Storage ideas for a small container home

Storage is the most important feature of a small home. Container walls are thin and the floor is limited, so the best storage is built into the structure from the start.

Walls

Floor-to-ceiling shelving along the walls keeps the floor clear. Keep the depth to about 30 cm for kitchen and living storage.

Stairs

If the house has stairs, the steps can have drawers or cupboards underneath. This is one of the most efficient uses of space in a two-storey container home.

Beds and benches

A platform bed with drawers, or a bench with a lift-up seat, adds storage without extra furniture.

Plan before you close the walls

Add electrical outlets and lighting inside the cupboards during the build. It is much harder after the walls are finished.

Plan the built-in units in the UnedPod configurator with the furniture and fittings, and check the room sizes in the floor plans.