I can't build since the terrain manipulation was patched in. Any Suggestions?

I had something similar after I first installed the patch. But I still had this cute little tudor revival build in the works and decided to use the terrain tool on its yard. I started out subtle though.
https://66.media.tumblr.com/8f01fb29e14bdff123f8d5ccbabdbda8/tumblr_pi90oiuEcc1v8k7elo1_1280.jpg
But I agree, it can be hard to find inspiration.

You can of course always trying browsing pictures on the internet. I often do that when I need build inspiration.

This new feature got me really hooked and motivated to build from scratch... which is something I never do since I usually go find stuff in the gallery instead lol. Well then thanks to that I was able build my 1st house ever haha, but it nearly took me 2 days to finish everything :D

Try something simple?

https://i.imgur.com/57bz0fs.png

It’s not fantastic but the amount of time it took to sort a sloping driveway was insane. The terrain tools certainly have a steep learning curve!

I don't usually build, but I ended up remaking my favorite Sims 2 house that uses raised terrain as a sort of porch. The easy part is that I just had to copy the layout. Maybe you can start with an existing layout?

I was in the same boat, oh look new tools...........got nothing.

Definitely try something simple.

I started with this, and just raised up the ground a little bit under the corner areas

Thanks for all your tips, guys!

I'm glad to hear that some of you also felt a bit blocked to begin with. I'll start as you say smaller and go from there. I need my building routine back, I love building in this game!

I did at first, but I really wanted to test out the terrain tools since its something I never experienced before....So I just started with building a hill and then i kind of just started building on top of that, then i manipulated the terrain to match. I kind of let the terrain determine my build. I think the outcome isn't too shabby...
https://imgur.com/a/cWkcOZ9