Building Tips and Tutorials. Ruthless KK Build Guide Link too .

rosemow · October 2014

I have started this thread to provide links to threads that may be helpful to Builders. If anyone has any building and furnishing tips, links or tutorials that they have found to be helpful, it would be great if they posted them on this thread. I will post the links on the second post of this thread.

rosemow · October 2014

RUTHLESS KK has written an excellent THE SIMS 4 BUILD GUIDE

http://simsvip.com/2014/10/30/now-available-sims-4-building-guide/

The Sims 4 Getting Started with Building
https://simscommunity.info/2019/05/26/the-sims-4-getting-started-with-building/

How to post pictures on the forum to show pictures of your builds
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/12894483/#Comment_12894483

This link explains what you need to become a member and be able to post pictures to showcase your build
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/983330/a-welcome-guide-for-new-simmers#latest

List of Building Hot Keys ( controls/ keyboard shortcuts)
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/784019/quick-list-of-building-hot-keys

Navigating the bb.showliveeditobjects Cheat
https://simscommunity.info/2021/11/14/the-sims-4-navigating-the-bb-showliveeditobjects-cheat/

There is a " How to Cheat " page link on "The Sims.com "website
https://www.thesims.com/en_GB/how-to-cheat

The Sims 4 Builders Toolbox ( contains hot keys and a list of tags you can use for your builds) It has been compiled by DieterPrivate. It also contains maps and info about the worlds.
http://www.dworks.be/personal/sims4/hotkeys.html

Sims 4 Building Basics :
build mode guide for beautiful homes
http://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/tutorials/building/
Stairs and basements
http://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/tutorials/building/stairs-basements.php
Using building cheats
http://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/tutorials/building/cheats.php
Roofs
http://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/tutorials/building/roofs.php
Decorating (indoors)
http://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/tutorials/building/decorating-inside.php
Decorating (landscaping )
http://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/tutorials/building/decorating-landscaping.php
Split levels and lofts
http://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/tutorials/building/split-levels-lofts.php
Cabinets and Islands
http://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/tutorials/building/counters-islands.php

Tutorial : Free window and door placement in The Sims 4
https://simsvip.com/2020/06/05/tutorial-free-window-and-door-placement-in-the-sims-4/

Tutorial : Using ladders in The Sims 4
https://simsvip.com/2020/06/05/tutorial-using-ladders-in-the-sims-4/

SIMSVIP : OUT OF THE BOX : BUILDING FOR BEGINNERS IN THE SIMS 4
Out of the Box: Building for Beginners in The Sims 4 (Shape and Proportion)
http://simsvip.com/2015/08/03/out-of-the-box-building-for-beginners-in-the-sims-4-shape-and-proportion/

Out of the Box: Building for Beginners in The Sims 4 (Exterior Color and Texture )
http://simsvip.com/2015/08/09/out-of-the-box-building-for-beginners-in-the-sims-4-exterior-colors/#more-55640

Out of the Box: Building for Beginners in The Sims 4 (Wall Details)
http://simsvip.com/2015/08/26/out-of-the-box-building-for-beginners-in-the-sims-4-exterior-wall-details/

Out of the Box: Building for Beginners in The Sims 4 (Decks,Floors,Decor)
http://simsvip.com/2015/08/31/out-of-the-box-building-for-beginners-in-the-sims-4-decks-floors-and-decor/

Out of the Box: Building for Beginners in The Sims 4 ( Landscaping)
http://simsvip.com/2015/09/08/out-of-the-box-building-for-beginners-in-the-sims-4-landscaping/

Out of the Box: Building for Beginners in The Sims 4 (Trying Different Styles)
http://simsvip.com/2015/09/14/out-of-the-box-building-for-beginners-in-the-sims-4-trying-different-styles/

Infographic of Architectural styles ( Melmack )
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16911150/#Comment_16911150

BUILDING BLOCKS SCHOOL.( chealsycat )
Walls and rooms.
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15752817/#Comment_15752817

The Sims 4 learn to build series
http://sims-online.com/learn-to-build-sims-4-simlinksplus/
Learn To Build Lesson 1 – The Shape of the House
Learn To Build Lesson 2 – Roofing

Building Tutorial ( Sim Kim )
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16748764/#Comment_16748764

Basics of Landscaping
http://www.fakehousesrealawesome.com/post/140865501275/tutorial-basics-of-landscaping

Building Effective Starters :1
https://pronteranbuilder.wordpress.com/2016/05/23/building-effective-starters-1/

