I have started this thread to provide links to threads that may be helpful to Builders. If anyone has any building and furnishing tips, links or tutorials that they have found to be helpful, it would be great if they posted them on this thread. I will post the links on the second post of this thread.

:) RUTHLESS KK has written an excellent THE SIMS 4 BUILD GUIDE :) http://simsvip.com/2014/10/30/now-available-sims-4-building-guide/ The Sims 4 Getting Started with Building https://simscommunity.info/2019/05/26/the-sims-4-getting-started-with-building/How to post pictures on the forum to show pictures of your builds http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/12894483/#Comment_12894483This link explains what you need to become a member and be able to post pictures to showcase your build https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/983330/a-welcome-guide-for-new-simmers#latest List of Building Hot Keys ( controls/ keyboard shortcuts)http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/784019/quick-list-of-building-hot-keysNavigating the bb.showliveeditobjects Cheathttps://simscommunity.info/2021/11/14/the-sims-4-navigating-the-bb-showliveeditobjects-cheat/There is a " How to Cheat " page link on "The Sims.com "website https://www.thesims.com/en_GB/how-to-cheatThe Sims 4 Builders Toolbox ( contains hot keys and a list of tags you can use for your builds) It has been compiled by DieterPrivate. It also contains maps and info about the worlds.http://www.dworks.be/personal/sims4/hotkeys.htmlSims 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.phpTutorial : Free window and door placement in The Sims 4https://simsvip.com/2020/06/05/tutorial-free-window-and-door-placement-in-the-sims-4/Tutorial : Using ladders in The Sims 4https://simsvip.com/2020/06/05/tutorial-using-ladders-in-the-sims-4/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-55640Out 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-building-for-beginners-in-the-sims-4-trying-different-styles/Infographic of Architectural styles ( Melmack )https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16911150/#Comment_16911150BUILDING BLOCKS SCHOOL.( chealsycat ) Walls and rooms. http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15752817/#Comment_15752817The Sims 4 learn to build serieshttp://sims-online.com/learn-to-build-sims-4-simlinksplus/Learn To Build Lesson 1 – The Shape of the HouseLearn To Build Lesson 2 – RoofingBuilding Tutorial ( Sim Kim ) https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16748764/#Comment_16748764Basics of Landscapinghttp://www.fakehousesrealawesome.com/post/140865501275/tutorial-basics-of-landscapingBuilding Effective Starters :1 https://pronteranbuilder.wordpress.com/2016/05/23/building-effective-starters-1/Building a starter home https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTKipK6UvSs How to give your Sims the Perfect Bathroom (Zita1966z)http://simsvip.com/2015/08/19/how-to-give-your-sims-the-perfect-bathroom/The Sims 4 Cool Kitchen: Tips for a Lovely Layout http://simsvip.com/2015/08/19/the-sims-4-cool-kitchen-giving-your-kitchen-a-makeover/How to Create an Amazing Office in The Sims 4 https://www.thesims.com/en_GB/news/amazing-office-tipsHow to create an awesome patio in the Sims 4 https://www.thesims.com/en_GB/news/patio-building-tipsHow to make L shaped stairshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnrPrR31W68Video, tutorial about Friezes, Trims, Spandrels and Corbels https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0yrSJx2mX4Building a Bridge https://simsvip.com/2017/05/05/create-bridge-sims-4/Building a Gazebo https://simsvip.com/2017/05/17/tutorial-build-gazebo-sims-4/Mastering Terrain Tools https://youtube.com/watch?v=3PclVovRth4&feature=youtu.beMOO CHEATGuide to using the MOO cheat, written by Ruthless KKhttp://simsvip.com/2014/12/18/tutorial-using-the-moveobjectson-cheat-in-the-sims-4/Unlock all career rewards cheat : bb.ignoregameplayunlocksentitlement Editing Hidden Lòts cheat explained http://simsvip.com/2015/04/02/the-sims-4-editing-hidden-lots/#more-49779 Learn how to edit lots and customise your world. A tutorial by SimGuruGranthttp://www.thesims.com/news/edit-lots"Uploading builds to your library and the Gallery. Downloading and placing lots in your neighbourhood."Go into build mode, click on the "save to my library " file icon (in the upper centre of the screen) then click on the 'save lot ' option. You can then save your home from your library to the community section of the gallery by pressing the cloud button.A video tutorial on uploading homes, and placing downloaded lots in your neighbourhood is found at this linkhttp://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Un8zRCpHvCQSaving and uploading rooms to the Gallery This is a link to a video tutorial on saving and uploading rooms to the Gallery. http://www.simified.com/the-sims-4/tutorials/saving-sharing-rooms/How to share outdoors rooms h.ttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GzrEDIdjmQg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQX0OAiCuE8Tutorial on sharing apartments to the Gallery.http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/902379/tutorial-how-to-share-apartments-in-the-gallery-for-the-upcoming-city-lifeSims 4 Move Lot Guidehttp://simsvip.com/2015/03/27/the-sims-4-the-move-lot-guide/#more-49144The Sims 4 Basement Guidehttp://simsvip.com/2015/03/28/the-sims-4-basements-guide/#more-49171Basement Spaces Tutorial (BryonyRae)http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/13796863/#Comment_13796863Basement Building Tips and