She turned shipping containers into a stunning home when no one thought it was possible! 🏡🔥 The transformation is truly unbelievable—step inside to see how she did it and what it looks like NOW in this article! ⬇️
Claudie Dubreuil, a Canadian who has worked in construction for many years, spent her days managing the building of wooden mansions and apartment cottages. But when it came time to build her own home, she decided to try something very different.
Instead of traditional materials, Claudie chose to build her house out of shipping containers. She traveled from her hometown of Mirabel to the port city of Montreal to find what she needed. There, she came across several companies selling used shipping containers for prices ranging from $2,600 to $3,000 each.
Next, Claudie needed skilled workers who could cut the containers according to her plans. Four companies turned down the job, saying it was too complicated. Finally, she found a company called NCK that was willing to take on the challenge. The entire construction process took about two years. The first step was to cut out spaces for future windows and doors.
To form the first floor of the house, two containers, each measuring 2.44 by 12 meters, were joined together. For the second floor, two more containers of the same size were placed on top at a 90-degree angle.
Each container was flipped upside down, and additional beams were welded on for extra strength. The floors of the house were covered with a 12-centimeter layer of concrete, which also contained a floor heating system.
Claudie really liked the rough metal surface inside the containers, so she decided to keep it as part of the interior design. The metal was only repainted white to brighten the space.
On the outside, a layer of thermal insulation was added, and the containers were covered with spruce wood, which doesn’t need paint. This also helped keep the inside space as roomy as possible.
Interior walls were made from natural wood in different shades.
The furniture matched the industrial style of the house, with metal tables, shelves, and simple drawers giving the space a “loft” feel.
The bathtub was placed right in the middle of the bedroom, offering a view of the terrace and the forest outside.
Bright colors were used here and there to add life to the otherwise simple interiors.
In total, Claudie’s new home cost between $330,000 and $377,000. This included the price of the containers, preparing the site and foundations, hiring professionals, and buying all the necessary materials.
