# Placing Furniture > Places furniture and decorates Minecraft interiors using JSON schematics. Use when furnishing rooms, placing tables, chairs, beds, lamps, decorations, or designing interior spaces. Reference furniture_catalog.md for 80+ ready-to-use designs. Use when this capability is needed. - Skill: `tomevault-io/placing-furniture` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/placing-furniture` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/placing-furniture/raw - Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS) - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: Coding & Dev Tools - Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io) - Updated: 2026-09-17 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/placing-furniture --- # Placing Furniture ## Critical: SCAN BEFORE PLACING Avoid furniture embedded in floor! ```python # 1. Scan area scan = spatial_awareness_scan(center_x=100, center_y=65, center_z=200, radius=5, detail_level="medium") # 2. Get placement Y from recommendations placement_y = scan['recommendations']['floor_placement_y'] # e.g., 65 # 3. Place furniture AT that Y using build_schematic build_schematic( schematic={ "a": [100, placement_y, 200], "p": {"C": "oak_stairs[facing=south]", "L": "oak_wall_sign[facing=east]", "R": "oak_wall_sign[facing=west]"}, "l": [[0, "L C R"]] }, description="Armchair" ) ``` **Common mistake**: Floor at Y=64, furniture at Y=64 = EMBEDDED! Use Y=65 (ON floor). ## Furniture Catalog See **furniture_catalog.md** in this skill folder for 80+ ready-to-use schematics: | Category | Items | |----------|-------| | Seating | chair, armchair, bench, stool, sofa, throne | | Tables | dining, coffee, desk, kitchen counter | | Bedroom | bed, nightstand, wardrobe, dresser, bunk bed | | Storage | bookshelf, cabinet, cupboard, barrel rack | | Lighting | floor lamp, chandelier, wall sconce, hidden light | | Kitchen | sink, stove, fridge, counter | | Bathroom | toilet, bathtub, shower, mirror | | Living Room | TV, fireplace, piano, rug | | Office | computer, filing cabinet, office chair | | Outdoor | grill, patio table, fountain, mailbox | ## Quick Placement Examples ### Armchair ```json {"a": [X, Y, Z], "p": {"C": "oak_stairs[facing=south]", "L": "oak_wall_sign[facing=east]", "R": "oak_wall_sign[facing=west]"}, "l": [[0, "L C R"]]} ``` ### Dining Table (2x3) ```json {"a": [X, Y, Z], "p": {"F": "oak_fence", "S": "oak_slab[type=bottom]"}, "l": [[0, "F . F|. . .|F . F"], [1, "S S S|S S S|S S S"]]} ``` ### Floor Lamp ```json {"a": [X, Y, Z], "p": {"F": "oak_fence", "L": "lantern"}, "l": [[0, "F"], [1, "F"], [2, "L"]]} ``` ### Hanging Chandelier ```json {"a": [X, Y, Z], "p": {"C": "chain", "L": "lantern[hanging=true]"}, "l": [[0, "C"], [-1, "L"]]} ``` ### Kitchen Sink ```json {"a": [X, Y, Z], "p": {"H": "hopper[facing=down]", "L": "lever"}, "l": [[0, "H"], [1, "L"]]} ``` ### Toilet ```json {"a": [X, Y, Z], "p": {"H": "hopper[facing=down]", "T": "oak_trapdoor[facing=south,half=top,open=false]", "L": "lever"}, "l": [[0, "H"], [1, "T L"]]} ``` ### Simple Fireplace ```json {"a": [X, Y, Z], "p": {"S": "stone_bricks", "C": "campfire[lit=true]"}, "l": [[0, "S C S"], [1, "S . S"], [2, "S S S"]]} ``` ## Workflow ```python # 1. Scan room to get correct Y levels scan = spatial_awareness_scan(center_x=X, center_y=Y, center_z=Z, radius=8, detail_level="medium") floor_y = scan['recommendations']['floor_placement_y'] ceiling_y = scan['recommendations']['ceiling_placement_y'] # 2. Place floor furniture (tables, chairs, beds) build_schematic( schematic={"a": [100, floor_y, 200], ...