Coraline has a way of staying with you.
The eerie charm.
The stitched smiles.
The unsettling beauty of the Pink Palace— especially when it shifts from the “Real World” to the “Other World.”
One Sims 4 creator set out to recreate that magic— and the result is nothing short of extraordinary.
i tried to make an accurate Pink Palace from the movie Coraline
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A Build That Begins in the Other World
Posted to r/Sims4, the creator shared their attempt to make the Pink Palace “as close to the movie as possible.” The showcased images begin in the hauntingly beautiful Other World and gradually transition back to the more grounded Real World version— mirroring the film’s unsettling shift in tone.
Using the 40×30 Rock Ridge Canyon lot in Glimmerbrook, the builder worked within The Sims 4’s limitations while striving for cinematic accuracy.
“It’s not as accurate as I would’ve liked (the garden is actually at the back of the house, not the side, for example) but I did my best…”
That humility makes the final result even more impressive.
A stunning Sims 4 recreation of the Pink Palace from Coraline, built on a 40×30 lot in Glimmerbrook with intricate exterior details and a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere.
200 Hours of Dedication
When asked how long the project took, the creator revealed:
“About 200 hours for the build itself… over the past year.”
Two hundred hours.
And that doesn’t even include the YouTube tour video they created afterward — which they joked “took a century.”
That level of commitment shows in every room.
From the sewing corner to the eerie garden details, the atmosphere captures that uncanny, slightly “off” feeling that made the film so unforgettable.
One commenter summed it up perfectly:
“You nailed the creepiness and ‘uncanny’ aura of the pocket dimension. 10/10.”
Another added:
“Even before I read your caption; I knew what it was.”
That instant recognition speaks volumes.
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The Garden That Stole the Show
If there’s one element that had everyone talking, it was the garden.
The Coraline face in the flowers.
The haunting symmetry.
The layered landscaping detail.
Comments flooded in:
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“The Coraline garden especially 🤭”
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“That garden is SERIOUSLY impressive!”
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“My favourite part is Coraline’s face in the flowers.”
It’s one thing to replicate a house.
It’s another to replicate mood.
And this build does both.
An overhead view of the “Other World” garden recreated in The Sims 4, featuring Coraline’s face formed with vibrant purple flowers, glowing pumpkins, and carefully sculpted landscaping.
Collaboration & Community Credit
The creator was careful to credit fellow simmers:
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Gryphi’s Pink Palace house (used as a starting point)
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Dannaida’s sewing machine
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Sims/Households by heitoxd and Vyo4
That collaborative spirit reflects what makes the Sims community special — creativity layered on creativity.
The build is available in the Gallery under:
“Very Detailed Pink Palace” by PB Je11y
Important placement note:
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Place via Manage Worlds → Build (not regular Build Mode)
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Turn on bb.moveobjects first
It does use extensive DLC/packs, so not everyone will be able to place it — but a full video tour exists for those who want to explore every detail.
A richly detailed Sims 4 recreation of the Other Mother’s kitchen from Coraline, complete with abundant desserts, warm lighting, and carefully styled vintage cabinetry.
Why Builds Like This Matter
Fan recreations like this aren’t just builds.
They’re tributes.
They’re hours of studying screenshots, rewatching scenes, obsessing over angles, and pushing The Sims 4 engine as far as it can go.
They capture something deeper than architecture — they capture nostalgia.
As one commenter put it:
“Took me right back to when I first watched Coraline.”
And honestly, that’s the magic.
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Final Thoughts
This Pink Palace recreation isn’t just accurate — it’s atmospheric, ambitious, and deeply thoughtful.
Two hundred hours.
Dozens of details.
A garden that practically hums with Other World energy.
A beautifully recreated music room from the Pink Palace in The Sims 4, complete with a grand piano, cello, vinyl records, and layered vintage décor.
If you love The Sims 4, gothic builds, or cinematic recreations, this is one of those community moments that reminds you why creative fandom thrives.
And if you’re someone who loves dark, whimsical aesthetics in your builds?
This might just inspire your next project.
