i use the saucer lights and do the columns thing. the lights are just because i can’t stand when my builds are too dark, especially when i’m taking screenshots. and the columns are because sometimes i want trim on the house but the siding that comes with trim doesn’t always place the trim in the right places.
anyway, like most people i’m not a huge fan of the super cluttery builds. i don’t mind a little bit but i like my sims to be able to add their own clutter/decorations over time. i don’t really like to overuse MOO either unless it’s for little thing that won’t interfere with gameplay like wall decorations.