Lets share some interior decorating tips and tricks with one another.
I like the cluttered, lived in look so instead of using desks I use counter islands:
Making custom media centers:
Sometimes decor above the door adds that extra bit of oomph:
Mix and match cabinet colors:
And that's about all I have for now. Share yours. I love to get creatively inspired.
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On a slightly related note I was wondering today do sims need the full length of the bed to get in it or can you use the space next to the top?
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It depends. I have tried putting multiple things next to the bed hoping the sim would get in. So you can place tables, lamps, plants, anything that is just that single tile. I tried placing the bassinet next to it, but the sim wouldn't get in on that side. BUT...I did discover that sims can scoot to the other side of the bed by doing that. LOL. I also tried putting a chair there and that also blocked the path. It really just depends on what it is and the footprint of the object.
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I don't know if this would be new or useful for anyone, but I did discover recently that you can sandwich a kitchen counter between two walls and then use solid fencing on the front wall to make it a half-wall which gives you sort of a 'built in' look and a shelf that allows you to place some of the larger clutter/sculpture/plant items that won't fit on the regular wall shelves. It's only decorative, though -- sims can't use anything that's on the shelf because they see a 'wall' between them and the object -- so it's no good as a desk, etc. Something like this:
Now, if only there was an actual half wall that we could put any wall covering we want on!
I might have something useful. If you are enlarging toys etc and you are already building with foundations then if you place them on their own little foundation instead of the floor then kids won't suddenly walk off with your 24 foot tall giraffe.
Half walls are on my Christmas wish list
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Omg, I never even thought of that happening when I enlarge stuff, lol. Now I kind of want to know what that looks like, though. Thanks for the tip!
@DippyDesigns, the game update today that added stuff makes me think we may get our half-walls yet. So excited to see what's coming in the future! ETA: I said that before I realized that today's update added a buydebug cheat. Buydebug! I'm ridiculously excited about this. Off to try it out!
@DieterPrivate, thanks! I was just fooling around with fencing and came up with it. I'm still finding new stuff every time I play this game. I only JUST yesterday discovered roofline trim. I'm a little embarrassed about that, lol. I was like, 'What's this? Ohhhhhhh, cool.'
Because the shelves have to be against the wall, it's limited, and there are often conflicts with the collision boxes of other objects, but when it can be done, I think it lends a nice touch. If any of you have figured out cool stuff to do with the ceiling, I can't wait to see it!
Oh, that is so cool! I look up, too, usually just when trying to take screencaps, but still. Your shelves there added so much 'punch' to that wall and look awesome with the curtains you used. Great trick!
How do you get it designed like that? everything spaces out and I can't find the tall cabinets or small cupboards anywhere
Where you choose colours click the little gear symbol and turn auto counters off. Now you have many choices