers everyone🙏🏽

[@ThugDrina]

Gina G exactly what I’ve been thinking this whole time. So sad

[@ClaviculaNotoria]

@@ThugDrina Yes pray that the land we call Australia wont go up in flames... Wait, dirt is not flammable. How our prayers are answered. God works in mysterious ways.

[@robertnovoa341]

@@ClaviculaNotoria dirt can be flammable as well as anything else if God sends the fire. God is a consuming fire after all_ and we do not want to stand before an Angry God. All these things are happening all over the world where I am we are having earthquakes just about every single day earthquakes that you could actually feel here in Puerto Rico, and it's very frightening and anxious Worthy because we are human and God gave us the reaction of fear for many purposes. And I know that these are the end times and there will be a short time of peace and safety where people will say "Peace and Safety!" but then sudden destruction will come as travails upon a woman in labor and they shall not Escape. 🌿🏚 But this is definitely a beautiful home _ I pray that it is still there and that everything's all right with this couple and their kids.

[@crherniman]

@@robertnovoa341 if God is real why is he such a dick then?

[@iiamdesss]

crherniman yoo 🤦🏽‍♀️.

[@ely9449]

Ive watched a lot of videos of big houses it was all amazing.. but what i love about the small houses is i find the owners really love each other. It looks like they are just happy being together 24/7.. just two of them.. not so much space but so much more love..

[@theWZZA]

Fire resistant and earthquake proof... can't beat it.

[@livingbig]

Yup! After the earthquakes in Christchurch, lots of people started looking at container homes as a great option for that reason.

[@nancyanneberg932]

Has there been recovery after the quake in Christ Church? And is this an area of fires? Interesting how when watching we get some feeling for other peoples' lives and how they perceive life, isn't it? That is one of the wonderous parts of this program. To see,enjoy,not judge. Great sharing of adventure.

[@barrez7300]

If this could be "hurricane-proof" it will be my new home in FLORIDA.

[@theWZZA]

@@barrez7300 Anchor it down with some steel cables/concrete pilings

[@victoriaharris3113]

@@barrez7300 thats why im building a tiny house on wheels, hurricane comes to south east Texas, no problem hitch it up and go

[@treasureisland3778]

*Congrats to Richard & Amy. A very lovely & cozy home. thanks for sharing. Cheers* 🍻

[@slimdudeDJC]

This is one "tiny" house configuration that makes the best sense of all: it's got hallways!!!

[@wordswordswords8203]

I like how they have the option to just put more shipping containers on to expand. Also, it's beautiful and a good size for the two of them. I think if they have two kids total they will have to add another container or two. I love how they also have the patio and garden. Lucky they can be on parents property.

[@OddLifeCrafting]

What a beautiful house! We loved it! Thanks for such a good inspiration!

[@livingbig]

Cheers! Glad you enjoyed the vid. :)

[@iflick7235]

This has inspired you? Can you imagine living in a metal box in a winter like we're having now? This isn't simply impractical, it's backwards and rather stupid. There are modern building materials, heating and plumping systems that make a shipping container conversion absurd. In the cold, you would be in a meat locker, in the summer it would be an oven. Condensation would ruin any measures you would install to change this. If you wanted a tiny house, why would it have to be made of quarter gauge steal? Those advocating the "tiny house" alternative has never lived in one.

[@ZeoCyberG]

@SURREY CROSSING - Yes, it's one of the reasons why they're considering another extension but they feel they're okay as it is for now. The house will just grow as their needs grow...

[@TqSNv9R0iG5Ckxew]

@SURREY CROSSING The baby's room is the one with the toxic pesticides in the wooden floor..... oh wait, that's all of them.

[@inferno]

no cheating guys, we are creative here =)

[@ibrahimalakkad9524]

Best design I've seen for shipping containers home

[@dianad3080]

Love their home, the layout, the colors of the wooden walls. I would definitely live in something like that.

[@swatisawant7755]

Bryce has such a pleasing demeanour & a great host. Really love watching all these tiny houses. and every episodes in general.

