Sims 4 Tutorial - Functional Attic & Roof Windows | Kate Emerald

[@tatertot471]

honestly I think the most mindblowing part about this is that shift trick! How did I not know about that before!

[@KateEmerald]

Glad that was helpful for you! :)

[@ThirdDegreeGurn]

OMG THANKS

[@ZiRR0]

Same

[@jlammetje]

That shift-tip changes everything I knew about roofs!

[@KaylaLS]

WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN MY WHOLE SIMS LIFE????!!! THIS IS AMAZING!

[@KateEmerald]

Aww, thank you! :)

[@thedutchsimtuber6169]

Haha my thought exactly! Why am i seeing this now instead of 8 months earlier 😂😭

[@karimsan3812]

@@thedutchsimtuber6169 in witch pack this windows

[@parkergriffin4388]

I know im randomly asking but does anybody know a tool to log back into an Instagram account..? I was stupid lost my login password. I appreciate any tips you can offer me.

[@connorrohan8786]

@Parker Griffin instablaster =)

[@chachamariiichaaa]

You are really the best sims builder on youtube. Still amazed how can you found tricks like these. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@KateEmerald]

Thank you so much! :)

[@xenedraabourque1393]

Yeah she's pretty awesome!

[@BooksandteawithMel_]

This is super informative and helpful, thank you so much for showing us all how to do this because I have been wondering for the LONGEST time how to make attic rooms!

[@KateEmerald]

Thank you so much!

[@chemi7591]

Im sooo mad I never knew about the shift only doing one side of the roof. Thank you!

[@_Calliegraphy_]

Really clear and to the point. I always skip in videos because of too much talk. You were perfect. Also, knowing about the shift trick would have spared me so much frustration in the past! Thank you for the tip!

[@Pickleeater3000]

You legitimately are one of the best builder Ive ever seen you need to get in contact with ea seriously

[@Moncherelouis]

For ps4 players, hold square when bringing the roof back for the window, keep you finger on square when you press x to set it, works like the shift key.

[@wild_gypsy_rose]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS TIP. I play on both systems!

[@Moncherelouis]

WildGypsy Rose you’re welcome:)

[@makayla2997]

WildGypsy Rose what do you do Xbox?!!

[@edwinjlr1345]

Oh God, thank you man

[@Bebemimi-qk3cz]

makayla simms you press a than hold x than drag

[@MarrisaPlays]

"I built a little something here" Me: i will never be able to build that "little something" or otherwise!

[@KateEmerald]

I am sure you are amazingly talented!

[@kacipowers4390]

Hey, my first house was a box-ey nightmare, but it gets easier! I love to casually watch videos like this whenever or while I play and you pick up all sorts of tricks. And if you're a hands on learner - I sometimes watch tutorials for a build technique and then go to the property in the gallery and place it so I can take that piece apart and mess with it in the correct context

[@abbeye2213]

You're so creative!!!! I've been trying to build a bedroom with a skylight and have always failed, but now, i have hope!! Thank you so much for this tutorial ❤️

[@KateEmerald]

Thank you so much! So glad to hear that this is helpful for you. Have fun trying it! :)

[@simspam4302]

Abbey E I was LITERALLY about to comment this- She is soooOoooOoOoOoooooOoo creative!

Sis how do you even come up with these?! This is dopeee!!!

[@KateEmerald]

Thank you! :D

[@Mopsie]

I really like how you explain this stuff. You don’t just rush over it, you accurately describe what to do, the repetition also helps. Keep it up. Perfect tutorial

[@Conundroy]

I tried this method and I honestly can't be any happier with the look of my house. It's modern yet rustic at the same time. Really appreciate this tutorial, Kate

[@KateEmerald]

Thank you so much, glad to hear that! :))

[@chelsiefoster820]

This is honestly the BEST explanation of attics I have EVER seen! So easy to understand. Thank you for this! I can’t wait to try it out!!!!

[@Mia-mia247]

mindblown... I didn't even know about the SHIFT thing and I've been playing sims for 14 years...

[@lunatsukino]

Honestly your tutorials are actually quickly converting me to getting sims 4. These builds and ideas are absolutely amazing. I like the open world of sims 3 but this looks so much more fun to build in.

[@ericamessick]

I never ever wanted to build my own house. After watching this, you have inspired me. I agree with others, you are simply outstanding to learn from. Thank you!

[@bonbonvegabon]

It took me three years to learn how to build in sims now I cant stop lol

[@greendaylover318]

I truly hope your content excels like it should, so many of these tricks are things I would never think of! Edit: I did not even know you could change a single roof side! Mind blown 🤯.

