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Modern 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Container Home Plans – 40x32, Four 40ft Containers 1 / 19

A full-size family home from four 40ft shipping containers. The Modern 40x32 puts three bedrooms, two and a half baths and a real laundry room in a 32' x 40' footprint of 1,280 sq ft, with the whole back half of the house given over to an open kitchen, dining and living room that opens onto the yard through sliding glass doors.

The plan is organized around a central spine: bedrooms and baths on the quiet side, living on the bright side, and the entry, half bath and hallway in between, so the private rooms never sit off the living space.

Key Features

Four 40ft High-Cube Containers. Side by side for a 32' x 40' footprint, 1,280 sq ft, single level. Three Bedrooms: Two at the front of the house and a third beside the laundry, each with a window and closet; the front corner bedroom has a walk-in closet. Two and a Half Baths: A full bath with shower at the center of the plan, a second full bath with tub next to the laundry, and a half bath at the entry. Open Kitchen, Dining and Living: L-shaped kitchen with gas cooktop and full-height pantry wall, island with seating, dining for six, and a living room with sofa, chairs and media wall. Sliding Glass Doors: Double sliders off the living room to the back yard, plus a corner window at the dining area. Laundry Room: Side-by-side washer and dryer with folding counter and storage, next to the second bath. Entry: Front door into a short hall with the half bath and a coat closet, straight through to the living space.

Layout & Specs

  • Containers: Four 40ft high cube, side by side
  • Footprint: 32 ft wide x 40 ft deep (1,280 sq ft)
  • Bedrooms: 3 · Bathrooms: 2.5
  • Kitchen: L-shaped with island seating and pantry wall
  • Laundry: Dedicated room with washer, dryer and folding counter
  • Style: Modern container home, single level

Plan Set Includes

  • Dimensioned floor plan
  • Exterior elevations
  • Structural plan and container modification details
  • General notes
  • Electrical, mechanical and plumbing plans and notes
  • Materials list and build notes
  • PDF format, printable

Perfect For

  • Families moving into their first container home
  • Airbnb and long-term rental investors
  • Off-grid and sustainable builds
  • General contractors and DIY builders
  • Pre-permit layout exploration

Pre-designed and pre-engineered as a concept set; site-specific engineering, local code adoption and a PE seal are available from Oasis Engineering for your jurisdiction.

Index of Sheets

  • Cover Sheet with Pictures
  • Notes and Plan Sheet C.0
  • Floor Plan and Elevations A.1
  • General Notes A.2
  • Electrical Notes E.1
  • Power & Lighting Plan E.2
  • Mechanical Notes M.1
  • Mechanical Plan M.2
  • Plumbing Specs P.1
  • Plumbing Plan & Details P.2
  • Plumbing Details P.3
  • Structural Plan S.1
  • Structural Details S.2