Minecraft is a creative sandbox game where you can break and rebuild almost any block. This gives you endless possibilities to design your world just the way you want. Most players eventually focus on building and gradually expand their world. However, with so many blocks and an almost infinite world, it can be challenging to start as a beginner. But don’t worry! Every master builder started small. Taking your time to familiarize yourself with the game is perfectly fine, and you’ll get better over time.
That’s why we are providing you with a simple guide that you can use for all your future projects. With this, nothing should stand in the way of you and your first building project!
What Do I Actually Want to Build?
First, you might be wondering what exactly you want to build. Well, we can’t decide that for you, but at the beginning, it’s worth it to orient yourself with known structures and build something relatively simple. Since Minecraft’s block palette focuses on natural resources, especially at the start, a medieval building style is a good idea. Wood, stone, and maybe some wool are easy to obtain and go well together.
Purpose and Function
Consider the purpose of your project when choosing what to build. Is it going to be your permanent home with a storage room and other small features? Or do you just want the house to look nice? This will also determine the style and construction method. As in real life, the function dictates the appearance.
Lore and Consistency
Maybe you want to build a large fantasy world. In that case, you should try to maintain a certain style. This way, all your buildings will look cohesive later on. Finding a theme you can stick to is a good starting point.
Finding Inspiration
You don’t have to rely solely on your own imagination, as there are SO many great places online where you can admire other creations. You’ll never run out of ideas.
Get inspiration from:
- MinecraftBuilds Subreddit
- YouTube
- Google Images
Planning Phase and Testing
It’s always a good idea to plan your structure in Creative mode first. Whether you use a Superflat world or the seed from your Survival world is up to you. Either way, use Creative mode to your advantage because you have unlimited resources there. Additionally, you can try out different building styles and materials without any issues. Being able to fly is also very cool and incredibly practical!
Finding a Location
When you want to transfer the building to your regular world, you should first find a suitable location. For a simple house, a flat area, maybe even right next to your farm, is sufficient. But you can also build into a mountain or a cave, according to your preference! Keep in mind that your choice will likely be your first permanent base. Access to resources and a nice view should be considered.
Choosing and Gathering Resources
Since you’ve already built your house in Creative mode, you should have a rough idea of what blocks you’ll need. As mentioned earlier, natural resources like wood and stone are most worthwhile at the beginning because they are easy to gather and mine.
A consistent color palette is also beneficial to maintain uniformity. Minecraft now offers so many blocks that it can be a bit overwhelming. Stick to a few colors and try to build with them. Check out Block Palettes for good combinations. Style and mood play an important role here, but you don’t need to stress too much about it initially.
Creating the Framework
The simplest way to proceed is to go from coarse to fine. Therefore, you should start with a basic framework to work with. The larger the building project, the more comprehensive this basic planning should be. You can also use colored wool or terracotta blocks to mark certain areas. For a small beginner house, this is not really necessary.
Start with the building plan and the pillars to see if your dimensions are correct and if the space you’ve chosen is sufficient. You don’t have to stick entirely to your house from Creative mode, but it’s a good blueprint for your first steps. Fill in all the blocks that are still missing. Gradually, your first house in Minecraft will take shape! Using dirt or bamboo scaffolding can greatly simplify the construction.
Adding Depth and Detail
Once the rough structure of the house is complete, you can already be proud of yourself! However, this was probably the quickest part. This is where the 80-20 rule comes into play. The first 80% of the build will take only about 20% of the time. The detail work, although only the remaining 20%, will likely take up 80% of the time. So take your time to beautify your house.
Work mainly with depth and avoid flat areas. This is easier said than done in Minecraft, as everything is based on blocks. However, there are now many decorations that add depth to your house. If you can’t find certain blocks, go back to Creative mode and look for them in the menu there. Or check out the Minecraft Wiki.
Outside, you can also work with greenery, as there is a lot of it in Minecraft. Use vines, leaves, flowers, grass, and other natural resources to your advantage!
Adding the Final Touches
The final details can take a lot of time and patience. First, look at the interior design. A lot can be done here, but always keep in mind the balance between usability and appearance. You need to be able to access everything, but it should also look nice. Even a rudimentary interior can make a big difference.
A project in Minecraft is rarely complete, as you will likely discover new blocks and resources that you want to incorporate into your house. Don’t be afraid to tear things down and rebuild them. After all, it’s Minecraft, where anything is possible!
Conclusion
Minecraft is arguably one of the best games to let your creativity run wild! You can make almost anything you can imagine. It all starts with a simple home for your first shelter. From there, you can improve your building skills and gradually take on larger projects. But you don’t have to play alone.
Why not build your dream house on your own Minecraft server, where you can share it in a stable environment with friends? Rent your own Minecraft server and take your building project to the next level! Building together is much easier, and you can complete massive structures in a short time.
