10 tips for building better Sims 4 houses

[@cozyaria]

the fact sam actually told us base game hacks too knowing some of us only have that, is so sweet 🥺🥺

[@lizziehepworth4500]

For the free placement on counters or tables, one trick I learned form Caryn and Connie was using a floor lamp as guide for where you want your object to be. Game changer.

[@saramikkelsen8487]

Holy shit, thanks for the tip!!!!

[@strick405]

I use a mannequin from Get to Work -- activities.

[@DisturbedYoyo]

I use the Windows and doors for reference. Never thought of using an item like that 😊

[@SlicedUpStorytime]

I absolutely love Caryn and Connie

[@hannahalexis7050]

Omg I LOVE Caryn and Connie!!!!!

[@RachaelStephanie]

Those curtains actually have some completely matching empty rail that you can use to fill out the space. You don’t need to use a shelf ☺️

[@second_second_]

which curtains? do all of the curtains have empty rails/rods, or only some of the curtains?

[@hayleyhamm5783]

@@second_second_no only some do, those are the desert luxe curtains! The matching rod is at the bottom of the curtain section

[@Miaow610]

Yeah I was going to say this! The curtains from the Modern Luxe kit have empty rails too

[@SyntheticGoth]

14:17 - So are we not going to talk about that gorgeous house? Who knew Satch was sleeping on occult builds. 😍

[@purrsuasively]

what do you think sleeping on means

[@erikkennedy8725]

When you do this, please don't forget to test it all out before uploading to the Gallery! That way people don't have to try and figure out why they can't use a sink or something.

[@hectormunozgranell1331]

love how he cares abt console people😭😭

[@EerilyMidnight]

Yes we need love too🥺

[@laceylou9423]

It's definitely appreciated, console players are always forgotten.

[@stephanieward6581]

Right, I play on the ps5 so I love when stuff is included for us too.

[@wild_gypsy_rose]

I tried to play on the PS5 the game just freezes all the time.

[@iDontevenKnow732]

I feel so loved

[@TheShakedGuide]

The kids toys clutter is what I always do in my builds once I've got a baby in the household - like come on who didn't have a full on toy kitchen in the living room growing up?? 😂

[@winifrededen5333]

the kitchen counter clutter thing drove me insane this is a great video

[@anastasiasux]

literally blew my mind when he showed that

[@pathogenofdecay]

Something I haven't seen people try to do is build with only premade rooms. lol There are so many premade rooms to choose from. I've made houses with them a few times in the past (partly out of laziness sadly) and it's kind of fun for me in a way. :) You could minimally edit the rooms after placing them or only add things to them, or you could be super strict with yourself and keep them the way they are. lol

[@H3ll0Jackie]

Devon Bumpkin did a video using premade rooms. It was hilarious

[@pathogenofdecay]

@@H3ll0JackieThanks for letting me know. :)

[@ojourinnie]

Dude actually makes his builds feel homely. I don't see that charm a lot

[@jamesxo]

wait.... i have been playing sims 4 on console since the day it came out and i am exclusively a builder... i had NO IDEA about the custom paintings in the gallery ?!?!!?? i cant WAIT to play tomorrow omfg

[@WreakingOfSmoke]

Thanks for compiling these tips, Satch! I've seen some of these tips before, but you do a great job explaining them! I always forget how to raise and lower objects, let alone the transferring from one shelf/counter to another for better clutter.

[@anastasiasux]

I’ve been building since the sims 1 and this video still honestly taught me new stuff so thank you sooooo much

[@YourNeighborhoodWitch]

If you have the bathroom clutter kit and you want to make a coffee bar, take the soap dispenser from the clutter kit (I use the white swatch) and size it up before you put it on your counter. It looks like a little creamer dispenser. You can also use the bath salts in white and size it down to look like sugar.

[@suggen08]

Just want to clarify that to size things on PlayStation (which I play on), you use the left/right arrow buttons😄

[@Charlotte-uk8pv]

a KZbin masterpiece, even for those who are not beginners in building, thank you. there was a lot here that I didn't know or hadn't thought of, 5 stars, chefs kiss, 10/10

[@coffeeconfessor4747]

I like to use the subtle saucer just for building... because it's nice to see what I'm doing... it really helps in worlds that have funky lighting..

