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artistichippie2009
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While I wait for my sims to make a decent amount of money (I plan on building them a house but they need to get the money the old fashioned way first....by working) anyways. I'd like to hear your best building advice that you have.
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Just make a few changes to the house and bask in the glory of something you have clinically completed to perfection.
Nine times out ten you will have to place windows at the correct height because most builders (including Maxis) just don't have a clue about the height of a Sim and the height of a window.
/shrug all houses are different. Where I live now the bottom of the windows are below my knees. Most places I've lived the bottom is above my waist. My grandmother's house had windows that were about a foot tall, just under the ceiling. I never understood why. So when I build, I put the windows where they look the nicest.
I found a great house one time, just the right size, BR/BA etc., but the stairs were missing, I never did get the stairs to work and eventually had to get rid of it.
My point, if I indeed have one, is that there are so many people who are really good at creating sims as well as building, so don't feel you have to do it yourself, unless you actually enjoy the process, I don't.
I generally find a house I like the look of on google images and use it as inspiration. After loads of builds I end up deleting out of frustration, I've ended up with this
By no means the best I've built but at least this time I don't hugely dislike it.
As for decorating, clutter, clutter makes everything better
The Straud Family Tree
This is a link to a helpful builders guide by Ruthless KK.
http://simsvip.com/2014/10/30/now-available-sims-4-building-guide/
These links may help.
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
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-bu
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/817478/hello-come-and-introduce-yourself
http://tinyurl.com/OneRoomOneWeek
http://tinyurl.com/rosemow
My Showcase thread https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/948861/rosemow-s-rooms-showcase
Thats kind of what my plan will be for this next house, normally I just "wing it" and they look horrid
Also over landscaping is very much a thing. Less is more.
I agree with downloading and tweaking and making better and I also love building from scratch. What's your origin id, I build really nice convenient houses you might like. My origin id is sweetonsims - friend me.
ea id: ysa_88