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3. Balcony
The Sims

3. Balcony

Learn how to build a balcony in The Sims, including using pillars for support and adding fences and doors.

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Learn how to build a balcony in The Sims, including using pillars for support and adding fences and doors.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Extend your second story floor by one grid over the first story.
  2. 2
    Decide on the desired size for your balcony, aiming for around 2 or 3 grids.
  3. 3
    Place pillars to support the balcony structure. This avoids needing a room on the first story underneath.
  4. 4
    Tile all the grids you want to be part of the balcony.
  5. 5
    Place surrounding fences around the balcony.
  6. 6
    Wall off the back side of the balcony.
  7. 7
    Add a door to connect the balcony to the inside of your Sim's house.
Tips
  • Pillars allow you to build a balcony without a supporting room on the first floor.
  • A balcony does not require a room directly underneath it.
  • Fences are used to surround the balcony.
  • Sims will not fall off an open balcony.

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