MODERN ECO HOME | The Sims 4 House Building

A modern home with lots of greenery and natural themes.
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[@SWAGGY_MCSWAGSWAG]

The interior is a really big improvement from your normal builds! I love all the clutter and it looks like people actually live there! Well done semaj!

[@Life_Universe_Everything]

Mona It almost looks like Deli decorated it instead.

[@beanieleung9623]

Life, Universe & everything ive never really liked the way deli decorates. I much prefer james' style

[@samanthaderienzo4809]

James: You know what I forgot? Me: the kitchen sink James: a wardrobe

[@_.batman_]

LMAO

[@phoenixislost]

James: Ugh, do you know what I forgot? Me: A bin? James: A wardrobe. Me: Oh.

[@brandong0925]

PhoenixIsLost 😂😂

[@whitleymarie4432]

A kitchen sink as well 😂🤷‍♀️

[@baristasimmer]

Time to revisit this build with the new Eco pack!

[@BrewmasterAdaryn]

I can’t believe I haven’t thought about resizing the side tables! I’ve always thought they look ridiculously big. Great build, the green wall looks lovely.

[@himani8927]

BrewmasterAdaryn probably because they only recently allowed us to size down objects... should've included it from the start but better late than never!

[@thebutterflyeffect1367]

How do you resize things and put things exactly where you want them?

[@MichiContreras]

James, I’m not sure if you watch HGTV or not, but they have a show called Fixer Upper (one of my favs) and it would be cool if you replicated a challenge on the Sims. Why not get an old raggedy house off the gallery OR work with the ones The Sims already has in-game and transform it into a dream home? You can’t tear it all down and create a new home but rather work with the features that the home offers and make it amazing. “Take the worst house in the best neighborhood and transform it,” as they say! Let me know what you think :)

[@shelbyellis4154]

Michi Contreras a simmer named Kayla or Lil Simsie already does exactly that. She’s very good at it and very entertaining!

[@shelbyellis4154]

And based on the fact that he did a podcast with her today, I would assume he knows this and would not want to plagiarize her! :)

[@anna-ti6fy]

Michi Contreras lilsimsie did exactly this already!

[@MichiContreras]

annaishere ooh fun! I’ll check her out

[@adrianwildhaber1348]

Shelby S she's not good at it. All her builds literally look EXACTLY THE SAME

[@ABirdOnTheMoon]

Omg .. James can we comment on how refine your talent is by now? I am amazed on how you went with this build :D .. I love it a lot!

[@sunny-xf6cu]

"i really wish we had showers with only the spout and taps" me, watching this in 2020: haha yeaaahhh

[@vienagomez3020]

glad to know im not the only one

[@boblecureuil6775]

think the same thing ahaha

[@piyumipathirana2605]

James you were on a roll with these ideas!! Keen to try some of these out in game!

[@ScottEmbler]

I love this dude’s voice. I could listen to him talk all day.

Long time viewer & I know you always say youre not the best at furnishing, but this house & interior is so creative! Love it :)

[@riggamorrischan]

Your interior skills have really improved! Love all the detail you added, as it adds more character to the home. Good job :)

[@ollieisfab3922]

riggamorrischan your pp is 😂

[@LEdTheFullmetalkid]

James holy shit your interior skills have improved! For a second I thought Deli furnished this xD

[@shady_dodo]

LEdTheFullmetalkid But it has james' style

[@dylanhunt2579]

James, I remember watching your videos over 2 years ago. You were the one that convinced me to get sims 4. Playing on PlayStation, I was disappointed that I couldn’t download your great builds. Even though I can’t, you continue to inspire me every day. Keep making the great content!

[@laurachipman6845]

This is honestly my favorite build of yours that I’ve seen to date! I always struggle with how to make my homes more interesting architecturally and with the interior design and this just gave me a TON of new ideas. Definitely going to add this lot into my game for an eco-loving sim!

[@HyuugaSamurai202]

I never thought to scale down the counter and adjust its position so the computer and chair look like they’re situated against another surface. That’s really creative, and keep up the good work Semaj!

[@saintmendel4155]

its a proper house build ladies and germs THIS IS NOT A DRILL I REPEAT THIS IS NOT A DRILL HALLELUJAH

[@CharlieGriffin-gx6ng]

summer bummer germs?

[@lucyjupp5587]

Finally!!

[@redkampretz]

ROOD!👿👹

[@saintmendel4155]

Muhammad al-Haddad what.

