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Trendy House Builds Tutorial

Step-by-step guides for modern, cottage, Japanese, and industrial styles.

📅 Published: 2026-05-26🔄 Updated: 2026-05-26

🏛️ 1. Modern Curved-Wall Showpiece

Style: Contemporary | Budget: $50,000+ | Difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐

Step-by-Step

  1. Create a rectangular foundation (12x10 tiles)
  2. Draw curved wall on front facade — drag control points for smooth arc
  3. Add floor-to-ceiling windows along curved section
  4. Build flat roof with rooftop terrace
  5. Interior: open plan kitchen/living, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
  6. Add infinity pool in backyard

🏡 2. Cozy Attic Retreat

Style: Cottage | Budget: $30,000 | Difficulty: ⭐⭐

Step-by-Step

  1. Build small foundation (8x8 tiles)
  2. Standard walls on ground floor — living room, kitchen, bathroom
  3. Steep roof pitch for spacious attic
  4. Add dormer window for attic bedroom
  5. Spiral stairs to save space
  6. Cozy fireplace, wooden beams, warm lighting

🏊 3. Luxury Infinity Pool Villa

Style: Mediterranean | Budget: $80,000+ | Difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Step-by-Step

  1. Large foundation on hillside lot (16x12 tiles)
  2. L-shaped floor plan wrapping around pool
  3. Multiple levels — main floor, upper bedrooms, basement gym
  4. Infinity pool with vanishing edge (use terrain tool)
  5. Outdoor kitchen and dining area
  6. Landscaping: palm trees, stone path, garden lights

🎨 Style Guide Quick Reference

StyleColorsKey Elements
ModernWhite, black, gray, woodClean lines, large windows, flat roof
CottageCream, sage, rose, woodSteep roof, fireplace, cozy textures
JapaneseNatural wood, white, stoneSliding doors, zen garden, low furniture
IndustrialGray, black, brick red, metalExposed beams, high ceilings, metal accents