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Sims 4 House & Building Ideas
Sims 4 House

Building a house is very difficult, first, you need a lot of money and the second is the space. But there is also a test of basing your home on a specific design.

Mostly you can take inspiration from something or look up something online, but that does not offer much help due to the sheer amount of options.

The same thing happens in a simulation like Sims 4. That is why today we will look at various sims 4 house ideas to help you determine the best one according to your sim’s need and requirement.

We have build ideas suited for medieval, British, and modern eras that will be better even in today’s world.

The best sims 4 houses

Riverways House

A riverside inspiration with a slightly modern touch is the best way to kick off this list since it has many useful elements and does not cost as much as you think. The lot size is 30×20 and can easily accommodate families of 5 to 7. It is a residential type lot with the cost being 111,000 simoleons for its creation.

This house has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living room, a kitchen, a dining area, a patio, and a pool. The mod’s textures are exquisite, and the amenities make this house nothing less than a brilliant Hollywood Hills home.

Riverways House

Suburban Family Home

A suburban family home is good if you want a versatile home with many utilities and space. This home is perfect if you expect to live with your family in a house in the suburbs. It is a 40×30 lot size, more extensive than the last entry on this list we looked at. The home’s value is 231,000 simoleons and has many amenities to suffice that cost.

The house has four different bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living room, a kitchen, a dining room, and a study. There is also a garden with a grill, a pool, a vegetable patch, and a flower patch.

Suburban Family Home

Gunnel House

This gunnel house has a unique setup to say the list. It is a cute mix of modern elements, colorful amenities, and design that brings happiness to any person who likes animal-skinned carpets.  This house is perfect for a small family and has a pseudo-medieval style of carpentry and interior. The house is also fully furnished and decorated, so you won’t have to waste time customizing. 

The lot size of the home is 30×20 and includes a living room, a dining room, a kitchen, a bedroom, and a bathroom. The house’s value is 94,000 simoleons, which is cheaper than the houses we saw previously.

Gunnel House

Martha House

No, this is not the Wayne manor, but it does look like something that satisfies the ego of a billionaire philanthropist. This sims4 house has many facilities, gorgeous wallpapers, floors, and high ceilings. The decor is a mix of modern and chic, has beautiful colors, is base game compatible, and can easily house many people in it.

It has more than three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a pool, and a kitchen. There is plenty of space for you to utilize, so you can remove and put things you do not like. You can put multiple things that complement the decor and make a bright impression.

Martha House

Craftsmen Style Home

A good ole house with a front porch that looks like every nook and cranny was handmade gives a vintage yet beautiful feel. This craftsmen-style home reminds us of a lovely little house in the suburbs.  It is a relatively more minor house compared to other houses, but it makes up for it with many features.

The lot size is 30×20, and it has utilities like four bedrooms, three bathrooms, the main floor with an entrance hall, dining room, living room, a 2nd-floor laundry, and more. There is a floor porch with a furnished patio and a driveway.

Craftsmen Style Home

Club Vegas

Vegas is a class apart from many other casino towns. In fact, it is world-renowned for its brilliance, neon lights, glamour, and hospitality. In order to capture that magic, it is essential to make sure that we pick a mod that not only gives you a club but the satisfaction to enjoy it. This house is something out of GTA vice city and will give you that nostalgic feeling. 

This nightclub is supposed to be in Oasis Springs and best suited to it. Better get this mod to make your sim’s nights more lively and fulfilling.

Club Vegas

Dark Academia House

Tumblr users rejoice! Dark Academia makes its triumphant return in the most helpful tutorial you can take advantage of. Dark Academia prompts for some tall bookshelves, white curtains, flowing winds, and a silence that makes people feel calm. This house is the essence of that description, and you won’t be disappointed while making this.

In this mod, you might also find a lurking ghost trying to be your friend. The furniture is on the darker side, and the aesthetic of the decor is something to be envied. If you are a fan of vampires or just like tragic love stories, make it.

Dark Academia House

An English Cottage

An English cottage is something out of pride and prejudice, but its universal appeal. Everyone wants to live in a house with a vegetable patch outside, and equipment tha resembles old-era Britain. But having a house like this in modern times certainly has its charms and uniqueness. This mod can be made with the help of the Cottage Living pack since it is located in Henford-On-Bagley.

