Home Improvisation: Furniture Sandbox

Released: Jul 28, 2016
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Last updated: 05 Sep 2026, 00:52 GMT

Updates & announcements

20 posts

06 Dec 2016Developer post
Oculus Touch Update
Hello everyone! We've been hard at work over the past few months, and we're happy to say that we're a launch title for the Oculus Touch controllers! In addition, we added support for the Oculus headset with a gamepad, which should allow those without the touch to still be able to
Hello everyone! We've been hard at work over the past few months, and we're happy to say that we're a launch title for the Oculus Touch controllers! In addition, we added support for the Oculus headset with a gamepad, which should allow those without the touch to still be able to play the game in VR.
Update Highlights

Oculus Touch support
Oculus + gamepad support
Performance and usability improvements
For the full patch notes, head to this forum post.
Original post
06 Dec 2016Developer post
Oculus Touch Update
Hello everyone! We've been hard at work over the past few months, and we're happy to say that we're a launch title for the Oculus Touch controllers! In addition, we added support for the Oculus headset with a gamepad, which should allow those without the touch to still be able to
Hello everyone! We've been hard at work over the past few months, and we're happy to say that we're a launch title for the Oculus Touch controllers! In addition, we added support for the Oculus headset with a gamepad, which should allow those without the touch to still be able to play the game in VR.
Update Highlights

Oculus Touch support
Oculus + gamepad support
Performance and usability improvements
For the full patch notes, head to this forum post.
Original post
05 Sep 2016Developer post
Home Improvisation: Patch 2
We have moved official patch notes to the Discussion section to better consolidate bug reports. Find out everything that's changed here: Highlights Increased stability of online play User experience improvements for VR Resolved issues with achievement unlocks
We have moved official patch notes to the Discussion section to better consolidate bug reports. Find out everything that's changed here:
http://steamcommunity.com/app/357670/discussions/0/343785574525770403/
Highlights

Increased stability of online play
User experience improvements for VR
Resolved issues with achievement unlocks
Original post
05 Sep 2016Developer post
Home Improvisation: Patch 2
We have moved official patch notes to the Discussion section to better consolidate bug reports. Find out everything that's changed here: Highlights Increased stability of online play User experience improvements for VR Resolved issues with achievement unlocks
We have moved official patch notes to the Discussion section to better consolidate bug reports. Find out everything that's changed here:
http://steamcommunity.com/app/357670/discussions/0/343785574525770403/
Highlights

Increased stability of online play
User experience improvements for VR
Resolved issues with achievement unlocks
Original post
11 Aug 2016Developer post
Home Improvisation: Patch 1
Thanks to everyone who has played our game since release! Because of your feedback, we were able to identify and fix a bunch of bugs, as well as add some improvements to the overall experience. Here's a list of what's in this patch: Improvements General: You no longer have to bui
Thanks to everyone who has played our game since release! Because of your feedback, we were able to identify and fix a bunch of bugs, as well as add some improvements to the overall experience. Here's a list of what's in this patch:
Improvements

General: You no longer have to build the first two pieces of furniture to access the radial menu
General: The exit menu will appear if you hit the ESC key
General: You can change the camera angle in a room by pressing MMB on mouse or Y on controllers
VR: Collision haptic feedback disabled while in Dollhouse Mode
VR: Controller model is invisible while holding objects in Dollhouse Mode
VR: Networked VR players will turn transparent while in Dollhouse Mode
Bug Fixes

General: Fixed edge cases regarding serialization
General: Fixed issue where the camera would detach if ENTER was pressed
General: Updated Help window to have correct controls
General: Fixed issue where wall-mounted objects would only re-mount at the same point
General: Fixed issue where swivel-jointed objects would occassionally rotate on incorrect axis
Achievements: "Challenger Approaching" now correctly unlocks after beating all challenges
Achievements: "Virtuoso" now correctly unlocks after pressing all piano keys
Achievements: "D-D-D-Drop the Vase!" now correctly unlocks after shattering a vase
Challenge Mode: Fixed off-center UIs
Challenge Mode: Fixed levels sometimes exiting incompletely
Workshop: Fixed issue where uploading UI was frozen after uploading one piece
VR: Fixed issues where "Non-VR" launch option would still use VR
VR: Mallet now properly breaks swivel connections
Known Issues

General: Game sometimes launches on incorrect display. Hold SHIFT while launching to access a dialog that allows you to choose the display
Online: Pieces on visiting player's are sometimes offset when a connection is made.
Online: Players cannot play with other players if they are in different regions
Let me know if you have experienced any bugs not listed here, or if you have suggestions for improvements to the game!
Original post
11 Aug 2016Developer post
Home Improvisation: Patch 1
Thanks to everyone who has played our game since release! Because of your feedback, we were able to identify and fix a bunch of bugs, as well as add some improvements to the overall experience. Here's a list of what's in this patch: Improvements General: You no longer have to bui
Thanks to everyone who has played our game since release! Because of your feedback, we were able to identify and fix a bunch of bugs, as well as add some improvements to the overall experience. Here's a list of what's in this patch:
Improvements

