13. Elevated Treehouse Wrap-Around Patio
What This Idea Means
Built high off the ground within the canopy of a massive natural or custom tree, this deck wraps around the trunk to provide panoramic views of the surrounding biome.
Needs to Make This Build
- Jungle or Spruce Logs
- Wooden Slabs and Trapdoors
- Fences and Chains
- Vines and Leaves
- Lanterns
How to Make It
- Select or Build Tree: Choose a large jungle or dark oak tree (or craft a custom wide trunk out of bark blocks).
- Encircle the Trunk: Place support beams radiating outwards horizontally from the trunk 8-10 blocks off the ground.
- Lay Curved Decking: Connect the beams with matching wooden slabs, creating a ring-shaped deck surrounding the tree.
- Add Safety Railings: Border the outer perimeter using Fences interleaved with Trapdoors for a rustic aesthetic.
- Integrate Nature: Allow leaf blocks to poke through sections of the floor and drape Vines down off the edges.
Tips and Variations
- Hanging Loungers: Attach chains to branches overhead to “hang” floating slab chairs over the edge of the deck.