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13 Advanced Build Tips for The Sims 4 You Might Not Know About!

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These tricks of the trade will turn you into a building pro, no matter your skill level!

The Sims 4 makes building easier than ever for players but it still has some limitations that can be frustrating when you have a specific vision in your head. Luckily, Simmers are some of the most creative people on earth and have found ways to get around a lot of these limitations. Here are 13 Sims 4 build cheats, tips, and “hacks” that can help you elevate your building, whether you’re a pro or a novice!

Sims 4 Build Cheats for Both Novices and Pros!

Before you try out any of these, make sure you pull up the cheat console with CTRL+SHIFT+C and type in the bb.moveobjects on cheat. Many of these tricks require this cheat to be active, first. For advanced builders, you may also find the bb.showhiddenobjects and bb.showliveeditobjects cheats useful for widening your catalogue of items.

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Split-Level Basements

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Best Build Cheat: Free Placement

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Wall Corner Trim

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Quarter Grid Snap

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Our Favourite Build Cheat? Scale Objects!

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Free Rotation

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Place Half Tile Flooring

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Incognito Build Cheat: Hidden Basements!

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Counter Customization

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Move Objects Freely on Walls

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Lesser Known Build Cheat: Embed Objects in Terrain

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Cabinet Customization

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Taller Windows and Doors


Looking for more Sims 4 building tips and inspo? Check out our Let’s Build series!

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