[@jh2819]

So many ideas I have never thought of. Thanks

[@anastasiasux]

green reading nook = college student majoring in cannabis studies lmfao

[@staciii]

My biggest "tip" is to just download MC Command Center, UI cheats extension, and cc if you can 😂 save money and time

[@terivansteel3425]

I can't unzip files. I know there is something I can download but haven't figured it out. My daughter will know but haven't had a chance to ask her

[@lauriejohnson1313]

I don’t usually leave comments on the videos I watch, but I need to leave one on this one. Of all the videos about tips for the Sims four this one has been the most educational and easy to understand! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@karlweir3198]

Omg I did not know about how to put more than 12:05 two things on a counter thanks

[@victoriababer3380]

Omg this just made my sims building so much more exciting! I was getting a little frustrated/bored with only owning pets and the base game

[@childfreegamer8840]

Thank you SO MUCH for the cheat I've been wondering for ages how you all move the furniture like that. To be honest satch this video is amazing and SO helpful to me ive basically written down every thing lol. THANK YOU!!

[@Ashenkaniku]

These tips are so good! Easy to use too. Thanx Satch!

[@vincentlevarrick6557]

The colour swatching is such a great tip for Sims 3, where we still have a full colour wheel and hexcodes 😉

[@BlackIvyPurplePower]

OMG I can't wait to try the floor customizations! Also, thank you for the tips about finding art in the gallery. I'll be trying that too. 🙌🏽👏🏽😊

[@holyknightkitty]

0:31 this has made my life a whole lot easier, like i love decorating, using my creativity to the max, wishing that i could rotate however i want, AND I DIDNT KNOW I COULD DO THIS😭😭😭 i love this game

[@yn6292]

I have adhd and I don't know if it's related by I always have big ideas for a build but easily get overwhelmed how to approach it because my attention goes from one room to another, to another lot and then to another game. I love these tips because it helps me to gain more structure in the way I build!

[@chaselizabeth]

Me clutching my pearls at Satch being a Karen at me during the intro 😭

[@SerenaDaniels]

Brilliant and informative video! ❤

[@wednesday1899]

I’ve been into building for ages and still learned new things 💜

[@MirificentJoy]

This video comes right when I'm in my "build clever and functional with almost nothing but basegame" era! Just a quick thing with the ottoman trick: it is functional if you elevate it two times AT MOST. (I watch a lot of MyaSchmya's videos right now) Thanks for the vid!

[@sabrinaheizenrader5635]

With cluttering one room at a time, I still do one room at a time but as I’m going through the catalog for the first room, anything I want for another room I purchase and immediately put it into the household inventory. Then all subsequent rooms I clutter out of the inventory. Accomplishes the same thing without jumping around the house as much.

[@kennyreynolds4079]

The Gallery Rooms are so underrated it's crazy. Organized Debug doesn't always help I'd be lost without my clutter rooms x'D

[@kristaylor5115]

I'm gonna scream, I was just thinking about what I could possibly search to find this specific way people build such cool houses and here this was in my suggestions, so perfect and informative omg thanks so much!

[@RumikoTheFox]

Oh wow, I knew about the gallery art stuff, but I had no idea people did the "kitchen clutter" and "bathroom clutter" stuff. That's going to save me SO much time I usually spend in the clutter tab. I really prefer to work one room at a time, but since clutter isn't sorted by room, that's never really an option. ty!

[@boston_octopus]

Terrific ideas! Thank you, Satch.

[@iliabee1663]

this is the most epic sims video on the internet! ive heard a lot of these before but learned a lot too and so great to have these all in one place!!! thank you!!!! this changed my life

[@MystikVyxsyn]

While I am no builder, I did know of several of these tips BUT I am so happy to say I found a few that I didn't know of/think of and can't wait to try so thank you Satch!

[@candicewyatt6592]

I just love your videos for 2 reasons. Your've got personality and secondly your video's are helpful.

[@potatom2765]

Satch is such a cutie patootie 😋

[@toelielariouspinda355]

Ive learned so much new things today :D Thank you so much, you sure are my favorite simmer. As a special thanks, I build you a cozy home that turned out bigger then I planned and I made a sim to look just like you, who gets to sleep around the block with all the beautiful men. 🤣🤣🤣 My sim you is gonna be so happy. 🥰

[@InkyRayne]

Just started playing last week, already hooked! These tips will help so much in making the personalised homes that I prefer to create! Thank you xx 🤗 ♥

[@lnyenhuis3765]

The problem I have with cluttering a computer desk is sometimes my sims won't use the computer on their own. I have to make them sit and then use it. If I command them to use it while they are standing, it will drop from the queue. BWT, your laugh is contagious!

