5 ways to improve you Sims 4 builds

5 ways to upgrade you house building in The Sims 4!
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[@rebeccamaracle2878]

Honestly, the best thing for new builders is to use inspiration photos. There's nothing wrong with finding a photo of a house on google images and trying to recreate it. Once you've done a few you'll have learned a lot of tips about how to make your house look realistic and dynamic.

[@FrozenWillow1980]

Another tip I like to do for new builder/gamers is this Get the cheats on (ctrl shift c) Put in testingcheats on put in bb.moveobjects on put in bb.showhiddenobjects put in bb.showliveeditobjects In build/buy mode in the little search box up above the left hand side, type in debug and hit enter. Look for EA's lovely debug builds, grab one you like and position it in the lot. Then start drawing walls following the outline of the build adding windows and doors as you go along but don't connect the last wall just yet if it's a multi level build as it will shift the debug house up. Once done, find the debug house and size it down using the [ or ] keys (can't remember which one it is and use it as a reference :)

[@telm6752]

Thank you that's a great idea

[@amandaburn9089]

I take pictures around my neighbourhood while walking my dog for inspiration. :D

[@kclarke421]

@@FrozenWillow1980 noted Thankies so muchhhh

[@uncreativename4249]

I used my grandma's house

[@mckylapol8420]

Can we appreciate the fact that Deli makes tutorials about sims 4 for newbies🥰

[@martinnoon8869]

For for newbies 4 for newbies For 4 newbies 4 4 newbies

[@hannahprice2614]

@@martinnoon8869 Haha?

[@mckylapol8420]

@@martinnoon8869 HAHAHA didn't notice that until I saw ur reply😭

[@misstonix]

I’m not even a newbie but I need them because I’ve never been too adventurous with my own builds 😂

[@mollylouise9789]

I’ve been playing for years but it still helped me

[@savannahtuck5395]

The terrain tool terrifies me lol I’ve tried to use it and the lot just starts to look strange because all the other lots are so flat lol.

[@jenn_1722]

Me too. I can never make it look natural!

[@JOHNSMITH-vx5yz]

So what. Just be different. ,,why be the same as other lots,,,,,,, how dull

[@minacerra]

@@JOHNSMITH-vx5yz the point is it looks weird because we need some hilly neighbourhoods to make it more realistic You wouldn't live in a flat area and bring in tons of soil on one block only to create hilly terrain. So it looks weird, you know? Like a huge mount out of nowhere

[@andyzhang9110]

Woah I thought I'm such a weirdo to be terrified by terrain tool lol. Most lots are flat then here is a lot with hills around the house, it just look out of the place and I can't handle it. I think I feel this way because I'm too perfectionist (maybe even have OCD too).

[@andyzhang9110]

@@JOHNSMITH-vx5yz Not everyone can do that. I have trouble dealing with unrealistic and weird build. I know it's just a game, but it triggers me when seeing imperfection. I guess I'm sick lmao

[@queenmcderpface5674]

"new to the sims 4" .... me who builds box houses shamelessly after 1300+ hours in the sims 4 and has played since the first one came out. I FEEL KINDA ATTACKED OVER HERE lol jk

[@krystlehenrie7259]

Same. Same.

[@saragrey2025]

You're not the only one

[@Carolina3788]

saaaame hahaha although not 1300 hours haha

[@JOHNSMITH-vx5yz]

HEYYY don't worry about box houses. I do it too. , I'm sure we aren't the only ones,,,,,, lots of us put Sims in boxes,,

[@whothefuckarearcticmonkeys]

me but I have 3000+ hours lmao

[@dylnpickl846]

Not even a newbie anymore and these how to vids are SUPER helpful. there's always those little things that I haven't bothered to learn xp

[@natalyaporter5730]

My tip is start out with a basic box shape, and then as your sims family/household expands add rooms as needed. The more rooms you add the more random the shape it’ll become. Also raise the foundation of the house and add stairs for a porch.

[@magicalsimmer4486]

The reason I put my sims in apartments is so they don’t have to live in a straight up box..

