Minecraft Interior Design: 8 Pro Tips for Decor & Design

Building a Minecraft house from the outside is one thing, but many players hesitate when it comes to the interior. And if they do furnish it, it’s often stripped down to bare function, with little decor or detailing. Making your interiors look good doesn’t have to be rocket science! There are several steps that help you get the most out of your space. Minecraft’s blocky nature can make things feel a bit clunky, but there are plenty of tricks to create beautiful interiors anyway. In the end, your own creativity is the only thing in your way. We’ll approach this in two stages: room layout and detailing.

Minecraft interior design: room layout and floor plan

Define room functions and plan your floor plan

First, decide what the building is for and which rooms you need. From there, consider how big or small they should be. With temporary blocks you can already measure out the interior and adjust on the fly.

Also decide where walls go and how they’re divided—full walls, open partitions, doors, and of course windows. We recommend leaving openings at first and not filling them in until you’re sure, so you can change them easily. Sketch a simple floor plan and refine it as you build.

Double ceilings, floors, and walls for flexible design

A great tip to keep in mind when planning and furnishing rooms is using double ceilings and walls. You don’t always need them, but they give you more freedom to style rooms differently. This lets you establish distinct designs inside and out, or between adjacent rooms, for stronger separation. For example, your house can be wood on the outside but lined with terracotta as wallpaper on the inside.

Floors and ceilings are perfect for this too—and they’re a great way to make a space feel varied and unique even before adding decor. The days of full floors made from a single plank type are over! We strongly recommend trying different patterns or textures that make the room interesting on their own.

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

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 design the exterior accordingly. This not only freshens up your building style, but can also spark new ideas for approaching the interior.

A simple trick is to make one side of a room higher or lower. That creates visual interest and prevents the space from feeling too flat and uniform. It also makes it easy to add a double floor, as mentioned above.

Integrate stair design seamlessly in Minecraft

Stairs are essential if you’re connecting multiple floors. And Minecraft has a ton of stair options! With stair blocks and slabs, you get lots of design flexibility. Start with function: Should it be a straight staircase or a spiral one? Where does it land on the upper floor? Will you hit your head? Also think about railings and the surrounding design—you don’t want to fall off!

Decor ideas and fine details for Minecraft interiors

From functional to decorative: furnish step by step

Once you’ve divided rooms, styled ceilings, floors, and walls, and integrated stairs, it’s time for actual decoration. This tip is more of a principle: focus on the big pieces first and only then on the details. That way you can fit in the main functions before you go wild with decor.

If you’re reworking your enchanting room, place the enchanting table and bookshelves first, then fill in the rest. You’ll orient yourself better and can concentrate on the small details later.

Repurpose creative decor blocks in Minecraft

Minecraft’s block palette offers tons of unconventional uses. For interior design, you sometimes have to think outside the box to get the effect you want. This is about decoration, not function—and Minecraft has so many beautiful blocks and items to play with!

Some examples:

• Trapdoors of all kinds as shelves, tabletops, or shutters
• Sea pickles as glasses or mugs
• Beehive block as a shelf or drawer front
• Pressure plates as a stovetop in the kitchen
• Moss as an alternative carpet
• Turtle eggs as a decorative statue
• Chains for hanging lamps or as a coat rack
• Scaffolding as a shelf, room divider, or media console

Real-world inspiration for your Minecraft interior

Even if Minecraft’s blockiness doesn’t always suit a 1:1 recreation of a real room, you can absolutely use photos for reference. You don’t have to copy other Minecraft builds—real photos or interiors from other media work just as well. It also fuels your creativity as you find solutions within Minecraft’s limited space. At the same time, it can spark new ideas and broaden your Minecraft toolbox. Using references is nothing to be ashamed of—it’s one of the best ways to improve!

Use lighting effectively in your Minecraft interior

Lighting is the icing on the cake for your interior. You now have a huge range of options and can integrate lighting in various ways. We already have a full article on all light sources if you want to dive deeper (Effective Light Sources for Decorative Building Projects in Minecraft) .

You can embed light sources in the ceiling or hide them in the floor under carpets. Or make them obvious—candles, lanterns, or classic torches. Some blocks emit light unexpectedly too, like the enchanting table, brewing stand, ender chest, or amethyst crystals.

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 learn the core principles, you can apply them anywhere. Your best foundation is the space itself. Design the walls, ceilings, and floors for each room to create a unique canvas. Then add the functional elements. Finally, finish with the details like decoration and lighting.

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