Trickshttp://www.thesims.com/en_GB/news/basement-tipsThe Sim Supply Basement Video guidehttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_e45p0GoZ5Y&sf37249846=1Lot sizes for the community lots in Willow Creekhttp://sims.wikia.com/wiki/Willow_Creek_Commercial_DistrictLot sizes in Magnolia Promenadehttp://sims.wikia.com/wiki/Magnolia_PromenadeHow to build a Starter Homehttp://sims-online.com/how-to-build-a-starter-home-sims-4/Tutorial of how to get other options for cabinets and counters ( curved etc)http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/12553844/#Comment_12553844The Sims 4 building : Counters, Cabinets and Islands http://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/tutorials/building/counters-islands.phpBuilds inspiration websites ( links to a post below on this page of this thread ) http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/12888646/#Comment_12888646To keep enlarged items in your build. Don't place the lot directly from Manage World. Go into build mode on the lot where you want to place the lot. Then go to the gallery from there and import onto your current lot.To use buydebug items in your buildsOpen up the cheat console CTRL+SHIFT+C and type “bb.showhiddenobjects”. Then type in "Debug" in the search panel.Easy how to : In game "custom" archways and doorways by ruthless_kkhttp://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/794798/easy-how-to-in-game-custom-archways-and-doorwaysHow to : Make a loft or two story foyer with open landing by ruthless_kkhttp://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/794260/how-to-make-a-loft-or-two-story-foyer-with-open-landingTutorial: Inhabitable Attic Roomshttp://satureja13.tumblr.com/post/98073078835/tutorial-inhabitable-attic-roomsExpanding Octogonal Rooms ( without distortion) by ruthless_kkhttp://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/789305/expanding-octagonal-rooms-without-distortionBuilding tip : Moving entire house to different/bigger lot http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/789800/building-tip-move-entire-house-to-different-bigger-lotThread that contains roofing tips and videoshttp://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/13011239/#Comment_13011239Video guide to Octogonal roofing. ( crysk) http://youtube.com/watch?v=SF4xs5N4HQUhttp://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/14716240/#Comment_14716240How to create a Split level room http://sims-online.com/create-a-split-level-room-sims-4/Requirements to build Venueshttp://sims-online.com/requirements-build-venues-sims-4/Build Mode Guide - Basics of Building Your Home http://segmentnext.com/2014/09/08/sims-4-build-mode-basics-guide/House Building Tips. http://segmentnext.com/2014/09/09/the-sims-4-house-building-tips-how-to-build-perfect-house/The Sim Supply Sims 4 Tutorial videos https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm7eMVoztWXdOekmv6rH0cWw842Zf5vm-Video one : Advanced Counter Placement Video two : How to Scale Objects Video three : Understanding How Rooms Work Video four : Roofing Tips Video five : Quick look at poolsVideo six : Buydebug lights and hidden objectsVideo eight : Free object rotation, placement and more Video nine : Build mode chests I use And a variety of other videos on various bulding topics.Video Tutorials on roofing by Dracifer (Aquilifer) Domes, Conical roofing, Diamond and Zig Zag patterns.http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/799376/video-tutorials-on-roofing8 steps in building a homehttp://simscommunity.net/2014/11/15/sims-4-tutorial-build-decent-home/Tips from BryonyRae about the time of day that you save your build and take photos of it to showcase your build. http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/12977538/#Comment_12977538Examples of mix and matching patterns to create rugshttp://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/801154/my-funky-patterns-using-only-base-game-rugsHelpful Tips from RyeCris16 for when creating Starter Homeshttp://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/13131339/#Comment_13131339Tutorial on obtaining career objects (RyeCris16)http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/13595922/#Comment_13595922Creating octagonal roofshttp://sims-online.com/create-octagonal-roof-sims-4-building-tutorial/Guide to L shaped stairs leading to a basement (Petalbot)http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/13601718/#Comment_13601718How to build a Gazebo (Donsvlinder)http://sims-online.com/how-to-build-gazebo-the-sims-4-tutorial/Furnishing tip to place the pool mosaic on the edge of a rug http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/13796438/#Comment_13796438Tutorial: Using half walls in your game http://simsvip.com/2015/07/10/the-sims-4-using-half-walls-in-your-game/#more-52860Building a Stunning Spa.http://simsvip.com/2015/07/20/sims-4-spa-day-building-stunning-spaHow to build a fully enclosed observatory http://munterbaconsims.tumblr.com/post/122843920806/how-to-build-a-fully-enclosed-observatoryHow to create an amazing kitchen in the Sims 4http://www.thesims.com/en_GB/news/amazing-kitchen-tipsHow to create an amazing modern bedroom in the Sims 4 http://www.thesims.com/news/sims-modern-bedroom-building-tipsHow to share multiple rooms as one room.http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/859568/how-to-share-multiples-rooms-as-one-roomHow to make a skylight (video) ( Using Get Together build mode items ) http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/14335757/#Comment_14335757Building a Curvy Bridge ( video by chealsycat) http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/14585053/#Comment_14585053How