Minecraft Interior Design: 8 Pro Tips for Decor & Layout

Building a Minecraft house from the outside is one thing, but many players hesitate when it comes to the interior. And when they do decorate, it’s often stripped down to basic function without any decor or detailing. Making your interiors look great doesn’t have to be rocket science! There are several steps that help you get the most out of your space. Minecraft can feel a bit chunky because of its blocks, but there are plenty of tricks to create beautiful interiors. Your creativity is the only thing standing in your way. We’ll tackle this in two parts: space planning and detailing.

Minecraft interior design: space planning and layout

Define room functions and plan your layout

First, decide what the building is for and which rooms you’ll need. Then consider how large or small each one should be. Use temporary blocks to map out the interior so you can adjust on the fly.

Decide where walls go and how they’re divided—solid walls, open partitions, doors, and of course windows. We recommend leaving these open at first so you can tweak them later. Sketch a simple floor plan and keep refining as you build.

Double ceilings, floors, and walls for flexible design

A great tip to keep in mind when planning and furnishing is using double ceilings and walls. You don’t need them everywhere, but they give you the freedom to style spaces differently. You can establish distinct designs inside and out, or between rooms, to separate them more clearly. For example, your house might be wood on the outside but lined with terracotta “wallpaper” inside.

Floors and ceilings work brilliantly for this, too! They’re also a powerful way to make a room feel varied and unique even without decor. The days of a floor made entirely of planks are over! We highly recommend trying different patterns and textures that make the space interesting on their own.

It’s also important to create contrast between walls, ceiling, and floor. In general, darker tones make rooms feel cozier/tighter, while lighter tones make them feel larger. Stick to a cohesive color palette per room so your interior feels calm and premium.

Vary room shapes: round, oval, and split levels

Rooms don’t always have to be rectangular, even if Minecraft’s blocks nudge you that way. You can integrate round or oval rooms and shape the exterior accordingly. That not only diversifies your building style, it can also spark new ideas for approaching the interior.

A simple trick is to make a room slightly higher or lower on one side. This creates visual interest and avoids a space that feels too flat or uniform. It also makes it easy to add a double floor, as mentioned earlier.

Seamlessly integrate staircase design in Minecraft

Stairs are essential if you want to connect multiple floors. And Minecraft has a ton of stair options! With stairs and slabs, you have plenty of design flexibility. Start with function: Do you want a straight staircase? A spiral staircase? Where will it land on the upper floor? Will you bump your head? Don’t forget the railing and the surrounding decor—you don’t want to fall!

Decor ideas and detailing for Minecraft interiors

From function to decor: furnish step by step

Once you’ve divided your rooms, styled ceilings, floors, and walls, and integrated stairs, it’s time to decorate. This tip is more about process: focus on the big elements first, then handle the details. That way you can place the core functions before you add decoration.

If you’re redoing your enchanting room, place the Enchanting Table and bookshelves first, then fill out the rest. This helps you stay oriented and tackle the small details later.

Repurpose creative decor blocks in Minecraft

Minecraft’s block palette allows for lots of unconventional uses. For interiors, think a bit outside the box to get the effect you want. We’re focusing on decoration now, not function—and Minecraft offers so many beautiful blocks and items!

Some ideas:

• Trapdoors of all kinds as shelves, tabletops, or shutters
• Sea pickles as glasses or mugs
• Beehive as shelving or drawers
• Pressure plates as a stovetop in the kitchen
• Moss as an alternative rug
• Turtle eggs as a decorative statue
• Chains as lamp hangers or a coat rack
• Scaffolding as shelving, a room divider, or a TV console

Find inspiration in the real world for your Minecraft interior

Even if Minecraft’s blocky look isn’t perfect for recreating real rooms, you can still draw from photos, of course! You don’t have to use only Minecraft builds as references—real images or interiors from other media work just as well. It also boosts your creativity as you find solutions for Minecraft’s limited space. At the same time, it can spark new ideas and expand your Minecraft toolkit. Using references is absolutely fine—and one of the best ways to improve!

Use lighting optimally in your Minecraft interiors

Lighting is the finishing touch that elevates your interior. These days you have a huge selection and can integrate lighting in many ways. We already have a full article on all light sources if you want to learn more (Effective Light Sources for Decorative Building Projects in Minecraft) .

You can embed light sources in the ceiling, or hide them in the floor beneath rugs. Or make them visible on purpose, like candles, lanterns, or classic torches. Some blocks even emit light when you wouldn’t expect it, including the Enchanting Table, Brewing Stand, Ender Chest, and amethyst clusters.

Conclusion: How to nail the perfect Minecraft interior

Interior design can feel tough at first because it’s tempting to focus only on function. But once you grasp the basics, you can apply them anywhere. Your best foundation for great room design is the room itself. Style the walls, ceilings, and floors for each space to create a unique canvas. Then place the functional elements. Finally, add the details like decor and lighting.

It’s even more fun with friends, so rent one of our Minecraft servers to furnish houses together and learn from each other!