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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CREDITS
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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
Filming Credits:
Mat of Exploring Alternatives
Photo Credits:
Photos of the shipping container house build by Trevor Marshall
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Interesting how some people's downsize would be other people's up size.
@vlogafter3054
3 жыл бұрын
These people look rich.
@totomess2002
3 жыл бұрын
indeed ...
@gaycha6589
3 жыл бұрын
Way of the world. But let’s not assume these folk didn’t earn it and work hard in first place.
@psilonautika
3 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
Yep i've lived with my partner now in a 36m2 house for 10 years now.
To say „we don‘t have a ton of space“ about the kitchen 😳 To me, the kitchen is huge!
@JanKosowski
3 жыл бұрын
They prioritized smart, but if you have a home you need more storage space. They cannot keep extra stuff, that demands discipline.
@mchrysogelos7623
3 жыл бұрын
@@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 жыл бұрын
I agree! Even the lounge room is big
@avantilegor8610
3 жыл бұрын
Lol. Yeah this is twice the size of our house. 🤣
@JahisLovePsalms
3 жыл бұрын
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.
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
this is how I want to live when I retire, this home is beautiful! Just me and my dogs, this would be perfect!
break bread together....the sweetest words heard in a very long time. very inviting
@seahagkeylover
3 жыл бұрын
Refreshing indeed!!!
@ShiaGirl18
3 жыл бұрын
I completely agree!
The black and the cedar go well together. Her voice is so soothing.
@lavapix
3 жыл бұрын
That's the first thing I thought. She could talk about paint drying and I'd listen.
@glennbeau
3 жыл бұрын
She is a voice coach. I bet she sounds great when she sings!
@verda_renee
2 жыл бұрын
I thought the same, she's also very pretty and youthful - that was my 2nd thought lol
It's amazing how beautiful recycled shipping containers can look - this is not only a highly functional abode but aesthetically beautiful.
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
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 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
There is nothing minimalistic about it.
@nottheone582
3 жыл бұрын
It's minimalist if you came from a 3000 sq ft subdivision home I guess?
@Mikayla_5
3 жыл бұрын
@@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 жыл бұрын
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.
Delightful home. Kathie is charming. Thoroughly enjoyed this. Thanks.
That view during winter after a good snowfall might be something out of this world.
This is by far the most beautiful container house I’ve seen. So sleek and modern
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 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
@@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 жыл бұрын
It doesn’t say anywhere it is a tiny house.
The more I see this concept-living in container homes, I am in love with it!
Looks super cozy yet spacious. It’s stunningly beautiful and you’re right you just can’t beat the view
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. 💛
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!
I love the integration of skills within the family. So cool!
What a lovely home and studio, and Cathi has such a wonderful, soothing voice, I could listen to her talk all day long!
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.
Just beautiful! The home, the lady, all of it. Beautiful music too.
The transformation of a shipping container into such a beautiful home as you have is stunning with great design.
This is the first container home I have seen that I actually like. It's beautiful and the floor plan is outstanding.
🌸 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
9 ай бұрын
exactly.
Wow, perfection! Such a wonderful lifestyle you have carved out for yourselves. 💕
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!
This is my favorite tiny home out of all of them that I’ve seen! Beautiful
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.
The interior design is so peaceful. And Cathi has a beautiful speaking voice. She could record relaxation content or something! :)
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 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Hope you get to experience it, it’s just as special in real life :)
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
Жыл бұрын
SO VERY TRUE!!!!
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 😘
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!
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.
A truly beautiful home! I love the plans you have for offering ‘experiences’. That will do well!!
Nothing is more beautiful than watching the scenery while cooking- beautiful 😍💗
Really well designed, and really well thought out. Perfect amount of space, yet not so small that it feels cramped. Great decision all around.
"The scenery is the art work... " So true. It's beautiful. Thanks for showing it to us.
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".
Such an amazing video! I get goosebumps when I see someone that loves Kamloops and it’s diversity as much as I do! ❤️
What a beautiful, serene setting. I look forward to visiting when this whole Covid situation is over. 💕
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 жыл бұрын
Hello Samantha your smile is priceless
Everything is decorated so beautifully. Looks so clean and fresh
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!
One of the most stunning dwellings I think I have ever seen, I would love to Live somewhere like that!
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!
Beautiful home! Nothing beats doing something you are happy and passionate about for a living! Awesome!
