Haussmann Walls & Floors: Why This Sims 4 Marketplace Set Is Tearing Players Apart
On July 23, 2026, The Sims 4 Marketplace received a new Maker Pack – Haussmann Walls & Floors by creator Syboulette. This is the first set entirely dedicated to walls and floors. It includes four parquet patterns, six wall paneling options, 13 color swatches, and even hand-painted murals.
The set costs 200 Moola ($2 USD), and symbolically, that's exactly the amount you can get as a bonus when purchasing the official Music Den Kit released on the same day. However, despite clear demand for quality walls and floors, the set has drawn mixed reactions from players who acknowledge its quality but refuse to support the Marketplace.
What's Inside the Haussmann Walls & Floors Set?
As the name suggests, the set is inspired by the architecture of Parisian apartments from the Haussmann era.
It allows players to create "old European" style interiors without breaking the bank (at least in the game). The set includes:
4 parquet patterns. Classic designs: herringbone, chevron, mosaic, and straight plank. Each pattern is available in 14 wood shades – from warm honey tones to deep aged oak.
6 wall options. From full paneling to half-height wainscoting, including colored panels and smooth painted walls.
13 color solutions for panels. From soft neutrals to deep, dramatic tones – they can be combined with wallpaper and paneling.
Hand-painted murals. Seamless, hand-painted panoramas inspired by 19th-century landscape painting. Available in full-height and half-height wainscoting versions.
All elements of the set, according to the creator, are designed to be easily mixed and matched, allowing for cohesive and elegant interiors without extra effort.
Price and Bonus
The set costs 200 Moola, which is roughly $2 USD. Notably, that's exactly how much Moola you can get as a bonus when purchasing the official Music Den Kit, released on the same day.
Haussmann Walls & Floors is available exclusively through the Marketplace, on all supported platforms (PC, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox).
Why Builders Are Thrilled – Even If They're Against the Marketplace
The most surprising aspect of the reaction to this set is that players acknowledge its quality even if they are fundamentally against the Marketplace. In the comments on the Sims Community article, users wrote:
"I totally despise the marketplace BUT this is making me itch. This is literally the best floors and walls the game has ever gotten. The style is right up in my alley. I still won't buy it out of beliefs but it does hurt me."
Another user added:
"For over a decade, Maxis has done a terrible job at providing very basic paneling to use for a variety of builds. This is perfect and would get a LOT of mileage in a variety of homes. Simple & versatile. Not only that, but feature walls have been noticeably absent."
A third commenter pointed out:
"I despise the marketplace, but this is probably the only piece of content released there that fills an actual niche in the game. This is the kind of paneling Royalty & Legacy should have shipped with, due to this style of paneling being common in Royal homes."
What Raises Questions and Frustration
Despite the quality, players have two main complaints.
The first is technical: some users report that the set is not appearing in the Marketplace. One commenter wrote: "Is it not showing up in the marketplace for anyone else??? so annoyed cause this is the only time i've been tempted to buy a maker pack and it's just not there."
The second is principled: many players refuse to buy content from the Marketplace due to the inconvenient Moola currency system, the low share for creators, and general dislike of the platform. And this set, no matter how good it is, becomes a hostage of that situation.
Should You Buy Haussmann Walls & Floors?
If you're a builder who has been missing quality, detailed walls and floors in a European classic style – the set will likely please you. It fills a real niche that Maxis has ignored for over a decade.
If you're fundamentally against the Marketplace – the decision is clear. No matter how good the set is, buying it would mean supporting a platform you don't approve of.
Haussmann Walls & Floors is a rare case where content in the Marketplace sparks not debates about price or quality, but an internal conflict for players: "I want it, but I can't because of my principles." The set offers exactly what builders have been missing for so long, but its availability in the Marketplace becomes an insurmountable obstacle for a portion of the audience. While some enjoy Parisian parquet, others look at the screenshots with sadness and remember that Royalty & Legacy didn't include such features.
