Blueprints for houses?
Where do you guys get your blueprints for houses (if you use blueprints)?
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I don't bother with plans because they often have features that don't translate well into sim buildings. Sometimes, I look up houses on google with some nice exterior features I like and then create my own plans from there according to some common sense design rules and keeping sims behavior in mind.
Large houses with more than one or two sims will get at least two tiles of traffic space for hallways, stairs, around furniture in common rooms and such, etc. Think of the hallway as the main artery of the house as it receives most traffic.
Living room where you receive guests will be placed close to entrance.
Dining room will be placed next to kitchen.
At least one bathroom on each floor if the house is large.
Baby/toddler room is preferably placed downstairs.
Matching windows for the entire house and usually only one wall gets windows in each room.
Matching doors for the entire house and usually one door per room.
Place fences, doors and gates where needed to restrict access.
Place furniture and rooms in such a way as not to obscure the view when playing.
Large houses with more than one or two sims will get at least two tiles of traffic space for hallways, stairs, around furniture in common rooms and such, etc. Think of the hallway as the main artery of the house as it receives most traffic.
Living room where you receive guests will be placed close to entrance.
Dining room will be placed next to kitchen.
At least one bathroom on each floor if the house is large.
Baby/toddler room is preferably placed downstairs.
Matching windows for the entire house and usually only one wall gets windows in each room.
Matching doors for the entire house and usually one door per room.
Place fences, doors and gates where needed to restrict access.
Place furniture and rooms in such a way as not to obscure the view when playing.
