Minecraft Starter House Designs
A good starter house is quick to build, uses cheap blocks and still looks nice. Here is a simple design you can finish on day one.
The 9×7 starter cottage
Materials
| Block | Approx. amount |
|---|---|
| Oak logs (frame) | 24 |
| Oak planks (walls) | ~90 |
| Cobblestone (base) | ~32 |
| Spruce stairs (roof) | ~60 |
| Glass panes | 6 |
| Door | 1 |
| Torches/lanterns | 4 |
Steps
- Lay a 9×7 cobblestone floor one block above the ground.
- Place oak log pillars at the corners and next to the door.
- Fill the walls with oak planks, 4 blocks high.
- Add windows on the long sides.
- Build a simple A-frame roof with spruce stairs and fill the gables with planks.
- Inside: bed, crafting table, furnace and two chests.
Easy upgrades
- Add a porch with fence posts.
- Put flower boxes (trapdoors + leaves) under the windows.
- Add a small round well with a 5-block circle.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best starter house size?
Around 7×7 to 9×9 blocks – big enough for a bed, chests and crafting.