The Best Colours and Designs for Your Container Shelter

The specific colour you choose to encompass your container shelter matters. In fact, the colour you select for your design could be argued as just as necessary as the container shelter’s ability to stand and withstand harsh conditions. In short, if you want your container shelter to be robust, investing in the right colours and design can be the difference between a brief stint and a lengthy shelf life in terms of longevity. Many different container shelters can be easily differentiated from one another, and what makes these differences even stronger is the specific purpose each container will serve. 

Will your container shelter be dome-like, to prevent snow runoff? Will your container shelter require extra insulation to accommodate workers or livestock? Perhaps you need the container shelter for logistics, in which case, there are unique colour and design choices that could accompany it. Shelter design ideas often mirror both functional and aesthetically pleasing demonstrations of strength and practicality.  As with many outdoor setups, container shelters must be highly durable and thoroughly tested during periods of harsh weather, which can be demanding at times. With many unique weather patterns occurring in New Zealand, a container shelter must be able to navigate each type of terrain. Let’s unpack the various designs and colour choices available when selecting your next container shelter. 

Why are colour and design factors in your container shelter’s integrity?

Managing temperatures 

Darker colours absorb heat more than lighter options. Do you wish to keep the contents of your shelter warm and snug, or does it not particularly matter much? Perhaps you want to manage heat with lighter shades, such as white or soft brown. This would be suitable if you were using the space for logistics, and people were at the forefront of its operation. Harsh conditions can be challenging to deal with, and effective heat management can make situations more manageable and ultimately more profitable. 

Your container shelter is seen as a visibility indicator. 

If your container shelter needs to be erected in a snowy area, then consider a brighter colour to keep it standing out and front and centre. Highly contrasting colours can significantly reduce the likelihood of accidents and even collisions from occurring. When navigating and contending with logistics in a busy work area, having a safe operational environment to work in is effective and permits production to be carried out safely. 

Design considerations

Ask yourself the question, ‘Do I want my shelter container to blend in with the environment or stand out?’ This design consideration will inform how you coat the exterior. Perhaps you want your shelter to be differentiated from the snowy backdrop so that it’s safer? Alternatively, maybe you wish for your shelter to blend into the background for discreet and private purposes. Whatever the case, make sure you consider this. 

Colour matters:

Distinctive differences with light and dark colour choices: Colours enhance your branding, protect your shelter container against the elements and provide numerous incentives to be coated onto your shelter container’s surface. Depending on your business, consider displaying your company logo or mission statement. 

Dark (navy/green). These containers have a very distinctive corporate feel. If you want to keep your shelter quite clean, then this could be the way to go, with little to no grime showing in the winter months. Having a dark shelter container allows heat to be trapped, but be wary that more ventilation may be needed. 

Medium (grey/olive). A mix of light and dark grey and olive colours for container shelters produces a nice contemporary finish. Heat absorption is balanced in contrast to the darker tones. These colours suit a farm or rural setting, as they can blend nicely with the surroundings, creating a natural look. Or perhaps grey for an industrial or contractor yard.

Lighter (white/cream). These types of container shelters allow for very bright and versatile interiors. They look very streamlined and could match a more crisp branding aesthetic for your business. They also stand out from the environment, usually. Be cautious of grime and marks appearing; additional cleaning may be necessary. These kinds of shelter container designs could be great for events or retail displays. 

What are container shelters made of?

No matter the industry you're in, be it farming, logistics or construction, you know that materials matter. Having the right materials for your container shelter is not only crucial to your business's output, but it also reflects on the longevity of your brand among your product or service's consumers. So when looking for a top-quality container shelter, look for these essentials: 

• Hot-dip galvanised Q235 structural steel frames: These steel frames are designed to take the brunt of New Zealand weather, time and time again – these frames will last.
  
  
• 610 gsm PVC cover: Do you need extra protection against the harsh influence of the sun's rays? This UV-stabilised and waterproof material provides the ultimate protection from the ever-changing and unpredictable swings of New Zealand's weather.
  
  
• Look for corrosion-resistant materials that can be used every day, with minimal damage. 

Try ShelterPro

ShelterPro is one of the best container shelter providers in the industry. Through shade, storage, events and workshops, their shelter design ideas are top of the range, providing weatherproof resilience in frigid New Zealand winters, as well as standing the test of time through those sunnier days. 

Of course, you want your shelters to be durable—that’s a given. With certified galvanised steel frames holding up the structure, consider that thought covered in more ways than one. 

ShelterPro serves your every question from start to finish, helping you select the right container that matches your unique company's needs. Known for our exceptional communication, you can expect to receive excellent service, along with even better delivery of product and design. Contact ShelterPro today to get your production, task, or event underway.