The lot size is 30×20, with two floors, one bedroom, and one bathroom. There is enough room for expansion and placing vegetable patches outside due to the size of the lot. The cost for making it is 70,000 simoleons. These sims 4 house ideas are essential if you like keeping it lowkey.

An English Cottage

Apocalypse House

If you have seen the Umbrella Academy and want to live in Hotel Oblivion, this is the closest thing we have yet to it. This mod lets you live inside a broken house with ripped-off roofs, cracked beds, dirty toilets, and more. Now we know what you might be thinking, why would anyone want to live in that?

But try it out, this is a good mod for Halloween, and it will be a fun pick for anyone who enjoys ghosts. It’s a 30×30 lot with many rooms where you can expand and play around, setting traps or placing skulls.

Apocalypse House

A Contemporary Desert House

A contemporary desert house won’t be a bad choice in the hottest places; there won’t be any complaints when you have a pool at the back of the house. This two-storey house is a dream for most people due to its modern architecture and glass windows. It has a dining room, a kitchen, multiple bedrooms, bathrooms, and more.

The house costs 124,000 simoleons, and the lot size is 20×15; it is relatively smaller but packs a bigger punch than most. There is a study room and a balcony that justifies the hundred thousand simoleon cost. Certain custom content is required beforehand; check the mod page for more information.

A Contemporary Desert House

Single Dad Bungalow

Life as a single dad is never dull, working daily, living with the kids, and planning for the next move. But we cannot deny that it is challenging; that is why to bring that hardship and brutality to the game, we bring you this mod. It is a relatively simple build and requires all base game materials only.

This house is situated on a 30×20 lot and has three bedrooms that accommodate four sims and two bathrooms. The house is built in Willow Creek and has a 100,000-simoleon value. You’ll require several cheats to create this mod, but it won’t be a problem since everything you need is highlighted in the video tutorial above.

Single Dad Bungalow

Villa Satayina

Having a villa for only yourself might be overdoing it a little, but don’t ever mind being the center of attention. This villa is best suited for wealthy sims looking to leave a mark on their legacy. As you can see by the images above, you will find a lot of amenities along with modern decor and architectural style. 

When you go into the mod link, you will see the upper visuals, which show a pool with a rooftop that can be used for barbecue. The reflections of the water and the bookshelves in the main room look like something out of a British mansion. The house has various styled bedrooms that have soft colors, a cute little kitchen, and a royal-looking living room.

Villa Satayina

Cabin in the Woods

Living inside a cabin in the woods is always a good aspiration; you would not turn into a wood nymph, but it is a good retirement plan. Alternatively, it can also serve as a vacation house. The tutorial is simple enough to follow, and it has wooden textures on the outside walls, flower pots, and beautiful shrubbery.

This off-the-grid cabin will simplify living and is better if you want to download the cottage living expansion pack. Having barbeques with your family, enjoying the sunny side of nature, and having a fireplace at night is the best thing for your soul.

Cabin in the Woods

Shared Container Home

If you have seen Ready Player One, you know living inside a trailer park on top of containers is cooler. The mod uses various things from the expansion and gameplay packs, so you must download them. To know which packs the mod uses, go to the mod link and scroll down.

The mod gives a cyberpunk-type feel, beautiful colors, and a considerable size. The house price is 130,000 simoleons, and the lot size is 30×20. You will need cheat codes to move this home around as well. It has been tested in-game and has no conflicts with any of the mods.

Shared Container Home

Lake House

Lake houses are not just a shtick in the modern world. They are a blessing for the people who live near the water. Imagine waking up every day hearing the sounds of water and birds chirping near those thick trees. This mod house is supposed to replace the “Dresden House” in Windenberg. The 64×64 lot is easy to relocate but also to expand since the space is more than enough for 7 members or even more.

The amenities are plentiful, including multiple bedrooms, bathrooms, a living room, and a porch overlooking the lake. You have your own nature’s swimming pool, with modern interiors and an exterior that looks like a lodge. You can also use this house and make it as a rental place, a beautiful place to make a side income.

Lake House

French Townhome

The French can do many things right, including food, architecture, and building a home. They also know how to attract people’s attention, so we bring you this French townhome that will make you feel like you’re living inside the big bungalows of Paris. The exterior itself looks like something out of some fancy mansion, with big verandas, elegantly designed gates, and white marble stones.

