Two-Bedroom Container Home Blends Urban Style With Modern Luxury

The original version of the Soho container home by Nook Tiny Homes is the Soho Modern, designed to operate as the perfect vacation home. The 20-foot-long (six meters) high cube container offered one bedroom, a kitchenette, and a luxurious separate bathroom. Despite the modest size, what made the Soho Modern stand out were the high-end finishes, materials, and appliances.

The 2-Bed Soho Modern doubles the fun with a length of 40 feet (12 meters) and a total surface of just under 30 square meters (312 square feet). The builder applied the success formula from the previous version in the form of top-quality materials and appliances, also adding enough space for a second room. This was mainly designed to become a second bedroom. Still, it's versatile enough to adapt to the needs of future owners, who can decide to configure it as a dining room or home office instead.

Industrial containers are synonymous with confined spaces, which is why maximizing luminosity and spaciousness is always the main goal when turning them into homes. The 40-foot Soho Modern does that by opening to the outdoors as much as possible. The large glass sliding doors and windows keep the entire area bathed in natural light while delighting those inside with panoramic views.

In addition to this, one of the trademarks of Nook Tiny Homes comes in the form of cargo doors that create a direct connection to the natural surroundings. In the case of Soho Modern, a large picture window is placed behind the cargo doors. When these doors are opened, the bedroom gets a gorgeous view through this large window – a perfect way to enjoy the sunrise or the sunset.

The high-end finishes include timber and concrete paneling, high ceiling panels, designer fittings, oak timber kitchen countertops, and custom LED lighting. The kitchen looks ultra-modern with its elegant countertops and black sink. It comes with an under-countertop oven and cooktop.

The sink cabinet integrates a practical breakfast bar that doesn't take up too much space. Ample storage adds another touch of luxury – in addition to two overhead cabinets and two drawer cabinets with soft close, this premium kitchen boasts a full-size pantry.

The bathroom is also remarkably stylish. The LED-backlit wall mirror and black frame of the shower add a touch of glam. The back-to-wall toilet and large shower cabin are perfectly integrated, with enough space left for additional cabinetry.

The kitchen, the bathroom, and each of the bedrooms have their own large window. The Soho Modern also comes with custom LED lighting and exterior lights, TV points, laundry facilities, and safety switches.

Like all the Nook Tiny Homes designs, the 2-bed Soho Modern feels as great as its looks, and this has a lot to do with the perfect temperature. All self-contained homes built by this brand are fully insulated, including a moisture barrier, and can be fitted with reverse-cycle air conditioning units for heating and cooling (not included in the standard features).

The Soho Modern is not only beautifully designed and styled but also remarkably functional for a container home. The designer kitchen with modern fittings, the generous storage, and the main bedroom with a large window behind cargo doors turn this apparently simple dwelling into an urban haven that stays connected to nature.
This Australian builder focuses on converting new shipping containers into luxury living spaces that are also highly versatile, ranging from smaller home offices to generous-sized two-bedroom homes like the Soho Modern. Just like regular tiny homes, container homes can also be adapted for off-grid living by adding solar panels, grey water tanks, and an eco-friendly toilet alternative.

Container homes come with the added benefit of extreme ruggedness. Built to ship cargo across the ocean while facing extreme conditions, these containers provide a highly reliable frame for future homes. It makes them particularly suitable for areas with lots of snow, storms, or even cyclones (they can withstand winds of more than 200 kph/124 mph). At the same time, container homes are easy to move from one location to another, which makes them an excellent option for vacation rentals.

This two-bedroom self-contained home comes with an AUD 109,000 ($72,700) price tag, plus taxes. It's more affordable than tiny homes on wheels with a similar configuration, and it certainly looks much more expensive due to the modern finishes. In addition to being eco-friendly and highly resistant, a container home like the Soho Modern is also a time-saving housing solution since it takes less time to be completed without sacrificing long-term comfort.