Housing tips

So recently my FC finally won a house lottery (shiro 2-19 M) and as we are mostly noobs I have seen some impressive houses was wondering if people had tips about decorating these things cuz let's be honest I'm no interior designer especially don't know a lot of the tricks in this game..while yes could watch a video im at work so i can't.

There are some good websites you can check out for ideas… hgxiv (which also has a discord where you can ask questions and get help with things) and Housing Snap for starters.

If you want to do anything complex, like floating objects, you’re probably going to want to watch a video when you get the chance. :)

Those "fancy" designs you are referring to... sadly, most of them are made with TOOLS™ on PC. If you do make it with in-game tricks, it's going to be very very tedious.
If you're willing to delve into that (which will be risky), there are multiple options online and discord communities that would provide you with resources. (Can't link them, sorry. Pretty sure they're not allowed in here.)

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Originally Posted by Mcg55ss

So recently my FC finally won a house lottery (shiro 2-19 M) and as we are mostly noobs I have seen some impressive houses was wondering if people had tips about decorating these things cuz let's be honest I'm no interior designer especially don't know a lot of the tricks in this game..while yes could watch a video im at work so i can't.

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One of my favorite things to do in the game is explore the different wards to see how people have decorated their house and to be honest, most are terrible. Here are some general tips that may be helpful to you based on trends I've noticed in awful houses.

1. Have a clear theme in mind.
Before building anything, discuss with your FC mates what the general vibe of the build should be. Is it a dark gothic mansion inhabited by mysterious nobility? Is it a seaside retreat with open windows and bright colors? Is it an underground hideout for shady bandits?

Deciding on a theme beforehand will ensure each area of the residence fits with the rest and flows into each other, as well as provide inspiration for those spaces. In my own FC we thought the name sounded like some secret order of assassins, so we made the main floor an unassuming study with a secret passage to a hidden base downstairs.

2. Each room should have a purpose.
Once you have decided on your theme, be sure to build out each room with a clear purpose. I see a lot of homes where each space is just a random smattering of items that clash with each other and/or don't really make sense.

I stumbled across a vampire mansion the other day that nailed this aspect. It had a lounge area with a fireplace and fancy furniture to entertain guests, a banquet hall, a large study downstairs, and a secret bookshelf door leading to some sort of sacrificial chamber where presumably they feast on their unwitting patrons. Each area made sense with the build and wasn't just there to be there.

Using one of the examples from #1, if you were making a bandit hideout you could make a room where they plan out their next heists, a room where they keep all their treasure, the quarters where they all sleep, perhaps a small tavern area where they drink and unwind between jobs, and so on.

3. Details, details, details!
In my opinion, it's the little doodads strewn about that really make any space come alive. Say you were building the personal quarters of your FC's leader. You could place a desk, a few chairs, and maybe a bookshelf and call it a day. I see that quite often.

But what you should be asking yourself is, how does this person live? Do they smoke? Put an ashtray on the desk. Do they keep logs of everything happening in their guild? Put some books and classified documents here and there. Were they formerly a noteworthy merc in their own right? Put some trophies of their past hunts on the walls.

Usually the more detail you can add to the area, the better. A great example of this is old RPGs, you can get a good idea of what type of shop this is just from all the items placed here and there. It looks like a believable place that is actively in use.

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4. Be creative with items!
The game only has so many items for obvious reasons and you may not find exactly the one you're looking for. Don't be afraid to experiment by placing different items on top of each other to make something entirely new!

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I hope some of that is helpful to you! There are other things that can really open up your ability to build what you want as well, but you'll have to do your own research there. ;)

Visiting other houses for inspiration is always a good one for me.

There's also this video, for basic glitching techniques, and this channel for step-by-step builds, so you can see how people build some interesting stuff!

Grats on the house and good luck with your decoration journey!

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Originally Posted by Mcg55ss

So recently my FC finally won a house lottery (shiro 2-19 M) and as we are mostly noobs I have seen some impressive houses was wondering if people had tips about decorating these things cuz let's be honest I'm no interior designer especially don't know a lot of the tricks in this game..while yes could watch a video im at work so i can't.

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Congrats on gettings new house! Now can has much funs decoratings!

