Minecraft is all about being creative with the items and resources you have in your hand. Brick and spruce are two of the most basic resources you can find in the game and they bring a strong look and a warm feel to your creations. Clear instructions and simple material lists help you start building right away. If you need some inspiration, keep reading this guide because we explain all the details, including five of the best Minecraft brick and spruce houses made by famous YouTubers!

What are brick and spruce houses in Minecraft?

Brick and spruce houses in Minecraft use brick blocks and spruce wood. Brick blocks give the house a solid and clear look. Spruce wood gives a warm and natural touch. Many players choose this style for its strong appearance and friendly feel. The design looks good in village settings and modern builds alike. This house style helps players create structures that seem real and inviting.

How do you make a spruce plank in Minecraft?

To make a spruce plank in Minecraft, you place two spruce logs side by side in the crafting table. This method gives you eight spruce planks instead of four from one log. The same recipe works for birch logs as well. This extra number of planks lets you build larger projects and detailed structures. You can use these planks to craft all the necessary wood tools.

Best Minecraft brick and spruce houses and how to build them

Brick and spruce are two of the most basic items you can find in Minecraft. Most people choose brick because it applies to more different styles. Here are some of the best Minecraft brick and spruce houses made by YouTubers and how to build them:

Brick and Spruce Cottage House-

Materials

• Spruce Logs
• Mud Bricks
• Wool (White, Red)
• Calcite
• Diorite
• Spruce Stairs (Regular and Upside-Down)
• Spruce Planks
• Spruce Slabs
• Oak Trapdoors
• Mangrove Door
• Glass Panes
• Fences (Oak and Spruce)
• Fence Gates (Oak and Spruce)
• Lanterns
• Chains
• Oak Slabs
• Flower Pots
• Flowers
• Carpets
• Grass Blocks
• Berries
• Dark Oak Planks
• Stone Bricks
• Campfires
• Spruce Trapdoors
• Mangrove Stairs
• Barrels
• Bookshelves
• Ladder
• Chests
• Crafting Table
• Tripwire Hook
• Signs
• Furnaces
• Blast Furnace
• Cake
• Enchanting Table
• Grindstone
• Bed

How to build

1. Mark the base layout with wool blocks to form the outline of the house.
2. Replace the wool with Calcite and Diorite to build the first layer of walls.
3. Construct a small porch with spruce logs and both regular and upside-down spruce stairs.
4. Create the wall openings for windows and the main door.
5. Build the second wall layer on top, mirroring the lower layer.
6. Form a chimney at the back with stone bricks and add dormer windows on the roof.
7. Install interior elements such as floors, storage units, and decorative details.

Survival Starter House

Materials

• Logs
• Stone Bricks
• Cobblestone
• Mossy Stone Bricks
• Spruce Planks
• Spruce Fence Gates
• Spruce Fence Posts
• Trapdoors
• Glass Panes
• Calcite
• Diorite
• Cracked Stone Bricks
• Campfire
• Brick Stairs
• Granite Stairs
• Spruce Slabs
• Wool (White)
• Acacia Fence
• Grass Blocks/Dirt
• Stone Buttons
• Barrels
• Lanterns
• Scaffolding
• Flowering Azalea Leaves
• Peonies
• Coarse Dirt

How to build

1. Mark the ground area with clear lines.
2. Build a log frame to create the main structure.
3. Fill the lower walls with stone bricks and add texture with cobblestone and mossy stone bricks.
4. Create a balcony using spruce planks and secure it with spruce fence gates.
5. Construct the upper walls with a mix of Calcite and Diorite, leaving space for windows.
6. Form a chimney using stone bricks and cracked stone bricks, with a campfire at the top.
7. Use wool blocks as guides for dormer details and finish the roof with brick and granite stairs.

Simple Brick House

Materials

• Bricks
• Glass Panes/Blocks
• Polished Andesite Stairs
• Spruce Wood Planks
• Spruce Fence
• Andesite Slabs
• Smooth Stone
• Spruce Leaves
• Grass Blocks/Dirt
• Trapdoors
• Flowers
• Hoes
• Seeds
• Fence Gates
• Lanterns
• Green Terracotta
• Lime Dye/Lime Terracotta
• Anvils (Optional)

How to build

1. Lay a stepped foundation on a 19x19 block area with brick blocks.
2. Build the front, side, and back walls while leaving clear spaces for windows.
3. Insert an interior wall on the first floor to divide the space.
4. Construct an outdoor staircase with polished andesite stairs.
5. Create a sloped roof using andesite slabs arranged from the edges inward.
6. Add decorative accents with trapdoors and fence details around windows.
7. Design the surrounding area with smooth stone pathways and small garden features.

Spanish Brick House

Materials

• Bricks
• Cobblestone
• Cobblestone Slabs
• Spruce Wood Planks
• Spruce Wood Slabs
• Glass Panes
• Spruce Stairs (Regular and Upside-Down)
• Spruce Doors
• Spruce Trapdoors
• Spruce Fence
• Lanterns
• Granite
• Polished Granite
• Leaves
• Vines

How to build

1. Place brick pillars along the back left to outline the foundation.
2. Build the front sections on the left and right, raising each wall to a height of five blocks.
3. Connect the front sections with continuous walls that extend to the full height of ten blocks.
4. Add cobblestone details around the small patio area.
5. Create a door opening in the front and install a spruce wood floor on the first level.
6. Build a layered roof with spruce planks and slabs that create a gentle slope.
7. Insert windows, decorative stairs, and railings with spruce elements and finish with granite texture and landscaping.

Basic Brick House

Materials

• Stone Bricks
• Stone
• Stone Brick Stairs
• Glass Panes
• Iron Bars
• Iron Door
• Dark Gray Wool

How to build

1. Form the ground floor frame by placing rows of stone bricks along the planned outline.
2. Build the second floor frame with stone bricks while keeping a smaller layout for the balcony.
3. Fill in the wall spaces on the ground floor with stone bricks, leaving openings for the main entrance and balcony.
4. Construct the main entrance with stone brick details and attach an iron door.
5. Place glass panes in the designated window spaces on the front, back, and sides.
6. Build a layered roof with stone brick stairs arranged in a step pattern.
7. Complete the interior by laying down dark gray wool and installing iron bars as balcony railings.

Where to find bricks and spruce wood in Minecraft

You need clay to make bricks. You can find clay blocks underwater in rivers, swamps, or shallow lakes. Break the clay blocks and collect clay balls. Then, put the clay balls in a furnace to get bricks. Use four bricks to craft one brick block.

To get spruce wood, go to cold biomes like taiga, snowy taiga, or old growth taiga. Spruce trees grow tall and straight. You can collect the logs or craft them into spruce planks for building.

Best biomes to build brick and spruce houses

Some biomes match the colors and style of brick and spruce houses. Here are the best ones:

• Taiga biome: It has many spruce trees and looks good with brick builds.
• Plains biome: It is flat and open, so building is easy and the house stands out.
• Savanna biome: The sky and grass give bricks a strong contrast. The house looks brighter.
• Forest biome: The trees give cover, and the red bricks pop out in the green area.

How to decorate the interior of a brick and spruce house

Many players have different tastes when it comes to interior design. However, there are some small touches that would go with almost all brick and spruce houses in Minecraft. Here are some of them:

• Use spruce stairs for chairs and shelves
• Add a fireplace or brick wall for warmth
• Place lanterns for soft light
• Use bookshelves for detail
• Add red or brown carpets to match the style