As the ultimate life simulator, The Sims 4 has graced our computer screens for almost twenty years. First released in the year 2000, The Sims revolutionized life simulators. Nearly two decades later, The Sims has managed to expand its design tools, add more objects and items, and drastically improve its gameplay. When the original game was released, players were limited to their lot. The journey ended quickly, but it was clear that the development company Maxis had a hit on their hands.
With cheats to add a nearly infinite amount of Simoleons (The Sims cash), anyone can build a mansion. The following The Sims 4 mansions are some of the most creative designs we've ever seen.
Updated on September 23, 2022, by Patrick Armstrong: When it comes to creating a dream life for oneself in a video game, it doesn’t get much better than the Sims. Whether one wants to be a reclusive artist or a drunken socialite, this game makes it possible. Better yet, Sim homes can be tailored to match the exact needs of Sims as well as players. Some enjoy the ultimate challenge of constructing massive, complicated, and expensive homes, pushing the Sim’s creative software to its limits. The results are often impressive, to say the least.
Builders, in particular, are the cornerstone of the game's community. Thanks to how advanced the building features are in The Sims 4, gorgeous mansions like these are perfectly possible to make. Here are some more great mansion builds that any Sim would be lucky to live in.
18 Billionaire’s Mansion
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Everything about the Billionaire’s Mansion by Kate Emerald screams over-the-top luxury, from the name to the home movie theater, bowling alley, and outdoor yoga area. This mansion spares no expenses, offering wealthy Sims everything they could possibly ask for in a house that probably isn't old enough to be haunted.
The modern interior has a palette of soft browns, white, and black, making it feel sophisticated while taking away some of the harshness that sometimes comes with an ultra-modern setup. Everything from the furniture and carpets to drapes and countertops is selected for its synergy. The result is rooms that feel organic as if they grew from the seeds of some exotic flower and blossomed into relaxing spas and party areas.
17 Family Mansion
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While many Sim mansions go for an ultramodern aesthetic, Jessicapie’s Family Mansion borrows from older styles. The brown, asymmetrical roofing and multi-building estate breaks away from the sometimes stiff architecture of modern designs. The entranceway includes an elevated, three-entrance fountain area, but the design innovations don’t end there.
The interior palette includes yellows, tans, and purples to play off the contemporary black and white of other rooms, making the Family Mansion feel as lively as it is luxurious. Though the house includes the typical amenities of wealthy life, such as a gigantic pool and basketball court, its most impactful feature may be the family bedrooms, each of which are beautifully styled to fit the personality of the Sim who lives there, keeping the Family part of the Family Mansion at the forefront of players’ minds.
16 Millionaire Palace
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Another incredible design by Kate Emerald, the Millionaire Palace makes beautiful use of black and white tiling, balconies, and impressive railings to give this estate a pricey feel to fit its actual price tag. With its impressive gazebo area, pool, and columned entrance, the front of the Millionaire Palace is immediately eye-catching, but the rest of the property is equally impressive.
The kitchen, lounge, and other living spaces are open concept and massive, overwhelming Sims with their sheer size. Marble, tasteful carpeting and the regular use of gold and bronze fixtures make the entire space radiate opulence. This is a Sim house for rock stars, business tycoons, and anyone else at the top of their field, proving that Sims 4 is capable of incredible things, whether or not the player is using mods.
15 Taylor Swift's Rhode Island Abode
The real world has always served as a cool inspiration for builders, especially the houses of celebrities that everyone tends to be envious of. Taylor Swift's incredible Rhode Island abode actually served as the main inspiration for this breathtaking Sulani mansion built by GralieMonster.
The builder even provides a cool side-by-side comparison of the two homes to showcase just how close they are to one another, and the results speak for themselves. Now, all that's missing is a Taylor Swift lookalike Sim.
14 Athlete's Luxury Home
It's not just singers who have lavish homes but athletes as well. This Reddit user chose to create a mansion that specifically caters to a famous athlete Sim who's had an incredibly successful career and can now afford this 4 bedroom and 7 bathroom home on the hills of Del Sol Valley.
The gardens are especially beautiful in the build, and the cool part is the grassy sports court located on the left side of the home, ideal for some casual training for any athletic Sims. Living in a place like this is guaranteed to feel like a vacation all year round.
13 The Very First Mansion
Looking at this classic mansion with a mix of European style and modern architecture, one would imagine that the creator of this build has plenty of experience when it comes to making mansions. However, Losieee from Reddit says this is their first attempt at a larger mansion build.
The cool part about this build is how classic yet modern it looks at the same time, with a hint of Mediterranean style mixed in. It's clearly both a home and a vacation spot and a perfect abode for any self-respecting wealthy Sim.
12 Victorian Vintage Mansion
Let's go back to something a bit more classic yet unique-looking builds, such as this quirky yet gorgeous vintage-style Victorian mansion. Most Victorian mansions tend to have a very dark, creepy, and haunted look, so it's actually nice to see brighter and more colorful versions like this by MissUnfortunateYT.