}, description="Dining table" ) # 3. Place ceiling fixtures (use negative Y offsets from ceiling) build_schematic( schematic={"a": [100, ceiling_y, 200], "p": {"C": "chain", "L": "lantern[hanging=true]"}, "l": [[0, "C"], [-1, "L"]]}, description="Hanging lantern" ) # 4. Add wall decorations build_schematic( schematic={"a": [100, floor_y + 1, 200], "p": {"T": "wall_torch[facing=south]"}, "l": [[0, "T"]]}, description="Wall torch" ) ``` ## Room Layouts ### Bedroom (5x6) - Bed against wall (head at wall) - Nightstand beside bed head - Wardrobe on opposite wall - Lamp on nightstand - Rug beside bed ### Living Room (7x9) - Sofa against wall - Coffee table in front of sofa - Armchairs angled toward sofa - Bookshelf on side wall - Fireplace on focal wall - Chandelier centered ### Dining Room (7x9) - Table centered - Chairs around table (facing inward) - Chandelier above table - Cabinet/sideboard against wall ### Kitchen (5x7) - Counters along walls (L or U shape) - Stove recessed into counter - Sink with lever tap - Fridge in corner - Small table or island ## Block State Reference ### Stairs (seats, backs) ``` oak_stairs[facing=north,half=bottom] # Player sits facing north oak_stairs[facing=south,half=top] # Upside-down (table legs) ``` ### Trapdoors (backs, doors, shelves) ``` oak_trapdoor[facing=south,half=bottom,open=true] # Backrest oak_trapdoor[facing=south,half=top,open=false] # Lid/cover ``` ### Signs (armrests) ``` oak_wall_sign[facing=east] # Sign on west side of block oak_wall_sign[facing=west] # Sign on east side of block ``` ### Slabs (tabletops, seats) ``` oak_slab[type=bottom] # On floor oak_slab[type=top] # Near ceiling ``` ### Lanterns ``` lantern # Standing lantern[hanging=true] # Hanging from above ``` ### Wall Torches ``` wall_torch[facing=north] # On south wall, points north wall_torch[facing=south] # On north wall, points south ``` ## Furniture Orientations When placing furniture, consider which way it faces: | Facing | Meaning | |--------|---------| | north | Player faces north when using | | south | Player faces south when using | | east | Player faces east when using | | west | Player faces west when using | **Stairs as chairs**: `facing` = direction player faces when sitting **Doors/chests**: `facing` = direction they open toward ## Style Coordination | Style | Wood | Accents | Textiles | |-------|------|---------|----------| | Rustic | Oak, Spruce | Barrels, lanterns | Brown carpet | | Modern | Birch, Quartz | Sea lanterns | White carpet | | Medieval | Dark Oak | Chains, anvils | Red carpet | | Asian | Bamboo, Cherry | Paper lanterns | Cyan carpet | | Nether | Crimson, Warped | Soul lanterns | Black carpet | ## Spacing Guidelines - **Tables**: 1 block clearance around for movement - **Chairs**: Push against table edge - **Beds**: 1 block on access side - **Walkways**: 2 blocks minimum width - **Ceiling lights**: Every 4-5 blocks for even lighting - **Wall decor**: Eye level (Y+1 or Y+2 from floor) ## Common Mistakes 1. **Furniture in floor**: Always scan first, place ON floor_placement_y 2. **Wrong facing**: Stairs face where player looks when sitting 3. **Missing states**: Always specify `[type=bottom]` for slabs 4. **Floating furniture**: Ensure solid block beneath 5. **Cramped layout**: Leave walking space between items ## Decorative Details ### Rugs ```json {"a": [X, Y, Z], "p": {"C": "red_carpet"}, "l": [[0, "C*5|C*5|C*5"]]} ``` ### Potted Plants ```json {"a": [X, Y, Z], "p": {"P": "potted_fern"}, "l": [[0, "P"]]} ``` Options: `potted_oak_sapling`, `potted_fern`, `potted_bamboo`, `potted_cactus`, `potted_red_tulip`, `potted_azure_bluet` ### Picture Frame ```json {"a": [X, Y, Z], "p": {"F": "item_frame[facing=south]"}, "l": [[0, "F"]]} ``` ### Flower Vase ```json {"a": [X, Y, Z], "p": {"P": "flower_pot", "F": "potted_poppy"}, "l": [[0, "F"]]} ``` --- > Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/amenti-labs) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.