[@balajikarthi9040]

I had never seen a cozy home so well planned and built out of something difficult is really impressive

[@thetoniboneable]

I am so impressed with this house too; it's Lovely, Very Functional and Adorable!

[@sugahnspicee]

I can't wait to see how they add on later for the kids.

[@nathanbain798]

Low key was thinking about that

[@gryph01]

I have mentally pictured making a small home using shipping containers. I like the idea of segmented spaces. My original idea was forming 3-4 units in a diamond pattern with a central outdoor space. I like how this couple have designed their home. It gives me a couple of ideas to think about. I might just have to fire up the laptop and do some CAD work.

[@denverdancer]

First things first: THANK YOU! ☺ As an American, I love your channel and videos simply for the opportunity to escape the madness here and to see another country; more in depth are the beautiful homes you feature and your commitment to bring the Tiny house movement to the world. I appreciate the time, energy, and effort you all bring from your various fields of expertise to make it happen. YOU ALL ROCK!! 💗 Love to all from your cousin across the pond in Denver, Colorado, USA P.S. Please forward my thanks to all the people who have kindly and generously opened their homes to you and all of us.

[@NickC341]

yeah, very hard to build here in the USA, so many laws, codes, taxes, fees, permits and taxes ...

[@NickC341]

I wish they'd discuss the nuts & bolts ... we can see the home, now what did it take to build .. septic, slab, fees permits, taxes etc etc ... !

[@yourlifeisagreatstory]

303 love!

[@breec1235]

What about AUSTRALIA MATE

[@denverdancer]

@@breec1235 Who was your comment directed to, please?

[@Christina_Lane]

This was one of my favorites (watching for a second time today). I really want you to go back and see how it is now with a baby. I think people under estimate just how much a child takes over your life from how you were use to it, but I also think people over estimate what you actually need when raising a child (it's really not as much as you think). So it would be really interesting to see how so of these homeowners are doing now that they have children in their small spaces.

[@D-me-dream-smp]

I agree - I personally found the design quite pleasing (not everyone’s taste I realise) and thought the layout was generally a practical, user friendly one. The only part I wasn’t keen on was the bedroom- the bed is impractical and I wouldn’t like not being able to close the area off, more of an issue once their child arrives.

[@barklordofthesith2997]

@@D-me-dream-smp I wished they would show a birds eye view of the place. I'm betting they added another 20-ft container at the end for a second bathroom & childrens bedroom/play area. I think that would work until they have a second child or the one gets older as adults will want their bedroom NOT wave to be walked through to get to the living room by other members of the household. Perhaps if the next container they add becomes their bedroom with a second bath & their current room becomes the kids area that would work for a longer time.

[@peterfox6159]

This is by far and away THE CLEVEREST imagination and realization of a "Tiny House" that I have seen so far! I love it to pieces :D

[@koolkitties8552]

Its not a tiny house though

[@est9949]

Love the desk space here, which is a must for me as an academic. This is one of the rare houses, tiny or big, that have a workable office space. This has got to be one of my favorites house for sure.

[@trygveevensen171]

I've been watching so many on these videos that the first thing I that comes in mind when I see a shipping container is actually a home😂

[@Rubbythomas]

Trygve Evensen me too... like now I have hope to own a house🤧😂

[@maxodgaard1335]

I see a box built for transporting goods :-/ I must be oldfashion.....

[@laobejanegra926]

Same! I would need at least 5 shipping containers tho

[@fabiettopiras]

me too! ahahah

[@vivianokeke8027]

Lol..me too! Cant wait to have mine..

[@nfb_clappz_4053]

I am so jealous in a good way. They have such a beautiful home and honestly they seem like amazing people that deserve it

[@JimmySlaughter]

I've always thought shipping container homes were a bit tacky, but the way that put all that cladding on theirs really made it look very nice.

[@livingbig]

Yeah, with the cladding you almost wouldn't know that it's a shipping container.

[@leinababy]

I love this home and space. I think it would work in tropical areas in the South Pacific too. I even noticed a book called "Cabin Porn" when they were talking about their office spaces - who knew?! But well done to the owners. I have been such a huge fan of tiny homes for a while.