Building a starter home

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTKipK6UvSs

How to give your Sims the Perfect Bathroom (Zita1966z)
http://simsvip.com/2015/08/19/how-to-give-your-sims-the-perfect-bathroom/

The Sims 4 Cool Kitchen: Tips for a Lovely Layout
http://simsvip.com/2015/08/19/the-sims-4-cool-kitchen-giving-your-kitchen-a-makeover/

How to Create an Amazing Office in The Sims 4
https://www.thesims.com/en_GB/news/amazing-office-tips

How to create an awesome patio in the Sims 4
https://www.thesims.com/en_GB/news/patio-building-tips

How to make L shaped stairs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnrPrR31W68

Video, tutorial about Friezes, Trims, Spandrels and Corbels

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0yrSJx2mX4

Building a Bridge
https://simsvip.com/2017/05/05/create-bridge-sims-4/

Building a Gazebo
https://simsvip.com/2017/05/17/tutorial-build-gazebo-sims-4/

Mastering Terrain Tools

https://youtube.com/watch?v=3PclVovRth4&feature=youtu.be

MOO CHEAT
Guide to using the MOO cheat, written by Ruthless KK
http://simsvip.com/2014/12/18/tutorial-using-the-moveobjectson-cheat-in-the-sims-4/

Unlock all career rewards cheat :
bb.ignoregameplayunlocksentitlement

Editing Hidden Lòts cheat explained
http://simsvip.com/2015/04/02/the-sims-4-editing-hidden-lots/#more-49779

Learn how to edit lots and customise your world. A tutorial by SimGuruGrant
http://www.thesims.com/news/edit-lots

"Uploading builds to your library and the Gallery. Downloading and placing lots in your neighbourhood."
Go into build mode, click on the "save to my library " file icon (in the upper centre of the screen) then click on the 'save lot ' option. You can then save your home from your library to the community section of the gallery by pressing the cloud button.
A video tutorial on uploading homes, and placing downloaded lots in your neighbourhood is found at this link

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Un8zRCpHvCQ

Saving and uploading rooms to the Gallery
This is a link to a video tutorial on saving and uploading rooms to the Gallery
. http://www.simified.com/the-sims-4/tutorials/saving-sharing-rooms/

How to share outdoors rooms
h.ttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GzrEDIdjmQg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQX0OAiCuE8

Tutorial on sharing apartments to the Gallery.
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/902379/tutorial-how-to-share-apartments-in-the-gallery-for-the-upcoming-city-life

Sims 4 Move Lot Guide
http://simsvip.com/2015/03/27/the-sims-4-the-move-lot-guide/#more-49144

The Sims 4 Basement Guide
http://simsvip.com/2015/03/28/the-sims-4-basements-guide/#more-49171

Basement Spaces Tutorial (BryonyRae)
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/13796863/#Comment_13796863

Basement Building Tips and Tricks
http://www.thesims.com/en_GB/news/basement-tips

The Sim Supply Basement Video guide

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_e45p0GoZ5Y&sf37249846=1

Lot sizes for the community lots in Willow Creek
http://sims.wikia.com/wiki/Willow_Creek_Commercial_District
Lot sizes in Magnolia Promenade
http://sims.wikia.com/wiki/Magnolia_Promenade

How to build a Starter Home
http://sims-online.com/how-to-build-a-starter-home-sims-4/

Tutorial of how to get other options for cabinets and counters ( curved etc)
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/12553844/#Comment_12553844

The Sims 4 building : Counters, Cabinets and Islands
http://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/tutorials/building/counters-islands.php

Builds inspiration websites ( links to a post below on this page of this thread )
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/12888646/#Comment_12888646

To keep enlarged items in your build.
Don't place the lot directly from Manage World. Go into build mode on the lot where you want to place the lot. Then go to the gallery from there and import onto your current lot.

To use buydebug items in your builds
Open up the cheat console CTRL+SHIFT+C and type “bb.showhiddenobjects”. Then type in "Debug" in the search panel.

