You may have to complete a few quests in each respective city before the jarl will allow you to purchase land. If you are having trouble deciding where you want to build your house, keep in mind that buying one plot does not stop you from buying the other two.
Selecting projects to build on the drafting table does not use resources, so do not worry if you do not have all of the wood, iron, and so on that you will need.
Being a much larger structure, the main hall will require you to gather additional materials. [1] X Research source
Lumber can be bought from any of the many lumber mills in Skyrim, including Deadwood Mill in Falkreath, Agna’s Mill which is west of Windhelm or the Solitude Sawmill in Haafingar. Clay can be found in close proximity to your home. Look for a reddish-brown deposit on the ground and mine it just like other minerals in Skyrim. Quarried stone can also be found close to each homestead. Look for a grey deposit against stones or mountains. As with clay, you will need a pickaxe in your inventory to mine it.
On the north wing, you can choose from a storage room, a trophy room or an alchemy laboratory. On the west wing, you can choose from a greenhouse, a spare bedroom or an enchanter’s tower. On the east wing, you can choose from a kitchen, a library or an armory.
There are many aesthetic options for decorating, including wall-mounted horker heads and iron chandeliers. There are also many functional options for decorating, including enchanting and alchemy tables.
