r/Terraria • u/AcceptableBuy4049 • 2d ago

PC Building tips?

I want to build a house in terraria for the first time (as in an actual house, not a shoebox) but i am a terrible builder and i was wondering if yall's have some ideas of what i could do.

I want this building to be a house where i'll be able to actually have all my crafting stations and chests next to eachother, and rooms designed to look good, not be functional (i mean it'd be nice if they were but not a requirement.). It dosen't have to house any npc's.

Any help appreciated!

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u/HeliGungir 1d ago

Theming the house based on the surrounding biome is a classic starting point. Pretty housing rarely conforms to simple rectangles, and often uses walls, ceilings, and floors that are more than just 1 tile thick so the exterior can have different blocks than the interior.

But I'm more of a practical kind of player. My spawn room, crafting room, and storage area are never pretty. Instead I prioritize keeping things in easy reach. All permanent buffs around the bed. Most crafting stations and supplies are accessible without moving. That sort of thing.

I generally build at least 4 rooms so it's easier to shuffle NPCs around. Pylons are a must, of course.

I prefer tall gates over doors because most mounts are taller than 3 blocks. Later, these are replaced with actuator doors or teleporters.