[@bethridleyy]

and you dont have to do landscaping.. im horrible with landscaping🤣

[@magicalsimmer4486]

@@bethridleyy same lollll

[@huewageu]

@@magicalsimmer4486 wait but they still live in boxes-

[@magicalsimmer4486]

@@huewageu haha, I never thought about that- 😂

[@JOHNSMITH-vx5yz]

I don't mind having my sims in a box. ,,, ,,I just add a room here and there. , and that's it,,,,, ,no fancy Nancy stuff,,,

[@shaheenh.4856]

All these tips and I’d still end up with a box 📦

[@alexandramarshall5673]

omg same

[@Mason-bc9ty]

I ended up with a fancy box

[@lookitstrent]

What's a house if not a fancy box?

[@hannahprice2614]

Box count: 3

[@BigEyedKitteh]

I love basic build tips like this esp I tend to just download other builds from the galleries unfurnished and decorate them instead of creating my own builds from the start 😬😅

[@filipfranciszeknocny4156]

I do the same. No shame

[@Wakara101]

Same

[@IconicDollStudios]

I think I might have to download these other builds, I don't know what I am doing lol😂😂😂

[@KuroiYuki88]

Omg I laughed so hard when she said cool box and got a sunglasses for the house😂😂😂😂

[@sanalulu2172]

I think the best tip I can give on building is not to limit your viewership to only a couple sims KZbinrs. different simmers have different styles of building and how they approach building that I have learned a lot from. .I used to only really watch deli and james and my builds all resembled theirs. But now I have branched out a lot more and my builds look much more varied and interesting! (not saying that their styles arent interesting, just that I was able to build different looking houses) taking inspiration form a bunch of sources, even google, is super helpful!

[@darien9343]

me who doesn’t need this tutorial but watching it anyways: 👁👄👁

[@fuzzypumpkin7743]

I do the same thing. Even with crochet tip vids and I've been crocheting for 36 years. You never know when you'll pick something useful up.

[@vedakendrick8521]

same lol

[@sanalulu2172]

dont lie, we all needed this tutorial from deli XD

[@simplysimly4154]

I need it 😭😭

[@bellabergenwall2225]

Same bro same😌

[@lukebrightcliffe2443]

Deli could you please do a tutorial on how to landscape?

[@melissavaneeden]

Anyone else watching Sims videos and trying to adjust the camera like you would in the game - or is it just me?

[@vicmattison4896]

Most Sims KZbinrs use The Sims 3 camera. If you don't recognize the way it moves, go to your camera settings and change it to "Sims 3 Camera". Hope this helped!

[@biscohs]

@@vicmattison4896 i think what she meant was that she was trying to adjust the camera in the video.. sjdjkd

[@JOHNSMITH-vx5yz]

Yeah it's just you,,,,, why change the camera for. ?????

[@melissavaneeden]

@@JOHNSMITH-vx5yz How often do you change camera angles when you play?

[@lenaya6609]

My building just got about 10 times better thanks to this! I had no idea you could extend the basement out like that. 0-0 I kind of knew how to do a skylight also but I couldn't really figure it out but your tips will help me so much! Thank you!!

[@jetropaez5604]

omg she is so cool with her cute accent and all, and the fact that most of her videos tends to be more in the tutorial sides, makes it begginer friendly to all who wants to be a good builder, i just want to say that We Appreciate You Deli

[@lolalilyvaldez4866]

This is so perfect for me as a new sims player for the first time ever, these tutorials like this really help me to learn different aspects of building because honestly right now i'm too nervous to try to build anything because I don't want it to look "bad" and after seeing what others have on the gallery and things i really want to to get better at learning how to build houses and such in the game in order to make myself better but also challenge myself to learn something i don't know if i'll be any "good" at but i'm willing to learn and try. I want to thank you deli :) for this tutorial. any tips or any advice is welcomed and I appreciate it very much. have a good day everyone and stay safe

[@lindanindebele]

that last one escalated quickly and I LOVE IT 😩❤️

[@raverboyloki]

I LOVE the idea of the side greenhouse with the roof. An easier way to do that may also be to lower floor in the greenhouse one or two levels so that there is more height to the room . I am going to try this later. Thanks for the tip!

[@LokisMinx37]

Loving being able to put skylights in kitchens and bedrooms! Thanks for the extra tips & ideas - I find the terrain tools hard so the tip of putting a roof section is brilliant 👏 😀

[@UncleDuckjob]

New-ish to The Sims 4, and this video helped a ton. Thanks so much for all the info and tips. I can't wait to build a sunroom!!! Thanks again!