[@dfullerton93]

I would love to see a return to this house 1 year later to see just how far away from their plans the home is then, nothing like a baby to completely screw with a couple's view on how it will all go.

[@AndreBellCopywriter]

Our first home was a small one bedroom house with an external shed for storage and enclosed yard/garden area. Perfect for the two of us. Then approaching our fifth year of marriage baby number one came along. Still was fine. Then 21 months later...baby #2. Time to move. As long as the couple in the tiny home expand before baby #1 needs his/her own room they can make this work. Hopefully they aren't surprised with triplets :p

[@KM-nq7ez]

dfullerton93 😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@mynextketchfrontier6351]

@@AndreBellCopywriter well two things they can save,or they already have a property that's paid if not half paid ND inherit the land...so can't lose there...lol

[@Logic1611]

Yes the shipping containers. FINALLY. THANKS BRYCE👍

[@livingbig]

And more to come too! We've found some great new container homes in New Zealand which we will be filming shortly.

[@nicolagordon6490]

@@livingbig can I see it know. Jamaica

[@johnphillips4708]

WOW that bathroom is amazing! What a wonderful and smart home! Plus, they seem like such nice people, wishing them both and their soon to be born child all the luck!!! : D That bathroom though! Wonderful!!!! Still the best Tiny House channel around, thanks for all the videos. : )

[@livingbig]

Cheers John. They are a lovely couple! We really enjoyed getting to know them a bit.

[@roxiegs348]

Wow, best container home I’ve ever seen.

[@charliehlcy5367]

coming back from the future tiny houses, this seems like a mansion tiny house, its spectacular

[@youngmanlee6022]

Would be cool to have 4 forming a square to create an atrium in the middle

[@canadianroot]

I thought the same thing. I liked it from the outside more than the inside.

[@hajileserpud9539]

Thanks ... that's awesome idea actually

[@AJ-ox8xy]

What about flooding?

[@ORIONGaming]

@@AJ-ox8xy Atrium to a fishbowl, I like it. What a multipurpose space.

[@marioestrada9600]

ORION The Misc of The Internet you sir have won the internet today

[@andrewemerson1613]

unlike most of these tiny homes, I quite like the shipping container ones because of the modular nature of them. family growing, just add another unit. a kid, even a teenager can get by perfectly fine in a 10x8 foot bedroom. given them a twin sized bed with the storage underneath like they had, a wall mounted tv and a night stand and boom, perfect

[@chicsss]

Yes 👍

[@marcusk7855]

You can do that anyway.

[@Tutiwashername]

Andrew Emerson I just live in a regular house in the states and have 2 teens. Thinking about buying a container and toss it in my backyard so they can live in it. 🤪

[@sapreaper]

agree, but shipping containers start at 20ft typically :) I think that is a perfect office or bedroom for an adult also

[@suemurphy3175]

I love what you have made the inside walls off, you walk in and it feels very warming, welcoming and homely. The whole home is great. Well done

[@christinecoxon1511]

Lovely home and one of the most liveable tiny homes I have seen. No turning the bed into a couch or the kitchen table into a bed. No bedrooms where you can't stand up straight. I love the idea that as their space needs change they can add another unit.

[@InvisiMan2006]

I wouldn't personally consider this a "tiny home" due to the size, but it's one of the most beautiful interiors I've seen a smaller home.

[@yuwib]

This interior is really boring actually

[@marianthitheodoridis4240]

yes it really is but where are they gonna fit the bay

[@KJ-je9pm]

@@yuwib Eh to each their own. I love minimalism and their interior is perfect for me.

[@slayerette86m]

@@yuwib Yeah, I didn't like it either. It looks the same. The floor and walls. The whole home looks laminate.

[@linusmlgtips2123]

@@yuwib no

[@sunset6010]

Fascinating ! I noticed that very few of alternative home dwellers own their own property. Many times it is on family or friends' property.

