Do you build the exterior or interior first?
I'm just curious about how other builders do their lots. For instance, I start with a rough room layout of each floor then do the exterior of the building. Once I get the exterior of the building do...
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Usually, it goes like this:
I build the exterior of my building
I add the roof
I subdivide the interior layout and adjust the exterior as needed.
I decorate the inside and exterior porches simultaneously
I add the landscaping.
Always forget the mailbox.
- Play with the shape
- Get the windows lined up evenly
- Color the walls
- Layers look best.
- Then add any extra walling for roof windows
- Add roof decorations like chimneys
- Add the stairs first to the best spot on the second floor if applicable
- Figure out what space is what room based on the front door's location. I imagine 'walking' through the house and build walls and doors as I go. (Does this house open into the kitchen or a small entryway foyer?
- Flooring, then wall paint
- Buy mode stuff goes together, completed by room.
- Add half walls as necessary.
- Strangely I always add the lights last...
- Move/adjust the entire house around the lot until I find a good place for it to sit.
- Paint an interesting dirt design on the floor.
- Fill in dirt "garden" with interesting plants. Use some areas as focals.
- Add trees last