to create decorations by using basement spaces (crysk) http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/14715089/#Comment_14715089https://youtu.be/A0nKgTrIEygBuilding a warehouse loft (MDianaSanders) https://mdianasanders.tumblr.com/post/141437735990/ts4-building-manual-warehouse-loftCreating an English Garden (MDianaSanders)https://mdianasanders.tumblr.com/post/142478744925/ts4-building-guide-english-gardenHow to create Natural Ponds (crysk )https://youtu.be/-1_CDBvVtw8Basements skylights video.http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/14834933/#Comment_14834933Compact Building (MDianaSanders )https://mdianasanders.tumblr.com/post/144463616490/ts4-building-guide-compact-buildingCreating a fireplace using a campfire ( video tutorial by lisi_ja)http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/14897309/#Comment_14897309TS4 Building Guide - Natural Water (MDianaSanders)https://mdianasanders.tumblr.com/post/145651188400/ts4-building-guide-natural-waterTS4 Building Guide - English Estate Park(MDianaSanders)https://mdianasanders.tumblr.com/post/145651428350/ts4-building-guide-english-estate-parkSims 4 Dine Out :Building Ideashttp://simsvip.com/2016/06/27/the-sims-4-dine-out-restaurant-building-ideas-asian-inspired-build/Building Tips : Excavations (MDianaSanders)https://mdianasanders.tumblr.com/post/147345875325/ts4-building-guide-excavationsGranite Falls Insect Spawners ( sooozeeebeee )http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15027641/#Comment_15027641Making Sails in Sims 4 (chealsycat )http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15047458/#Comment_15047458Video Guide to making waterfalls ( chealsycat )http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15052921/#Comment_15052921How to build useable bunk beds (lisi_ja)http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15053594/#Comment_15053594Placing rooms within rooms and moving objects in one piece. (Lisi_ja)http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15098357/#Comment_15098357"The Sims 4 Building: Get the most of the new lighting "http://simscommunity.info/2016/06/14/building-making-the-lightning-improvements-shine/Creating Fantasy builds in Sims 4 https://simsvip.com/2017/01/20/creating-fantasy-builds-sims-4/Guide to building roofs (Dels)http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15497672/#Comment_15497672Guide to historical architectural designs in Sims 4.http://simscommunity.info/2017/02/26/three-styles-of-historical-architecture-in-the-sims-4/Creating suspended buildings http://simscommunity.info/2016/07/18/creating-suspended-buildings/Tutorial for stilted houses ( @jeepjeepcat ) http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/917690/tutorial-sorta-for-stilt-housesCreating Mountain and Cliff top lots in Sims 4 https://simsvip.com/2017/07/04/creating-mountain-cliff-lots-sims-4/How to build a gazebo in Sims 4 ( @chealsycat )http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15987101/#Comment_15987101“How to make a lake and river with spring and cute bridge” ( @chealsycat )https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16073409/#Comment_16073409The Sims 4 Building for the very beginners #2| Roofshttp://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16088382#Comment_16088382The Sims 4 Building for the very beginners #2a| Roofs (Extra Lesson!)http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16160322/#Comment_16160322“ Building a Custom Pet House”http://simscommunity.info/2017/12/03/the-sims-4-cats-dogs-building-a-custom-pet-house/“How to get a miracle in your The Sims 4 game. How to build a magic castle. How to make a horse and a carriage where you can sit.”http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16282954/#Comment_16282954How to create a pond with a bridge ( TheDismalSimmer)http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16478074/#Comment_16478074Video on how to add fog to your builds (chealsycat)http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16498217/#Comment_16498217Using Glass Roofs in Sims 4 https://simsvip.com/2018/06/20/tutorial-using-glass-roofs-in-the-sims-4/Curved Path TutorialGround level garage with a raised foundation https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16748760/#Comment_16748760Terrain Tutorialhttps://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16830629/#Comment_16830629How to Save Garden as a Room in The Sims 4 ( chealsycat )https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16987985/#Comment_16987985How to Save Flat as a Room in The Sims 4 * Easy Guide“ (chealsycat)https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/17007470/#Comment_17007470Making the Most of Build Mode in the Sims 4 Realm of Magic https://simsvip.com/2019/09/19/making-the-most-of-build-mode-in-the-sims-4-realm-of-magic/Guides to building Tiny Living homes :)https://simscommunity.info/2020/01/20/the-sims-4-tiny-living-guide-to-building-a-tiny-home/https://simscommunity.info/2020/01/20/the-sims-4-tiny-living-space-saving-tips-for-your-tiny-home/Platforms 101 (Build Mode Feature Video Walkthrough https://simscommunity.info/2020/11/05/the-sims-4-platforms-101-build-mode-feature-video-walkthrough/A Sims VIP Tutorial on using platforms https://simsvip.com/2020/11/12/tutorial-using-platforms-in-the-sims-4/Building with Bunk Beds https://simsvip.com/2021/03/25/building-with-bunk-beds-in-the-sims-4/Dream Home Decorator: Build Sectional sofas and Modulat cabinets https://simsvip.com/2021/06/03/tutorial-building-with-sectional-sofas-and-modular-cabinets-in-the-sims-4-dream-home-decorator/