[@livingbig]

Yes of course. The land in these areas is incredibly expensive which is why many who are going down this path either start up on family land, or renting somewhere. But, this model does allow for people to own their own home and then save up for land of their own some day if that's what they choose.

[@dalton-at-work]

this is how generational wealth is created - by helping your kids. the mythology that you are not a full participant/"productive member if society" if you "rely" on your parents is perpetuated by capitalists who stand to profit off of you. food for thought.

[@jjeales7329]

Thought the exact same thing mate, hmm.. Kinda deflates the whole concept etc. Good luck to em and all though, just not every tom, dick and harry have land they can bum off relatives.

[@crystalandgray]

Dalton Bedore Very true and this is a conversation that I have a lot; however, I believe the comment was more about witnessing the journey of someone without “free” land . I could be wrong and that’s totally fine but, I’ve notice that too. Most of the stories speak on living debt free but, since I’ve been binging this channel (and I LOVE it) I haven’t found a story that had to start from scratch yet. I’m still on the hunt!

[@msdiinsche]

I was under the impression they might own their land or maybe paying off her parents because she said her parents have 5 acres and they have 5 acres, which had been subdivided off her parents land

[@shendaraalshedir1933]

I absolutely love the outside aesthetics of this home, from the gorgeous colour used & wood frames to the overall pleasing shape of it all. 🐾🌈☮️🇨🇦

[@AndrewMcStudioz]

I love seeing more than just tiny homes!

[@andrer.boucher1137]

A stunning project. The layout is well thought out. The colour is superb. The surroundings are just perfect. Good luck to you both and the little one coming soon. Much respect.

[@TheHugsvilleHorror]

I’ve noticed a trend with these videos. Almost everyone of them lives on “their parents land”.

[@booring2]

finally someone mention it

[@mikeadler2755]

When you wanna be independent but don’t wanna leave home XD

[@Dionysia1]

indeed buying the land would have made the price skyrocket.

[@kathylabelle9389]

Yeah that helps a lot

[@pantha4pantera]

Yeah it's too expensive for most Millennials to buy land in the West now :( So lucky if ones parents have land... Kinda the only way nowadays.

[@esra2146]

As I was asking myself about your whereabouts,I received the new video notification😆now let me go watch and envy the latest lucky person(*s)

[@livingbig]

Just in time! We aim to release around this same time every week, so we never leave you for long. :)

[@nsr5961]

esra t she reminds me of Guineth Paltrow

[@michellefletcher8528]

Esr t..I had to lol

[@repentobeyjesus9187]

@@nsr5961 Ewww. that explains why she was annoying.

[@basefocus8969]

I'm having a great fun reading people hating on these projects And i'm here feeling like its the greatest places to live especially when in nature.

[@asmodeusasteroth7137]

Its more about the free stuff attitude

[@someonefromyemen4698]

BaseFocus ur right

[@jershumuyo2734]

I don't think people are hating on the projects. It's more the problem that to "save" money to go into a tiny home, you already have to be fairly well to do to get into the project or privileged enough for family to gift land or the money to build the house at all. Which is totally the opposite of what the benefits of tiny home living is posed to be. (cheaper living and cost so one can save a lot of money for later. Some of these "tiny homes" cost as much as a starter home and are almost the size of apartments or smaller full sized houses).

[@electricboogaloo5645]

@@jershumuyo2734 I think you are right. Getting things free (like land or building materials) is a privilege that not many people have. However, there are comments literally saying that " people shouldn't be living like this" which indicates that they are irritated simply by the fact that some people are different and like to live different ways. If different living style works for them and it doesn't hurt anybody, then who the fuck cares? When it comes to homes in general, I like the idea of using recycled materials and other sustainable solutions. And even though living in a tiny house isn't for me, living in oversize house is not good either. I've occasionally watched tv-show "Love it or list it". The episodes usually have married couples, one of them wants to stay in their old home (and make it more functional) and the other spouse just wants to move to a bigger, new house. Many people in those shows just want more and more space, nothing seem to be enough. Everybody (including the kids) has to have their own bathrooms, several others rooms for all kinds of purposes etc. I always root for the spouse that wants to stay at the old house because at least that's more environmentally better choice.

