You are one decision away from an entirely different life, and Grant of Living Big in a Tiny House truly justifies the statement. His decision to live off-grid inspired him to build this home with two 40ft shipping containers. He deftly designed an atrium between the two shipping containers to create a large courtyard, maximizing the living space.
His home is situated on a dreamy 10-acre property in New Zealand, where the surroundings offer greenery, grazing for his animals, and freshwater. He also constructed a large barn and workshop using another 40-foot container. The spacious courtyard has a pizza oven, breakfast bar, dining table, bathtub with an old chimney attached for water heating, and outdoor lounge. He is 90 percent off-grid with solar panels, a rainwater system, 900 amp batteries, and carbon batteries.
Grant’s 40ft shipping container home has an industrial look, which he has softened with stonework, rustic-timber elements, and sub-tropical plants. The containers are divided into two living spaces. One space has a living area, a kitchen, and an additional bedroom, whereas the other container has a bedroom, a bathroom, and a large wardrobe.
The interior complements the outdoors with an industrial charm. However, the rustic floor and other furnishing make the space homely. The living area has an L-shaped leather sofa, an aesthetic coffee table, and a wall-mounted swivel TV. It is the perfect spot to lie idle.
Next is the galley-style kitchen. On one side, there is a breakfast bar with outdoor connectivity, while the other features a countertop with a sink and cabinets for storing kitchen accessories. There is also a cooktop, a range hood, a microwave, and a refrigerator. Another element that justifies his resourceful living is the tubes under the bench that circulate hot water from the hot tub, keeping his house snug during winter.
The spare bedroom has a bed, wardrobe space, cabinets, and a door leading to the outdoors. According to Grant, the door becomes a quick and easy passage when something goes wrong in the house.
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The second container has a rustic and woodsy feel. There is an office space with a desk, a fireplace, and a big window offering nice views, making work less strenuous. Grant has an open wardrobe adjacent to the big bathroom with striking stone and tile work. The bathroom features a shower, a toilet, a sink, and rustic elements.
Grant lives off-grid and has designed his home to be energy-efficient and resourceful in every way. He nature-lover who prefers a simple life and says that not everything has to be perfect, and we can’t agree more. He has invested a total amount of NZD 600,000 (roughly $352,000) to construct the entire living space.
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