[@KateEmerald]

Thank you sooo much, how kind of you! :)

[@micboss2908]

ARMYYYYY

[@zyaravie911]

I recognise your accent and been watching a lot of Sim building tutorial but yours is by far the best, the most technical, the most helpful, the most creative and the most beautiful. Keep it up! ❤️

[@KateEmerald]

Thank you sooo much! :))

[@jlastname7759]

OMG. Srsly O. M. G. Honestly you are the BEST builder out there Kate YOU SHOULD BE GETTING PAID FOR THIS!!!!! Thank you SOOO much!!!! I spent 3 days trying to put a roof over a pool for heavens sake, let alone trying to make an attic. You are a legitimate GENIUS!!! 👏👏👏👏🙇‍♀️👑👑

[@peptisnobilis350]

Cool! One of your video’s showed up in my feed and now I can’t stop watching. I will start playing the Sims again!

[@KateEmerald]

Thank you so much, this makes me so happy! Happy simming! :)

[@SkylaSugar]

Thank you so much for this! I've been struggling trying to make sky lights forever

[@thehobbit9438]

i have learned so much from your videos! great tutorial as always!!

[@KateEmerald]

Thank you so much this means a lot to me! :)

[@sugarb3ar]

FINALLY!!!! I FOUND SOMEONE WHO EXPLAINS IT FROM START TO FINISH!!! Currently building a replica of my own house and I have several room that have slanted ceilings so it doesn't totally work for it but for now I am SUPER happy!!!

[@rarashapsari854]

You're a genius! I have been looking on tutorial to make this. this video is by far the most informative tutorial I found.

[@KateEmerald]

Thank you so much! :)

[@TarotMom86]

OH MY GOODNESS!!!!!!!!!!! This is INCREDIBLE!! I have LONGED for a way to do a roof like this that didn't involve special codes or mods or packs. I am SO amazed! You have earned my sub JUST because of this video.

[@mandiejane8920]

thank you for actually teaching us how to do it, I watch builds a lot but very few people explain how they do/did things

[@KateEmerald]

Thank you so much! :)

[@Geospasmic]

I love finding innovative builders to see what we can truly accomplish in this neat game! Thank you!

[@mollaboutthat]

I literally never knew about the SHIFT trick with roofs! My mind was blown when you did that XD Thank you!!

[@KateEmerald]

Yay, thank you! :)

[@liv3368]

Girl, where have u been my whole entire life!!!I usually hate doing roofs and I struggle a lot. But now, I have found u

[@ThePinkBookworm]

This is an amazing tutorial. I had a lot of 'aha!' moments and I'm excited to use this in my game!

[@KateEmerald]

Thank you, so glad to hear that! :)

[@lenasimshomes8449]

Spent the last couple of hours watching your tutorials, never realised you had so many! Loads of ideas to be used! :)

[@Conundroy]

Can you put the intro house on the gallery, it looks gorgeous (not that I'm lazy or anything heh)

[@dirkjenkins1253]

I think it's genuinely hard to make good tutorial videos, or at least I find it hard to find good tutorial videos haha, but this was SUCH a helpful video. The info was laid out so so so well and really helped me follow along at a perfect pace without having to pause/replay or having to sit through any rambling that made it difficult to focus, and I have difficulty parsing info like this sometimes. Such clever building too, the amount of times I actually gasped lol. Love the balcony option too. Thank you so much!!!

[@miradarkwave7161]

I loveee your speaking you speak so slow and clear and I just looove it, and nearly I can understand everything😍😍 I learn English in school and it's very cool that you don't speak as fast as other youtubers,because so ppl like me can understand it better 💓 Btw I speak German (: New subscriber 🙋🏽‍♀️

[@KateEmerald]

Aww, thank you so much! That's so great to hear! Pssst, I am German too! :) Hoffe du hast ein super Wochenende!

[@miradarkwave7161]

@@KateEmerald Aww omg wusste garnicht das du Deutsch spricht haha ups aber ich liebe deine Stimme und wie du es so langsam erklärst, weil bei vielen muss ich es öfter abspielen um überhaupt hinterher zu kommen haha 😂❤

[@issadesignedembroidery]

This is absolutely mindblowing! I am like a worm when it comes to builds...Hoping this steps up my builds a few notches!

[@phoenixgirl21]

Thank you for that! I have been wondering how to make usable spaces and you just taught me!