[@jershumuyo2734]

@@electricboogaloo5645 I almost always tend to just ignore outright those that are being critical just for the sake of it because it's not "what they would do". My own personal ethos has always been let people be themselves and as long as they aren't hurting anyone/thing in the process more power to them, live your best life. The tiny home movement appeals to me because it gives you the chance to be more eco friendly than a traditional home does and it really forces you to evaluate what items/things are important to you so people aren't just filling things up with "fluff" (something most of us are undoubtedly guilty of).The areas I tend to be more critical of myself is sustainability for long term in the home. I know space is a premium but for those who want this to be a forever home, did they think if that ladder/narrow stair will work for them as they age etc. I do think it's important to always be critical, but with purpose. Something some social media armchair quarterbacks definitely lack.

[@stephenmitchell8111]

one of the things I've noticed about the tiny home trend is that everyone always says "This is my parents property".

[@crobinson2624]

Stephen Mitchell it’s not uncommon for families with large properties to share land with their children.

[@forunlawfulcar-nalknowledg1081]

In a lot of areas it’s necessity. Hard to get permits to build tiny homes on property but you can put temporary structures on land with existing homes.

[@westmcgee9320]

A A since young people have taken to indiscriminately referring to anyone older than they are as “Boomers”, should we call all of you “toddlers”?

[@stephenmitchell8111]

@@westmcgee9320 I mean my parents are "boomers" and they're pretty awesome people. I would just own it man. There are a lot of cool boomers out there. You could call us toddlers or millennials or whichever but all of these terms are just marketing brackets invented by consumer industries and media corporations in order to sell us products and ideas. It doesn't REALLY matter. I wouldn't get too hung up on it.

[@westmcgee9320]

Stephen Mitchell there’s some validity there but it all falls apart when you remember that words matter to everybody but robots and Vulcans.

[@annakelley9719]

This is one of the most beautiful tiny home I have seen. The owners put a lot of thought into the plans.

[@maxodgaard1335]

its very neat, but for 145k u could have built a 150sqm lovely wooden house, where the kids don't have to sleep in the dishwasher.....

[@durtcannon]

I agree. too expensive.

[@27Zangle]

Yeah. Did you hear where it was built? Costs would be much lower in U.S.A, Canada, etc.

[@maxodgaard1335]

@@27Zangle sure thing, but u must agree spending 145k fixing up 3 containers is outragious no matter where u live....Its still my belief material wise that you can come pretty far for 145k even if its bought down under....

[@hmmmm798]

max odgaard running the real life numbers may change your belief

[@wild1p329]

Where in Australia can you get a home that cheap?!

[@frozenthrone6458]

The interview was so crisp and satisfying..

[@EmpireRamzes]

wasn't it? he is a great interviewer

[@ProTreeVideos]

Hey random person scrolling down the comments.. Have a wonderful day :)

[@seeya4046]

This is the second time I’ve seen a message like this from you and they are totally unrelated videos. Weird. Thanks though.

[@janetclements1394]

Thanks! you too!

[@drsmahmad1730]

Thanks. You too. You're nice.

[@dr.mimibee2895]

😀 Thank you. Same to you!

[@wkw4095]

Hey random person reading the comments to this comment...have a good...weird'ish day!

[@tishyaarora2994]

Amazingly built

[@greatcesari]

The outside is perfect and I love the floor plan, but I’d of liked a more relaxed theme on the inside.

[@janridout2715]

It’s a cute little home for two people, but I think they’re in for a surprise as to how much space a baby needs.

[@TheWinterShadow]

Just add another container.

[@BenjaminKanarek]

I think they mentioned how easy a fourth or even fifth container would fit well into their scheme of things.

[@michaelfound9010]

Yes your rite not enough room for a baby

[@YasminYoruba]

Jan Ridout especially when the child gets older but if they change things around or add space they should be fine

[@Dugout97]

The wood-burning stove will become a huge burn hazard for a small child.

