As one of the most popular games of all time, the content and fun surrounding the sandbox game Minecraft are naturally endless. With constant updates and new tutorials being released every day, players can learn new techniques or get inspiration for building.
No matter how you choose to play, every player needs to build their own shelter to store materials and protect themselves from dangerous monsters. If you’re looking for the perfect house-building tutorial for your next Minecraft adventure, check out the list below.
Since Minecraft has been constantly evolving, more and more creative players are designing dream homes in the main world. We’ve updated the list to include more builds for you to reference in your next project! Take a look and see what catches your eye.
①Large Country Cottage
If there’s one constant in the Minecraft community, it’s that fans of cottagecore are always releasing new creations and tutorials. This one is no exception, as it features a classic country cottage style, with upgraded space and modern amenities.
Specifically, the tutorial adds a glass sunroom on one side of the house, which could serve as a perfect crafting area. Additionally, because this cottage is slightly larger than others, you’ll have plenty of room to store your materials as you progress in the game.
②Tuscan Style House
This build, created by Cortezerino, is inspired by classic Italian architecture. The house features a simple shape made of sandstone walls and a classic orange roof. Fortunately, the open and airy design of this Tuscan home makes it perfect for players just starting to build, as many areas include blank space.
If you’re planning to recreate this house in survival mode, be prepared to mine a lot of clay and smelt enough iron to craft it. The entire roof is made of red bricks. You’ll also need some bamboo and oak logs to create decorative elements such as tables and window frames.
③Modern Underwater House
Love ocean views but want a modern feel? You can build this beautiful layered house beneath the waves at your favorite location to avoid land-based troubles. After all, creepers can’t spawn underwater, right?
Just make sure the house is well-lit, so you can see in places where sunlight doesn’t reach. Underwater construction presents its own set of challenges, so once the basic shape is in place, bring along plenty of wet sponges to dry out the excess water. You can decorate it however you like, especially with plants and other colorful blocks.
④Dark Oak House
If you’re into green aesthetics, you can combine nature with your building by adding a rooftop garden. Cyphur’s tutorial on dark oak houses demonstrates how the deep texture of dark oak wood contrasts beautifully with natural plants and grass from around the world.
Having plants on the roof doesn’t mean the house has to be messy, as the base of the building features neatly trimmed bushes, arranged along both sides of the house. This design is modular, allowing you to continually add new wings with specific functions while the exterior grows accordingly.
⑤Brick House
Swimming through the vast rivers, lakes, and oceans in Minecraft, you’ll encounter some light-colored blocks, which, when mined, yield clay. By smelting this resource at your base, you can obtain red bricks, which can be crafted into various brick blocks.
⑥Greenhouse House
Grass isn’t the only thing you can add to the roof of your Minecraft home. Zaypixel’s Greenhouse House tutorial shows you how to add custom mushrooms to your roof. This specific house mimics an A-frame design, providing ample roof space for customization.
By using moss blocks found in lush caves and collecting mushroom blocks with a pickaxe enchanted with Silk Touch, you can easily decorate the roof, blending it seamlessly with the natural environment. We also recommend placing the house in a dark oak forest or spruce forest, as building in such mystical surroundings makes the house feel even more harmonious.
⑦Round Underwater House
Another underwater house, but this one with a twist. Featuring a round design, you can use this layout to create a tunnel-like home with grass growing on top. This design is perfect for a minimalist farm or if you prefer more plants around your home than animals.
Building this house requires a boat and a lot of glass. Since your house will be relatively transparent, you may need to stock up on some nice blocks and decorations to make your house stand out to any passerby. You can even get creative and build a tunnel leading from the bottom to the nearest land!
⑧Suburban House
Just because Minecraft tends to favor medieval and rustic aesthetics doesn’t mean you have to stick to those styles. A great example of a more modern building inspiration is American suburban homes.
IrieGenie’s tutorial shows how to build a classic, authentic American house in Minecraft using quartz and stone bricks, complete with a wraparound porch and a steep roof. Additionally, you can even follow interior design tutorials to create a modern kitchen, multiple bedrooms, and a storage area for all the items you dig up during gameplay.
⓽Modern House
Another unconventional building example is, well, creating a modern house with simple square boxes. Since Minecraft is made entirely of blocks, the contemporary and minimalist architectural style of modern homes fits perfectly with the blocky nature of the game.
Moreover, since this design borrows from minimalist concepts, you don’t have to worry about gathering huge amounts of materials to decorate the interior.
⑩Cherry Blossom Fairy House
Though this cherry blossom house also has many plants on its roof, Polar Cat’s tutorial focuses on creating a mystical house where a fairy could live. To build this house, you’ll need to dig up a lot of cherry wood, as you can turn these logs into beautiful pink wood planks.
Fortunately, while this house may seem overwhelming at first glance, it actually has a pretty basic shape, ensuring you won’t spend too much time building it. Keep in mind that you may need to download a texture pack or shaders to make the planks appear lighter, which will help enhance the enchanting atmosphere of the house.
