Would you like to build a modern house but have no idea how to build one, including which materials to use? No worries, because You’ll be able to construct your own cool, professional house in your Minecraft world in just 30 minutes.
✅ Materials Checklist (Estimated Totals)
- White Concrete – 1,200 blocks
- Gray Concrete – 600 blocks
- Jungle Planks – 700 blocks
- Jungle Slabs – 40 slabs
- Jungle Fences – 50 fences
- Light Blue Stained Glass Panes – 200 panes
- Black Stained Glass Panes – 20 panes
- Spruce Stairs – 20 stairs
- Oak Leaves – 50 blocks
- Grass Blocks – Optional landscaping
- Water Bucket – For the pool
Tip: Gather more than needed to avoid running out mid-build.
🏛️ Foundation Layout
- Plot size needed: 40 blocks wide x 33 blocks deep
- House footprint: 38 blocks wide x 31 blocks deep
- Mark this area with temporary blocks before starting.
⛏️ Phase 1: Base & Ground Floor
Step 1: Outer Frame
- Build a rectangle of White Concrete, 38×31 blocks.
Step 2: Jungle Plank Floor
- Inside the white frame, fill 36×29 area with Jungle Planks.
- Leave a 1-block margin on all sides.
Step 3: Ground Floor Walls (3 layers)
- Follow this exact front wall pattern (left to right):
Gray (5), gap (1), Gray (2), Glass (12), Gray (2), Glass (12), Gray (2) - Side walls: Repeat a pattern of Gray (4), Glass (6), Gray (4), Glass (6), Gray (9)
- Back wall: Full Gray Concrete wall (38 blocks)
- Build this pattern up 3 layers.
Step 4: Top Wall Layer
- Top all walls with White Concrete to cap the structure.
- Fill the entire ceiling (38×31) with White Concrete.
🛏️ Phase 2: Second Floor + Staircase
Step 1: Staircase
- Carve 3×3 hole in back-right of jungle floor.
- Use Jungle Slabs in a stair pattern (8-9 slabs).
Step 2: Second Floor Base
- Fill full ceiling area with Jungle Planks, minus the stair opening.
Step 3: Walls Layer 1 (Front Wall pattern):
Gray (1), Black Glass (1), Gray (2), Blue Glass (10), Gray (2), Blue Glass (10), Gray (2), Black Glass (1), Gray (1)
- Side walls (mirrored): Gray (2), Glass (10), Gray (2), Glass (10), Gray (7)
- Back wall: Full Gray Concrete (38 blocks)
Step 4: Wall Layer 2
- Repeat previous pattern to make walls 2 blocks high.
Step 5: Roof Base
- Cap walls with White Concrete and fill full 38×31 roof area.
🏠 Phase 3: Exterior Detailing
Step 1: Front Entrance Canopy
- Extend 6×4 White Concrete slab over the front door.
- Underneath, place Jungle Planks (6×4).
- Add door in the 1-block gap below canopy.
Step 2: Jungle Accents
- Vertical 2-block wide Jungle Plank column on front-right.
- Horizontal Jungle Plank strip beside front glass.
Step 3: Balcony & Planters
- 6×4 balcony on second floor side (use White Concrete).
- Use Spruce Stairs to make planters.
- Add Oak Leaves inside.
- Line balcony with Jungle Fences.
🌿 Phase 4: Landscaping & Pool
Step 1: Greenery
- Add Grass Blocks and Oak Leaves bushes around perimeter.
- Create stone or grass paths leading to doors.
Step 2: Pool
- Dig pool: ~18×8 blocks, 3 blocks deep.
- Line entire interior with White Concrete.
- Fill with water.
- Rim the top with a 1-block wide White Concrete border.
🌟 You’re Done!
Congratulations! You now have a stunning modern Minecraft house complete with structural depth, glass accents, and a sleek layout. Customize the interior with furniture, redstone features, or decor items to make it your own.
Happy building!
Here is the detailed video how to much this type of home in Minecraft step-by-step.
Credit to: WiederDude