Luckdrops

Luckdrops and the Studio+ container home

Luckdrops is a manufacturer of modular tiny homes built from upcycled shipping containers. Its core product, the Studio+, is presented as an all-inclusive, precision-crafted unit designed to maximise space and efficiency. The company describes the home as a plug-and-play solution that arrives with its internal systems already integrated.

The Studio+ is priced from $78,000. According to the company, that all-inclusive figure covers the Studio+ unit itself, all internal systems (electrical, water, plumbing and HVAC), and standard amenities and appliances. Delivery and on-site setup are explicitly excluded from the price.

Layout and interior features

The interior is organised into four functional areas. The living room is designed as a multi-purpose space that extends outward when the cargo doors are opened, letting in natural light and air. It accommodates a two-seat sofa, a flat-screen TV and a coffee table, and is wired for television, internet and multiple outlets.

The kitchen and dining area seats two and includes a dual-use cooking zone with a countertop bar. Equipment listed for this space comprises a double-bowl stainless-steel sink, pull-out kitchen faucets, a free-standing GE electric range and oven, and a ventilating range hood. Finishes include a granite backsplash, recessed lighting and tilt-and-turn windows.

The bedroom is described as semi-private and climate-controlled, with room for a full-sized bed, wardrobe, lamp and nightstand. It is equipped for TV and optional phone connections and is designed to maximise natural light. The bathroom includes a standing shower with massage jets, a rainfall shower head and a standard pull-out shower handle, along with granite tile flooring and walls, a ceramic-art wash basin and a UPC-certified dual-flush toilet.

Construction and certification

Luckdrops states that its homes are built from rigid steel and are engineered to withstand wind, fire, snow, earthquakes and floods. The company also says that third-party inspectors verify each Studio+ unit meets or exceeds all applicable building codes.

Environmental approach

Each home is built from one of an estimated 11 million unused shipping containers worldwide, a practice the company says recycles approximately 3,500 kg of steel per unit. Luckdrops presents this approach as a way to reduce the environmental footprint compared with other housing options.

Intended uses

Beyond a primary residence, the company lists several applications for the Studio+: Airbnb rental, on-site housing, vacation cabin, dormitory and backyard space.

Company information

Luckdrops LLC is registered at 170 S Lincoln St Ste 100, Spokane, WA 99201-4443, USA. The website also lists a contact location in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and a phone number, (888) 987-2722. The company states that enquiries sent through its contact form receive a response within 48 hours.