The capabilities of the Starfield ship builder continue to astound me, from remarkably accurate recreations of pop culture spaceships to clever corner ships that outsmart enemy AI. There’s even one that’s a complete F1 car – it’s truly impressive. Even someone like me, who had no clue what to do with Legos, managed to assemble a cruiser with the perfect mix of practicality and sleek design. However, in contrast to the exterior, the interiors of these ships are rather dull. Apart from placing items from your inventory on tables, you’re pretty much stuck with the standard furniture that comes with the ship modules you attach.
Unless you’re playing on PC, that is. There’s a simple way to activate interior decoration on your ship using a single Starfield console command. Once activated, you can craft and place anything in your ship that you’d typically place in a house or apartment in Starfield’s major cities. I’ve already spruced up my main hab area with some cozy chairs, a coffee maker, a refrigerator, and some paintings to add a splash of color to the otherwise monotonous white and gray surroundings.
This trick isn’t just about aesthetics – you can place workbenches wherever they fit, and even a Constellation mission board. I’ve set up a mission terminal right next to my pilot seat, allowing me to take on new quests without setting foot on a planet – it’s like having a mini fridge under your PC desk in the world of Starfield. At this rate, I may never have to leave my ship.
Here’s how to customize your ship interior:
- Find a spot on your ship to place the “Decorate” panel. The command will spawn the panel at your feet, which can look a bit awkward. Unfortunately, there doesn’t seem to be a way around this, so choose a location where it won’t seem out of place.
- Press the ` key to access the console.
- Enter (or paste) this command to spawn the panel: player.placeatme 00024DC7 1
- Press E on the spawned panel to enter building mode.
I came across this tip via the “Customizable Ship Interiors” mod by Nexus Mods user dreamsoundzz, which essentially automates the console command once it’s installed. You can go that route if you prefer, but personally, I find it easier to spawn the item myself.
If you make a mistake or want to start fresh, it’s straightforward to undo the whole process. Simply modify or replace the room where you placed the panel, and all the custom-placed items will be removed. It’s convenient, but it’s also something to keep in mind if you’re an avid ship builder – don’t invest too much time in decorating your ship’s interior until you’re satisfied with the exterior.
And in case you’re wondering where else you can use these panels for redecoration, the possibilities are vast. The same trick works outside on a planet, though you could likely achieve the same effect by creating a standard Starfield outpost. It’s also possible to use decorate panels to add a personal touch to one of Starfield’s major cities. However, you can’t use them to decorate the exterior of your ship, as the game doesn’t recognize your ship as a placeable surface for customization, unfortunately.