How to Customize Your Flat Pack House Online

Customizing your flat pack house online has become increasingly accessible thanks to advanced digital configurators and a booming prefab market.

In North America alone, the prefabricated housing sector hit USD 26.72 billion in 2025, growing at a 6.99% CAGR through 2030, driven by demand for sustainable, cost-effective homes.

Platforms like Shelter Kit and ProFab offer intuitive, step-by-step DIY kits that arrive pre-cut and ready for assembly, empowering homeowners without construction experience.

Meanwhile, 3D design tools—such as Coohom’s container home configurator and Cedreo’s container-specific software—provide real-time previews of layouts, materials, and finishes.

Whether you’re tailoring a capsule house aesthetic with curved panels or echoing the industrial look of a container house, online customization lets you experiment with colors, cladding, and smart-tech integrations before ordering.

1. Choose Your Digital Configurator

Many manufacturers now include proprietary online configurators:

• ProFab’s Edena Tool lets users swap wall, floor, and roof materials with high-definition product previews.

• Dwellito’s Sales Configurator streamlines site planning and finish selection, reducing design approval times from weeks to hours.

• Coohom’s Free Container Designer supports both container house and flat pack layouts, with drag-and-drop 3D modeling and energy-efficient options.

2. Select Materials and Aesthetic

Online platforms let you compare sustainable options side by side:

• SIP panels versus steel-frame modules for structural performance and insulation.

• Eco-friendly claddings like bamboo composites or corten steel, perfect for a capsule house look.

• Low-VOC paints, recycled timber finishes, and solar-ready roofing systems for green certifications.

3. Configure Layout and Footprint

Use intuitive floor-plan editors to optimize every square foot:

• Drag-and-drop furniture libraries in Cedreo’s container-specific tool to test living-space layouts.

• Lofted beds, sliding partitions, and fold-away furnishings to maximize compact footprints.

• Compare flat pack modules against container house kits to choose the ideal module size and stack configuration.

4. Integrate Smart Home Features

Many DIY kits arrive pre-wired for smart tech:

• Apple HomeKit, Google Home, or proprietary IoT hubs for lighting, climate, and security control.

• Pre-routed conduits ensure quick final connections, minimizing electrician costs.

• Configure automation scenes and remote monitoring through the builder’s app before purchase.

5. Final Review and Order

Before checkout, use “fly-through” mode to virtually tour your design in Dwellito or Coohom. Review material costs, lead times, and shipping options directly in the configurator interface. Once satisfied, submit your order—most kits ship within 4–8 weeks for on-site assembly.