The Sims 4: Businesses & Hobbies expansion pack offers a fresh and dynamic approach to building spaces that inspire creativity and ambition. Packed with versatile Build/Buy items, this pack allows players to design everything from professional business venues to personalized hobby spaces. With options like tattoo chairs, pottery wheels, and modular display systems, Simmers can create functional environments that cater to their Sims’ passions.
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Whether constructing a cutting-edge tattoo studio, a rustic pottery workshop, or a vibrant hobby lounge, builders are equipped to create spaces that are not only visually compelling but also highly functional, supporting everything from small-scale start-ups to bustling community hubs. The wide array of
swatch options and thematic choices
ensures that every build can reflect a distinct personality and style, encouraging players to push creative boundaries. This guide delves into the expansion’s Build/Buy offerings, showcasing each item, while also highlighting their uniqueness or versatility. With so much potential to customize and innovate, players have the opportunity to bring their Sims’ dreams to life in exciting new ways. Here’s a list of all items players will find in the Build/Buy section of The Sims 4: Businesses & Hobbies.
All Build / Buy Items
The Sims 4: Businesses & Hobbies expansion pack delivers an impressive collection of over 210 Build/Buy items, far exceeding the average of most expansions. This extensive catalog reflects the pack’s focus on community spaces and entrepreneurial ventures rather than the typical home-and-daily-life theme. Whether designing a bustling small business, an elegant storefront, or a skill-focused studio, players will find everything needed to build spaces that bring
their Sims’ ambitions
to life. The pack includes specialized items tailored for skill-based businesses, such as tattoo parlors with customizable tattoo chairs and pottery studios equipped with functional kilns and pottery related items like shelved displays. At the same time, many of the new items are versatile enough to suit various types of businesses or even residential setups for home-based endeavors.
The aesthetic of the new additions leans toward simplicity with a modern, contemporary edge, making them adaptable for a wide range of design purposes. Simmers will also appreciate the addition of stylish windows, versatile doors, and other Build items that can blend seamlessly into both modern and classic settings. This thoughtful variety of items ensures players have the tools to create unique and engaging spaces, whether they’re transforming a spare room into a home-based workshop or building an elaborate community hub.
Though not
part of the Build/Buy catalog
, the expansion introduces exciting new features, such as the
Tattoo Paint Mode in Create-A-Sim,
which allows players to go beyond the standard tattoo designs and create limitless, personalized options. Similarly, the Pottery skill unlocks exclusive decorative items that can be customized with various shapes, colors, and glazes to suit a player’s aesthetic vision. This skill also offers the unique ability to perform Kintsugi, where broken items are beautifully repaired with golden accents, adding a touch of elegance and storytelling to a Sim’s space. While pottery creations provide a range of distinctive decor items, they are somewhat more limited in variety compared to the nearly infinite possibilities available with the Tattoo Paint Mode.
Limited-Time Items
The early order bonuses for the Businesses & Hobbies expansion pack introduce three exclusive Build/Buy items, each designed to enhance creativity and functionality in unique ways. The Practice Makes Perfect Priscilla Statue is a striking addition, offering a bold yet elegant centerpiece suitable for both sophisticated and edgy spaces. Next is the Beautiful Flaws Lamp, inspired by the art of Kintsugi, adds a touch of charm and versatility, seamlessly fitting into various rooms or design styles. Lastly, the Sweetest Treat Display Case, is an invaluable item for any business selling fresh,
perishable goods like cakes or cupcakes
, combining practicality with a sleek design.
These bonus items are only available as digital content for players who purchased a copy of Businesses & Hobbies before April 18th, 2025.
Styled Rooms
There are a total of 5 new Styled Rooms, being Industrial Chic that resembles a living or waiting room, Tat’s The Spirit as a Tattooing room, Fernie’s Storefront as as evident from its name – a store front room. Vintage Vision Pottery Studio as an excellent place for Pottery crafting, and lastly Candy Daydream, a room which is ideal for Sims to craft and sell baked goods.
