Living in an Ultra-Modern Shipping Container Home - Built with 4 x 20ft Used Containers

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In this video, we’re touring a really unique and modern shipping container home in Kamloops, BC, and hearing from the family’s story of how and why they host their shipping container on Airbnb. Cathi and her husband Trevor downsized to this small space three years ago after their sons had left home and the couple has been living in it full-time ever since. The main house has 2 bedrooms, a kitchen and a living room, and a full bathroom.
It’s built with 4 recycled shipping containers. There’s an additional studio space that’s connected to the main house with a breezeway and it is set up as a fully self-contained micro cabin, plus there's an awesome outdoor kitchen with a dining space and wood-fired pizza oven.
Cathi takes great pride in hosting her unique space with guests on Airbnb and has had success doing so. You can check out the beautiful Airbnb here: www.airbnb.ca/rooms/27575052
You can also follow Cathi on Instagram here:
/ blackboxcontainerhome
The shipping container house was designed and built by Honomobo and you can find out more about them here: www.honomobo.com/
Thanks for watching!
Mat & Danielle
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Music & Song Credits:
All music in this video was composed, performed, and recorded by Mat of Exploring Alternatives.
Editing Credits:
Mat and Danielle of Exploring Alternatives
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Photos of the shipping container house build by Trevor Marshall

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@djf8619 3 года назад

Interesting how some people's downsize would be other people's up size.

@vlogafter3054 3 года назад

These people look rich.

@totomess2002 3 года назад

indeed ...

@gaycha6589 3 года назад

Way of the world. But let’s not assume these folk didn’t earn it and work hard in first place.

@psilonautika 3 года назад

I'm only seeing the wealth of LIFE that they have accumulated and the ability that they have to be able to share their experience with others. How phenomenal! I'm also seeing how others will tend to judge people by what they assume instead of applying tools to grow and enrich their own lives to be just as wealthy. Income equals outcome and these two have clearly worked hard to be able to appreciate the fruits of their labor! Truly a blessing!

@TS-kb6lv 3 года назад

Yep i've lived with my partner now in a 36m2 house for 10 years now.

@mimu6700 3 года назад

To say „we don‘t have a ton of space“ about the kitchen 😳 To me, the kitchen is huge!

@JanKosowski 3 года назад

They prioritized smart, but if you have a home you need more storage space. They cannot keep extra stuff, that demands discipline.

@mchrysogelos7623 3 года назад

@@Mikayla_5 that is EXACTLY what I thought. it didn't appear 'minimalist' at all to me either. I really LIKE it, but I think that description is a bit exaggerating.

@mbb6740 3 года назад

I agree! Even the lounge room is big

@avantilegor8610 3 года назад

Lol. Yeah this is twice the size of our house. 🤣

@JahisLovePsalms 3 года назад

It has no dinning room so the island is the table and storage. Remember the house is only 704 sq So it is a tiny home. So the kitchen is not huge but is a good Size. You can’t count the garage/studio.

@ADreamingTraveler 2 года назад

Her saying how she'd have a record picked out for guests that they might like is such a nice thing. Even if they end up not liking it the fact she goes through that effort shows how much she cares about others

@anaderol5408 2 года назад

It's amazing how beautiful recycled shipping containers can look - this is not only a highly functional abode but aesthetically beautiful.

@sydmoir 3 года назад

break bread together....the sweetest words heard in a very long time. very inviting

@seahagkeylover 3 года назад

Refreshing indeed!!!

@ShiaGirl18 3 года назад

I completely agree!

@fionasmom6254 3 года назад

The black and the cedar go well together. Her voice is so soothing.

@lavapix 3 года назад

That's the first thing I thought. She could talk about paint drying and I'd listen.

@glennbeau 3 года назад

She is a voice coach. I bet she sounds great when she sings!

@verda_renee 2 года назад

I thought the same, she's also very pretty and youthful - that was my 2nd thought lol

@justine9980 3 года назад

this is how I want to live when I retire, this home is beautiful! Just me and my dogs, this would be perfect!

@joanasheehan780 3 года назад

Tasteful, beautiful, poised, elegant, calming ...she and her home! I realize the enormity of work involved keeping it maintained to perfection. I see I’m not the only person who enjoys an outdoor soothing bath. I Love the complete concept. Thank You for sharing your thoughts, and lifestyle. 💛

@dockpigmon2195 3 года назад

This minimalist tiny home is bigger than most of the apartments I've had and they have more stuff than I've ever been able to have.