[@voidcosmic1161]

summer bummer I think they’re talking about the ‘germs’ part....

[@Nemishysteria]

I'd love it if you built a house for a sim with really intense tastes, like maybe they're a goth/punk and like lots of dark colours and such? I'd love to see your take on that! :D

[@lauxo36]

I've missed these speed builds, it looks so great omg

[@pikachug0]

Not only do I appreciate the design aspect of this build (I LOVE how creative you've become with plant placement) but I'm super thankful that throughout the build you give a semi-walkthrough of how you accomplish placements (7:36 as an example) that are challenging. Makes a little more sense when I try complicated builds in my game.

[@saadmankhawrizmi]

The side tables being huge is so true!! I thought i was the only one that thought that.

[@assaultedpeanutt]

I love that you went out of your comfort zone, and let me tell you - it was a good call. I'm shocked at how different this interior is than your usual ones, it looks MUCH better. Way more realistic and exciting, less bland and redundant. Love the creativity with how you were using objects!

[@bigtub1101]

You should make a full nautical house! But this house is beautiful and I like what techniques you used with the plants and stuff

[@NetTubeUser]

I'm not only impressed by the fact that you are really talented to create your houses but also because you, sir, are a real chatterbox. 27 minutes and 58 seconds, non-stop. Unbelievable.

[@katyamsden7624]

I genuinely really love the kitchen/dining/living area and the bedroom! I love all the colours you're bringing in at the moment, it all looks amazing!

[@mrsschnullers]

WOW!!! this is probably one of my favorite builds you’ve ever done!!!!! it’s so creative and i’m so glad you’re branching out as an interior designer!!!

[@h4nn4h4nn4h]

I have recently learned the best trick ever for scaling up or down items like a bed and making them useable. Get your sim to sit on the bed or sleep the go into edit mode and scale the bed up or down and now they will have a useable large bed

[@ellaobrien8739]

Omg that’s awesome

[@thebutterflyeffect1367]

How do you scale stuff bigger and smaller?

[@freyaclawley7857]

CHALLENGE ACCEPTED shift and [ or ]

[@YinahiraX3]

I am a huge CC fan when it comes to building houses , but you are the only person I love that doesn’t use cc and your builds comes out awesome 👏🏻. Love your let’s build

[@marietheotaku94]

James this build is probably my favorite!!!! Its both very different and new yet also you. I honestly adore it, its lovely. (About the dance floor lights, cant you change the colors in game and lower the intensity?)

[@DoveJS]

You can't change the intensity because it's not a light; it's an entertainment object that has a glow attached to it. So, for example, if there was a bed with a glowing feature (light bulbs on the headboard, I guess), you can't edit that because it's not a light as far as the gaming code is concerned, it's a bed. Plus, there are only four colors for the dance floor: electric blue, purple, orange, and... I can't remember the last one but I think it's red or green. Really vibrant colors too. I think the blue is the softest but it'd still be noticeable, almost like there's a pool right there. They need to add actual skylights into the game.

[@gracemonetti271]

I love how much you challenged your self and went out of your comfort zone for this build! By far my favorite build you’ve done! I wish I could build houses in sims like you do.

[@lubisimmer7739]

I was just talking to my friends the other day how I missed your speed build and apparently today's video is speed build!! yeay!!

[@sleepykitty1985]

The innovative problem solving that you use (the counter computer anchor, for example) is what keeps me watching your videos! That's just so cool! I love going into premade lots from the gallery and discovering things like that. One time, I went down through layers and layers of items that created an incredible fireplace in a home. This stuff is so advanced for me-- I only recently started creating garages and multi-level gardens (with basement entrance!).

[@auny227]

its so funny that sim is standing outside like "OMG James!! I HAVE TO GO TO THE BATHROOM!!"

[@Luna04567]

I think this is my favorite build you’ve ever made. It just looks amazing with the little splashes of color 😍

[@SomeoneBeginingWithI]

James: "the ensuite bathroom is on the other side of that walkway" Me: ... James: "don't worry I close it in later so it's indoors" Me: "okay?" James: *makes all the walls on the walkway glass*

[@simpublic89]

#miesian

[@ingequak4506]

I love watching these building videos whilst doing homework. It's like a podcast for me, and actually genuinely helps me concentrate.

[@FireAndLightning]

Even just those splashes of colour is amazing, makes it more homely and nice. More colour in the homes please. A bit of clutter makes it so believable :) One of the absolute best builds and interior designs you've done. 100% agree with the endtables/sidetables being to big.

