The Sims 4 is a part of the famous Sims series, which lets players release their 'imaginative' capacities and perform activities like beginning a family, developing houses, running day-to-day errands, and making desired apparel in the game. As players venture into the journey wishing to create a 'life,' they come across various aspects of gameplay can throw them into a tizzy, especially the beginners.
One such aspect is foundations. The Foundations are the architectural elements intended to elevate the ground floor above the ground level. In the previous installments of the Sims series, the Foundation Tool was typically used to add foundations to a piece of land. However, many players face difficulty unraveling how to add and rework foundations since this feature has undergone some changes in The Sims 4. This guide explains the process of adding foundations in the Sims 4.
How To Add Foundation in Sims 4
Adding the foundation is straightforward process and players can follow these below-mentioned steps to add a foundation.
- Open build mode by pressing F2 key on the keyboard or by clicking its icon located at the top right corner of the screen.
- Create or select a room in the relevant location.
- Click on any wall of the room
- Find the vertical arrow to elevate the foundation to desired height.
- Upon reaching the desired height, the next step is to head over to the Foundations menu and pick a suitable wallpaper.
- Players can select a color according to their liking.
- With the availability of Construction tools, players can utilize the wall tool to build a terrace, a balcony, or a basement.
Players can only place foundations on either the smooth surface of suburbia or over rough and uneven terrain, including decking, patio, and elevated areas.
How to Lower Foundations
Needless to say, there are times when foundations don't enhance the aesthetics and players might want to get rid of them and revert the previous layout. Unfortunately, The Sims 4 doesn't allow players to remove the foundations. However, they can be brought down to a negative value by following these steps.
- Select any wall just like before in the build mode.
- The downwards arrow reduces the foundation height, effectively removing the elevated foundation.
- Moreover, if players desire a sunken floor bringing down the foundation further will achieve this effect.
The Sims 4 is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