@antiapatic 3 года назад

well..this tiny home is not an overvalued property in NY, SF, London, Paris...or you name it. And they have an age..i guess you would expect to have few things at that age. So quit whining, will you

@grantadamson3478 3 года назад

There is nothing minimalistic about it.

@nottheone582 3 года назад

It's minimalist if you came from a 3000 sq ft subdivision home I guess?

@Mikayla_5 3 года назад

@@wadodful I agree both of those are so different. This was more of a minimalist than a tiny home video. This is not what comes to my mind when I think of tiny home. Lol. A tiny home is like anything less than 800 square feet. I get so annoyed when people say I have a tiny home and they have four bedrooms two baths thats 1000 sq ft +🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@emeeul 3 года назад

Cake is Real this is less than 800sf of conditioned space. The average regular home (single-family stand-alone) in the USA is over double this size.

@nayeliavila271 2 года назад

This is by far the most beautiful container house I’ve seen. So sleek and modern

@CycleCruza 3 года назад

I remember when this channel started out of a small van, you both have come a long positive way! Great to see! I was one of your early subscribers.

@TroutButter 2 года назад

Was the van down by the river? ;)

@thunderempire827 2 года назад

@@TroutButter internet iiiiu

@EG-bz1ig 3 года назад

What a lovely home and studio, and Cathi has such a wonderful, soothing voice, I could listen to her talk all day long!

@outdoorsboy 3 года назад

What an absolutely beautiful space and those views!!! Favorite part was her discussing picking an album to match the likes of an incoming guest. She and her family look like fascinating and fun too. I would stay there in a heartbeat! Oh ... and I love the garage door!

@BrenoLuna 3 года назад

That view during winter after a good snowfall might be something out of this world.

@cynmann4584 3 года назад

This is the first container home I have seen that I actually like. It's beautiful and the floor plan is outstanding.

@buildingshousesinteriordes8980 Год назад

The transformation of a shipping container into such a beautiful home as you have is stunning with great design.

@stanislavidalgo3661 3 года назад

The funny thing is that this house is million times nicer, than the majority of multimillion-dollar houses in MTV cribs or whatever :D this is gorgeous,nice job

@MissDashwood1 3 года назад

I'm so glad this video was made and that youtube suggested it..we live about 7 hours away and I'd love to stay there next spring. Bravo to everyone getting creative with alternative type dwellings and sharing their ideas with others.Thank you

@ExploringAlternatives 3 года назад

Awesome! Hope you get to experience it, it’s just as special in real life :)

@204Baddogg 3 года назад

Looks super cozy yet spacious. It’s stunningly beautiful and you’re right you just can’t beat the view

@sjladuke75 3 года назад

What a stunning home & Airbnb studio. Seems like an ideal host with much to offer for future experiences. The location is divine! Wishing them well in their journey.

@maxine3587 3 года назад

Just beautiful! The home, the lady, all of it. Beautiful music too.

@ExperienceTheFrenchRiviera 3 года назад

As a fellow Canadian living near Monaco who deals with luxury properties daily, just wanted to say well done on your home. You’ve both done an amazing job and it’s very inspiring!

@mjfisher1199 2 года назад

The more I see this concept-living in container homes, I am in love with it!

@kelseykammeyer6233 3 года назад

This is my favorite tiny home out of all of them that I’ve seen! Beautiful

@bosvigos9165 3 года назад

Wow, perfection! Such a wonderful lifestyle you have carved out for yourselves. 💕

@jekku4688 3 года назад

Really well designed, and really well thought out. Perfect amount of space, yet not so small that it feels cramped. Great decision all around.

@garthbuck4274 3 года назад

I am a Canadian living in New Zealand - have been looking at alternative housing and am fascinated by container homes. I just found this home in Kamloops ( I am from Vancouver Island). Absolutely fantastic! Great idea to emulate here in NZ. Thanks!

@imminkang 3 года назад

I love what you guys have built here. I live in Korea and now after seeing your home, I wanna do exactly the same thing here. You are so inspiring! Thank you so much for your video.

@karenvaljewelry2934 3 года назад

What a beautiful, serene setting. I look forward to visiting when this whole Covid situation is over. 💕

@thinktransnational 3 года назад

I love everything about this build and I love your videos. It's crazy to believe, but the studio alone is my dream home....maybe with the outdoor kitchen added too. That was a lovely addition.