[@laurahughes3990]

Her tongue sticking out while she’s focused is the cutest thing I’ve seen this week

[@secretaryholloway]

"I think that looks kinda nice." WHAT!? It looks beautiful. You are by far my favorite builder.

[@SpaceGiraffeC]

I’ve been playing the sims since the original sims came out. With that being said, the last thing you did with the build really inspired me. Thank u for making videos

[@poohgrad02]

I'll take all the build tips I can get. My building skill has increased so much since I started following you and James.

[@ffionlloyd5505]

Me: Sees the title My finger: 💨💨💨💨💨💨💨💨 CLICK CLICK CLICK!

[@EddieEst1993]

Short hair looks so good on Deli!! Also I love these tips. I wouldn't say I'm a pro at building, but I'm not terrible either. These help me polish my building

[@infinitysimmer3088]

GET YOUR EARLY SQUAD TICKET HERE!❤😂

[@lindenhartnellpink419]

I got it thank youu

[@lucym1009]

Got ittttt

[@sophie15119]

I am not *that* early

[@hazzastyles]

WAIT. You're comment is 1 hour ago and the video is 52 min ago?!

[@infinitysimmer3088]

@@hazzastyles Time Travel Baby!😂 jk am sure its a glitch...

[@geminizing]

I LOVE this new series you’re doing! I get so frustrated when building even though I love it but it always looks the same or just lackluster mainly because I don’t know how to use the tools in the most effective way so this video has been so incredibly helpful and I can’t wait to try these tips out! Thank you so much 🤍🤍🤍

[@analu4128]

I have been loving this starter videos, cuz I’m new to the sims and sometimes the most basic things I don’t know how to do it, particularly building things. Don’t stop. ♥️

[@Djoxaurus]

These tips will be utilised in lots of my builds from now on! Such a Deli-ght full video❤️

[@amandaburn9089]

lmao, the 'cool box' bit got to me. XD Another thing with sun rooms is that I believe children and toddlers can access some of the smaller areas, so you could potentially make a toddler/child-only play area.

[@Ambrosiared]

I appreciate this so much. I've played the sims since sims 2, and building takes me forever and I always get intimadating. These tips are so helpful and feel approachable that I'm now eager to try new things instead of feeling a little intimidated (and embarrased) by trying new tools after so long.

[@keirarichards5067]

Hope you're all having an amazing day! ❤️

[@Alexandr4A0]

Thank you thank you thank you♥️♥️♥️ When I was a child I used to say: I’ll never get tired of The Sims. And here I am 20 years later.🥲😅😂

[@sheridans5181]

Very long time Sims player - I saw some of your builds in game and I’m very glad to have found your videos. Thank you for sharing these tips.

[@TheAllbrighton]

Omg I did not know you could use the alt key when adjusting roofing! Thank you so much - roofs are the bane of my existence

[@sleepykitty1985]

I'm enjoying this Sims 4: Basics series, Deli! You're gonna be every new simmers' go-to!

[@AntheaPeter]

After years, I finally bought the sims 4 on 88% off (lunar new year sale🤣). Started playing a few days ago. I’m irritated that my building skills are limited to a generic box. So thank you so much for these great ideas Deligracy! Hope to be as skillfull and creative as you one day 🥰

[@MzMinnie789]

Thank you for this, I’ve been playing the sims for a while but I’ve been finding your series super fun, welcoming and helpful xx

[@jacihagedorn6790]

I don't play sims much anymore but now I wanna try experimenting with these build ideas ! They're so creative & look really cool 😀 Love your videos deli 💕

[@Incoherent-excitement]

Basic box houses made brilliant. Love these builder tips videos. It’s been a while since I’ve played the sims, but it always makes me wanna load up the game and do some building.

[@ronaldtotten44]

Watched your video. Thank-you for the tutorial. Been playing ts4 for a few years now and never thought to use the terrain tools like that. Can't wait to try it☺️

[@Catt714]

I'm terrified of terrain tools as well! Loving the videos on the basics and tips lately!