OTHER CREATIVE LINKSArtist Haven section of the forums. Post your paintings, drawings, sketches, and other creative artwork here.http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/802922/post-your-paintings-sketches-artwork-hereHello :) This is a thread that contains links to Sims 4 Build Challenges here in the forums. http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/838133/build-challenges-links-thread

I will also copy and paste in this post the hot keys that are listed in the Hot Keys thread that I posted in the second postFor the tools in build mode:Eyedropper Tool (toggle): EHand Tool: HSledgehammer Tool (toggle): KDesign Tool (toggle): RWall Tool: BToggles Day/Night in B/B: LAllow off-grid placement while dragging around an object: AltToggle Grid: GCycle Between 1/2 tile and 1/4 tile grid snapping for object placement: F5Flood Fill a single wall while placing wall patterns: AltFlood Fill floor & wall paint while placing floor or wall patterns: ShiftToggle to 1/4 tile floor paint while placing floor tile patterns: Ctrl + FReduce Terrain Brush Size while Terrain Paint catalog is open: Move Terrain Brush Softness Slider to the Left while Terrain Paint catalog is open: ;Move Terrain Brush Softness Slider to the Right while Terrain Paint catalog is open: 'Toggle Terrain Paint/Eraser while Terrain Paint catalog is open: CtrlMove Whole House tool: UToggle Video Recording: VCapture Screenshot: CWhen you're placing objects in build mode:Rotate held/selected object, block, roof, anything rotatable: < / >Move object to next slot in surface with a slotted object selected and on a slot surface: MCopy held/selected object on placement: ShiftInventory held/selected object: BackspaceDelete held/selected object: DeleteUndo: Ctrl + ZRedo: Ctrl + YFor the camera:Have the camera follow the Sim: Right-click on the Sim's portraitToggle Top Down View: TGo to Next Floor Up: Page UpGo to Next Floor Down: Page DownWalls Up: HomeWalls Down: End