The style of this mansion really screams Winchester mystery house. It could easily still be haunted, but it could also just be a really beautiful family-friendly Victorian home for a legacy household to move in. The details and decorations are absolutely spot on.
11 Gingerbread Dream
At the time of this update, it might not be the season for Christmas, but this mansion was simply too good to ignore. Few builders set out to accomplish something as ambitious as MissUnfortunateYT, who created a real life-size gingerbread mansion for Christmas-loving Sims.
The best part about this build has to be the fact that absolutely no custom content was used to make it. It's hard to believe, given all the small details that have gone into creating something so whimsical, it may as well have been pulled straight out of Whoville.
10 Oh, Snap! It's Got A Basketball Court
This mansion's lot is as large as some gated communities. Whoever lives in this home could be an executive of a Fortune 500 company or a professional athlete like hockey legend Wayne Gretzky. Giant fountains, a pool, a basketball court; this place has it all.
There is even what appears to be two guest houses in the back, as well as a greenhouse. Even from this distance, the mansion looks magnificent. The mahogany stucco, combined with sharp fascias, is an endearing touch to the home.
9 The Garden Of Tranquility
The outdoor pool has steps to give people the impression of walking on water. It seems doubtful that people would dare to walk across the steps because of the risk of falling in the water.
To guess, the mansion has a Swedish design. An outdoor fire pit surrounded by a royal garden is contemporary design at its finest. This is one mind-boggling home we won't soon forget.
8 Is This Mansion From Scarface?
The Sims 4 is the ultimate life simulator. It appeals to a broad audience because of its emphasis on realism and creative design tools. The Sims 4's design tools are becoming so practical that soon, engineers and architects might use The Sims 4's suite to generate concepts.
A driveway with a fountain in the middle, two covered patios on each side, and a massive mansion with a breathtaking exterior makes this mansion unreal. Credit goes to YouTube creator Yorkie for this beautiful The Sims 4 mansion.
7 The White House
This would be the perfect home to live in during the summertime. Small touches like animal-shaped bushes and a pool make this an exceptional home design. The balcony would be the perfect place to visit in the morning. Perhaps it would be improved with a chessboard or telescope for Sims.
It is possible this photo is of the back of the mansion since there is no visible driveway. Judging by the lack of outdoor objects like a barbeque, however, it appears to be the front. Thanks, @mementosims, for this mansion design!
6 What A Lovely Mansion!
Since, of course, it has a high price tag, the realtor in charge of selling this home would have their work cut out for them. It's a beautiful home, but it's likely the creator of this house didn't work long hours to make this mansion. They must have used cheats to gain simoleons.
It's a beautiful home fit for most families and isn't too extravagant in a gaudy fashion. The fountain could have been more centralized to allow cars to drive around it, but aside from that, not many bad things can be said about this The Sims 4 mansion.
5 Mansion, Or Castle?
Although it is a mansion with a moat surrounding the lot, it looks more like a castle. This is the type of exotic home you might see in a European country. The design is elegant but lacks prudence. In The Sims 4, this mansion is a hit, yet it wouldn't work in the real world because of draining issues.
The house would likely collapse due to an excess of water accumulating in the midsection. The design is beautiful and is something worth aspiring to in The Sims 4, but not in real life.
4 A Quaint Mansion Fit For Anyone
In the foreground, we can see a gate that is accompanied by a vintage car. In the background, we see two people sitting on a patio that overlooks a pool. The Sims 4 mansions come in various shapes and sizes.
This mansion has what looks like gothic architecture that is resplendent in every way. Palm trees accompany this home fit for any family. Like most The Sims 4 mansions, it has a fountain in the driveway. It's a luxury that only few can afford.
3 The Sims 4 Pet Mansion
Thank you, areni.info, for providing this awe-inspiring home. Its large porch is a great first impression of the home. People who visit this mansion might be taken aback by its white and grey exterior.
Cleaning this mansion would be an arduous task, but at least the exterior of homes in The Sims 4 do not get dirty. We would love to see more photos of this pet mansion. If it is as lovely on the inside as it is on the outside, it will be a magnificent mansion.
2 It's A Symmetrical Home... Sort Of
Putting aside the long row structure beside the main part of the house, it is close to being symmetrical. Asymmetry is common with mansions due to their size. Sometimes, the land won't allow for a symmetrical home, among other reasons.
The pool in the back, which is massive, also is symmetrical. Most details of this house say that it was designed for function rather than artistic value. The Sims 4 is a great game that allows you to build a customized house, whether it is symmetrical, asymmetrical, or totally whimsical.
1 Luxurious Home With A Stylish Exterior
The contemporary design of this mansion is cause for inspiration. The design is smart, to say the least. A pool with see-through walls makes it stand out from the other pools in this list. Like many mansion designs in this list, white is a standard color.
Its sundeck is ideal for those starry nights where you can bask in the moonlight and enjoy cuisine off the barbeque. This home has at least three floors, and it wouldn't be surprising if it has a basement suite, giving it four levels.
The Sims 4 is available now on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.