Guide to Building Fountains

The world of The Sims 4 is a complete entertainment package, where players can make their dream homes and do whatever they wish. To make homes more appealing, you can put many decorative items, like mirrors, wind chimes, hanging plants, etc. 

Besides indoor decorations, The Sims 4 offers players to make the outdoor section of their house appealing. You can place scarecrows, plants, and fountains to make your house attractive. 

Fountains are decorative items in The Sims 4 to build if you like additional garden ornamentation and have enough resources. However, this article will serve as a guide to building fountains and their benefits in The Sims 4. 

How to Make a Fountain in The Sims 4?

Building fountains is super easy as it requires shallow pools and water emitters. For more improvements, you can decorate it using suitable additions of choice. 

You can make larger fountains by merging small structures, or consider the custom fountain tool to create fountains of customized shapes. There are a lot of water emitters you can use in The Sims 4, allowing you to use any of them and choose what suits you the best. 

A Guide to Build a Simple Fountain in The Sims 4

To create a basic fountain in The Sims 4, you must go into the Build mode, which automatically takes you to the build screen. 

Decide the Fountain Shape

• In the build mode, you should click on the Fountain image. 
• Clicking on the fountain image will list fountain tools on the right bar. 
• Drag and drop the shape tool wherever you want. 
• Alternatively, you can use the custom fountain tool, allowing you to draw the fountain freely in any shape. 

Choose a Suitable Fountain Trim and Water Emitter

• You can pick any fountain trim similar to pools. 
• Once you have selected the fountain trim, you should proceed with the water emitters. 
• You can install the emitters wherever you want.
• Next, notice the mechanism of water emitters in the Live Mode. 

Use Decorations to Improve Fountain’s Look

• You can decorate the pool using different items, like Lily Pads, Algae Clump, and Water Lilies. 
• Placing fountain lights as needed will make your pool look colorful, especially at night. 
• Using Decals will help you with designing the pool and making it more beautiful. 
• You can even put the Spitting Flower Fountain tool inside or outside the pool according to convenience. Similarly, you can use the Spitting Fish Fountain tool to make the pool even more attractive. 

Note: Different game packs provide more advanced decorative tools in the pools. 

Fountains Placement: 

You can place the fountains wherever you want as a standalone object or up against the wall. Additionally, you can use them as objects that can only be installed on ponds. The fountains constructed using the tools will be unusable and can be prepared on community and residential lots. Using the fountain tools makes the fountains more flexible than the fountains available to buy. 

Why is Constructing Fountains Vital in The Sims 4? 

Decorations like fountains make your home look much better as it will add impressive detail. These decorations aren't mandatory, but can turn heads, and make you popular in society. The more decorations you will use for fountains, the more attractive they will look. 

What Can Be Done With the Sims 4 Fountains? 

The fountains in The Sims 4 are not only for decorations, but they can help you differently. For example, you can wish by tossing a coin inside the fountain in The Sims 4: Romantic Garden Stuff. Additionally, you can add soap to any fountain to prank your friends. 

In addition, Leon's Fountain of Youth will allow you to extend your lifespan or wish for eternal glam-up. The Fountain of Gluteus Maximus facilitates you to play in the basin, sit, and relax on the pool's ledge.

What To Do If You Can’t Place a Fountain in Sims 4?

You can construct fountains in The Sims 4 if they aren’t inside anything. Thus, it is only possible to build them on the ground and decorate them according to your choice. 

Can Sims Play in Fountains?

If you have the Fountain of Gluteus Maximus, it will allow Simmers to rest and take a nap on the fountain's ledge. Interestingly, you can play in such fountains, benefitting you to take full advantage of them besides being only a decorative item in The Sims 4. 

Additionally, toddlers and children can enjoy the central region of the water fountain. To make things more interesting, you can prefer constructing pools with cute sculptures. You can use the rubber ducks to let them enjoy the fountain time to the fullest. 

Do The Sims 4 have a Drinking Fountain Facility?

In The Sims 4, drink fountains allow Sims to serve drinks at parties without hassle. Moreover, they can be placed on counters or banquet tables, and have the option to fill them with eatables, including foods and drinks. The food will be available depending on your mixology and cooking skills. The higher the skill levels, the more moodlets you will receive. 

Some known The Sims 4 Drink Fountain include: 

• The Gravy Fountain Mark IV Stand
• In-game Cost: 265 Simoleons
• Fountain of Mirth
• In-game Cost: 265 Simoleons
• Vintage Glamour Beverage Fountain
• In-game Cost: 380 Simoleons

The Final Verdict

Constructing fountains in The Sims 4 is easy and fun, requiring only a few essential items, including custom fountain tools, trims, and water emitters. Interestingly, you can allow your toddlers and children to play in fountains, like the Fountain of Gluteus Maximus. 

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