Easy how to : In game "custom" archways and doorways by ruthless_kk
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/794798/easy-how-to-in-game-custom-archways-and-doorways

How to : Make a loft or two story foyer with open landing by ruthless_kk
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/794260/how-to-make-a-loft-or-two-story-foyer-with-open-landing

Tutorial: Inhabitable Attic Rooms
http://satureja13.tumblr.com/post/98073078835/tutorial-inhabitable-attic-rooms

Expanding Octogonal Rooms ( without distortion) by ruthless_kk
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/789305/expanding-octagonal-rooms-without-distortion

Building tip : Moving entire house to different/bigger lot
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/789800/building-tip-move-entire-house-to-different-bigger-lot

Thread that contains roofing tips and videos
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/13011239/#Comment_13011239

Video guide to Octogonal roofing. ( crysk)

https://youtu.be/A0nKgTrIEyg

Building a warehouse loft (MDianaSanders)
https://mdianasanders.tumblr.com/post/141437735990/ts4-building-manual-warehouse-loft

Creating an English Garden (MDianaSanders)
https://mdianasanders.tumblr.com/post/142478744925/ts4-building-guide-english-garden

How to create Natural Ponds (crysk )

https://simscommunity.info/2020/01/20/the-sims-4-tiny-living-guide-to-building-a-tiny-home/
https://simscommunity.info/2020/01/20/the-sims-4-tiny-living-space-saving-tips-for-your-tiny-home/

Platforms 101 (Build Mode Feature Video Walkthrough
https://simscommunity.info/2020/11/05/the-sims-4-platforms-101-build-mode-feature-video-walkthrough/

A Sims VIP Tutorial on using platforms
https://simsvip.com/2020/11/12/tutorial-using-platforms-in-the-sims-4/

Building with Bunk Beds
https://simsvip.com/2021/03/25/building-with-bunk-beds-in-the-sims-4/

Dream Home Decorator: Build Sectional sofas and Modulat cabinets
https://simsvip.com/2021/06/03/tutorial-building-with-sectional-sofas-and-modular-cabinets-in-the-sims-4-dream-home-decorator/

rosemow · October 2014

OTHER CREATIVE LINKS

Artist Haven section of the forums. Post your paintings, drawings, sketches, and other creative artwork here.
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/802922/post-your-paintings-sketches-artwork-here

Hello

This is a thread that contains links to Sims 4 Build Challenges here in the forums.
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/838133/build-challenges-links-thread

rosemow · October 2014

Reserved

rosemow · October 2014

I will also copy and paste in this post the hot keys that are listed in the Hot Keys thread that I posted in the second post

For the tools in build mode:
Eyedropper Tool (toggle): E
Hand Tool: H
Sledgehammer Tool (toggle): K
Design Tool (toggle): R
Wall Tool: B
Toggles Day/Night in B/B: L
Allow off-grid placement while dragging around an object: Alt
Toggle Grid: G
Cycle Between 1/2 tile and 1/4 tile grid snapping for object placement: F5
Flood Fill a single wall while placing wall patterns: Alt
Flood Fill floor & wall paint while placing floor or wall patterns: Shift
Toggle to 1/4 tile floor paint while placing floor tile patterns: Ctrl + F
Reduce Terrain Brush Size while Terrain Paint catalog is open: [
Increase Terrain Brush Size while Terrain Paint catalog is open: ]
Move Terrain Brush Softness Slider to the Left while Terrain Paint catalog is open: ;
Move Terrain Brush Softness Slider to the Right while Terrain Paint catalog is open: '
Toggle Terrain Paint/Eraser while Terrain Paint catalog is open: Ctrl
Move Whole House tool: U
Toggle Video Recording: V
Capture Screenshot: C

When you're placing objects in build mode:
Rotate held/selected object, block, roof, anything rotatable: < / >
Move object to next slot in surface with a slotted object selected and on a slot surface: M
Copy held/selected object on placement: Shift
Inventory held/selected object: Backspace
Delete held/selected object: Delete
Undo: Ctrl + Z
Redo: Ctrl + Y

For the camera:
Have the camera follow the Sim: Right-click on the Sim's portrait
Toggle Top Down View: T
Go to Next Floor Up: Page Up
Go to Next Floor Down: Page Down
Walls Up: Home
Walls Down: End

Snowmoon · October 2014

Nicely done, Rosie. This will be super helpful for folks! /gold star

Snowmoon · October 2014

Here is a fun site I found with some mirco mini modern builds. Perfect for starters: http://www.prefablab.ru/mini_flat.htm

rosemow · October 2014

Here are some sources for Build inspirations

http://www.pinterest.com/search/boards/?q=sims houseplans
http://www.eplans.com
http://houseplans.co
http://www.houzz.com
http://www.dreamhomesource.com
http://www.architecturaldesigns.com
http://www.thehousedesigners.com/
http://www.theplancollection.com/
http://www.builderhouseplans.com/house-plans/bhp/
http://houseplansandmore.com/
http://www.coolhouseplans.com/
http://dantyree.com/
http://www.bluhomes.com/homes-landing
http://www.thehouseplanshop.com