There are multiple bedrooms, bathrooms, a living room, a kitchen, a patio, and rooftops with a sunny view of the surroundings. If you are rich, what is stopping you from buying this mansion non? Pralinesims, the creator of this mod, is regarded as one of the best modders by the sims community, so your house is in good hands.

French Townhome

Ski Chalet

Imagine going skiing with your friends to a beautiful snowy mountain range and finding one of these chalets in the area. You will instantly be teleported into heaven with hot cocoa and warm fireplaces. The glass windows let you see the whole view of the snowy mountains with the traditional wood chimneys and wooden walls.

A living room, a bedroom, and a fireplace with a front porch will satisfy all your cravings on a cold winter night. Doing barbeques and warming up next to the fireplaces will be your favorite activities in this beautiful ski chalet.

Ski Chalet

Knitted Cottage

We have covered various cottages in the list, but we cannot help it, they are brilliant pieces of architecture, and one can derive lots of utility from it. Even the smallest of cottages can offer lots of comfort to families. We bring you this knitted cottage littered with beautiful vines and flowers all around with a 20×20 lot size.

There are two bedrooms with a living room, a kitchen, and a bathroom, not to mention the front porch is filled with beautiful flowers. This cottage truly feels like a dream for various victorian era enthusiasts. 

French Townhome

1970s Retro House

There is something about the 70s that just cannot be forgotten. Whenever we picture the 70s, all that comes to mind are record players, jukeboxes, vintage and absurd clothing styles, and colorful neon tones. The best part about this house is that it perfectly captures the 70s style, but it also is the most affordable house style you will find on this list.

It only costs 54,000 simoleons and has two bedrooms and one bathroom. Perfect for a family of four or a couple who lives together. In fact, you can use this house as a hangout spot for you and your gang of misfits.

1970s Retro House

A Reinvented Farmhouse

Who doesn’t like living in a farmhouse? But an old-world farmhouse with wooden architecture can only go so far. That is why we bring you this modern farmhouse with the best amenities money can buy and the architectural style that will make Leonardo Da Vinci blush. The lot size is 40×40, so there is much room to adjust and place whatever you want.

The house has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and many more furniture-filled rooms. The total cost of the house comes to around 170,000 simoleons which is worth it. There is also a pool, a kitchen, and a dining room with two floors of space.

A Reinvented Farmhouse

Industrial Barn

An industrial barn is not the ideal place to stay; you would imagine, right? But do not worry about the space or anything related to the shared beliefs of a barn. This mod offers a massive house for you along with multiple amenities. By following the mod video, you will see a speed build of the mod with beautiful ambient music.

If you do not want to build this house, you can find it in the Gallery by searching for the “RUSTICSIMS” ID. This Gallery ID will directly take you to this mod. The wooden exteriors combined with shiny mirrors and the beautiful litter of multiple vegetables outside are beautiful additions.

Industrial Barn

Witch’s Hut

If you want to be a cool witch living inside a forest with a badass hut at your disposal, then nothing should stop you. Many mods will enhance this by incorporating accessories, shelves, and other stuff that will solidify your status as the master witch. The mod has multiple rooms, including shelves filled with books, candles, potion pots, and more witch materials.

There is a vegetable patch outside, which you can use to plant scarecrows and grow pumpkins and other food crops. The inside is not creepy but feels homely and something you can use to spend a night if the rain gets too much.

Witch’s Hut

Tiny House

A tiny house is nothing to be embarrassed about, especially if it’s as beautiful as this one. This beautiful mod looks like something a beautiful Italian mom designed with her own hands so she could preserve her culture. Plus, the total cost of the house is 70,000 simoleons, including all of the furniture. The lot size is 15×20, and it does an excellent job utilizing the space.

The house is built in Nookstone, and the gallery ID you can use to claim this mod is Allisasims. Each shelf is beautifully decorated with little nooks and crannies filled with beautiful accessories. 

Tiny House

Beach House

You will need a beach house if you build an empire for yourself. That is why choosing the best one out of a countless bunch is difficult. That is why we bring you this contemporary beach home with all the aesthetic glass windows and accompaniments that will satisfy your wealthy sim. It is a smaller home with two floors, but it does the trick.

