#sims4 creation process

[lalalanayo]

WIP#01——Nest Collection (Entryway PART)

This is a large furniture collection, and it will be released in 4–5 updates. The whole collection is built around warm wooden furniture, so I decided to name it NEST — a little “returning home” feeling.

For this collection, I’m focusing on core, essential furniture, which means you’ll see lots of storage pieces that are easy to match to your own house. It will also include areas I haven’t worked on for a long time (or never tried before), such as kitchen, laundry room, walk-in closet, etc.

I am starting with the entryway part, and this part will be a free gift for everyone. It’s built around a cozy space for changing shoes, and what you’re seeing now is the main section of the entryway set: the shoe cabinet, shoes (decor), and the shoe bench. The shoes’ meshes and swatches come from the base game CAS items — I simply converted them into decor objects (please forgive me for the little shortcut this time~). The shoe cabinet has a special tilted design, and honestly… figuring out how to set the slots at an angle took me an entire day. But it finally worked! The swatches are shown below: wooden and soft colors are included~

This pull-out structure allows you to place more shoes, giving your Sims’ home a more lived-in feeling. I’ll be adding more elements to the entryway set, and it will be publicly released in about a week. Stay tuned please~

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Release time: 25/11/26

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WIP#01——Fairy Bedroom

A fairytale world for your little Sims — soft, quiet, and touched by a hint of vintage charm.

It feels like a tiny universe resting quietly in the attic, where warm wood, cozy blankets, blooming flowers, and afternoon sunlight weave together a gentle warmth.

This collection is designed especially for children, filled with small traces of innocence and wonder. The bed’s wooden railings are there to keep your little ones safe — even if the game doesn’t really mind that part.

And perhaps, these pieces will also find their place in a vintage or cottage-style home, bringing a soft whisper of comfort wherever they go.

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Release time: 25/11/09

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My CC Journal #01——Nest Collection (Entryway PART)

Welcome to my new series — My CC Journal! ✨ This is where I’ll be sharing some behind-the-scenes moments from my CC creation process, along with little WIPs. I hope you’ll enjoy this series~

For this first post, I want to talk a bit about my upcoming collection Nest, which will be released in three days. The first part I’m working on is the entryway area. One of the biggest changes this time is that I completely remade my wood texture.

I’ve felt for a long time that many ready-made materials (including the ones I used before) don’t look truly wooden in the game. After going back and forth about it 😵‍💫, I finally decided to paint my own from scratch — and honestly, I really like how it turned out (at least I think so🤣). Being a detail-obsessed person definitely increases my workload sometimes, but creating something better and more polished always feels rewarding.

I also added a few new pieces to the set. As shown in the promo image, the entryway consists of three main areas: the shoe cabinet, the bench, and the mirror. The main furniture items are already finished, and I’ll be adding two or three small decorative items to complete the look.

Lastly, about my promo image style — as I mentioned on Patreon:

If you’ve followed me for a while, you may have noticed my promo image style changes often. That’s because I’ve been trying to create a template that fits all my furniture sets. Sadly it's hard for me 😭 Graphic design is not my strength, and promo images sometimes take me 2–3 days to finish — time I would rather spend making CC. This time I took inspiration from EA’s official style. It’s cleaner, simpler, and more versatile. Please understand this “borrowing” — it helps me save time for CC creation. I’m not trying to imply or fake any collaboration with EA, so I wanted to make this clear.

Thank you so much for your support and love❤️

[lalalanayo]

WIP#02——Fairy Bedroom

Really loving the sunshine in the game — it just makes everything feel so peaceful and warm☀️

As you can see, I’ve added more items to this set (and of course, more swatches~). The books may not be the highlight of the set, but they actually took me quite a while to texture — I really wanted to make them look more realistic, with worn edges and detailed covers. Even if these tiny details aren’t immediately noticeable and take a lot of time, I still enjoy doing them anyway 😂

There are still about three or four more items left to make, and I hope I can finish the whole set on time!

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Release time: 25/11/09

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My CC Journal #02——Nest Collection (Kitchen PART)

The kitchen part follows the same tone as the entryway — keeping the same textures and swatches for consistency. This part leans more toward the overall atmosphere. So most items here will be functional pieces, including cabinets, counters, and kitchen appliances. Decorative pieces may come later depending on time.

The base layout is mostly complete now, as you can see in the pic. The space feels warm and quiet, which matches the direction of the entryway perfectly. And I have to admit… kitchen counters in this game are extreamly complicated to make. That's why this part ended up being delayed quite a bit. But it looks good so far~

For the next week, I'll be focusing on appliances — fridge, oven, and maybe a few more if everything goes well.

Keep waiting🌞🌞

[lalalanayo]

MY CC JOURNAL#03——Twist Fantasy Set

Welcome to 2026! I wish you a joyful new year filled with peace, creativity, and everything your heart desires ✨

The next set I’ll be releasing is called Twist Fantasy. This is a slightly dreamlike outdoor collection inspired by entwined wrought iron structures and the romantic charm of classical European gardens. It combines ornamental elegance with a sense of natural ease. This set will include 13-14 items. All the white models are now complete, so there are just texturing, import and testing left!

And for everyone following the Nest collection — don't worry! Once Twist Fantasy is released, I'll be switching back to Nest and continuing where I left off. The next parts I plan to finish are the living room and closet (or possibly the laundry room). I just wanted a brief shift in creative atmosphere to stay inspired and refreshed~

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Release Time: 26/01/07

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