It's not just the beautiful house but the sparkle in her eyes, she really love all of it🥰🥰🥰
Whoa! Everything about this place is beautiful. 😻😻😻
Kathy is delightful as well as their living space.♥️
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 жыл бұрын
Hello Jhing your smile is priceless
What a beautiful person Kathy seems to be and the home and future plans are wonderful. Very nice video! ❤️
I love this family and what they have created! I’m inspired to do something similar one day. Thanks for sharing 👍😁
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 жыл бұрын
Was the van down by the river? ;)
@thunderempire827
2 жыл бұрын
@@TroutButter internet iiiiu
Beautiful Home and surrounding landscapes! Hope to see more videos of Container Homes from your channel! Thank you very much for your sharing!
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 жыл бұрын
Hello Flor your smile is priceless
Beautiful home and rental space!! I know where I'll be staying if I ever get out to Kamloops BC!
Love this, would totally wanna go there if they continue to develop.
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...!!! 😍
Absolutely beautiful! The scenery was amazing! 🙂
Such a gorgeous home.
Beautiful. It is all you need. Think of the trees you are saving too.
Can’t wait to finish gathering supplies & get to work on my container home! Might just record the process as well 🤔
cool, small space with everything ya need.
Thank you for sharing. Very inspiring both personal and professionally. Beautiful design.
Another absolutely gorgeous, clean and functional design. Very impressive, tasteful and appropriate.
She loves her sons for sure.
@clari5683
3 жыл бұрын
She does, but I was shocked when I saw her "kids".. they are grown ups.. haha She looks so young!
@tai68069
3 жыл бұрын
@@clari5683 that's what a good family does to you.you remain young.
That is stunning!
I'm in absolute love with your place Cathi!
Beautiful! I love the Airbnb option across the breezeway!
What an amazingly entrepreneurial family!
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
Жыл бұрын
How did it come out ?
Wow...just a little Shan-gri La in the middle of nowhere, and the people seem nice and welcoming. Love to visit sometime soon!
Moves beautifully. Great light quality within..
Beautiful nature. Great places to stay.
@liyanam7888
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely.
@liyanam7888
3 жыл бұрын
@@asma1405 I have no idea. Probably does.
@higherresolution4490
3 жыл бұрын
Where is this? Do you know? California? Canada? I couldn't understand the name of the place.
@liyanam7888
3 жыл бұрын
@@higherresolution4490 I think it is in Australia :)
@daljitsadhra8335
3 жыл бұрын
@@higherresolution4490 British Columbia Canada they are friends of mine ❤️
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 жыл бұрын
I mean if you want it to look like hers, just paint everything white. It's a super easy "style".
@Livelong66
3 жыл бұрын
@@Rayne_Storms I was going to give the same reply!
@robertdevans8639
3 жыл бұрын
Hello Katrin your smile is priceless
Their house is really cool and Cathi is a very positive person. Great video!
She said that she loves small space and having a life of minimalist... There’s no word to describe such a contradiction. She killed the video man.
These guys are amazing. They really know how to live. The spaces and their vibes are beautiful! ✨✨ Thank you for sharing! 😄
Love this home. But wonder why no solar panels? Would have been perfect.
@0900McShizzle
3 жыл бұрын
Simple, they cost money and the return on investment takes years. Some people prefer to be on the grid
@reginahoughtaling2147
3 жыл бұрын
That's what I said
@jhowardsupporter
3 жыл бұрын
@@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 жыл бұрын
@@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 жыл бұрын
@@0900McShizzle Oh here it only cost about 5 grand which is the same as 5 iphones. I'm in Australia.
This home is truly elegant, spacious and we'll thought out. I am so jealous, in a good way. Love this post 😍.
I am so in love with this home oh my goodness!! I will build this for myself someday soon.
Love your home. Minimalist is the way I’d like to live.
LOVE IT!! thank u for sharing
@ExploringAlternatives
3 жыл бұрын
Happy you enjoyed the tour, thanks for watching!
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.
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!
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.
She is someone I would want for a friend.
A beautiful home and the views are breath taking.
It's great that your sons help you and stay with you and take care of you hopefully one day when you get old..
wow this is so beautiful! I wanna live there
*My type of home!* ♥️
Cathy seems so pleasant and intelligent;, with a home to match. Looks like a great place to visit.
Gorgeous design indoor and outdoors! Downsized living is the way to go!
Thank you for watching! You can check out the Black Box Container Studio here: www.airbnb.ca/rooms/27575052 instagram.com/blackboxcontainerhome/
@seumadruga9845
3 жыл бұрын
Hi! You guys have any idea how much does it's cost?
@kimimilawacipiwinyan848
3 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
It is so beautiful! Wow!
@jacobhuanosto1464
3 жыл бұрын
Beto Teixeira click the link and find out...
@alexlarson833
3 жыл бұрын
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.
Such a sweet home, away from all the hustle bustle.
what a view! Beautiful house. Inspiring
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.
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.
Beautiful home ,I could live in a home like that.👍
@robertdevans8639
3 жыл бұрын
Hello Charlotte