Why are shipping containers are the best solution for your office space?

If you’re an on-the-go entrepreneur, you may find yourself working from your vehicle, hotel rooms or coffee shops. Working remotely is great since it gives you the freedom to work anywhere and anytime. It can also be challenging. When it’s challenging, we want a comfy chair and a spacious office where we can create and inspire. This is why many entrepreneurs are purchasing shipping containers for their home offices.

Shipping containers have been the best-kept home solution secret for decades for their role as a storage solution. Also known as freight containers or cargo containers, they can be used to store food, clothing, engines, electronics, etc. But how about using them to build your own office? Sound crazy? It’s not. There are several advantages of using these containers to build your office space or even your house.

Why Shipping Containers are becoming more popular

The container industry has always had a well founded place in construction sites and storage facilities due to its ability to provide long lasting and secure places in which to store tools, equipment and seasonal items that can be accessed easily. 

One of the best parts of having a container is their security. Having a safe storage location is great to protect your items, particularly if they are seasonal or delicate in nature. Shipping containers come in a variety of sizes and a range of colours, meaning you can choose the most appropriate fit for you and your needs. 

Containers have recently become more popular in a domestic capacity, due to the ever changing world we live in (particularly across the last 18 months). More and more people are looking for self-storage containers for a variety of reasons and perhaps the most quirky is for these reliable shipping container structures to be utilised as office space at home. 

Choose a shipping container for your home office space

With more people moving from busy office environments to a home location, containers are often used due to their flexibility, safety and their ability to sit comfortable in a garden or private area, meaning you don’t have to take up valuable space in your home. 

There are many benefits to choosing a shipping container for your new office space: 

Water tight – Due to their material, shipping containers are completely waterproof, meaning you can have confidence that your items will be damaged by any adverse weather conditions!

Range of sizes – No matter what you are planning to use your container for, you can guarantee that they come in the perfect size for what you are after. 

Affordable office space – unlike other costly projects of building an office space in your garden, shipping containers are a surprisingly affordable way to gain extra space at home. 

Flexible and versatile – Known for their quirkiness, these containers are flexible in their uses and completely versatile, meaning you can use it for a variety of functions. 

Customisable – Whether you are looking to keep your shipping container in its original state or jazz it up, you can complete customise its look to benefit you and the containers surroundings. 

Long lasting – Shipping containers are known for their ability to stand the test of time, due to their material and construction. 

Versatile shipping containers to suit your needs

With a wide variety of containers available, you can sure to find one that suits your needs. Here are just some of the ways you can use a shipping container: 

• Refrigerated containers
• Accommodation units
• Office Container
• Lock box for storing items
• Portable cabins perfect for construction sites
• Pop-Up Container Shops
• Dry goods containers
  
  

For a range of situations, rest assured, we have range of solutions for you!

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Choose Jennings Containers for your perfect solution

When you purchase a shipping container from Jennings Containers, you can be sure you will be working with an experienced team who will find the perfect option for your needs. 

With our extensive range of bespoke units, all with competitive prices, we doubt you will find a company in the Oxford area who is better equipped than us to handle all your container needs. 

Get in contact with Jennings Containers today to start the process of purchasing your very own shipping container!