There was a time when storage containers were just methods of transport for imports and exports, and an occasional hideaway for vagabonds. In the 2010s, a decade of unprecedented resourcefulness, the shipping container has become a tool for all sorts of inventive types.  We list five of the most clever uses for storage containers below, as well as information about how PVC wall panels can help each one become reality:

Food Trucks

 A storage container has the portability and ideal shape of a regular food truck, but with a bit more space for the cooks. Any place with a kitchen will benefit from PVC’s exceptional waterproofing and heat resistance. Vinyl also comes in an assortment of colors, so you can match your food truck’s visuals.

Convenience Stores

This is one of the more grounded ideas for a storage container. All it would take is a couple of racks of dry snacks, a cooler or two for the drinks, and a magazine stand-out front. PVC wall panels will ensure the durability of your surroundings, with the same aesthetic benefits of any front-facing business.

Coffee Shop 

Coffee shops in storage containers can be seen popping up throughout the U.S. They don’t require much space if you’re not worried about seating, which shouldn’t be an issue since most people grab coffee on the go. Like the food truck, PVC panels will provide excellent durability and resistance to heat warping. Vinyl is also an easy-to-clean surface that’s useful in an environment where stains and spills are inevitable.

Workshop  

Tinkerers who don’t have the space or cash to build a workshop now have a viable workaround with storage containers. They fit conveniently in your backyard, and PVC panels make the walls more resilient against any inventive actions.

At-home Spa 

Sometimes you just need to get away, or you may just like a good steam after your in-home workout. A storage container is an excellent way to facilitate a small getaway in the backyard, where you can install a heated bath and comfortable seating, but still be one with nature. Waterproofed PVC panels keep all that water where it belongs.