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Grab your water wings and apply some SPF, it’s time to build a pool inThe Sims 4! Swimming pools are a fantastic way to build a Sim’s Fitness skill and gain special Moodlets (both positive and negative). Beyond their functionality, pools simply elevate the look of just about any lot while offering a scenic location for Sims to socialize.
Whether you’re envisioning a family-friendly play pool or a tropical hub complete with a poolside bar, The Sims 4 has the tools you’ll need to make it happen. With a little elbow grease and plenty of imagination, your Sims will be swimming in no time.
The Sims 4 Pool Building Tools
The Sims 4 offers six tools that allow you form unique pool shapes. Although the tools are all fairly simple, they can be used to create just about any type of pool you can imagine.Pool building tools can be found in Build Mode by clicking ‘Build’ and then selecting ‘Pools and Fountains’.
Description
Pool Tool
Used by clicking and dragging to quickly form a rectangular pool. This is the easiest tool to use when building pools, but it only allows you to create simple shapes.
Custom Pool Tool
Builds each wall individually and connects them to create unique shapes. This tool can be used to create detailed and unusual pool shapes.
Triangle Pool
Drops a small triangle-shaped pool onto the lot, whose size and shape can be changed by dragging the arrows on each side.
Square Pool
Creates a small-square shaped pool, which like the triangle pool tool, can be changed in size and shape by dragging the surrounding arrows outward or inward.
Square Pool (Diagonal)
Works just like the square pool tool, but drops the pool diagonally.
Octagonal Pool
Like the triangle and square pool tools, the octagonal pool tool drops a pool onto the lot in the shape of an octagon. This tool is best used for round pools.
Where To Build A Pool
Before getting started on your new swimming hole,you’ll have to choose the perfect location.Will it be a tropical escape complete with fountains and flora? Or maybe you’re interested in replicating the clean, athletic vibe of your local rec center. Whatever your vision may be, selecting the setting is an important step.
Pools can be built onany level of a private or public lot other than the lower basement level, as long as thereisn’t an existing pool below or above where you’re attempting to build.Building a pool deck is a great way to bring the lot’s outdoor space together, or try constructing a retro indoor swimming room complete with colorful tile!
When it comes to crafting pools on your lot, the possibilities for creativity and uniqueness are virtually endless. These builds by icewoman24 demonstrate some of the unique ways to implement pools.
Want a glass pool that screams Simlish luxury? By adding windows to the walls of your above ground pool, you’ll create a jaw-dropping design that lets your Sims bask in the watery beauty both inside and outside the pool.
How to Build Different Pool Shapes
Different shapes can be achieved by using different pool building tools. For example,a rectangular poolis ofteneasiest to build with the classic pool toolor thesquare pool tool. If you’re interested inbuilding a more unique shape or following the outline of a level, using the custom pool toolwill likely be your best bet as it allows you to build the pool one wall at a time.
Once you’ve created your ideal shape,you can adjust the depth, location, and position of the poolby clicking the pool and using the pop-up menu to adjust these features. The pop-up menu can also be used to copy and paste the selected pool onto another area of the lot.
How To Add Pool Features
Pool features bring your entire pool area to the next level. Beyond making your pool more realistic looking,certain features can even make pools more functional and safe for your Sims.
For players with The Sims 4: Eco Lifestyle pack, you can add theGeothermal trait to the lotto keep yourpools heated in the winterand prevent swimming Sims from developing hypothermia.
Make your pool unique and realistic by addingpool lights, ladders, decals, and even different water colors and patternsin the ‘Water Features’ menu while sorting objects by function. You can also customize the color and style of your pool’s trim by selecting ‘Pool Trim’ from the Pools & Fountains menu. Don’t forget to get creative with plants, pool deck furniture, and fountains!
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