Using the move objects cheat is mandatory to move this house into place, and it is a relatively small 30×20 lot in Sulani. The most prominent freedom the mod creator can give is the ability to rearrange and edit the house to the player’s liking, making this house one of the best technicalities.

Beach Paradise

Sticking to the trend of beach houses, how about a beach mansion instead of a typical home? A mansion gives you the freedom to do many activities but also the ability to place as many accessories and objects as you want. This house is also based on the Sulani world and has multiple bathrooms, bedrooms, a dining area, a kitchen, and a pool with floating seats.

This comfortable house is based right on the beach shore overlooking the ocean, so there is room for many activities to be done by your families. The mod’s textures are beautiful, and each object is placed in the perfect spot that compliments the layout.

Beach Paradise

Bachelor Pad

Bachelors rejoice! Finally, we can come forward and announce the beauty of their single life by living in a house meant for a family of four. But expanding such space offers options to take up as many hobbies as your sims like. The home is contemporary with glass windows, modern decor, and multiple rooms.

The house has one bedroom and one bathroom and is located in Oasis Springs with a lot size of 30×20. However, there are elements from many gameplay and expansion packs used here that you will require; you can find the list of those expansion packs from the video link we have provided with this list entry.

Bachelor Pad

Freelancer’s Modern Home

Freelancers have unlimited freedom, a conflicting cash flow, and brilliant utilization of space within their homes. This house is no different. The field of freelancing can either mean certain death to one’s career, or it can make a person’s life. The outcome depends on the work they put in. However, this sims 4 house cc is the best example of space utilization as it is a studio apartment. 

The house has a backyard swing set with a table set out on the front porch, and there is a fountain as well, where people can chill and get drinks. This is one beautiful home, and your bachelor/freelancer sim will have a grand time living here.

Post-Apocalyptic House

We previously looked at another apocalyptic house in this list, but what can we say? We are suckers for broken and barren lands with beautiful interiors. This mod is comparatively better than the previous apocalyptic house mod, but both have specialties. Plus, this closely resembles the mansion of the X-Men very closely.

These sims 4 house ideas also have the size for it since it is a 50×50 lot with two floors, six bedrooms, and one bathroom. You can expand and edit whatever you like and even use more bathrooms at your convenience.   You can find more information about the Gallery ID of the mod by clicking the tutorial link above.

Post-Apocalyptic House

Abandoned House

Okay, maybe we have a thing for abandoned houses, but you can’t argue that they are a work of art! This one, in particular, has that scary feeling where four characters find a decent house to stay in at night against the heavy rain but are caught by a spirit in the house. Along with its frightening decor, it also offers many space utilization opportunities.

These abandoned sims 4 houses bring rusty wallpapers and tiles with lots of contrast, and the rooms look dirty and downtrodden. The house has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living room, a kitchen room, and a dining room. 

Abandoned House

The Hope Arts Center

The Hope Arts center is something out of a fantasy or science fiction novel since it looks so pristine and new. There are floors upon floors of glass windows and various shaped architecture that will dazzle any onlooker. If you were to build something like this in real life, it would cost a fortune, but luckily, the sims can tone it down and make it easy.

This sims 4 house cc has four floors with a side building that makes it an absolute gem to build, and there are multiple practical rooms on every floor. There are gardens, bookstores, libraries, paintings, reception areas, sculptures, and more.

The Hope Arts Center

Greek Mansion

The Greeks knew how to create infrastructure using grandeur and beauty. This is one of those mansion ideas which you simply cannot resist. It has long pillars just like the Greek isles and reminds us of the sunny weather of that heavenly place. This is a 30×20 lot also placed in Sulani along with other beach houses. 

The lot name is Tiny Santorini, and the Gallery Name of the mod creator is KateEmerald. The mansion is beautiful, with multiple rooms and a blend of modern and ancient decor. The big domes and pottery resemble Persian architecture, which adds to its mystique.

Greek Mansion

Conclusion

These sims 4 house ideas are an excellent reference if you plan to build property or just a tiny apartment away from your everyday life. These ideas can be spectacular and money-consuming, but their outlandishness makes the process fun. Happy swimming!

About the author

Shubhi Singh

Shubhi is a philosophy major who is passionate about many things, including gaming and computers. She can be found learning the dynamics of the sims world when she's not writing about it. Her love for this life-simulation game, coupled with her amazing writing skills, helps us understand the game's know-how in the best way possible.

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