[@raeanne18]

I saw the preview of this house on Deli's stream yesterday. This house turned out awesome. I love the new-Jamesy furnishing style you've got going on. It's still your signature neutral colors with a few new colors injected into it. Perfect.

[@idax111]

I think this is your best build yet! Truly fantastic, well done! 👍

[@ChildofSolis]

When I first started watching you a while back, I got really excited! I was like "Yeah, I'm gonna buy Sims!" Specifically to build houses and etc. Never did. Finally did, Started watching your videos again and this is where the fact that I will never live up to you house designs has hit me right in the face! You're amazing!

[@ChildofSolis]

Also, is there any way you can merge items the way you do on PC *without them turning red* on a console? Specifically Xbox One?

[@kellygoddard5798]

This build has a certain stoney essence hmmmmm 🤣😁

[@ChiiRayne]

I am such a traditionalist when it comes to style, watching you make these beautiful modern builds makes me want to go back and finish my architecture degree!

[@mitch4091]

watching this in 2020- when James was talking about not having open showers, haha we have them now!

[@moonlitmemoriesx4444]

I honestly love this build so much. I sent the video to my sister saying that I wish we could live her. And because of her disabilities we could convert the second living space that you did toward the end of the video into her room so she wouldn't have to go upstairs to sleep but then the only issue would be the lack of bat/shower on the first level but we could make it work. If my computer could handle the sims 4 and I had all of the packs necessary I would download this house in a heartbeat. Seriously great job! :)

[@13djkeke]

You should so a challenge where you pick a pack and the built you do has to contain every item from that pack

[@palindromee]

love how the challenges are changing how you build!! It's not all black and whiteeee!!!! and so much clutter it looks amazing

[@infinityspice]

"Download this house, it'll include a free fruitcake for your sims!"

[@AveryCharlotte]

I recently started playing sims and I don’t really know why this was on my recommend because I’ve never watched a sims video before this, but I’m glad it was. I’m not addicted to watching your videos because your voice is relaxing and all of your sims builds are really beautiful, I sound like I’m reviewing a car or something ahaha, basically I’m just saying I love your videos xx

[@MysticEagle4]

Yassss, second. Even in sims 3 the end tables are to big. Also sims 5 should have custom height for sims, I don't think sims 4 has that. Love this build so good, and 3 hrs.... James I am so indecisive that a build can take me days.

[@fallen_star2319]

All the sims being the same heights had always annoyed me. I hope that's one of the first things they use for Sims 5.

[@MysticEagle4]

Me too, because of the fact I have a nephew that will never be what is considered normal height. Not only that there are a lot of tall people also.

[@dreamskeepmesane]

I dont think custom height will ever happen. It would be way too hard to animate when the sims are doing interactions with other sims..

[@MysticEagle4]

Yeah I guess that is true.

[@selkiefluff]

There is a mod for different heigth sims, but it causes so many broken thumbnails and interactions.

[@rubyrxgers6274]

is it weird that i find your videos super relaxing? i always watch them when i’m stressed or trying to calm down to sleep!😅 love your videos, you’re such a talented builder!

[@alexmadden4181]

I love watching sims builds but I never actually download the build myself, but this is DEFINITELY going into my gameplay

[@edenhenrikson7452]

James never ceases to amaze me! I admire his originality so much.

[@yuciehayashi266]

Me: looking at title: Eco Home: Natural Lighting, natural ventilation, renewable energy, etc. Eco home in this video: Greens Me: OK...

[@ThatAnimalChannel]

When someone creates a house thats next level! i swear mine look so basic sometimes. I do really find inspiration in your videos.

[@talon_c]

You should get carried away more often...

[@redkampretz]

ROOD!!!!👿👿👿👿👹👹👹👹

[@ellaobrien8739]

Muhammad al-Haddad Rude*

[@socnfusing]

Muhammad al-Haddad how is that rude..?

[@angelahoriuchi7655]

Muhammad al-Haddad eh..how is that rude?

[@vincentpearson1301]

Emoji spammed here

[@glamknittykitty]

I really love this house build! The interior is probably one of my favorites that you’ve done yet! But I would love to see you attempt a restricted color challenge, like you can’t use black, white or gray but you can use any other color. I think the last several challenges have really pushed your creativity and it’s been really fun to watch! Keep it going!