General: You no longer have to build the first two pieces of furniture to access the radial menu
General: The exit menu will appear if you hit the ESC key
General: You can change the camera angle in a room by pressing MMB on mouse or Y on controllers
VR: Collision haptic feedback disabled while in Dollhouse Mode
VR: Controller model is invisible while holding objects in Dollhouse Mode
VR: Networked VR players will turn transparent while in Dollhouse Mode
Bug Fixes

General: Fixed edge cases regarding serialization
General: Fixed issue where the camera would detach if ENTER was pressed
General: Updated Help window to have correct controls
General: Fixed issue where wall-mounted objects would only re-mount at the same point
General: Fixed issue where swivel-jointed objects would occassionally rotate on incorrect axis
Achievements: "Challenger Approaching" now correctly unlocks after beating all challenges
Achievements: "Virtuoso" now correctly unlocks after pressing all piano keys
Achievements: "D-D-D-Drop the Vase!" now correctly unlocks after shattering a vase
Challenge Mode: Fixed off-center UIs
Challenge Mode: Fixed levels sometimes exiting incompletely
Workshop: Fixed issue where uploading UI was frozen after uploading one piece
VR: Fixed issues where "Non-VR" launch option would still use VR
VR: Mallet now properly breaks swivel connections
Known Issues

General: Game sometimes launches on incorrect display. Hold SHIFT while launching to access a dialog that allows you to choose the display
Online: Pieces on visiting player's are sometimes offset when a connection is made.
Online: Players cannot play with other players if they are in different regions
Let me know if you have experienced any bugs not listed here, or if you have suggestions for improvements to the game!
Original post
28 Jul 2016Developer post
Home Improvisation Full Release!
After 14 months in Early Access, we are finally ready to bring everyone's favorite furniture simulator to the masses. A huge thank you to everyone who supported us during our development, we couldn't have done it without you! For those of you who played the game in Early Access,
After 14 months in Early Access, we are finally ready to bring everyone's favorite furniture simulator to the masses. A huge thank you to everyone who supported us during our development, we couldn't have done it without you!
For those of you who played the game in Early Access, here are the biggest changes:

6 rooms, including completely redone versions of the original rooms
HTC Vive support, including local and online multiplayer
New SFX and music
More bug-fixes and gameplay improvements then we could list
Original post
28 Jul 2016Developer post
Home Improvisation Full Release!
After 14 months in Early Access, we are finally ready to bring everyone's favorite furniture simulator to the masses. A huge thank you to everyone who supported us during our development, we couldn't have done it without you! For those of you who played the game in Early Access,
After 14 months in Early Access, we are finally ready to bring everyone's favorite furniture simulator to the masses. A huge thank you to everyone who supported us during our development, we couldn't have done it without you!
For those of you who played the game in Early Access, here are the biggest changes:

6 rooms, including completely redone versions of the original rooms
HTC Vive support, including local and online multiplayer
New SFX and music
More bug-fixes and gameplay improvements then we could list
Original post
28 Jul 2016Rock, Paper, Shotgun
Home Improvisation: Full Release Delivered, Some Assembly Required
Remember how angry I got while building a chair in Ikea-esque furniture build-em-up Home Improvisation while it was in Early Access? Well, the game is launching its Full Normal Regular Access version (technical term) and has been reworked in ways that will ALLEGEDLY make me far l
21 Jul 2016Developer post
Home Improvisation Releases July 28th!
We are excited to announce that Home Improvisation will be fully released (with full HTC Vive support) on July 28th! Thank you to all of our Early Access players for supporting our development and giving us vital feedback! Release Trailer The full release is bursting with new fea
We are excited to announce that Home Improvisation will be fully released (with full HTC Vive support) on July 28th! Thank you to all of our Early Access players for supporting our development and giving us vital feedback!
Release Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jneKUylcxIk
The full release is bursting with new features and improvements!

6 full rooms to decorate
Over 30 furniture pieces to build
HTC Vive virtual reality support, including local/online co-op
Complete visual overhaul
Improved animations, controls, sound effects, and more!
Original post
21 Jul 2016Developer post
Home Improvisation Releases July 28th!
We are excited to announce that Home Improvisation will be fully released (with full HTC Vive support) on July 28th! Thank you to all of our Early Access players for supporting our development and giving us vital feedback! Release Trailer The full release is bursting with new fea
We are excited to announce that Home Improvisation will be fully released (with full HTC Vive support) on July 28th! Thank you to all of our Early Access players for supporting our development and giving us vital feedback!
Release Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jneKUylcxIk
The full release is bursting with new features and improvements!