[@MrsDizarky]

Love the building tutorials lately! And the editing is so good. I actually jumped at the cool house 😂

[@MADAMEOCTA07]

I’ve just come over to the sims 4 and I’m a sims 3 Stan for life 😂 I’m not creative in the slightest, these videos are so helpful 🥰

[@koffi_addict]

Seriously love these tips & guides, Deli! They definitely help a lot with building ✨

[@sylvialee4343]

Thanks SO much for this tutorial, esp the skylights, and the basement! LOVE!

[@mystiqalwolf1183]

Thank you for a video on building tips. Always open to watching content that can help improve build

[@ruthbromberg9068]

OMG thank you for the basement tips! In 20 years of playing this game, I have NEVER built basements because they're so dark and gloomy. Yay! Can't wait to build basements now haha.

[@karenrobertson3379]

Been playing since sims 1 but this was a nice little refresher of the tools I sometimes forget are even there, I never do basements but now I might give it a try.

[@Loki_Is_My_Cat]

When I do a house that shape like a box, it is a box. When Deli does it, it looks like a million dollar house. How!? How!?

[@linneahulten405]

This was a really good help, thank you! It went right up to top 5 of helpful videos I have ever seen on KZbin!

[@saltbreaddd]

really loving this series!!!

[@missink1728]

Thank you. I started playing last month and I'm still learning the tools. This has given me lots of ideas.

[@biscuitkzh9461]

I used all these ideas for an house and finally I have my first build that is not just a giant square divided by 4. Thanks !!

[@cherylmccormick2493]

Thank you, Deli. You make it look so easy, and I just need to practice. More tutorials are always welcome as building is hard for me, but I want to do it.

[@MelissaSz89]

Thank you for this great tutorial! I always loved playing Sims 2, skipped Sims 3, and found myself overwhelmed with the build mode of Sims 4 when I finally started playing it a few months ago. I've only just started figuring out the sky lights. Haven't built a lot of basements, so I'm especially looking forward to using that tutorial in my next house!

[@nottadetour5759]

Please give more tips!! I’ve just gotten back into the game and building more complex houses. It’s nice to get inspired and learn some new tricks that I hadn’t thought of! Thanks Deli!

[@joshow926]

Great tips! I'm renovating my Sim's house and wanted to make it more interesting. The final build is very inspiring, and I'd love to incorporate the way the top floor overlooks the bottom one into my own build. The basement idea was great, too! I learnt a lot, so thank you!

[@aww_f_ck]

OMG I'm just IN LOVE with these tutorial thank you so muchhh!!!

[@fluffyshiva393]

I have been building in 3 years now and 3 of the tip i never knew how to do. And i alweys looking for ways to improve my builds , so ty so much for taking time to learn us this

[@AntheaPeter]

After years, I finally bought the sims 4 on 88% off (lunar new year sale🤣). Started playing a few days ago. I’m irritated that my building skills are limited to a generic box. So thank you so much for these great ideas Deligracy! Hope to be as skillfull as you one day 🥰

[@kittybierwirth8311]

So creative and I love sunlight coming in to the home. Thank you for the tips! More please yes!👋🌻

[@OTHRockzMySockz]

Love these tips/beginner videos! Inspires me to build and play the game more, thanks Deli 💛✨

[@TiredMomma]

I thought something felt odd for a while. I just noticed KZbin had unsubscribed me. KZbin has legit done this to me before and they had to investigate who within the KZbin team was messing with my account, not joking despite what today is. At least I get notifications from Twitch. 👍 I love seeing build tips anytime there's a new design done. My fav is doing that window look with roofing. It really helps bring in that sun glow. Makes me miss building so much. Your smiles and cheery attitude brings me some peace when I'm feeling down.

[@Morgan-ci9jn]

i loooove the build you did with the hills!

[@snar5965]

Love these style videos! Really helpful and easy to follow along, will definitely try some of these when building

[@c.m.6501]

I've been playing sims for years and I still appreciate all of your tutorial videos!

[@GrendalGornych]

Useful video. And the tongue blep when you're working hard is adorable!

[@murrays3009]

I have been playing for years but love new ideas for my future builds. Thank you Deli!!!

[@deniseeichinger9879]

i love that kind of videos, please do more of them! makes me wanna build immediately :D

[@kittypuppykatieboo]

Loving the tips series. I've plaed sims for 10 years, but it gives me ideas that i haven't thought of .