@deepinto134 3 года назад

Nothing is more beautiful than watching the scenery while cooking- beautiful 😍💗

@tmc1373 2 года назад

Absolutely gorgeous and elegant home! I LOVE seeing people with such class and taste live in alternative homes. Everything about this space was very well done.

@interestedparty3159 Год назад

SO VERY TRUE!!!!

@karencheever5007 3 года назад

Kathy is delightful as well as their living space.♥️

@user-lx7ul5ft7y 3 года назад

Delightful home. Kathie is charming. Thoroughly enjoyed this. Thanks.

@leilee203 3 года назад

Wow, this place looks so wonderful. I would love to spend a whole year, just to get a full feel for the seasons in such spectacular surroundings. It’s a wonderful home, and such pretty interior, she could do that as a job too 😘

@carlitomadrona6211 Год назад

It's not just the beautiful house but the sparkle in her eyes, she really love all of it🥰🥰🥰

@valacebedo 3 года назад

Seriously, this isn't a small space, the house is built with 4 shipping containers, i don't consider it tiny. Nonetheless, its indeed beautiful...

@EDub513 3 года назад

It’s 4, 20 foot containers, not 40 foot which are standard.. so it’s really only 4x (20x8) = 640 sf + the covered breezeway.

@JanKosowski 3 года назад

If you consider the livable floor space, it feels like a regular small home, but take into consideration other dimensions, and spaces: there is no attic or basement. For example - where do you keep all the stuff that you need to maintain the house? Because of that, it's still pretty minimalistic in nature.

@Spazza42 3 года назад

Jan Klosowski Dude, it’s not Minimalistic. Compare this to house’s in the U.K. rather than the 3000sq/ft mansions America and Australia get as a norm. Everything I have to maintain my house is kept in a large cupboard, you don’t need a damn basement just for tools.

@JanKosowski 3 года назад

@@Spazza42 I'm afraid you've got fooled by the wide-angle lens. Two large shipping containers equals 50sqm, so the main building has no more than 60sqm + "the garage" which is Airbnb. I've been in a couple of homes in the U.K. none of them was below 120sqm floor space. I'm not sure what are you referring to.

@angelic710 3 года назад

It doesn’t say anywhere it is a tiny house.

@asdfgoogle 3 года назад

I love the integration of skills within the family. So cool!

@suzzetteturnbull9535 3 года назад

A truly beautiful home! I love the plans you have for offering ‘experiences’. That will do well!!

@sunitafisher4758 Год назад

🌸 What I especially love is the fact you can place solar panels above to make it eco friendly. Guttering to capture any rainfall into tanks to water garden. I can totally see something like this being my next project. I would have electric auto blinds, with free energy not an issue to use

@visq 8 месяцев назад

exactly.

@jessicabruno2820 3 года назад

One of the most stunning dwellings I think I have ever seen, I would love to Live somewhere like that!

@HabeshaNayele 3 года назад

Whoa! Everything about this place is beautiful. 😻😻😻

@eduardedwin 3 года назад

Lovely home. Lovely family. Lovely place. I wish I could live here, being their neighbour. I love and agree with her statement "The scenery is the artwork anyway".

@joannamartin8916 Год назад

Such an amazing video! I get goosebumps when I see someone that loves Kamloops and it’s diversity as much as I do! ❤️

@smallfootprint2961 3 года назад

"The scenery is the art work... " So true. It's beautiful. Thanks for showing it to us.

@littlecookingtips 3 года назад

We love that they wanted to give life to shipping containers and they did an amazing job. The tiny home studio is fantastic and they are doing the airbnb thing with love, welcoming people with music on a record player. Kudos, wonderful people!

@shruthiiv6673 2 года назад

Ma’am ur voice n the way u pulled out this whole video is so calming and soothing to hear ... as much as to look at that stunningly built house...!!! 😍

@shelleyhuskey1870 2 года назад

What a beautiful person Kathy seems to be and the home and future plans are wonderful. Very nice video! ❤️

@BucketListTravellers 3 года назад

What a beautiful home! We came to Kamloops last year as an overnight stop and we wished we'd stayed here! Love the setting. The scenery really is the artwork!

@Photofan5000 3 года назад

The view is amazing!! Love the studio next to the house, it helps financially and could be use for your own guests.. great idea! Love the outdoor kitchen as well!!