[@Liurika]

You are a genius!! I didn't know the trick about Shift + changing one side! I love it! Thank you so much for making this tutorial!

[@KateEmerald]

Glad it was helpful for you! :)

[@ogoosm]

I just got sims for free and I was really trash at building houses but with your help I'm going to be much better! Thank you! 🤗

[@KateEmerald]

Thank you so much!

[@viickiimc]

This is incredible, just when you think you can't get anymore from sims then you get this, amazing!

[@nicole9856]

I cannot even begin to understand how you think of these innovations!!!!!!!

[@lonewolfheart1697]

Only just stumbled on this!! This is absolutely the best tutorial on making fully functional attics with skylight windows... thank you!!

[@cornelius01]

I'm playing since 2014, but i didn't know about the "roof shift trick". Thank you! :D

[@amandagrealy4352]

The best builder I have found on KZbin so far thanks for sharing xo

[@KateEmerald]

Thank you so much! :)

[@Zweetieville]

Omg now I can fix and use the attic of my grey not so berry house! Thank you so much I was struggling so much to figure this out! Your truly amazing❣️

[@KateEmerald]

Thank you so much! :)

[@shinyplumbob2528]

Most beautiful video I’ve ever watched on KZbin! Totally worth to see and opens your dimensions of creativity!

[@KateEmerald]

Thank you sooo much! :)

[@kattyberrios8775]

Probably my favorite Sims 4 tutorial, so useful! I will have a lot of fun with these tips. Thanks Kate!

[@KateEmerald]

Thank you so much! :))

[@TheToneBender]

Kate: *Makes tutorial on making a proper attic* Viewers: OMG I NEVER KNEW ABOUT THE SHIFT THING!

[@CoffinKitten]

You are so innovative and creative with your builds. You’re very original. I LOVE your house so much.

[@KateEmerald]

Thank you soo much! :)

[@zuzkasiem0570]

Nobody explained it that good! Thank you

[@KateEmerald]

Thank you so much! :)

[@wild_gypsy_rose]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! I had no idea SHIFT pulled only one side of the eaves, and I have been building for forever. It always bothered me that both sides moved.. I am so embarrassed that I did not know this. Where have you been all my Sims 4 life? Haha! This is by far the best tutorial. You explain so well and easy to understand. I appreciate it. Can't wait to try some roof windows which has always been a fail for me TILL NOW! Whoop Whoop!! See ya on the Gallery!

[@DoranneB]

Such a great tutorial! I can’t wait to add an attic to some of my homes! Thanks so much! 😆

[@MonarchsFactory]

You are an angel and a saint

[@skyechimes658]

That's a clever way to solve the gap with tall walls! I heard the upcoming patch extends how far you can drag eaves, and I wonder what new things with roofs we will be able to do!

[@KateEmerald]

Thank you so much! :) I am very excited for that update, this will definitely make this easier and will give us more opportunities for roofing! :)

[@Momoorule]

Just found your channel and let me tell you this: you are underrated!! seriously. You do amazing tutorials and woow how do you even come up with these things? Incredible and beautiful. Really makes we want to spend my whole summer building on sims lol

[@KateEmerald]

Thank you soo much, this means so much to me! :)

[@Blue_not_purple]

Amazing! You inspired me to go build much more! I never thought of this!❤️

[@KateEmerald]

Thank you so much this means a lot to me! :)

[@bethx8462]

She is so creative who would ever think of these ideas so amazing can’t wait to create this!❤️Thank you x

[@cuhhheesecuff419]

You guys can also hold down ALT to customize the roof height and curve. So your roof will always line up, no matter what size each piece of roof is. Just in case no one knew about that, and the shift button. If you don't want the little wall under your roof windows or just prefer to have it see through on both sides, make the glass roof wall's a 1x1 square. And use the SHIFT button to slide the roof edges. Not the wall. If you want a good example of this check out Kate's other video for angled window facades!

[@lilarhixiel5505]

I've made functional attic rooms but this is next level! I didn't know about the shift+change one aide of the roof overhang! So cool! Thank you!

[@KateEmerald]

Thank you, glad it was helpful! :)

[@lilarhixiel5505]

@@KateEmerald it really was 🤗

[@aokimi7190]

You are GENIUS!!! Instant subscriber here! I always make my roof as simple as possible cause its so complicated to use these tools. Thank you for sharing with us! P.s. but at least im good at decorating 🤣😂😄😘💋💓

[@KateEmerald]

Thank you so much, this means a lot to me! :)

[@assonfire8940]

this is so helpful!! i've been trying to make an attic but it never works but now i can have a functional room in the attic, thank you so much! you are an amazing builder and i am always amazed by you

[@KateEmerald]

Thank you so much, glad it was helpful! :))

[@simfonik6725]

I'm loving it! I will use it so much. Danke! Greetings from Spain

[@Malaga0]

the first 2 minutes of film already helped me so much ty!!!