[@irmar]

On the other hand, you definitely have to put something on the right and left of the computer, otherwise they are going to leave empty dirty plates and drinking glasses there.

[@second_second_]

Thank you Satch for the basics and all these. I really like builds and architectures, but sucks so much at it. I feel overwhelmed and inferior when seeing other people's builds or their builds videos. Thank you so much Satch

[@reynavaldez13]

0:34 for this one you need to choose Sims3 camera! Upper right corner of screen :)

[@karlweir3198]

Curtains and roofs are my hardest to do

[@lindseynorberg7313]

**AMAZING Unique Tips** Thank you

[@Devillishghosty]

Something I use to easily clutter things, is sizing down and moving up one of those basegame teddybears and using it to place an object where I want to

[@yasminni485]

Those wall boxes (shelves) from HSY or DHD stack perfectly under staircases. They are perfect for a hallway storage space, I usually fill them with shoes and all sorts of clutter. You can literally fill the entire wall under the staircase with those boxes as the space is usually useless, and like I said... they stack perfectly.

[@columbia2635]

The curtain you used actually has a "shelf" that matches. I use TOOL so I like to use it and size it up a very small fraction that covers all of the attached shelf. I'm loving the other tips, though. I use the urns all of the time for all kinds of things. I also clutter en masse like you do...too much time wasted if you try to do it room by room! However, I just kind of shove them into rooms and go back later to style...not enough patience, LOL. Maybe it's me but I can never get the stove to work after placing that pot on it. That color site would be terrific for TS3. I grab that little saucer light and I speckle it throughout my build...until I complete that room. It's great for being able to see the room when decorating and I worry about the ambiance when I'm done. I also do the same thing with the color/brightness, generally going for a sorta white light at around 80%.

[@muertito8077]

I am enjoying your video a lot 😻 I like the tips you give but love the way you are explaining them, even the ones I already knew. Thank you 🤗 I like to overlap doors to give the cabinet illusion, or big windows; if you turn them you can even have like an entrance. I like to use like only 2/3 or 3/4 of the property for buildings the rest I use as transitions to surroundings, similar to you, I put there benches, springs, ponds … I like to use the shelves, I usually don’t like what on them, so I put something bigger that I like more on it like a mantle. I love cluttering way too much; but it’s not only the size of the room that can contribute to that but also the distance between the items. I like to put not one door in the middle of the wall but in the corners, while the door handles are symmetrical, same with windows. I like to turn landscaping objects a little when they are close to each other, it think it looks more natural to me. I like having like a special series of window styles on one build: it can be determined by color, form, style or how I want to mix, e.g. classy but timeless could be three windows like one big in the middle and another kind of windows on each side…, the repeated pattern gives the illusion of idk well-thought 😅 maybe you like that too 🤗

[@DiannawithtwoNs]

I definitely found this very useful. You explained all of your points clearly and in detail and it was easy to follow along. Thank you for this!

[@sp8cey]

for the lights you CAN change them in build mode! you just need to shift-click the light and you get access to a color wheel and a dim slider!

[@leoyakafudy]

that's only with the better build buy mod i thought

[@sp8cey]

@@leoyakafudy ohh yeah it is!! i forget i have build mode mods sometimes lol

[@julielyus399]

You are absolutely brilliant. You have given me so many good ideas. I am a console player as well and you have helped me so much. I have now. Subscribed to you. Thank you.

[@shaunna6673]

Satch- I Love that build you did for the spellcaster!

[@ashleymariemoore85]

Thank you sooo much for all of these tips!!

[@Anyaaaah]

Thank you for the tips! 😭

[@devinomalley7979]

Omg the rooms tip just blew my mind.

[@danimationstudios9289]

Never knew these thanks, Satch !!❤

[@eziowolfy]

The gallery one tip is pretty genius, never thought of that myself :D

[@Jamielove73]

This is SUCH a good tutorial!!! I hardly build but this got me inspired to try it now

[@tanema3]

thanks for all the tips! great ideas! i never knew you could do the triangle thing with flooring!

[@MaeSeaSims]

Thank you for these ideas! 🥰🫶🏻

[@KimHolmes-vy1fp]

You’re so funny. Always make me laugh whilst picking up some great tips. That I forget and have to watch again 😅😂🤣😂

[@AliceCullen10]

This is so helpful! Thank you! You’ve gained a subscriber!

