A World of Warcraft art lead has shared 10 practical tips for players looking to create stunning houses in the game's new housing system. The advice covers everything from layout to lighting.
A WoW art lead shared 10 tips for building great in-game houses
Advice covers layout, lighting, decoration, and storytelling
The tips are aimed at players of all creative experience levels
WoW's housing system has generated significant player excitement
Pro Tips From a WoW Art Lead
World of Warcraft's housing feature has players excited about creative expression in Azeroth, and now an art lead from the development team has shared 10 professional tips to help players get started building amazing homes.
The advice ranges from foundational layout principles — like planning your space before placing furniture — to more advanced techniques like using lighting to create atmosphere and focal points within a room.
Making Your House a Home
Key tips include using vertical space effectively, mixing item scales for visual interest, and thinking about your house as telling a story about your character. The art lead also encourages players to iterate rather than aiming for perfection on the first attempt.
The WoW housing community has already produced impressive creations, and the team hopes these insider tips inspire even more players to explore their creativity within the game.
Why it matters
Housing systems in MMOs like WoW are major engagement drivers. Player creativity keeps communities active and generates organic content that benefits the game long-term.
Common questions
Does World of Warcraft have a housing system?
Yes, WoW has introduced a housing system that allows players to design and furnish their own in-game spaces.
Who shared the housing tips?
An art lead from the World of Warcraft development team at Blizzard Entertainment.
What to take away
- Dev Insight
Tips from the actual art team give players a rare window into the creative philosophy behind WoW's design.
- Community Building
Housing features transform MMO players from adventurers into architects — deepening their investment in the game.
