I played around with my graph paper this weekend designing the Container House. (Yes, I know, very original name but nothing else is coming to me.)
Since shipping containers are typically 8x8x20 feet. So I thought at first to do an L shaped house with a big deck. But I wanted to keep the footprint a little smaller.
I like it but as I said, a larger footprint than I wanted. So I went back to the drawing board, (almost literally) and began work on something like this.
The big circle is meant to be a spiral stair. The location of that drove me a little crazy and I ended up moving it quite a bit. But I think I've got a solid plan now.
It underwent some revisions as I figured out where I wanted the windows and doors.
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I had the component kit for the MiniTown Loft so I used those measurements for the windows. I wanted to do a regular staircase, maybe with a couple of landings. But I ran into a little snag with the steps that came with the component kit.
I was a little surprised to find the stairs broken, that hasn't happened in a long time. I wrote to Miniatures.com about it and they're always cool about replacing things that broke during shipping.
I'm excited to play with the doors on the ends of the containers. I want to do some big windows in a couple of them. That way I can open the doors and close them like shutters. That could be cool right?
Since I am not an artist the drawing (and erasing and drawing again) took me pretty much all weekend. My husband said that he hoped I was just drawing houses. Apparently he thinks I have some demolition expertise and was drawing out bomb schematics. He's so optimistic isn't he?
I'm excited about this kit now. I really am looking forward to working on it. I'd love to do another tile backsplash like this.
Maybe not these exact colors, something more in a grey? I do a lot of blue because its a favorite but a pretty grey with a nice granite countertop would look very nice.
Have to see. Hope you're having a good weekend! Stay safe and healthy.
Me gusta la estructura que has diseñado para la casa, estaré esperando tu comienzo!!
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I love seeing your plans so far, Sheila, they look great! Had to laugh about your husband's words ;)!
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Hugs, Ilona
What a wonderful idea.
ReplyDeleteWe have a retail dining area here named the Container Park, here is a link. Maybe it will give you some more ideas.
https://thetraveltote.com/2017/08/30/container-park-las-vegas/
I can't wait to watch this build
This looks good and I already feel exited and curious to see more. Have fun!
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Hugs, Drora
Looks great Sheila! One of my nerdy pet loves is graph paper! And I love the inspiration pics, very interesting!
ReplyDeleteHi Sheila! This looks like so much fun! Just the other day I was Really tempted to open another new kit (in my stash for years now)... I was just wanting a fresh start and that wood smell of new kits.... and all the Potential that comes with the new ideas...
ReplyDeleteBut sanity prevailed and I am going to return to one of my not yet finished kits.... and make some good progress this year! I can't wait to see this project of yours get under way! :)
Oh, I love container houses! This is going to be such a cool project!
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