The Unibox Shipping Container Tiny House

If you want to live in a beautiful, functional tiny house, a container home is worth considering. In this post, we are going to introduce you to one of our favorite models, the Unibox container home by Craftsman Tiny Homes. First, let’s go over some basics about container homes.

What is a Container Home?

A container home is a house that is made out of one or more repurposed shipping crates. The crates are insulated and finished so that they can function as comfortable living spaces. Though not all container homes are tiny houses, many of them are.

How Much does a Tiny Shipping Container House Cost?

Pricing for shipping container homes can vary considerably. At the lower end, we have seen container homes for under $19,000. At the upper end, we have seen shipping container homes that cost more than $150,000.

The pricing depends on the size of the home, the finishing, the insulation thickness and type, the features you select, the manufacturer, and so on.

Why Craftsman Tiny Homes?

Craftsman Tiny Homes is a reputable, well-established company that specializes in manufacturing custom tiny houses. The Unibox is one of their most popular models, and can be fully customized to your needs.

This company has impressed us with their attractive designs, their abundance of basic and optional features, and how easy they are to work with. We’ve had nothing but great experiences with them, and particularly love the versatility of their Unibox home design.

The Unibox Container Floor Plan

Now that we have told you a bit about Craftsman Tiny Homes, let’s check out their Unibox container home model, and explore the features and options that make this tiny home model so special.

You can get the Unibox container home in four different configurations:

• Option A: 8’ x 20’. This version has a deck along one side of the house, but no roof deck.
• Option B: 8’ x 20’. This version features no side deck. We are unclear as to whether it features a roof deck.
• Option C: 8’ x 40’. It comes with a ground deck.
• Option D: 8’ x 40’. This version does not contain any outside element.

Here are all the basic interior features:

• Ceilings up to 8’ high
• Single story design
• All electric
• 9,000 BTU mini-split with remote
• Rheem tankless water heater or equivalent
• Waterproof vinyl flooring
• Pre-primed ShipLap rough
• LED lights for the walls and ceiling
• 3 white-framed windows, including screens, which open

Here are all the basic exterior features:

• Exterior door with an entry light
• 4-prong plug-in electrical service (50 amps)
• Connections are ready for water and sewer

Here are all the kitchen and bathroom features:

• Single kitchen sink
• Custom butcherblock countertop
• 5′ Base sink cabinet with drawers (unfinished)
• Shower
• Exhaust fan
• Flushing toilet

You can customize your Unibox container home with these optional features:

Because there are so many different ways to customize the layout and features of the Unibox container home, there is not just one price. You will need to tell Craftsman Tiny Homes which layout and features you want so that they can give you a custom price quote.

Why You’ll Love It

If you read through all the available features, you already have a pretty good idea what makes the Unibox so desirable. But a list of features alone doesn’t convey all the reasons to consider this tiny home model.

Craftsman Tiny Homes has a lot of experience building custom tiny homes, which means that their container homes are incredibly high in quality. From the materials they choose to the quality of their workmanship, this company never cuts corners, and produces stunning homes that last.

The Unibox Container Home also shows off this company’s talent for tiny home design. These homes combine classic and modern design elements to produce a balanced look that is easy to adapt to any setting or decorative style.

The interior of the Unibox is simple and uncluttered, while remaining warm and inviting. This is largely thanks to the ample use of wood. The choice of shiplap for the interior walls brings in strong horizontal lines, contributing to a sense of “flow” within the space.

While the main living area is wide open, featuring a combined kitchen and living room, wood beams across the ceiling help break up the space while providing a decorative effect.

Where to Buy the Unibox Container House

Wondering, “Where can I buy a container home, specifically the Unibox?” To order and customize your own Unibox container home from Craftsman Tiny Homes, click below.