[@cerulean_city_misty4659]

This is really helpful! I love the cabinet ideas

[@sherry3465]

I love love ❤ love ❤ love ❤ this video, very very good tips, tricks & hints.

[@Jammy0024]

This is an incredibly helpful video! Thank you!

[@RA-zq1ni]

Thank you I needed this 🙏

[@laurac.liebana9768]

That comment about the boy's room being pink was at least unfortunate. Colors have no gender. Kids don't associate colors with gender until we tell them to.

[@rebeccawaller3561]

I have a pinched nerve in my elbow that makes using the mouse pretty painful so I try to limit my movements. The one thing that KILLS me is buying multiples of something like upgrade parts and having to click that button 40 times to stock up.

[@charlescox7672]

That was really fun and informative, Satch - Several things I'd never thought of doing! - Thank You 🙂

[@LadyShiva16]

Excellent tips video! Top notch Satch

[@celestecv7452]

I love this video! So so helpful! Thanks so much, Satch, for sharing!

[@Katt8220]

These are great tips! I knew a few, the others are amazing. Thank you!

[@kindacrazed]

24:41 I feel so called out right now 😂

[@T-JR]

This helps a lot, becouse i can only make bathrooms😅

[@Kee-r9p]

Omg! You are the BEST for this. Thank youu

[@estelladee]

Just FYI, that curtain that you used the shelves to make it look like a rod, has actually a DIY curtain rod that came with the kit it was on. You did not need to use the shelves. Also another FYI, using the F5 key, it will allow you to place objects 1/8th of the square tile. And one more thing using alt + PgUp/Dn while the grid is on, will allow you to toggle the title on the floor levels, I actually learned that from your channel.

[@alle2740]

You should do a challenge where you have to use every single item from some kit/pack. It can be throughout an entire build but some items are really niche and it's a fun struggle.

[@Tephlyn]

Omg these are all amazing ❤ can't wait to use them in my builds!

[@TheShaunaBrown]

Great tips. Cluttering drives me mental sometimes!

[@christabelle__]

The dream home decorator modular cubes would, for a long time, show up EMPTY and dump all items on them into your household inventory every time you left the house and returned again - so if you left to go to an active career, then came home...all your shelves would be empty. I stopped using them bc of that - those ever get fixed?

[@pebbles2133]

Thank you so much for this video. So many new ideas for me to try

[@Silkencira1710]

These tips are so helpful! I will probably forget half of them so I downloaded the video 😂

[@amyhartman6786]

I thought this piece 5:57 was always meant to go inside the tub or shower. But I also always play with move objects activated, I just can not stand playing with that off. So does it not snap inside those objects when that cheat is not activated? It is a rack of shampoo, conditioner, body washes and a bar of soap after all.

[@johnterpack3940]

You missed the F5 key. Hit F5 and items snap half as far on the grid. Very handy for making things fit.

[@aakkas13]

The size up and down buttons are different for Scandinavian / European pcs. It's Å and '.

[@srcworm]

The toys chucked around on the floor doesn’t work because my sims always go around and put them away

[@Demolicious]

Another good thing about using carpet instead of rugs is they don't catch of fire :)

[@bettyjo2737]

Great video. I learned some things, thank you!!

[@juliastreubel9713]

Amazing tips, thank you!!!🎉🎉

[@karlweir3198]

Every time I place toys everywhere they always pick them up and put them away so i stopped

[@PrinceGrenouille]

You are very good for explaining things

[@kalaxoxo1406]

Hi love your videos but im having a problem now with my sims 4 where when u try to move ur sims in the split from household...it doesnt work...ive googled and googles i tried everything suggested even reinstalling the game which btw gave me a problem as well an error with one of the packs called kids rooms. And idk how but i manged to get it to work after numerous tries. I also noticed ppl having the issues months ago but its now just happening to me. It upsetting becuase now i cant grow my families passed 8 becuase we can split them. Has thos happened to you and do u have any ideas to help? EA has no phone number and the chat annoys me trying to state my problem.

[@Amira_Phoenix]

25:10 Quetzal means light in Aztec, like their god Quetzal Coatl

[@second_second_]

From where we can get this coral pink sofa at 17:19? It's so beautiful & cute

[@vanessam9063]

How’d you know my builds are ugly?!? 🤣😂🤣