The parents gifted their two daughters container homes so that they could have their own space and privacy

When children are still young, it seems that parents can use any space, be it a studio or an apartment.

But as the years pass and the children grow, your small home becomes just that – small.

Unfortunately, the housing situation can become serious when your space cannot accommodate adults, teenagers, and all their precious belongings.

This was the dilemma of Matt and Linda from Henderson, Nevada, when they realized that their teenage daughters Ashley and Maddie needed their own space and independence.

Once living directly across from each other, and no house being big enough for them and their three children, Matt and Linda decided to purchase a fixer-upper with a very spacious backyard.

It was a yard large enough to accommodate two container homes.

Matt and Linda began drawing up plans and sought a contractor who could help them build two functional, sustainable, and reusable container homes directly in their backyard.

Their vision became a reality with the help of the Las Vegas-based design company „Alternative Living Spaces,“ specializing in container homes.

They derived energy, water, and waste from the main building and installed the container homes in a matter of hours.

The addition of these container homes was the perfect solution for their large family.

In addition to the added living space, they could also become a source of income once the children grow up and decide to move out.

In fact, when Ashley left for college, Maddie’s boyfriend, Braedon, moved in and rented her home for a short period.

He wanted his own space for a while.

Maddie, a freshman at UNLV, decided to stay because she prefers to be closer to her father, Matt.

Living on campus was not part of her study plans.

Being a daddy’s girl, she wants to be as close to him as possible.

According to Maddie, she simply couldn’t imagine being far away from him.

With her beautiful container home, she can stay close to her family and at the same time enjoy her privacy, just like in student housing or university residences.

Matt likes the multigenerational setup of their container homes.

Currently, their children live there. Once they live independently, Matt and Linda’s elderly parents could live there.

This way, they can check on them quickly and regularly, similar to an assisted living situation.

From the buyer’s perspective, container homes are not cheap.

But they are much more affordable compared to a typical or traditional house.

Instead of ending up in a landfill, shipping containers can be repurposed and transformed into container homes.

They are efficient and sustainable, using fewer appliances and much less water.

Even during the hot summers in Nevada, improvements can be made to keep the interior cool and comfortable.

Additionally, you can have a minimalist design that is functional, eco-friendly, and sustainable.

Each shipping container measures 40 x 8 feet, and they spent about $70,000 for each fully furnished unit.

There’s a large TV and a living area where the sofa can be transformed into a full-size bed.

The bedroom has more shelves, closets, and hidden containers under the bed.

The kitchen area is also designed to have plenty of storage space, containers, and open shelves.

There’s a built-in stove and refrigerator, along with additional bathroom cabinets.

Sliding doors save space and give the place an aesthetic charm.

It can be confidently said that Matt, Linda, and their children are all happy with how this project has developed.

Their container homes are beautiful, functional, and efficient.

They even have the potential to generate income!

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