Grats. I'm assuming the M means Medium. What I did with mine is use partitions to turn the upper floor into a sort of dining/office area with the area partitioned off as a bedroom. The basement has an enclosed bath and kitchen area. The ground floor I've been slowly filling up with "trophy" items and plushies. TBH I've been debating over going after a large just because the stair placement in the medium bugs the hell out of me.

Don't be afraid to start off with simple layouts then add in more detail as you get familiar with the controls, glitches and furnishings.

Some things while being easy are quite overused. And if you dont use your house for RP, i would avoid making such area as they can consume quite a lot of space. Things like bedrooms take up a lot of space which you could have used to decorate something else.

However, things like this can be a nice filler for when you want to keep a space unused for later. A bedroom is still better than an empty room. And on that same part: you can also block the area entirely with partitions. Might seem like a waste to others, but its your house, not theirs.

Dont be afraid to tear down your design if it doesnt look the way you want it to be. Practice makes perfect.

Use color and test which work. A lot of furniture can be colored, but some do have diffirent tones. Using the preview function is on that a good way to test if it works.

Just because you like a furniture piece doesnt mean that you can use it. Some designs simply do not support all sorts of furniture. Trying to still place such thing in it might look out of place. Keeping the theme is more important.

Take your time, and ask others to judge, even if its halfway done. Better to get good inspiration halfway, than to be finished and get a suggestion you now cannot use anymore or need to tear down a lot again.

But on that: You are almost never truly finished. There are nearly always small tweaks you can do, and sometimes new furniture is added that you can use.

No design is the best, while some designs might appear complex, some simple designs are better because building style is a key factor. All the tricks to lift items from the floor might not even be needed in the design you want to make. Dont try to do complex things because you can. Only do that when you think its needed.

ty for the tips my friend whom i known for 10years is more the designer ocd type so we were just looking at some things and options we are slowly piecing it together as well as working on the requirements for the airship as well. I just wish the stairs could be moved so far is our only complaint about the housing atm.

I would highly suggest doing it on your own. also there is guides in how to lift and move items around in special ways... don't give it its easy to learn to do.

Congratulations on winning the FC Plot

Many have already mentioned the servers to join for Housing inspiration/help/guides. If the links are hard to find here are some of the Discord links

• HGXIV: FF14 Housing Discord
• FD | FFXIV Fashion & Decoration community Discord

- First try to fiddle with placing Furniture
Both inside and outside as getting to know how to place Furniture is crucial in knowing how to do it yourself. Housing is essentially puzzling, and the more Furniture? the more pieces you have to play with leading to endless amounts of solutions as there are so many ways to do it right. There are guides on youtube on how to float items as that's essential to unlock amazing builds done with just the default feature. But I'll give you a hint... there's a reason why so many use " BurningDownTheHouse " which you obviously shouldn't use as its against Terms of Service... Though I want to point out the obvious for obvious reasons, mhm

When it comes to a new decorating project? I simply ask or identify the following things that will help direct me to what I will use or how I will decorate

• Total Budget willing to spend ( of client or myself )
• Theme exterior/interior ( matching or not matching )
• Purpose or Functionality of the House ( FC / Hangout / Venue etc )
• Mandatory features (Bath/Bed/Bar/Podium etc)
• Total players it must be able to accommodate
• Preference of Colors wished to have for the house

This all will help filter out a lot of choices and decisioning making of what can be done or is preferable to use as there are so many combinations you can do.

Having trouble finding the name of the Furniture? You can always go to the Discords and make a screenshot of what you saw and ask how something was made or even what the name is an how to get it in the dedicated channels. Alternatively? you can use the online webpage here at " FF14Housing " to find what you desire.

If you ever feel like you're stuck still on what to decorate? trust me... you're never alone on this. Inspiration can go along way. I highly advice what was mentioned already to go to -> " HousingSnap " search a category or type in a description you think you want to see a décor example of? and you'll see what others have created. (PS: translate page to English)

Lastly? You can always hire a designer
Saving you the trouble and headache of doing the work. Though be careful who you hire... as I have met cases where players and friends got ripped off, served to only give passionate decorators a bad name... use the Discord links to search for creditable designers with portfolio's of their work to get your moneys worth if you do decide to go this route.


Hope this helps a tiny bit, mhm


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