[@grandmashadowdreamer]

Absolutely superb I love what their imagination came up with

[@livingbig]

Cheers Gayle-Heather! They sure have created a beautiful home.

[@pastrami00]

I appreciate that you guys put all the conversions to square footage on the screen. Very thoughtful...

[@archismanchakraborty9469]

Hey! Bryce, imma big fan of your work. I absolutely love the idea where you visit different types of tiny houses across the globe. Here in India we aren't a big supporter of tiny homes owing to a number of multiple reasons. But honestly someday i would like to build my own little tiny house & live in it. Watching the insights of various people living in tiny houses, i understand how much living space is actually required to live sufficiently & adequately. Thank you for sharing these videos. Keep up your amazing work.

[@livingbig]

Thanks! I can't wait to see some of these homes being built in India, because I would LOVE to film some episodes there.

[@AnthonySluissi]

wow they did a stunning job. This looks amazing, congratulation to this little family

[@kimrene2120]

I really love the walls n ceilings! The smoothness and warmth give it a naturally modern feel I think. Loved the timeless kitchen with the SMEG fridge! I see a 4th container in their future.

[@susanmark2000]

So esthetically pleasing. Lovely home. Lovely couple.

[@debramajewski1664]

I’d love to see a follow-up when their baby is 6-12 months. 😉

[@kristingallo2158]

That fireplace makes me nervous . This home is 100% not baby friendly. I don't think they realize how much crap babies need. There's no crib, no gates, no baby items at all and she looks a good 7 months pregnant. First time hippie parents are cute. I've raised 4 babies and I can safely say that these people have no clue what a toddler can actually get in to. I'd never have a freestanding fireplace in a room that small with a baby toddling around. There's also no tub so idk where they plan on bathing the child because that sink is to small. Yes I'm ranting about hipsters who don't realize that a baby is going to tear apart their books and climb on drawers.

[@zoebedford3318]

Yep. My thoughts exactly. Except i would say in 24-30 months when they have a toddler terrorizing the place. It is amazing how a house shrinks when kids are around!

[@kristingallo2158]

@@alanedark1538 I seriously just hope this child doesn't get hurt. All I can see is the decorative plant vines and ceramics everywhere and easily accessible liquor and cleaning supplies.

[@kristingallo2158]

@@zoebedford3318 I'm curious how she's planning on climbing up and down that ladder 2 days after giving birth for the every 2-3 hour newborn feedings.

[@TheBeetress]

Thats what i was thinking. There is no room around the fire place to put gates up. No bath only a shower. But also, no doors between any of those rooms. Thats ok with only adults who know to be quiet, but when kids are crying in the night or your trying to work ( the study in the middle of the house for example), its not going to work.

[@moniqueuu8777]

I wonder if my parents would let me build a home of containers in their huge backyard.

[@lafemmerowena]

Ask. And you shall receive. 😊🙏

[@greatcesari]

Well, you have the key ingredients.

[@shorts-cr2zu]

the children can sleep in the drawers under the bed

[@kathleenanne7868]

I thought exactly the same thing!

[@jakartaman3365]

LMFAO😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@msmystery4933]

Lol

[@aprilblooms273]

😂😂😂😂

[@janng69]

Certainly big enough 😁

[@SawantHema]

I loved this house. It's simple , functional and aesthetically pleasing at the same time. It's livable!!

[@ritageorge2348]

I love it when she said " we love snuggling up in the winter in front of the fire. l didnt see anything to snuggle up on, only a long storage box with cushions on you inadvertently called a couch.

[@williampalacio9980]

Lea Rene` you are jealous

[@nutsmcflurry3737]

I have to agree. Tiny home yes, living the futon life no.

[@gilbertianrueda]

@@nutsmcflurry3737 hahahahaahaa!!

[@ashersampson]

You could definitely fit a really nice cozy pull out sectional there and perhaps even find one with side storage. I see a lot of uncomfortable sofas in tiny homes and can’t understand why.

[@goodliving2171]

Lea Rene Same here, would not be comfy for me. I'd want a comfy reclining sofa!