[@keonareagan2388]

This is some next level stuff. Me looking at my old boring builds "I can see where I went wrong"

[@ElizabethGonzalez-fv2ii]

This was so fun to follow along to thank u!! 💕

[@lepinskioficial]

"a cool box" hhahahahahh I love it! And I just got here in your channel for the first time and... It's soooo cool, your way making funny moments during the video, seriously, I just love it! You're funny, you're beautifull, you're amazing, just subscribed! c:

[@valerielee8450]

I was SO Glad when we GOT Plat forms. I enjoy working with them Still, and all the Cool stuff to make with them. I enjoy putting objects on my plat forms. Like I RAISE them and Place either a bed or a piano on them. Very challenging sometimes but VERY FUN to create things USEING plat forms from indeed 👍✌️⭐

[@TheDisciple76]

Wow! You are an amazing builder! I've always struggled with trying to to NOT make the box house, but it always comes out that way for me. I'm definitely going to try the basement! Thanks for your hard work!

[@RejaChica16]

loved this video!! Please do more like these!!

[@PaintAF]

Thank You! I didn't know about the open basement thing that is a game-changer. I was a bit stumped on a build and then I watched this video thank you I made a really cool community lot with a pool that goes under the entry and is open to the sky on either side. Super fun thank you :)

[@KidAli_]

I love how houses looked back in the day and a lot of them have this stuff so this is helpful thank you deli

[@PtiteGobeline89]

OMG thank you so much, I never dug into building because it seemed to complicated for me, but with your small tips it gives me a lot of easy ideas! :)

[@chanteniquevanaswegen8806]

Honestly, I have no idea why I'm watching this, I don't even play sims anymore xD 100% must be for Deli!

[@embermoon1107]

Just got the Sims 4 so these types of videos are really helpful Deli 😌🖤 Also early 😏

[@agustinsalgadodesanctis1244]

Oh cool! I loved the last house and the one with the pool under the ground! I'll try it! Thanks 😊 good job!

[@Iristoddlewis]

Thanks for the hints! Anything out of the ordinary "box" is always welcome. More, please!

[@dustflydie]

Oh this is FABULOUS!! I am 100% going to use these tips to up my build game SIGNIFICANTLY!! THANK YOU, DELI!!

[@MorwenMcGregor]

Been playing Sims since Sims 1, been avoiding building in Sims 4 because my brain just didn't want to accept these changes. You have made things so much simpler to understand. Look forward to diving into your other videos.

[@gigia2250]

Thank you for this new video! I am glad that I found your channel!!! You inspired me a lot lately during the quarantine!!! You are an amazing creator!!! I also looove your vlogs, they keep us a nice company! Please add more!

[@lujszi_519]

In my country these basic box houses were really popular some 40-60 years ago and nowdays people enjoy renovating them keeping them mostly square :D

[@keraaax9377]

i was literally about to start building, great timing deli 🙌🏾🙌🏾 your new editor is amazingg also will this house be on the gallery

[@lollipopping7990]

who is her editor

[@ashmybz]

This tutorial is such a game changer!! I love that basement terrain one! Moooore please!

[@Tonnesoflostthoughts]

I don't own any sims game because I don't have a computer good enough for it, and because I always get quickly sick of games after playing them myself, so it would be a waste of money for me, but I love watching others play, and builds in particular. The last one with the terrain tool was awesome, and I think quite different from what you usually do because of this, but I really liked it

[@kctus]

THANK YOU! This will help me a lot! I was planning to rebuild the world, so this is a good thing!

[@MrGrace11]

Wow, so simple but amazing. Small video but really informative! Thank you!

[@heatherjenkins9219]

Thank you Deli. I love the extra ideas as I am not a great builder, but mostly because I have no patience to learn by trial and error.

[@cindyboryszewski2236]

Very helpful and I did need this tutorial, also looking forward to more of them. I'm a newbie here and appreciate your guidance and information about Sims 4.

[@nannalehmannhansen4417]

I played the sims 4 since it came out and i Can still find use in these tips, amazing😍

[@user-wu6ii4jz1x]

thank you so much for such easy description!

[@vhiaolermo9746]

I really love your tutorials! Before when I don’t watch them my builds are soooo bad but you made them better