Minecraft wiki entry for Furniture, associated text: Alternatively, you can build a traditional style fireplace, which is similar to the old-style fireplace but more elaborate. Simply make a 5×2 floorspace from cobblestone, and replace the center-back block with netherrack (or put a campfire on top of this block). Next, place a 3-high column of stone bricks on each side of the netherrack/campfire, and place stone brick stairs on each side (place them so that the steps go toward the center). Add a stone brick between the two stairs, and attach an additional stone brick below. Build up a column of stone bricks upward from the center brick, until it exits the house, placing a torch on top to imitate a chimney stoke. Finally, ignite the netherrack and add nether-brick fences around the opening. You could also add stone stairs to the underside of the opening. See the image for reference.