[@JustnRTR]

Very impressive, but could you make a fully scaled-down house?

[@paigewallace4938]

I literally was ready to give you a round of applause, even though you can't hear it, when you commented about the end tables. I agree, they are all MASSIVE. I ALWAYS scale mine down.

[@SophieRoseSims]

So beautiful!!

[@nephinie]

Really happy to see a kinda different build ! You mentioned in your challenge video that they made you do things you normally wouldn’t and those changes show in this build, love it

[@LisisSimsworld]

Amazing job, Semaj! Love the idea with the computer on the shelf. Definitely using it in my builds!

[@ashacarsmith8179]

I've been a subscriber for about a year and a half now, but this is BY FAR my favourite build you have ever done!

[@laurenlou7087]

I get really motion sick very easily so when I watch your videos I have to like watch Half then take a break and return back 😂

[@carolinef_]

Try changing the playback speed 😉

[@sojourn5606]

I just watched some of Kayla's videos and realized she does some things you do and I thought it was so cool that like 2 mins later you mentioned a collab with her. that's so dope.

[@lylacole523]

I am new to the sims and I got it because of you. Can you do a tutorial of how to scale and make objects go up and down like you did to the mirror at about 7:42 and like the little pot with the grass at 8:06, too. Please do a tutorial! Great build though keep it up! Your an amazing builder in the sim and I also loved the wags to riches series.

[@botanicaltears]

Lyla Cole Hey there! I can help ya out. On PC (the only place I think you can do this) you can move objects anywhere you please on the floor by first opening the cheats menu (Clt+Shift+C) and typing bb.moveobjects on. This then means objects can go anywhere! Then, using 9 and 0 you can move an object up or down! Holding alt will allow you to move an object off the grid, and if using the Sims 3 controls will allow you to rotate the object freely. To scale up or down use the bracket keys! I think this can be done without moveobjects on but I’m not sure! Have fun.

[@auritajakeliunaite1297]

I cant watch your videos without wanting to turn on my sims 4 and building! You inspire me so much! Never had any interest in building but now i love it!

[@thomasb.9078]

"ecofriendly" has a pool aaand a hot tub xD otherwise really cool

[@SjofnBM1989]

We'll pretend it uses recycled rainwater or something shh

[@kylemozisek4885]

Could be a natural saltwater pool

[@chelsiwarden139]

Dare I say, THIS is your best furnishing...ever. Well done! I really love the exterior color scheme.

[@nelliefelton1215]

Omg I’m so early!!! Anyone see the lunar eclipse tonight it’s so cool!!

[@gibbychapman780]

Nellie Felton I am!!

[@paneenee]

Where do youu live? It's 8:30am where I live

[@necronyx7176]

Not me! A lot of NZ is cloudy, tonight. :')

[@mikadukireads]

Nope, it's daytime and super cloudy. I'm so bummed :(

[@LivinInSim]

It was early this morn, here, and I was on my way home from work, so pretty, shining on the snow we just got! It was very bright, then reddish, then the smudge came over it, and blocked it out. It was also a super moon, blue moon, and a blood moon. The super moon is when the moon is close to the earth, blue moon is when there is a second full moon in the calendar month, and blood moon is caused by the eclipse and the sun's rays turning red because of being filtered through the earth's shadow.

[@phoenixginny62442]

All jokes and poking fun, no criticism. Seriously though, I'm a fresh new subscriber. I am binge-watching your sims 3 builds (because I play the sims 3, sims 4 is too expensive) and your channel has taught me so much. I'm actually building a town I'm going to basing the story of my novel in so I can see it and describe it really well. Really enjoying building the character's homes. Thank you so much for the inspiring and enjoyable content.

[@SingingPixels]

Damn this is legit my dream house 😍

[@Tanuwka97]

I LOVE your videos from the first moment when I watched it! It's fantastic. The Sims 4 with YOU have a FUTURE!!! I hope they pay for your BIG work!

[@amie5701]

Does anyone else worry about their favourite KZbinrs not enjoying making the same videos anymore even though it's not at all obvious? James if you see this let us know how ya doin m8

[@jwilliams3966]

Amie Pike It's something I've been worried about too. I enjoy letsplay videos a lot but I can understand why someone might find making them taxing after a while. Especially with the way youtube treats it's "smaller" content creators. I'd suggest also following semaJ on twitch, it's completely different over there and we're always having a laugh in the chat during streams =)

[@amie5701]

SoyChaii Latte so true! Twitch is so fun and it must reminds creators how much their followers appreciate them. Not sure why I didn't think to pay attention to streams sooner. So easy to stream whenever you like but KZbin requires so much hard work and creators probably feel like they have a super demanding deadline all the time which could totally result in lack of inspiration and artistic motivation. Anyway I'm sure it's better than whatever they were doing beforehand haha

[@hazelrx97]

This build is definitely one of my favorites from you lately, you have definitely branched out and its amazing looking!