Nicely done, Rosie. This will be super helpful for folks! /gold star

Building Tips and Tutorials. Ruthless KK Build Guide Link too .

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ruthless_kk
11 years ago
Hi Rose! I wrote a building guide for pools. Its here: http://simsvip.com/2014/11/06/the-sims-4-pool-guide/
rosemow
Hero
11 years ago
"ruthless_kk;12930202" wrote:
Hi Rose! I wrote a building guide for pools. Its here: http://simsvip.com/2014/11/06/the-sims-4-pool-guide/

Hello Ruth :) Thankyou very much for posting the link to your pool guide here! I have added it to the first page of this thread. The pool guide is so very helpful and informative for creating pools! Thankyou very much for providing this very helpful guide for the simming community! :)
ValerieRayne13
11 years ago
Great build resources, thanks ;)
rosemow
Hero
11 years ago
Hello @ValerieRayne13 :) Have fun simming, building, and furnishing! :)
ValerieRayne13
11 years ago
Thanks @rosemow - I'm definitely enjoying it, though looking forward to get into some of the more advanced stuff. I was really impressed looking through some of the magazines and websites I found throughout the forums. Sure gets you excited to do more ;)
rosemow
Hero
11 years ago
I am adding a link to the first page which is an article on TheSims.com news site called " Top 10 Pool Building Tips"

http://www.thesims.com/news/pool-building-tips
rosemow
Hero
11 years ago
Inhave just added a link to a tutorial on creating heart shaped pools on the first page of this thread :)
The direct link is
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/12936421/#Comment_12936421
rosemow
Hero
11 years ago
Hello @DinosaurClydie :) I hope the links will be helpful for you. Happy simming and building! :)
rosemow
Hero
11 years ago
Some more builds inspirations and floorplans website have been added to this post :)
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/12888646/#Comment_12888646
rosemow
Hero
11 years ago
A link to a video tutorial on How to build Dome by Dracifer has been added to the first page of this thread. :)
The link to his thread is
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/799376/how-to-build-domes-video-tutorial

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Building Tips and Tutorials. Ruthless KK Build Guide Link too .

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