Sky’s the limit when it comes to designing houses and bases inMinecraft. With every new update, the materials and blocks are introduced into the game, which allows players to unleash their imagination and get creative. Moreover, whether one prefers survival or creative mode, building is simply an essential part ofMinecraft.
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Occasionally, the abundance of blocks, designs, and ideas can get overwhelming. Or, maybe the constantcreation of traditional housesstarts to feel tedious. In that case, the modern home is a great alternative. For players not sure where to start, take a look at these gorgeousmodernMinecraftbuilds.
Updated on June 06, 2025, by Anastasia Maillot:The Caves and Cliffs Update Part 2 is finally out and lets Minecraft fans explore new massive caves, along with a few additional new decorative blocks. All in all, it’s a great time to get back into the game and start building again.
Those who choose the modern path for their houses have a lot of inspiration to choose from, and these additionalnew modern builds for Minecraftshould give players an idea of where to start when planning their new home.
14Home With Modern Fence
Fences are usually associated with more traditional builds and houses. However,modernMinecraftbuildscan be really elevated with certain types of fences, eitherby using glassor quartz slabs and blocks. ThismodernMinecrafthouseisn’t huge, but it has a nice large outdoorsy area lined with a fence that makes it interesting.
DangerDiamond_who’s behind this build also spent a lot of time perfecting the interior decor of the house, which looks stunning. Items and blocks are used in a truly creative way to achieve a pretty believable modern home. And of course, the fence looks amazing.
13The Realistic Modern Mansion
This build was created byackers5861, and it’s clear they spent a lot of time working on it. The mansion itself must have taken quite a while to build, but what really makes the house look great are its beautiful surroundings. Never underestimate the power of landscaping.
There’s so much detail to this build that it would be better to actually experience it in-game to really take it all in. The interior is also incredible and should give players some ideas on how to use blocks in a surprising yet effective way to create makeshift furniture and decoration.
12Mountain Mansion With A Pool
Since mountains have been upgraded significantlyin the recent 1.18 update, why not build up in these beautiful new mountains? It was a classic choice in the past for manyMinecraftbuilders, but now, the environment to build in is even more breathtaking and ideal.
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This mountain mansion created byCubeflashwith an infinity-style pool is perfect for some 1.18 Caves and Cliffs build inspiration. It’s a simple yet pleasing design that players can alter the way they want to best suit their needs. And the floating pool is just a really nice touch.
11Mansion With Gardens
Landscaping and greenery are very important to have when makingmodern builds inMinecraft. Otherwise, these builds tend to feel cold, lifeless, and a bit too blocky. The organic and intricate patterns and colors of plants help to vary the design of modern mansions, as seen with this design.
Created byChriszczeck, this build really takes advantage of flowers and greenery. Not just that, it’s one of the rare builds that actually look good with red bricks incorporated into its outside pathway.
10Skewed Desert Home
Building in the desert is a challenge not manyMinecraftplayers choose to undertake. The environment just isn’t as aesthetically pleasing as in other biomes, andit’s not the best choice for survival due to low resources like wood and livestock. However, that doesn’t mean it’s impossible to make a cool-lookingmodernMinecraftbuildin a desert biome.
In fact, it could be argued that modern houses look the best in desert biomes due to their airy, simple and minimalistic appearance. This modern home with a skewed roof built on sand bypqroxysm on Redditis as nice on the outside as it is on the inside, with plenty of natural light.
9The Grand Mansion
Players not afraid to take on bigger builds should attemptbuilding a large mansion houseat least once in theirMinecraftcareer. It’s a long task that requires grinding for resources if one is playing survival mode, but it’s definitely worth the effort.
This absolutely massive mansion createdby symphonyStarcraft on Redditshowcases everything that’s great about modern builds. The glass and white concrete clashes nicely with the lush and green jungle biome background. And of course, the pooljust looks amazing with shaders on.
8Black And White With Gardens
GivenMinecraft’sotherwise so traditional style, it can be difficult to come up with solutions on where to placecrop farming areasand storage systems. However, even with modern builds it’s possible to integrate the more medieval RPG style features ofMinecraftinto a cohesive whole.
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Building a medium-sized black and white mansion likeUltraTyrannomax on Redditdid, with the farm disguised as a type of garden area is one of the answers to the problem. The wheat and pumpkins blend in perfectly.
7Wood Meets Concrete Mansion
New builders might think thatmodern builds inMinecraftrely solely on one material: concrete. However, it’s perfectly fine to combine several different kinds of materials. Plus, if concrete is not available, it can often be substituted for quartz blocks if the player can afford it.
Reddit user MiguePlayz22combines several block types in his design seamlessly. There’s concrete, quartz, glass, and even wood, a material which is normally not used that much in modern builds. The bottom line is, it’s okay to play around with different patterns and blocks, even when trying to create something minimalistic.
6Unique Dark Grey Home
There’s one common feature that tends to be prevalent in almost everymodernMinecraftbuild: white concrete, or white blocks in general. However, sometimes white blocks or materials just aren’t readily available. That doesn’t mean creating a modern house is impossible.
Having a dark color like this dark grey concrete as a primary color instead actually makes a modern build look more unique and have more personality. Don’t be afraid of switching the main color of the build to something different, just likeiKerbit on Redditdid in this fantastic design.
5The Ultimate Modern Island Base
When planning a home inMinecraft, finding the right location is absolutely key. A good spot can completely change the way a house looks, simply due to its gorgeous, aesthetically pleasing surroundings. That’s exactly what makes this ultimateMinecraftmodern mansionbase so incredibly good.
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Reddit user lemonskevwas persuaded by their kids to tryMinecraft, and this base was the result of it. It not only has all the things one could hope for in a survival base, but also a cool infinity pool overlooking the surrounding nature.