@robertdevans8639 3 года назад

Hello Flor your smile is priceless

@elvingoh3923 3 года назад

Beautiful home! Nothing beats doing something you are happy and passionate about for a living! Awesome!

@alexlarson833 3 года назад

I love this family and what they have created! I’m inspired to do something similar one day. Thanks for sharing 👍😁

@katietatey 3 года назад

The interior design is so peaceful. And Cathi has a beautiful speaking voice. She could record relaxation content or something! :)

@ashleyromero5302 3 года назад

Everything is decorated so beautifully. Looks so clean and fresh

@jedfearon 2 года назад

Their house is really cool and Cathi is a very positive person. Great video!

@scotyfilms Год назад

Beautiful. It is all you need. Think of the trees you are saving too.

@ynech 3 года назад

Beautiful nature. Great places to stay.

@liyanam7888 3 года назад

Absolutely.

@liyanam7888 3 года назад

@@asma1405 I have no idea. Probably does.

@higherresolution4490 3 года назад

Where is this? Do you know? California? Canada? I couldn't understand the name of the place.

@liyanam7888 3 года назад

@@higherresolution4490 I think it is in Australia :)

@daljitsadhra8335 3 года назад

@@higherresolution4490 British Columbia Canada they are friends of mine ❤️

@rishabhpurohit2663 3 года назад

The thing turning into a whole package with the cookout and dirt bike riding and staying will be so dope! I wish to come someday, all the best folks!

@janvanspauwen7792 2 года назад

one of the most beautiful container houses i have seen till now

@nayashams6845 3 года назад

I really like this house, it is small one, but has everything one wants. It is clean and white and well designed into the core.

@janewill6801 3 года назад

Beautiful home and rental space!! I know where I'll be staying if I ever get out to Kamloops BC!

@ancientanomalies 7 месяцев назад

"Breaking bread together"....nice you are blessed!

@marialongoria8774 3 года назад

This home is truly elegant, spacious and we'll thought out. I am so jealous, in a good way. Love this post 😍.

@kstepk5003 3 года назад

Love this, would totally wanna go there if they continue to develop.

@samanthazone7128 3 года назад

Cathi is gorgeous.. Nice touch picking Fleetwood mac at 7:24 I love this space.. so calm. CAthi's voice and vibe are so chill and relaxing.

@robertdevans8639 3 года назад

Hello Samantha your smile is priceless

@danrubin4506 3 года назад

Another absolutely gorgeous, clean and functional design. Very impressive, tasteful and appropriate.

@alfs3 10 месяцев назад

I'm in absolute love with your place Cathi!

@ejsmith9108 3 года назад

Can’t wait to finish gathering supplies & get to work on my container home! Might just record the process as well 🤔

@ExploringAlternatives 3 года назад

Thank you for watching! You can check out the Black Box Container Studio here: www.airbnb.ca/rooms/27575052 instagram.com/blackboxcontainerhome/

@seumadruga9845 3 года назад

Hi! You guys have any idea how much does it's cost?

@kimimilawacipiwinyan848 3 года назад

Land, Taxes Insurance Blueprints, Shipping, Transport -Laborors Construction Materials And Machinery. This is a great way to make income if you have all these resources available while maintaining your Personal Home and All That Is Involved. Many would be surprised to find that starting this opportunity can cause debt to most Family's, Perhaps we can seek out the basics, twards a more realistic approach to create a more affordable permanent home, before jumpstarting into this process. You need a parcel of land and hook ups, much more than a few shipping containers to air b&b. Anyone agree that might be a little better?

@de9461 3 года назад

It is so beautiful! Wow!

@jacobhuanosto1464 3 года назад

Beto Teixeira click the link and find out...

@alexlarson833 3 года назад

This is really cool!! I would love to stay in the studio for a few nights and I’m actually thinking of renting my own tiny house.

@natashaa7944 2 года назад

Gorgeous design indoor and outdoors! Downsized living is the way to go!

@jhingbangayan762 3 года назад

I love love love love their home. That is beautifully made. And the family bond you can tell how close they are. What a lovely family❤️❤️❤️

@robertdevans8639 3 года назад

Hello Jhing your smile is priceless

@Mark_Chandler 3 года назад

cool, small space with everything ya need.

@paularobertsofficial 3 года назад

Such a gorgeous home.

@karenstanislaw8912 2 года назад

Moves beautifully. Great light quality within..

