This Modern Home Is Made Entirely of Shipping Containers! Step Inside

As seen on Container Homes, Keith Lasseigne’s new home in Austin, Texas, features the full assortment of Nest systems, such as the Nest Cam, Nest Learning Thermostat, and Nest Protect. These installations help Keith monitor, protect, and interact with his foster dogs at his new home while he is away.

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From Container to Contemporary Home

Can you believe this stylish, contemporary home started as a pile of shipping containers? Tour the entire modern home.

As seen on Container Homes, homeowner Keith Lasseigne built his new home in Austin, Texas as a getaway from his first home in Houston, as well as a retreat for his foster dogs.

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Meet the Homeowner

Homeowner Keith Lasseigne built his new home in Austin, Texas as a getaway from his first home in Houston, as well as a retreat for his foster dogs.

As seen on Container Homes, the living room of Keith Lasseigne’s new Austin, Texas home features a variety of Nest home products, such as the Nest Thermostat and Nest Protect. Keith's bright white walls and open floorplan allows for the great mesh of bringing the outdoors inside.

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Bright, Modern Living Room

A stainless steel, gas fireplace, wall-mounted television and a bright, light color palette make this living room feel open and airy.

As seen on Container Homes, this Nest Thermostat system was installed in Keith Lasseigne’s new Austin, Texas home. The Nest Thermostat learns the homeowner's schedule and adjusts the temprature accordingly.

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Step Outside

A sliding glass door provides easy access to the home's outdoor spaces, and lets in ample natural light.

As seen on Container Homes, homeowner Keith Lasseigne relaxes in his new weekend home crafted from a shipping container. This home also serves as a retreat for the dogs from a rescue organization Keith works for.

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A Place to Relax

Homeowner Keith Lasseigne relaxes in his new weekend home crafted from a shipping container.

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Open Floor Plan

This open living space includes a bed for weekend guests.

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Style-Packed Space

To fit function into this cozy bedroom nook, pendant lights were used to save precious space on the pint-sized nightstands.

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Smart Home Features

A Nest thermostat system will help keep energy costs down by learning the homeowner's schedule and adjusting the temperature accordingly.

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Office Space

The open living space includes a high counter that can double as a desk.

As seen on Container Homes, Keith Lasseigne’s new Austin, Texas home features an open, contemporary floorplan and a variety of Nest home products.

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Open Kitchen

This kitchen has a small footprint, but it makes use of every inch of wall space with floor-to-ceiling cabinetry.

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Modern Appliances

Stainless steel appliances match this home's contemporary look.

As seen on Container Homes, this Nest Cam system was installed in the kitchen of Keith Lasseigne’s new Austin, Texas home. The Nest Cam allows Keith to monitor his home when he is away.

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Modern Security

Adding a Nest Cam to the home's kitchen allows Keith to monitor the property while he's away via his smartphone.

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Room for Laundry, Too

The kitchen leads to a pint-sized laundry room.

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Room With a View

The stainless steel sink overlooks the patio and outdoor tub.

As seen on Container Homes, Keith Lasseigne’s new Austin, Texas home features an open, contemporary floorplan, including this outdoor master bath.

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Outdoor Bath

An outdoor shower and tub allow the homeowner and guests to take advantage of the Texas weather in warmer months.

As seen on Container Homes, Keith Lasseigne’s new Austin, Texas home features a variety of Nest home products, such as the Nest Thermostat, Nest Cam, and Nest Protect.

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Guest Cottage

A second shipping container for guests includes a master bedroom with a large closet and contemporary wood details.

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Restful Space

Tucking the bed into a nook and using wall-mounted nightstands and pendant lighting adds function without sacrificing square footage.

As seen on Container Homes, Keith Lasseigne’s new Austin, Texas guest container house features a contemporary bathroom, complimented by bright windows to bring the outdoors in.

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Luxurious Guest Bath

Slate gray tile and wood details add style to this luxurious bath in the property's guest house.

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Walk-In Shower

A glass walk-in shower takes up less visual space in this room, making it feel more spacious.

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Gray Subway Tile

Large, gray subway tile adds a modern feel to this bathroom.

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Bathroom and Laundry Room, Too

In addition to a vessel sink and walk-in shower, this bathroom also features a washer and dryer.

As seen on Container Homes, Keith Lasseigne’s new Austin, Texas container home features a guest home with bright white walls and a large sliding window-door to bring the outside in.

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One More Sleeping Nook

A second bed fits perfectly in a nook of the property's guest house.

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Colorful Details

Bright white walls and bedding with colorful details make this small space feel spacious.

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Observation Deck

A raised, covered patio allows the homeowner and guests to enjoy the surrounding forest (and the shade.)

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Spacious Deck

This home is all about indoor-outdoor living. The large deck provides ample room for dinner parties and lounging in the sun.

This Modern Home Is Made Entirely of Shipping Containers! Step Inside

From Container to Contemporary Home

Meet the Homeowner

Bright, Modern Living Room

Step Outside

A Place to Relax

Open Floor Plan

Style-Packed Space

Smart Home Features

Office Space

Open Kitchen

Modern Appliances

Modern Security

Room for Laundry, Too

Room With a View

Outdoor Bath

Guest Cottage

Restful Space

Luxurious Guest Bath

Walk-In Shower

Gray Subway Tile

Bathroom and Laundry Room, Too

One More Sleeping Nook

Colorful Details

Observation Deck

Spacious Deck

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