Historical: http://www.williampoole.com/portfolios/Historical_House_Collection/
http://www.familyhomeplans.com/historic-house-plans
http://www.archivaldesigns.com/store/historic-house-plans-0
http://www.historichomeplans.net/HistoricHomePlans.htm
http://www.builderhouseplans.com/craftsman-house-plans
http://www.searsarchives.com/homes/history.htm

Modern:http://www.concepthome.com/house-plans/modern-houses/
http://www.coolmodernhouseplans.com/
Or Google "Frank Lloyd Wright" or "Bauhaus"

Round: http://www.deltechomes.com/models-and-plans/floor-plans/
http://www.mandalahomes.com/products/floor-plans/

Micro Mini builds http://www.prefablab.ru/mini_flat.htm.

Some trailers and modular homes.
http://www.titanfactorydirect.com/OurHomes/searchresults.aspx?HT=double-wide

http://www.beldenhomesinc.com/doublewide-floor-plans.htm

http://www.solitairehomes.com/models/single-wide/floorplans.aspx

rosemow · October 2014

Thankyou @Snowmoon

for the link to the micro mini builds website. There are some great inspiration houses there

DieterPrivate · October 2014

Hi, I also made a website for this. If I need to add more things, please let me know:
The Sims 4 Builders Toolbox
You will also find a list of tags you can use for your builds. This list is far from complete, so send me ones you would like to see added.
I will try to add as much info to the site I find here for better reference.

elanorbreton · October 2014

Thank you, this will be a great resource.

rosemow · October 2014

Hello @DieterPrivate

Thankyou very much for the very helpful link! I have added it to the links post.

amika-sterling · October 2014

oh this is super helpful, thanks! ive been muddling my way through okay but the new build mode definitely has a learning curve with the room separations and stuff

PurpleKachina · October 2014

I hope they put a sticky on this one too!

Very helpful Rose!

rosemow · October 2014

Thankyou for your messages elanorbreton, amika-sterling and Manssom

rosemow · October 2014

More tutorial links and tips have been added to the second post

rosemow · October 2014

Tutorials by ruthless_kk are in the links post.

Lebanna · October 2014

This is awesome Rose! having everything in one place

Snowmoon · October 2014

The link I offered only has one house, actually. If you wish to keep it, though, feel free.

rosemow · October 2014

Hello @Snowmoon

I'll keep your link there in the inspiration homes post because there are other home pictures when you click the pictures on the left hand side of the page.

WrathofCath · October 2014

Rose, this is Wonderful! It's so nice to have all these links and tutorials in one thread. Awesome idea, my friend! Thank you!

rosemow · October 2014

Thankyou @lebanna and @WrathofCath for your kind words

I hope that this thread will be helpful for simmers.

rosemow · October 2014

The link to the Sims 4 Build-n-Share Challenges thread is
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/769875/sims-4-build-n-share-challenge-4

It is a great contest thread for sims 4 builders to create builds to meet the requirements for the clients in the challenge contest, and at the same time have fun building in sims 4

rosemow · October 2014

How to post pictures on the forum to show pictures of your builds

To post pictures on the forums, upload your pictures to a photo sharing site such as imgur or tinypic . Right click the picture on the photo sharing website , and click copy , or copy the image code address . The picture button is the button with the little file picture on it above the forum post. Press the picture button above your post , paste the image address into the box, then press the enter button. Then the image address will be in your post ready to appear when posting your post. Make sure that the file ends in .jpg, .png or.gif
Another way to post the picture is to type [img][/img] in the post and put the image code address in between them.

LokiSimsies · October 2014

Why can't I post links? I keep trying to share some floor plans and keep getting the "will appear after approval".

*sighs*

OK, had to make the dang blasted post and then edit in the links.

Here are some house plans I don't see on here.

http://www.theplancollection.com/

http://www.builderhouseplans.com/house-plans/bhp/

http://houseplansandmore.com/

http://www.coolhouseplans.com/

http://dantyree.com/

http://www.bluhomes.com/homes-landing

Some trailers and modular homes in case you want to build up the poor part of town....

http://www.titanfactorydirect.com/OurHomes/searchresults.aspx?HT=double-wide

http://www.beldenhomesinc.com/doublewide-floor-plans.htm

http://www.solitairehomes.com/models/single-wide/floorplans.aspx

DippyDesigns · October 2014

This is a fabulous thread Rose, thank you so much for doing this and for all who are sharing links

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