(hold)Shift + click-drag : build square room

Learn how to build square rooms in The Sims using the Shift + click-drag method. Discover tips on wall placement, corner types, and room functionality for your Sims.

This guide explains how to build square rooms in The Sims using the Shift + click-drag method. It covers standard vs. cut-out corners, wall placement limitations, and the importance of separating room functions like bedrooms and bathrooms.

Wall Corners:

There are two types of corners when building walls:

• Standard Corner: A typical 90-degree corner.
• Cut-out Corner: A diagonal corner that saves money but occupies a grid space that could be used for items like decorative objects or floor lamps. Sims reportedly prefer cut-out corners.

Wall Placement Rules:

• You can combine diagonal and normal walls in certain configurations.
• You cannot place a normal wall across a diagonal wall if another normal wall is adjacent to the diagonal wall's end. In simpler terms, two normal walls and one diagonal wall cannot collide.
• Nothing can be placed on a diagonal wall except for wallpapers.

Room Functions:

Rooms are used to separate different functions. While Sims require privacy for bedrooms and bathrooms, other rooms like playrooms, study rooms, or living rooms can be more flexible. It is generally recommended to create separate bathrooms and bedrooms.