So, you’ve bought into the hype and now have a container that’s ready to convert for your business.
The question now facing you is, how do you transform this container into a commercially viable home for your business, without spending a fortune?
In this article, we’ve trawled through case studies and reviews to discover the best and most cost-effective adaptations, pulling together this list of commercial container conversion ideas for any business to try.
Exterior Changes and Adaptations to Consider
It goes without saying that a recycled container will need windows and doors in order to become a functional commercial space. But the ideas don’t end there.
We’ve seen converted containers being used for pop-up restaurants and bars with large open fronts, salons with expansive windows to maximise natural light, office spaces with compartmentalised meeting areas, and more. Adding wooden cladding can help to insulate the container and elevate its aesthetic, creating an environmentally friendly building that holds its heat effectively.
And that’s before you consider the outside space. Large doors make way for outdoor seating and a terrace beyond the boundary of the container. Floor to ceiling windows bring the outside in, without exposing users to the elements. Or why not consider adding branding to the exterior walls of the container, personalising its look in line with your business?
How to Improve the Inside of a Converted Container
There’s no escaping the fact that a converted container is a shell of a structure, and without various adaptations, it doesn’t do much in the way of business support.
The beauty, of course, lies in its versatility. Adding shelving is a quick fix to elevate the functional storage capacity of a commercial container, while integrating electricity and bringing in furniture can quickly make the space more usable and comfortable.
TOP TIP: Looking to keep costs down? Consider recycled and upcycled furniture, using your branding colours to recover old chairs and paint old surfaces and tables, and add cladding to keep heating bills down.
The Financial Benefits of a Converted Container Over Bricks and Mortar
Suffice to say, opting for a converted container is a great way to use an existing structure, with the blank canvas look of these containers making them a great starting point onto which to project your commercial venture.
We’ve seen converted containers that are stacked, connected in various configurations, and completely opened out, many of which are virtually unrecognisable by the time designers are done with them.
And while this versatility is a huge benefit to developers and business owners, it’s the cost saving that convinces many to choose a container over a traditional building.
Containers are affordable to buy and cost-effective to convert, given that the structure already exists and simply needs adapting. Conversion teams work closely with each client to achieve the ideal finish and will always work within budget where possible. Get in touch and book a consultation to find out more!
