Minecraft Building 101
New to building? Here’s everything you need to know to go from noob to builder in no time.
Minecraft is a blank canvas when it comes to what you can create. This can sometimes make it hard to know where to start. If you want to build something but don’t know where to start, check out my seven tips for how to get inspiration for your Minecraft builds.
Block palettes are a great way to spruce up your builds and establish a specific aesthetic. You can have as few as three blocks in a palette, or as many as twelve blocks or more, depending on how creative you're feeling. There are countless block palettes to match any mood or aesthetic, but here are seven to inspire you! We've chosen block palettes with six blocks, but you can add or omit blocks as you see fit.
Suppose you're just starting out playing Minecraft. In that case, you may be surprised by the sheer number of materials available in the game. To help get you started, we've rounded up our top six best building materials in Minecraft. We've also included examples of the kinds of houses you can build with each material.
Making a bed in Minecraft is one of the three essential survival items you need when starting a survival world (the other two are a crafting table and a furnace!). Perhaps you built a starter house and are ready to decorate the bed a little bit more. In this case, I’ve put together 20 beautiful Minecraft bed design ideas (the double bed edition; perfect for two players) with a variety of design choices no matter what theme your house is.
If you’ve been struggling recently and looking to improve your builds, here are 5 easy Minecraft build tips you can begin implementing today. These tips are beginner-friendly and can make a huge difference in your build!
Today I’m going to share with you the four most common beginner mistakes I see and show you how to not build in Minecraft (and of course, what to do instead).
You’ve gathered all of your resources and you’re ready to start building your first house, except… where do you start? In this blog post, I will be sharing four easy Minecraft house layout shapes (along with build tutorial examples) you can try if you’re just starting out!
Minecraft house roof designs are actually one of the first things every player should think about before they start building. Why? Because the roof style will dictate how you should build your walls, where the windows and doors go, where the sun hits your house, and much more. It also happens to be one of the most intimidating parts of building when you’re just getting started, so I’ve put together my ultimate guide to Minecraft house roof designs so that you can have an easy reference. This list will continue to be updated, so make sure you bookmark this page! Okay, let’s get started.
Minecraft House Build Ideas
Looking for your next build? Try these easy house tutorials to help you build your dream starter home and more!
In this tutorial, I will show you how to build a basic oak starter house in Minecraft. What makes this starter survival house different is that I’m going to focus on just oak wood. So, if you’re truly a beginner Minecraft player, this is the starter house for you! This was built in 1.19 Java Edition.
In this tutorial, I will show you how to build a rustic tavern in Minecraft. This is one of my larger builds that I wanted to share because it just turned out so nice and I thought it would be a community favorite! This build relies on a variety of textures, so you’ll see a lot of variations in stones. You can definitely use this blueprint as a regular house, but I decorated it as if it’s an actual tavern. This was built in 17.1.1. Java Edition.
In this tutorial, I will show you how to build an easy oak starter house in Minecraft. When starting out, oak and cobblestone are some of the easiest materials to come across, so I wanted to try and incorporate easy-to-find materials for this survival house build. It’s an l-shape house with basic essentials like a bed, furnace, crafting table, and small wheat farm. It’s a perfect survival house if you’re just getting started. :)
Learn how to build a Minecraft cottagecore mushroom house that has that aesthetic, fairycore vibe. This survival house comes equipped with basic survival items like a bed, crafting table, furnace, and plenty of storage space. Read on to learn how to make a simple and easy darling mushroom cottage.
Learn how to build the most cozy aesthetic cottage that is quaint, cute, and perfect for survival. This survival starter house comes decorated with pumpkins and cake, and equipped with a bed, smoker, blast furnace, crafting table, dining table, and armor stand.
Learn how to build a simple medieval starter house in Minecraft with this easy step-by-step tutorial! This medieval starter house features a bed, armor stand, chest, crafting table, furnace, and much more. This is perfect for one person and can be used as a starting point when looking to build a small medieval house.
Learn how to build a mushroom house in Minecraft that is so simple and easy to get started! This mushroom house design utilizes an existing mushroom that you would come across in a dark forest biome, utilizing the area’s resources to your advantages. This mushroom house features your basic survival essentials, including a small carrot farm and plenty of storage for such a small space.
Learn how to build the most cozy aesthetic cottage that is quaint, cute, and perfect for survival. This survival starter house comes decorated with pumpkins and cake, and equipped with a bed, smoker, blast furnace, crafting table, dining table, and armor stand.
