Building a mansion is a goal for many Minecraft players. A starter base is just that: a starter. The ultimate goal for many players is to have a big house. To that end, they often make that a later priority in the game. Making progress is necessary, but building a huge house is often what a world is for the long haul.Builds will always differ, but Minecraft players often try similar methods and designs to make their mansions. Here are a few designs that players prefer to use.Best mansion designs for Minecraft players5) Woodland MansionWoodland Mansions are way too big for one person, but that's the nature of the beast. Using a natural mansion is handy once its cleared out. Nobody wants to fight Evokers and Vindicators in their own home. It will also take a lot of lighting to stop mobs from spawning, but it’s a pre-built mansion, and that can’t be beat.❄Aly❄ Roman Trash #1@Lyssini“You can only get Totems from woodland mansions”Me living in a woodland mansion this whole time in Minecraft and never found a totem-I amConfused10:07 AM · Apr 8, 20213“You can only get Totems from woodland mansions”Me living in a woodland mansion this whole time in Minecraft and never found a totem-I amConfused4) Real life modelSleekio@sleekioThe red ballroom of my current red mansion build #Minecraft #minecraftbuild8:51 AM · Dec 26, 20211The red ballroom of my current red mansion build #Minecraft #minecraftbuild https://t.co/pfxVAda8CqThere are several stunningly beautiful mansions in the real world, and they’re usually pretty difficult to replicate in Minecraft. In most cases, it demands the use of Creative mode. However, being able to say they’ve replicated a real life mansion carries plenty of pride for builders.3) Connecting housesConnecting houses makes a great mansion (Image via Minecraft)The best mansions in Minecraft often have multiple “wings.” Connecting houses or simply building numerous houses with a hallway to connect them is one of the easiest ways to make a huge mansion in Minecraft. Getting the dimensions right can be tricky, but no one ever said building any mansion was easy.2) Multiple storiesSome of the best mansions in Minecraft are very tall. For many, the taller the mansion, the better. This can require a lot of materials, and it is dangerous to build at such heights. However, a tall mansion is an excellent build, and it’s not too difficult to add on levels once done.1) Cave mansionCave mansions can be huge (Image via Minecraft)Caves, especially in the Minecraft 1.18 update, are massive, and they can make for some incredible underground houses. Players can make the exterior of the mansion whatever they want and design the interior as a cavernous place.Note: This list reflects the writer's views only.