[@aviranyan]

i didn't know this was possible omg... thank You

[@list_f3uille966]

No joke you have the best Sims tutorials on youtube thank you so much I subbed

[@KateEmerald]

Thank you so much! :)

[@leeleehenry293]

SUBCRIBED! You have helped me in such a great way. I suck at roofs but this was so easy to understand that I feel inspired and now am going to build some awesome roofs. Thank you. God bless you. Adios.

[@KateEmerald]

Thank you so much I really appreciate it! :)

[@Lilibutter]

Right? Like I want to go right now and change many of the building I have!

[@Aplusinskal]

This. Is. BRILLIAAAANT!!! Thank you Kate Emerald for sharing your Sims 4 wisdom!

[@KateEmerald]

Thank you so much! :)

[@adamahmad8800]

Ok now this is amazing thx youtube for recommending me this XD plus is subbed this is just woww

[@KateEmerald]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate it! :)

[@charlienotemily]

i love how simply you explain everything! you make these tricks and tips super understandable, so thank you! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@KateEmerald]

Aww, thank you! :)

[@fatedfall]

Uhhh THANK YOU?! This is amazing.

[@charliecovey9887]

Thank you for the tutorial. I have been wondering how to do this for a while now and I never started using online tutorials until just recently. I love this. Thanks.

[@hi_its_elliexd4859]

How are you soooooo good omg 😫

[@KateEmerald]

Aww, thank you so much! :))

[@hi_its_elliexd4859]

Yw you deserve it 👍

[@occultpriestess]

Wow Kate! Fancy! Your videos are streamline, everything looks crisp + professional. Thanks for Boosting my Game skills!

[@KateEmerald]

Thank you so very much! :)

[@Aouchelee]

Im from poland and I LOVE YOU! You bulid good projects but this good for learn english. Edit- ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@KateEmerald]

Thank you sooo much! Greetings from Germany to Poland!

[@peachblossom9376]

Wow I've been playing sims forever but I never knew about the shift trick!! Can't wait to try this!! Thanks for this tutorial, awesome as always!!

[@KateEmerald]

Thank you :D Glad it was helpful

[@alirobinson1325]

Also I live in the attic IRL so my Simself can live and appreciate all the beauty of being two stories above everyone and everything else.

[@Ainiewainy]

I loved my attic room. It's very normal in my country!

[@magalimizuki3752]

I've been subscribed to this channel ever since that multi-level tutorial! Thanks for teaching innovative and new tricks every time!

[@KateEmerald]

Thank you so much for sticking around for so long, this means a lot to me! :)

[@lumeingi]

Wow! Since everyone is already talking about the attic windows already, can I ask a question about the house you built at the beginning of the video, the one showcasing the attic windows? Is it on the gallery, or do you have tray files for it, because it’s so pretty!

[@KateEmerald]

I never uploaded it I just quickly built it for the tutorial! :)

[@lumeingi]

Kate Emerald : Would you be willing to upload it? Nevertheless, thanks so much for answering

[@ah-shar-ya2363]

This is the best tutorial I have seen in 2019 for TS4 Build.

[@Dewbabi]

I love how you made it where u can have windows and a Balcony

[@KateEmerald]

Thank you, glad you like it! :)

[@jartist4]

Wow your tutorials have been amazing! Very well explained and easy to follow! As a PS4 user I don't have access to the Gallery to download all the really nice houses players have made so I'm forced to make them myself which takes so much time and know-how. You really help me know what's possible to do in build mode! Thank you so much and please keep up the wonderful work!

[@KateEmerald]

Thank you so much for your comment, this means a lot to me! :)

[@bettysandiego4236]

I don't speak English but I understand and I like it great video

[@KateEmerald]

Thank you

[@na7tiu6ka]

Where were you in my life?? I wanted tl make an attic room for ages and couldn't understand how 😅 Thank you so much!

[@Aniu_Snow]

Is this build on the gallery? I would love to use it in my game:D

[@Alahyana]

I also want that house!!!

[@MKSurvant]

Same!

[@ramiromunoz1161]

SAME!!

