Get your mood boards ready, Pinterest lovers: shipping container homes are here! If you’ve ever considered tiny house living or green living, then you’ll be thrilled with this inspirational (and aspirational) list. Shipping container homes are an environmentally friendly and budget-conscious option for those seeking an alternative form of shelter.

The occupants of these homes have found ways to downsize and scale back while maintaining the necessities for living in an ever-evolving world. If minimalist is not an option for your lifestyle, then you’ll find some extra homes on this list that will satisfy #teamtoomuch. Think a million-dollar home in the Hamptons. While the quintessential shipping container homes look quite literally as they appeared before renovation (on the outside), these homes have evolved into dream houses for the eco-conscious and passion projects for designers and architects alike who use innovative materials for building. So hunker down and get ready to dive into some new building projects, complete with environmentally-safe add-ons. Be sure to maximize your budget with upcycling throughout the home, sourcing some non-traditional fabrics for decor, and using these ideas for affordable kitchen countertop materials.

Our surroundings have a profound impact on our health and affect how we engage in self-care. The ability to transform our environments and adapt to different climates reflects our creativity as a people. These shipping container homes from all around the world can inspire you to get crafty and decorate your home with indestructible fabrics. A DIY project in the form of shipping container homes is certainly a must-have in order to simplify (or magnify) your life. Some of these frugal finds for fashionistas to “budgetistas” (and every “ista” in between) will hardly leave a dent in your virtual wallet. If you’re a super resourceful DIY diva, you could save a ton. Maybe you’re seeking to add quiet luxury home design to your digs. Some of these shipping container homes make luxurious and stunning mansions. The possibilities are endless!

Beach Box

If you’re ever in the Hamptons, you’ll dig this unique shipping container mansion in Amagansett listed for $1.4 million in 2012. The 2,000-square-foot beach house contains four bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms for a luxe coastal escape.

Ccasa Hostel

This incredibly colorful shipping container hostel is inspired by the traditional Vietnamese home that has particular blocks for daily living. Prepare to be astounded by this standout piece in Nha Trang, Vietnam.

Containers of Hope

Architecture firm Studio Saxe used two recycled shipping containers to create Containers of Hope, a dream home (within a budget of $40,000) for Gabriela Calvo and Marca Peralta near San Jose, Costa Rica.

Devil’s Corner

Recycled shipping container homes are all the rage, and architecture firm Cumulus has transformed these containers into a sensational winery. Devil’s Corner has you covered with worldly amenities such as a tasting room and lookout tower for guests to experience the unique beauty of Tasmania, Australia.

El Tiemblo House

James & Mau and Infiniski created this environmentally-friendly private home in El Tiemblo, Spain with approximately 70% of recycled building materials.

Escape Den

This shipping container home in Dhaka, Bangladesh brings the outdoors inside courtesy of architecture firm River and Rain, and this secluded abode is comprised of four individual recycled shipping containers.

Squirrel Park

Venture to Oklahoma City’s Tornado Alley to visit this apartment complex complete with its own tornado bunker. Alfred Hall Monaghan Morris created this masterpiece of four two-bedroom units from 16 individual shipping containers.

Stow-Away Waterloo

Doone Silver Kerr’s Stow-Away Waterloo in London, England will stun you with its wooden interior and white metallic exterior. Revel in the firm’s awe-inspiring aesthetic of this apartment-meets-hotel complex comprised of 20 individual suites.

The Container Haus

The non-profit group Sole Hope stuffed this charitable shipping container with shoes and daily living supplies before it reached Jinja, Uganda. Stay at this rustic ranch Airbnb to take in the natural beauty of the country on your next vacation to the Motherland.

The Wellington Container

This former vacation spot in Wellington, New Zealand was designed using three layered shipping containers and boasted a luxurious hydrotherapy spa and screening room. Sadly, this Airbnb is permanently closed, but it leaves some incredible inspiration for building our own.

Everything You Need To Know About Shipping Container Homes

How Much Do Shipping Container Homes Cost?

A small to medium size shipping container costs approximately $10,000-$35,000. Larger shipping containers cost approximately $100,000 or more Combining your shipping containers in order to have a larger home can cost over $200,000.

Renovating homes can put a strain on your purse strings, and DIY shipping container homes are no different. A DIY project such as converting such shipping containers into homes will be costly as you increase the amount of desired amenities. Think modern upgrades such as water temperature regulators and rust-resistant furnishings for the home.

Are Secondhand Shipping Containers Safe?

Secondhand items deserve a second look, so note that secondhand shipping containers can be harmful since they may have been used to transport some serious chemical substances. Make sure you find out the backstory on your shipping container before you convert one into your home sweet home. If anything, though, brand-new shipping containers are safe.

How Can You Buy a Shipping Container Home?

Thanks to some home manufacturers such as Blok Studio, Honomobo, and Kubed Living, the demand for shipping container homes has increased, and these quirky containers are ready for purchase. A 320 square foot exterior Blok 40 Series home (complete with full living room, bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen) will take 8 to 10 weeks to produce and will cost you $79,000. Based on our list, you’ll be thrilled to find shipping container homes for sale in cities across the world.