Minecraft is a creative sandbox game where you can mine and rebuild almost any block. This gives you endless possibilities to shape your world the way you want. Most players eventually focus on building and gradually expand their world. But with so many blocks and a seemingly infinite world, it can be tough to get started as a beginner. Don’t worry! No master builder fell from the sky. Taking your time to get familiar with the game is perfectly fine, and you’ll get better with practice.
That’s why we’re showing you a simple guide that you can repeat for all your future projects. This should help you with your first building project!
What Do I Actually Want to Build?
First, you’ll likely face the decision of what you actually want to build. While we can’t decide that for you, it’s worth starting with familiar structures and building something relatively simple. Since Minecraft’s block palette primarily focuses on natural resources, especially at the beginning, a medieval building style is a good idea. Wood, stone, and perhaps some wool are easy to obtain and go well together.
Purpose and Function
Consider the purpose of your project. Is it going to be your permanent home, complete with a storage room and other amenities? Or should the house just look nice? This will also determine the style and construction method. As in real life, form follows function.
Lore and Consistency
If you want to build a large fantasy world, try to stick to a particular style. This way, all your buildings will look cohesive later. Finding a theme to guide you is a good starting point.
Finding Inspiration
You don’t have to rely solely on your imagination; there are plenty of great resources online where you can admire other creations. You’ll never run out of ideas.
Get inspiration from:
- MinecraftBuilds Subreddit
- YouTube
- Google Images
Planning and Testing Phase
It’s always a good idea to plan your structure first in creative mode. Whether you choose a superflat world or the seed from your survival world is up to you. Use creative mode to your advantage; here, you have unlimited resources at your disposal. You can also experiment with different building styles and materials. Plus, being able to fly is very cool and extremely practical!
Finding the Right Location
When you’re ready to transfer the building to your regular world, find a suitable location first. For a simple house, a flat area, perhaps right next to your farm, will suffice. But you can also build into a mountain or a cave, depending on your preference! Keep in mind that this will likely be your first permanent base. Access to resources and a nice view are essential.
Choosing and Gathering Resources
Since you’ve already built your house once in creative mode, you should have a rough idea of the blocks you’ll need. As mentioned earlier, natural resources like wood and stone are most worthwhile at the beginning because they’re easy to gather and mine.
A consistent color palette is also helpful. Minecraft now offers so many blocks that it can be overwhelming. Stick to a few colors and try to build with them. Check out Block Palettes to find good combinations. The style and mood play a crucial role, but there’s no need to worry too much about it at the start.
Creating the Framework
It’s easiest to work from the broad strokes to the details. Start with a basic framework that you can build upon. The larger the project, the more extensive the initial planning should be. You can use colored wool or terracotta blocks to mark specific regions. However, for a small beginner’s house, this isn’t usually necessary.
Begin with the blueprint and pillars to see if your dimensions are correct and if the chosen location is sufficient. You don’t have to stick entirely to your creative mode house, but it serves as a good starting point for your first steps. Fill in all the missing blocks, and gradually, your first house in Minecraft will take shape! Using dirt or bamboo scaffolding can make the construction significantly easier.
Adding Depth and Details
Once the basic structure of the house is complete, you can already be proud of yourself! However, this was probably the quickest part. The 80-20 rule comes into play here. The first 80% of the build will only take around 20% of the time. The detail work, while only the remaining 20%, will likely take 80% of the time. So take your time to beautify your house.
Work primarily with depth and avoid flat areas. This is easier said than done in Minecraft, given that everything is based on blocks. However, there are now many decorations that add depth to your house. If you can’t find specific blocks, go back to creative mode and look for them in the menu. Or check the Minecraft Wiki.
You can also work with greenery outside, as Minecraft offers plenty of it. Use vines, leaves, flowers, grass, and other natural resources to your advantage!
Adding the Finishing Touches
The final details can take a lot of time and patience. Start with the interior decoration. There’s a lot you can do, but always consider the balance between usability and appearance. You need to be able to reach everything, but it should also look nice. Even a rudimentary setup can make a significant difference.
A project in Minecraft is rarely finished, as you’ll likely keep discovering new blocks and materials that you want to incorporate into your house. Don’t hesitate to tear things down and rebuild them. After all, it’s Minecraft, where anything is possible!
Conclusion
Minecraft is probably one of the best games to unleash your creativity! You can make almost anything you imagine. It starts with a simple home for your first shelter. From there, you can improve your building skills and 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 with friends in a stable environment? Rent your own Minecraft server and take your building project to the next level! Building together is much easier, and you can complete massive constructions in no time.
