We’re not sure of an exact date, but at one point, someone brainstormed about different ways of using shipping containers. After all, they were easy to obtain, affordable, structurally sound, and incredibly versatile.
For many years now, people have used these containers for a host of things. These include homes that are so beautiful you’d never know they were made from shipping containers unless someone told you. Other individuals have turned these into underground storage, perfect for extra supplies, gardening materials, and a host of other things.
There are even shipping containers transformed into shelters designed to protect people from tornadoes and the apocalypse. But now, we’re seeing a new trend emerge in the form of swimming pools. Yes, you heard that right. While that might sound far-fetched, one look at these 30 photos and you’ll get it.
1. A convenient way to cool down
Especially for people who live on the west coast but have limited yard space, a shipping container is a great solution for having a pool. Remember, you can find these in smaller sizes like this one. Add a Plexiglas wall for extra fun and you’ll become the envy of your neighbors.
By choosing one of the larger shipping containers, not only would you end up with a way to cool off during the hot summer but also do laps for exercise.
If you have the available space, you could go with something like this. Remember, you can select from a variety of colors for the water, allowing you to personalize the look of your swimming pool. Then with a little graphic artistry and you’ll have a fantastic backyard area.
Thanks to advances in technology, a contractor can create a shipping container pool flush to an upstairs balcony. Depending on where you live, this would provide a stunning view while you swim or relax.
5. Jacuzzi and pool combination
Here’s an incredible idea. You can even have a shipping container designed so there’s a Jacuzzi taking up one half and a pool taking up the other half. With this, you get the best of both worlds.
With this, you’d have a beautiful deck attached to the pool, great for visiting with friends or sunbathing. Even better, convenient steps lead up to the top. And for safety, you can always have a latching door attached.
If you enjoy entertaining family and friends on the weekends, you might as well do it in style. A great solution is to add a redwood deck around a shipping container pool. One gathering and your home will become the designated party spot.
This shipping container swimming pool is so well designed that unless you tell people, they’ll never know. It looks elegant and expensive. This is the kind of secret you don’t want to share.
Often, these pools are built above-ground. But as you can see, it’s possible to turn a shipping container into an underground pool as well. In this case, the homeowner went for an Asian-inspired setting, which is gorgeous.
With a pool design like this, you’ll quickly become the talk of the neighborhood. It’s unique from anything on the market. Not only does the shipping container serve as the pool but then there’s a unique walk-around deck made of stone.
Although this pool doesn’t include bells and whistles, it’s still incredible. As mentioned, you can customize your pool’s appearance by choosing a unique color for the water, including various shades of green and blue, as well as black.
Just imagine stepping out of your house to this. Have a few friends over and perhaps some margaritas and you’ll feel as though you just won the lottery.
13. Infinity pool…shipping container style
While not quite an authentic infinity pool, this design comes pretty darn close. At eye level, it would look like the water goes on forever. What a breathtaking choice, especially at sunset as the color of the sky reflects on the pool’s surface.
If you prefer a more basic design, this shipping container is ideal. You have steps for easy and safe exit and entry, water to enjoy, and a nice railing that enhances the appearance of the container.
What makes this particular shipping container unique is the contractor built up one end so it has shallow water. This would be an excellent option for anyone with smaller children or people who just enjoy lounging in the water rather than swimming.
With a large deck surrounding a shipping container pool, you’d have ample room to barbecue and hang out with friends. Although this would look great anywhere, with its clean lines, it’d be an excellent choice for a contemporary style home.
Not everyone who owns a vacation home likes swimming in lake water. But by adding a shipping container pool near the dock, you’d be able to enjoy all the beautiful scenery yet have clean water to swim in.
Who says that shipping container pools are only for the outdoors? As shown, they’re also great indoors. You could even go with an indoor/outdoor pool for the ultimate design.
A lot of people prefer to have privacy while swimming. With a tall security fence, this concrete-encapsulated shipping container creates just that. For even more visual appeal, you could mimic this design, including plants and a block patio surface.
Along with using a shipping container for the pool, this homeowner had a beautiful deck added, as well as a slide. For people with kids and grandkids, this is the ultimate solution for achieving summertime fun.
A great way to enhance your outdoor patio is by having a shipping container pool added. When done correctly, the two will merge perfectly, creating a clean, seamless appearance.
The fact you can personalize a shipping container pool to coordinate with the style of a home is one more reason they’re so popular. Similar to living at the lake, some people prefer to have a pool at their beachfront property.
For some people, a pool is all about swimming and exercise. But for others, they want the whole experience. Even with this type of pool, you can create a space that has the feel of an expensive resort.
Rather than having Plexiglass added to just one side of the container, you can have it installed all the way around. Ultimately, you’d end up with a pool like this. Talk about unique.
25. Cost-effective and cute
While all shipping container pools are cost-effective, especially compared to a traditional pool, this is a prime example of how to lower the price even further. Simply go with a smaller container and a simple design.
26. Beautiful enhancements
Just as you could do with a conventional pool, you can have different enhancements added to one made from a shipping container. That includes a slide, lighting, fountains, swim-up bar, and more.
Just looking at this shipping container pool and you can feel your blood pressure drop. To avoid sunburns while swimming, do what this homeowner did…have a large umbrella added to one side. It’s a genius idea, especially when small children or people with sensitive skin swim.
Rather than have a pool with a Jacuzzi on just one side, your contractor can always add jets to the entire pool. That way, you can swim when you want or turn on all the jets to help ease sore muscles.
Shipping container pools give you so many options like this tiered effect. Below, the homeowner added additional levels that give the pool height. And the slightly dipped side of the container enhances its overall appeal.
30. Overcoming challenges
If your house sits on a hillside, you might think having a shipping container pool is out of the question. But that’s just not the case. With metal stakes set deep into the ground, they’ll hold the pool securely in place without any issue.
We’re not sure of an exact date, but at one point, someone brainstormed about different ways of using shipping containers. After all, they were easy to obtain, affordable, structurally sound, and incredibly versatile.
For many years now, people have used these containers for a host of things. These include homes that are so beautiful you’d never know they were made from shipping containers unless someone told you. Other individuals have turned these into underground storage, perfect for extra supplies, gardening materials, and a host of other things.
There are even shipping containers transformed into shelters designed to protect people from tornadoes and the apocalypse. But now, we’re seeing a new trend emerge in the form of swimming pools. Yes, you heard that right. While that might sound far-fetched, one look at these 30 photos and you’ll get it.
