Door placement in a container home: entrance, interior and garden doors

A door is an opening in steel, so every door is a structural decision as well as a practical one. Placing doors well makes a container home easy to move through.

The main entrance

Put the entrance where people naturally arrive, and make it visible from the living area. A small porch or canopy keeps rain off the step.

Interior doors

Doors between rooms should not block the best wall for furniture. Sliding doors save space in small rooms.

Garden door

A garden door opposite the living area makes the house feel bigger. Place it where the outdoor space is useful, such as a deck or a terrace.

Structure

Every door needs reinforcement in the steel and a proper frame. Two doors close together weaken the wall, so keep them apart.

Test door positions in the UnedPod configurator, and read the guide to windows and doors for the frame details.