Choose Mural Style (Texture)
If you have ever spent precious Sim-hours watching your artist Sim slap a random mural onto a wall, hoping for a specific cityscape or a political statement, you know the frustration. The base game leaves mural selection entirely to chance. That is where the Choose Mural Style (Texture) mod steps in, giving you a simple picker menu that takes the guesswork out of street art. Instead of rolling the dice, you can browse actual texture previews and select exactly what your Sim paints.
What Does This Mod Actually Do?
The core feature is a new interaction called "Choose Mural Style" that appears on any mural object. Click on a mural, select this option, and a menu pops up showing the real textures from all seven in-game categories: City, Cultural, Figure, Illusion, Nature, Graffiti, and Political. The preview icons are the actual textures, so what you see is precisely what your Sim will paint. You can only choose murals that match your Sim's current skill level, keeping progression meaningful.
Technically, the mod works by giving your Sim a hidden individual buff with a two-hour duration. That is plenty of time to walk to the mural location and start crafting. Once your Sim begins painting, the buff is removed automatically, so there are no lingering effects or weird moodlets.
Extra Feature: Stop Mural Decay
In the vanilla game, murals fade over time, which can ruin the look of a carefully designed build. This mod adds a Shift-Click cheat interaction called "Turn Decay Off" (requires testing cheats enabled). Activate it to freeze the mural's condition permanently. If you change your mind, simply use "Turn Decay On" to let it age naturally again. Hovering over the interaction displays the current decay value, so you always know the state of your artwork.
Compatibility with Other Mods
Replacement mods that override the original textures should work fine with Choose Mural Style (Texture) for The Sims 4, as long as they only swap the visual files and do not touch the tunings. However, custom mural mods that add entirely new murals will not appear in the picker menu. The menu is strictly for the original in-game murals. If you rely heavily on custom content for walls, this limitation is worth knowing before you download.
When you are ready to add this utility to your game, you will need to download Choose Mural Style (Texture) from a trusted source. The mod requires the XML Injector mod to function, so make sure that is installed first. The installation process is straightforward: extract the package files into your Mods folder and enable script mods in your game settings.
How to Install the Mod
If you are unsure how to install, follow these simple steps:
- Download the mod archive and extract the .package and .ts4script files.
- Place both files into Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 4 > Mods.
- Launch the game and go to Game Options > Other to enable script mods and custom content.
- Restart the game completely for the mod to load.
One of the easiest ways to manage this mod is through the foxygame.net launcher, which offers a one-click install for Choose Mural Style (Texture). The launcher keeps your add-on catalog organized, so you never have to dig through folders again. It also checks version compatibility automatically, ensuring the mod works with your current game patch.
Supported Game Versions
This mod works with The Sims 4 base game and all expansion packs, as it does not rely on any specific pack content. It has been tested across recent patches, and the developer actively updates it when the game changes. The XML Injector mod is updated regularly as well, so keep both files current to avoid conflicts.
Known Issues and Limitations
There is a known in-game bug where one of the Cultural murals (the Peacock) does not process correctly on the RollUp mural object. The mod author temporarily removed that option from the picker menu for RollUps to prevent errors. Standard wall murals still include the Peacock texture without issue.
Removing the mod is completely safe. Since it does not add custom recipes, any murals your Sims have already painted will remain in your saves after you delete the mod files. There is no risk of corrupted saves or missing artwork.
Languages and Support
The mod is available in several languages. English is the default, with German, French, Russian, and Danish translations provided by community members. The developer offers support through their Discord server, where you can report bugs or ask questions about compatibility.
For players who want more control over their artistic Sims, this mod is a must-have. It eliminates randomness, preserves your murals, and integrates seamlessly with the game's existing systems. The foxygame.net launcher even handles auto-updates for Choose Mural Style (Texture), so you will never miss a compatibility fix after a new Sims 4 patch drops.
In conclusion, Choose Mural Style (Texture) is a small utility with a big impact. Whether you are building an art gallery, a gritty urban neighborhood, or a serene nature retreat, you can finally curate every mural exactly as you envision. Pair it with the XML Injector, and your Sims will never paint an unwanted design again.