Learn how to build an easy and simple A-frame starter cabin that is perfectly built for the Taiga biome. This survival house comes equipped with a bed, smoker, furnace, sink, crafting table, fireplace, and pumpkin + wheat farm.
Learn how to build a small, Minecraft Japanese style house that is compact with all of your basic necessities for survival. This house is two floors with the bedroom sitting on the 2nd floor. This 5 x 7 house comes equipped with a bed, armor stand, sufficient storage, crafting table, furnace, smoker, eating area, and simple landscaping.
Learn how to build an easy and simple wooden starter house for your survival world. This house has a cozy, aesthetic interior equipped with a blast furnace, smoker, crafting table, armor stand, bed, storage, wheat farm, and a small animal farm. Perfect for Dark Forest and Taiga biome.
Learn how to build the most charming chicken coop farm with automatic egg collection. This chicken coop house has a cozy indoor space for your chickens and a small, secure outdoor area for them to go outside for some fresh air.
Minecraft Build Hacks
Try these fun tricks, hidden features, and clever ideas to level up your builds.
Hi everyone! In today’s blog post, I’m going show you seven of my favorite Minecraft Christmas banner designs that you can use during this festive time of the year to spruce up your place and add more cheer! This was all done and tested in Minecraft 1.17.1+ Java Edition.
With December upon us, it's that time of the year to start working on our Christmas tree! This easy Minecraft Christmas tree build is straightforward, simple, and provides a good tree template for a variety of decorations.
You may be in the middle of decorating something where having a full item frame doesn’t quite make sense. In that case, this is where learning how to get an invisible item frame comes in handy. By using a simple code, you can actually place items in an invisible frame (seeing only the items placed) and not the frame itself!
If you’re looking to add a beautiful, functional mailbox into your survival world, then you’ve stopped at the right place. In this blog, I’m going to show you three different Minecraft mailbox design ideas you can use to incorporate into your new house! Why build a mailbox? Well, it’s just fun to leave items for friends or drop a note, especially if you’re playing on a multiplayer server. Read on to see which Minecraft mailbox design you can see putting into your survival world.
Are you looking for a working sink in Minecraft? This video tutorial will show you 4 ways to build a working sink that you can use for kitchens or bathrooms without using any command blocks or mods!
If you're currently working on your kitchen in Minecraft and you find yourself stuck, then this is the video for you! Learn 10 unique ways to design your kitchen that is beautiful and functional for food and item storage!
Hi! I’m Pixelbot.
I believe that Minecraft is a magical game for players of all ages to explore and challenge themselves through imaginative thinking. So, my job is to teach you how to become a better builder and designer with easy-to-follow (and relaxing!) tutorials.
Around these parts, I share my best Minecraft tutorials, as well as help you cultivate basic building and design skills.
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With the Minecraft 1.20 update just around the corner, we're all looking for that perfect resource pack. In this blog post, I’ll dive into the five most popular Minecraft 1.20 resource packs you can check out today.
Get ready to bring the holiday cheer with these top five Minecraft Christmas skins! Whether you want to be a Minecraft Elf, a stylish character with a holiday twist, or even Santa Claus himself, these Minecraft Christmas skins have got you covered.
Are you looking for amazing Minecraft Christmas house ideas to get your builds into the festive spirit this holiday season? Then, you will want to take advantage of this! In this blog post, I will show you five festive designs that will bring joy to your world. So, let's get started!
If you're a beginner looking for some awesome Minecraft servers to join, you've come to the right place! This blog post is about the 5 best Minecraft servers to join AND they’re approved by Mojang, the game's creators.
If you’re here, chances are you’re probably wondering, “What is Minecraft?”. To put it simply- Minecraft is an amazing sandbox game that has captured the hearts of millions of gamers worldwide! It's all about creative freedom, limitless possibilities, and providing such a unique and immersive experience.
If you're as enchanted by the cottagecore aesthetic as I am, then you're in for a treat today! In this blog post, I'm excited to share 14 adorable Minecraft cottagecore house ideas.
Are you looking for a way to celebrate the holiday season in Minecraft? Well, look no further! I've got Minecraft Christmas texture packs that will bring winter vibes to your survival world. From snow-covered trees to reindeer sleighs, there's something here for every type of player.
There are a ton of biomes you can spawn in when playing Minecraft, which can make deciding which biome to choose for your house a bit tricky! There are several factors to consider before selecting a biome: material availability, space, and safety. With these factors in mind, I've compiled the top five best biomes to build your house in Minecraft.