Two New Sets Arrive in The Sims 4 Marketplace: Spring Decor and Japandi Living Room
The Sims 4 Marketplace continues to expand with new creator‑made sets. On April 9, two new Build/Buy packs appeared in the catalog — Spring Cottage Plants & Decor by BrazenLotus and Japandi Home Living Room by SixamCC. Both are priced at 400 Moola each. But as usual, thanks to the way Moola is sold, you'll end up paying at least $5 to get them.
Spring Cottage Plants & Decor by BrazenLotus
Price: 400 Moola ($4 on paper, but effectively $5 due to Moola bundles)
This is BrazenLotus's debut set on the Marketplace. The pack is spring‑themed and includes 16 decor items: potted flowering bulbs, ceramic vases with bouquets, woven baskets, ceramic animal figurines, and other small decorative pieces. The style is cozy, cottage‑core, with bright spring colors and natural textures.
The developers describe the set as a way to "bring spring indoors" and fill interiors with warmth and bloom. A key feature is the many small decorative elements that let you detail shelves, windowsills, and tables.
"Create a space where colorful blooms and ceramic decor welcome spring indoors. Style shelves and surfaces with budding bulbs, blooming floral vases, and natural woven accents. Scatter ceramic critters around the space as a cute reminder of the warming outdoors."
Japandi Home Living Room by SixamCC
Price: 400 Moola ($4 on paper, effectively $5)
SixamCC is already familiar to players. She previously released the launch set Japandi Home Bedroom. Now comes the sequel — a living room in the same Japandi style. The set includes 10 items: a modern sofa with ottomans, a wooden coffee table, a floor lamp, soft cushions, wall decor, and a vase with pampas grass. All items come in 10 color swatches (wood tones and neutrals).
The style is minimal, warm, with an emphasis on natural materials and clean lines. The set is perfect for modern apartments and homes that value coziness and functionality.
The description notes that the collection "fits naturally into modern Sims homes and apartments, adding warmth and style without taking over the whole room."
The Pricing Problem: 400 Moola = $5, Not $4
Both sets cost 400 Moola. At first glance, that's $4. The problem is that Moola is only sold in bundles of 200, 500, 1,000, 2,600, and 5,500. You cannot buy exactly 400 Moola. To get the needed amount, a player is forced to buy 500 Moola for $5 (leaving 100 Moola unused) or 200+200 for $4.98 — which still effectively makes the set cost $5.
So the real price of each set is $5, not $4. This is a familiar — and still frustrating — feature of the Marketplace, which we've covered before (for example, when discussing the Cozy Coffee price drop).
Community Reaction: "Cute but Harsh"
Players note that both sets look high‑quality, but the pricing raises questions. Others once again point out that creators receive only 30% of sales, with EA taking 70%. That's why many still prefer to support creators directly through Patreon rather than through the Marketplace. Still, those who have accepted the platform's existence are happy to see new content — especially fans of the Japandi style, who have been waiting for a sequel to the bedroom set.
The arrival of these new sets is just one episode in the ongoing story of the Marketplace. We've previously covered:
- How the Marketplace was cracked within 72 hours of launch and what distribution schemes the hacker proposed.
- The community reaction to the first sets, with players accusing creators of copying existing items.
- The free Country Kitchen Kit available to celebrate the platform's launch.
- And of course, the Marketplace launch itself, with the Moola currency and all the accompanying changes.
These articles will give you a complete picture of what's happening with The Sims 4 Marketplace.
The Marketplace continues to fill up with new sets. This time, BrazenLotus and SixamCC have offered solid decor and furniture in two popular styles. However, the awkward currency system (no way to buy exactly 400 Moola) remains an issue. Players still have to overpay, and creators still get only a small cut of sales. Still, quality content finds its buyers.
