Cottage core builds are the new favourite, the community has been loving the style. However its not easy to build a cottage core build, so following this tutorial gives a great back bone.
If you like the small, simple and elegant builds this is for you! modern build have been popular over the years for being straight forward and very easy to customize.
If building isn't your strong suit its suggested to try a simple starter house for your first build. it will get you into building while not being to challenging.
Instead of building separate houses for you and your friend try building one connected. they are safer and easier if you share inventory.