[@busky18]

I spent nearly an hour watching your Sims house building videos. I don't even have the Sims.

[@JamesTurnerYT]

Well thank you!

[@callumcormack380]

Chris Oliver I’m just like that 😂

[@grtoleka9]

why do I find that so funny

[@xrarnax]

It’s so beautiful! I wish I am as creative as you are when it comes to building and furnishing my sims’ homes.

[@stefaniacalabro9133]

Well James, you can now re-do this build with the new pack eco lifestyle!

[@sapinanmurugadas5759]

Stefania Calabrò didn’t come out yet

[@potsofpaint7645]

I love that you're finally really exploring the shrink objects option, I'm obsessed with it. Most of the EA decor is way too big! One issue with shrinkin side tables, or any surfaces, is cats kinda break them. They'll go to jump on the tables and float mid air, which isn't a super big deal, but can be annoying.

[@JuliaNobre158]

Yes! I love that the fruit cake is included in the download! lol

[@morganj812]

I love watching your speed builds. They are so satisfying for some reason 😂

[@raininghail4049]

Nautical themed beach house? Possibly base game? Please :D

[@whyjordie]

Wow, James! This is definitely your best furnishing work yet!

[@annawesoowska8039]

Everytime when I see your new TS4 Bulding video, I'm thinking "Wow, now I can build something cool too! Let's open the game :D"... and then I look at sad square room with random stuffs... But one day I'll build something cool >:T.

[@D1ana2009]

your voice is kind of soothing, and sometimes I'll find myself falling asleep listening to your voice, then comming back to rewatch the video.

[@Alyssa61679]

James called colours other than black, grey and white crazy colours 😂

[@grimiskitty1120]

i have sims 3 and i was getting soooo bored and frustrated because i didn't know the cheats to move things around to decorate the way i wanted to (looked up the cheats after seeing your videos). i have so much inspiration now and I'm sooo excited to get back into the game. keep up the great work :3

[@JiniLollypop]

If you guys are curious how James sounds when he's drunk, just turn speed to 0.75. :D

[@KKC97]

I love love LOVE how you branched out from your comfort zone inside. It looks very nice!

[@marycanary86]

8:13 yeah i was wondering about the eco thing when you put the pool in xD i dont think pools are the most eco friendly thing

[@aqualex99]

This might be my favourite build that you've done! It's amazing and that bedroom is a DREAM, I would spend all my day there reading a book. Also I want to say that your builds always make me feel something special, like I imagine myself living in them it's just amazing!

[@juliajolin7049]

You are just banging these builds out! Take a break once in a while! :)

[@ashleyzecca5733]

James how are you so good at building and designing houses?!? WOW IM SO IMPRESSED

[@delailahbelle7998]

You sound like stewie griffin sometimes....and I love it

[@alexandria1876]

i had the worst day at school and i just came home and saw you uploaded, instantly made my day better!!

[@KelseyKaplan75]

You should do a throwback Sims 1 in game build!

[@dilrygt]

Wow this house is definitely one of your best ones! The interior is just amazing and really creative, I would've never thought about sizing a counter down to put a computer, great job!

[@ladyplumbob304]

Your youtube game is on point! Keep up the awesome work ^_^

[@menabuchnersixdegreesofsimming]

I absolutely agree about the side tables, they’re too large for the beds. So happy with the size down cheat now. It really makes some of the objects I never use an option again. Love your build James.

[@IMAFIREBALLBALL]

Thumbs up if you think Semaj should become a interior designer 😂😂😂

[@loraelstad8941]

Who is Sanjay?

[@LivinInSim]

Semaj? Maybe his autocorrect kicked in, lol.

[@loraelstad8941]

My kid used to briefly watch a carton called Sanjay & Craig. LOL. Usually a name from India.

[@IMAFIREBALLBALL]

kpzdf Thanks, I hadn't seen it auto corrected 😂😂

[@brittanythompson9086]

This is probably my all time favorite build of yours. I have no idea why but I just love it.