Container Conversions

Halloween and Bonfire Night are in our rearview mirror and the Christmas adverts have started – it can mean only one thing… Your house is about to be taken over by the Christmas spirit – and the kids! Now before you run for the hills, there is a solution, and it is much simpler than …

Read more5 reasons a shipping container conversion could save Christmas

If you are lucky enough to live in a conservation area you may be wondering if you can install a shipping container conversion on your land. Given the tight restrictions and modern appearance of shipping containers, it’s not likely to be a simple decision. So, is it possible or are your shipping container dreams over …

Read moreCan I add a shipping container conversion in Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty?

The summer holidays have arrived. Long summer days playing contentedly in the sun with your little ones…ice cream smiles and late-night BBQs… picnics in picturesque UK staycations…bliss. Well, after the wettest July on record, it might not be quite the idyllic summer you planned. So, how to entertain the kids – little or larger – …

Read moreIt’s like camping…but better – shipping container glamping this summer

Thanks to societal changes and the pandemic, working from home has never been so popular – and it’s hardly surprising when you consider the benefits. But how do you ensure you have the space to be productive while remaining close to home? Join the masses ordering shipping container home offices and installing them in underutilised …

Read moreWhich size shipping container do I need for a home office?

Homes aren’t just made up of bedrooms, a kitchen, a bathroom, and a living space anymore. Many homeowners have chosen to add gyms, office spaces, and relaxation zones into their homes, but how do you create space for these additions? Could a converted shipping container be the answer? Keep reading to find out more.   …

Read moreCan you put a converted shipping container on your own land?

The rise in container plant agriculture – growing plants in shipping containers –  is one of several uses on the rise, including non-plant agricultures like fish or even insects. Surprisingly, retired shipping containers offer a small, completely manageable environment to develop an ecosystem beneficial for plant growth. So, if you’re struggling for gardening space, a …

Read moreShipping container gardening: how to grow a garden in a small space