[@rourke_ac]

Honestly I stumbled onto your channel and I’ve instantly fallen in love, you’re so helpful in the way you describe things and you’re really good, it’s amazing 🕺🏼 thank you

[@KateEmerald]

Thank you sooo much! :)

[@opheliabuilds]

Holy crap this is amazing

[@KateEmerald]

Thank you so much!

[@MrsXxElisexX]

Thank you so much, I've been trying to make an attic so many times, but it never worked out quite right. Can't wait to make this in game!

[@KateEmerald]

Thank you, have fun building it! :)

[@emmarosephotography7802]

Loved this! However I’ve found that although the weather does not enter it is still being classed as outside and causing issues with the lights. Do have a solution to this?

[@Myliio]

I’m having the same problem right now 😩 The roof window is causing it and I don’t know why :/

[@DIAvs89]

@@Myliio I came here to say the same thing. Same issue with the lights. It's always dark in there :(

[@Myliio]

DIAvs89 Weirdly enough it ended up working and I had light in the attic, but when I finally moved a sim in there, the first floor lights weren’t turning on at all... I really have no idea how to fix this, it’s such a shame :(

[@IrrelephantSims]

Thank you so much Kate!!!! I've been struggling so hard to figure out how to do attic rooms XD appreciate you!

[@KateEmerald]

Thank you so much! :)

[@amricnwhre]

Very helpful tutorial, but when you say hold down shift, what would be the equivalent for console?

[@h3avensnight]

Please someone answer this! ❤

[@lisablair200]

For Xbox, you hold down x and then click the a button. I'd imagine the button placement would be similar for PS4. I think the square button?

[@h3avensnight]

@@lisablair200 I had been trying that, and it looks like it will only drag one side, but it drags both :( Maybe there's something wrong with my game, but thank you!

[@amricnwhre]

Lisa Blair Thank you so much. I’ll try it soon & let you know.

[@h3avensnight]

@@lisablair200 update: I tried it again, and it worked! Sometimes the game is glitchy for me, so that's probably why it didn't work before. Thank you!! 💕

[@EviesAnnee]

So clever. Agree with Doyoung's Pick. Love your clear detailed instructions.

[@KateEmerald]

Thank you so much! :)

[@princessjello]

Welp its time to fix my attic lol

[@mellynn7996]

genius! you're putting sim supply to shame with all these building tricks! this is the 4th video or so that I've watched and I'm learning a lot and am excited to build! keep it up with these cool videos!

[@KateEmerald]

Thank you so much I really appreciate this! :)

[@bartik928]

6:31 Anyone know how to do this on console? Edit. I know, now! You must press 'X' and 'A' on Xbox. ('X' first!!!)

[@NatashaIsOhSoCool]

Anyone know how to do this on ps4??

[@Madame_Blobb]

@@NatashaIsOhSoCool Press square and hold then x. Hope it helps :)

[@dylanspringer7919]

THANK YOU so much!!! on sims website it says shift click is b and a but it wasn’t working. i was getting so frustrated lol thank you for showing that it’s x instead of b

[@agneschristinejengalacio9149]

Thank you so much Kate! I thought it's not possible to make an attic in Sims 4. I'm so grateful I found this video 😁

[@KateEmerald]

Glad it was helpful! :)

[@Myunna]

I can't remove my roof walls and this is driving me insane D:

[@petrap6596]

How did you do it? I have the same problem!

[@moonlitxangel5771]

That's the frustrating part about it. You *cannot* remove the roof walls (as far as I'm aware) so you have to just deal with having the room end there. The other bad part about this is that whatever you decide the roof wall color to be that'll be what the wall color of your room has to be due to the way roofs function.

[@Sparky3281]

Your tutorials are seriously the best! I'm so excited to try out all the things I've learned from you

[@KateEmerald]

Aww, thank you!! :)

[@somerandom7672]

Nice workarounds. I had no idea about the shift-drag.

[@cynsuessims1660]

Simlicy mentioned you and so I am here! Wow!!! Great tutorial! Thank you for sharing your building genius!

[@KateEmerald]

Aww, thank you so much for stopping by and your kind words! How sweet of Simlicy!

[@danielabosich4742]

If it were possible to give more than one like in the video, I would give a thousand. English is not my native language but I can understand everything. Your explanations don't have barriers. I can't get enough of saying that you're amazing girl! ;-*

[@KateEmerald]

Thank you sooo much, I really appreciate your kind words! :)

[@danielabosich4742]

@@KateEmerald ;D