Lofts are elevated rooms directly under the roof. They are very easy to build and are the best option for players who love the open space idea. Usually, the room is accessible by stairs in The Sims 4. But thanks to the Eco Lifestyle expansion pack, ladders are now an option. This will help immensely to all players who wish to build a Loft in a tiny house as it will save space.
Building can be intimidating at first in The Sims 4. However, it's a lot easier than players think. What's so great about the game is that the possibilities are endless. Players can create any type of construction, varying from a small house to a giant castle. And the best part is that the builds don't have to be realistic.
Building A Loft In The Sims 4
First of all, builders need to determine the size of their houses. It may seem obvious, but it will play a huge role in building a Loft. After picking an appropriate-sized Lot, players need to enter the Build Mode.
Choose the Room Tool and start building the general shape of the house. After that, builders need to go to the second floor by pressing the Up button on the top right corner.
Next, players are going to use the Wall Tool or the Room Tool to divide the second floor. Depending on the size of the house, builders need to figure out which part is going to be removed and which part is going to stay. After deciding, simply click on the unwanted area and remove the floors. Now, players can see the floor below.
Finally, replace the walls of the second floor with a fence then add the stairs or ladder. Congratulations, now players can enjoy decorating the Loft they created.
Tips And Tricks For A Better Loft Build
Roofs can sometimes mess up the builds in so many ways. In Loft houses, roofs can intervene in two different ways; disappearing completely or popping through the walls.
When players are building a Loft, the common mistake is removing the Loft's walls using the Wall Tool before putting the fence. Unfortunately, This will lead to the roof disappearing. The easy solution would be to pick a fence then immediately change the wall without using any tools.
The second problem occurs when players build a pitched roof (A-shaped) house. When making the Loft, builders will notice that once the fence is added, the roof will go through the wall and can be seen on the interior of the room.
An easy fix is to decrease the pitch of the roof. This can be done by clicking on the roof and moving the little arrows around its edge. It won't solve the problem completely, but the roof's edges will be less obvious. The final step is to pick the Room Tool and make extra rooms between the Loft and the roof in a way that all the edges are gone.
The last tip is how to place lights inside a Loft. Players should keep in mind that once they remove the floors, placing lamps on the first and second floors will become an awkward sight. The first-floor lights will appear to be "floating" as there is no ceiling to hold them. To avoid that, builders should put them only on the second floor.
The Sims 4 is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, and Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S.