@leipzigescobar4085 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing. Very inspiring both personal and professionally. Beautiful design.

@CarlosCampos-xu3mm 3 года назад

These guys are amazing. They really know how to live. The spaces and their vibes are beautiful! ✨✨ Thank you for sharing! 😄

@scdobserver835 3 года назад

What an amazingly entrepreneurial family!

@michaelchristophergutierre7244 3 года назад

WOW I am in Love, what a beautiful place and design. The way they utilized their space makes it look much bigger!!! The only thing I would add would is a rooftop terrace. Untilize the beautiful rooftop as a social area to relax and enjoy the wonderful sunsets.

@eduardotorresbetancourt654 3 года назад

Wow...just a little Shan-gri La in the middle of nowhere, and the people seem nice and welcoming. Love to visit sometime soon!

@PacificPinesRanch 3 года назад

This build is amazing! 😍 We are currently building a container home on the Oregon coast. Can’t wait to be finished so we can enjoy it!

@malontedavis304 Год назад

How did it come out ?

@AnneMB955 3 года назад

Love your home. Minimalist is the way I’d like to live.

@Tbow9999 3 года назад

Awesome home and a beautiful young lady Trevor is a lucky man God bless them

@dorothylloyd8601 3 года назад

Oh my goodness so so beautiful and you have styled it so stylishly, absolutely stunning.

@katrintherealestateguide 3 года назад

The woman has done a great job decorating the inside of the shipping container. I should have her come over to my house for some tips :)

@Rayne_Storms 3 года назад

I mean if you want it to look like hers, just paint everything white. It's a super easy "style".

@Livelong66 3 года назад

@@Rayne_Storms I was going to give the same reply!

@robertdevans8639 3 года назад

Hello Katrin your smile is priceless

@fluffinator3701 3 года назад

It's bigger than any place I've ever lived in, even included growing up with my family xD so it was a bit funny when she kept talking about minimalism, downsizing and not missing out on stuff, etc when it looked like a completely normal sized home :P I really like it though, great design, interior and size.

@anuragsingh-ed4gk 3 года назад

studio is extremely beautiful and cozy. the landscape is great as well. It really a place to go and have a stay and enjoy wine and some country music and since the area is semi desert I am sure star gazing would be one hell of an experience.

@DivandBenny 3 года назад

That is stunning!

@lindavanwey5044 3 года назад

Love this home. But wonder why no solar panels? Would have been perfect.

@0900McShizzle 3 года назад

Simple, they cost money and the return on investment takes years. Some people prefer to be on the grid

@reginahoughtaling2147 3 года назад

That's what I said

@jhowardsupporter 3 года назад

@@0900McShizzle I don't get that concept. Can you explain? I thought it's stick up solar panels ➡ power your lights. Two step process right?

@0900McShizzle 3 года назад

@@jhowardsupporter panels, batteries and good inverters that can power a whole house are expensive. People take loans to purchase and install them. It will take years before the savings you’ve made on using the grid are met. And even then you still need to buy new batteries as they have a limited lifespan. Some choose a hybrid model where they only buy panels and they sell the energy back to the grid which cancels out any bill payments

@jhowardsupporter 3 года назад

@@0900McShizzle Oh here it only cost about 5 grand which is the same as 5 iphones. I'm in Australia.

@geniuss_jo Год назад

Amongst other things, i really love the kitchen. Inspiring

@rmbarnes672 Год назад

LoL 😆 all day

@DEERDesign 3 года назад

Beautiful Home and surrounding landscapes! Hope to see more videos of Container Homes from your channel! Thank you very much for your sharing!

@anitavirginillo 3 года назад

She is someone I would want for a friend.

@eingelvf 3 года назад

LOVE IT!! thank u for sharing

@ExploringAlternatives 3 года назад

Happy you enjoyed the tour, thanks for watching!

@tcjensenjr 2 года назад

Beautiful! I love the Airbnb option across the breezeway!

@Rood6 2 года назад

The bedroom with the garage door is so cool, inspirational stuff!

@gardenlevel7385 3 года назад

Beautiful concept and execution. I wish they had discussed the cost of the build, including the foundation (obviously the land is another matter.....).

@nottheone582 3 года назад

land is pretty cheap in that area actually a couple acre parcel goes for around C$250k ($190k USD)

@nottheone582 3 года назад

@Charlie Pryde why are you @ me? I didn't say I own land...