6 full rooms to decorate
Over 30 furniture pieces to build
HTC Vive virtual reality support, including local/online co-op
Complete visual overhaul
Improved animations, controls, sound effects, and more!
Original post
25 May 2016Developer post
Huge Changes Coming Soon!
Home Improvisation has had a great run on Early Access, but our team has been working tirelessly to get the game ready for a full release. Here is an update on the future of our game. Full Release Soon! We're not quite ready to announce the exact release date, but the game will l
25 May 2016Developer post
Huge Changes Coming Soon!
Home Improvisation has had a great run on Early Access, but our team has been working tirelessly to get the game ready for a full release. Here is an update on the future of our game. Full Release Soon! We're not quite ready to announce the exact release date, but the game will l
22 Feb 2016Developer post
Online Multiplayer Update
Hello Steam! It's been a while, but we've been hard at work creating a quality update. This update comes with what is probably our most requested feature: online multiplayer! Now you can seamlessly decorate your home with either your friends or any random stranger. ****NOTE**** T
Hello Steam! It's been a while, but we've been hard at work creating a quality update. This update comes with what is probably our most requested feature: online multiplayer! Now you can seamlessly decorate your home with either your friends or any random stranger.
****NOTE****
This update will clear save data automatically. This was an unfortunate necessity for online play, as our old save files do not provide enough information to properly reconstruct rooms.
Features
Online Multiplayer

Build furniture with people over the internet!
Play with your friends, or with total strangers who will definitely not mess up your house
To begin online play, select the top option from the radial menu
Reworked Attic

Play a full 88-key piano in the Attic!
Use the multi-setting metronome to keep in time
Shed some light on your creations with the new hanging bulb
Improvements

Enjoy a new theme song for Home Improv, courtesy of developer AJ Kolenc
Compressed assets for faster load time
Moved help dialog to Options menu
Bug Fixes

Completely serialized state of rooms, including trash can and tools
Fixed connection edge cases
Fixed shattering edge cases
Original post
22 Feb 2016Developer post
Online Multiplayer Update
Hello Steam! It's been a while, but we've been hard at work creating a quality update. This update comes with what is probably our most requested feature: online multiplayer! Now you can seamlessly decorate your home with either your friends or any random stranger. ****NOTE**** T
Hello Steam! It's been a while, but we've been hard at work creating a quality update. This update comes with what is probably our most requested feature: online multiplayer! Now you can seamlessly decorate your home with either your friends or any random stranger.
****NOTE****
This update will clear save data automatically. This was an unfortunate necessity for online play, as our old save files do not provide enough information to properly reconstruct rooms.
Features
Online Multiplayer

Build furniture with people over the internet!
Play with your friends, or with total strangers who will definitely not mess up your house
To begin online play, select the top option from the radial menu
Reworked Attic

Play a full 88-key piano in the Attic!
Use the multi-setting metronome to keep in time
Shed some light on your creations with the new hanging bulb
Improvements

Enjoy a new theme song for Home Improv, courtesy of developer AJ Kolenc
Compressed assets for faster load time
Moved help dialog to Options menu
Bug Fixes

Completely serialized state of rooms, including trash can and tools
Fixed connection edge cases
Fixed shattering edge cases
Original post
02 Dec 2015Developer post
Home Improvisation - November Update
We decided take the month of November to fix some nagging issues that had accumulated over time, so with that we present our "Bug Fix" update! Improvements New scene loading makes room transitions very fast Bug fixes Fixed exit dialog to be functional again Fixed connections betw
We decided take the month of November to fix some nagging issues that had accumulated over time, so with that we present our "Bug Fix" update!
Improvements

New scene loading makes room transitions very fast
Bug fixes

Fixed exit dialog to be functional again
Fixed connections between multiple player-held objects
Re-introduced Chandlier into game flow
Fixed edge case with multi-connections
Fixed edge case with trash can and shattered objects
Fixed paint brush selection issues
Mouse no longer controls Gamepad players' UIs
Fixed edge case with player selection
Piece highlights are no longer lost
Steam Workshop tabs no longer appear when not connected to Steam
Room transitions only after player actions have completed
Original post
02 Dec 2015Developer post
Home Improvisation - November Update
We decided take the month of November to fix some nagging issues that had accumulated over time, so with that we present our "Bug Fix" update! Improvements New scene loading makes room transitions very fast Bug fixes Fixed exit dialog to be functional again Fixed connections betw
We decided take the month of November to fix some nagging issues that had accumulated over time, so with that we present our "Bug Fix" update!
Improvements

New scene loading makes room transitions very fast
Bug fixes

Fixed exit dialog to be functional again
Fixed connections between multiple player-held objects
Re-introduced Chandlier into game flow
Fixed edge case with multi-connections
Fixed edge case with trash can and shattered objects
Fixed paint brush selection issues
Mouse no longer controls Gamepad players' UIs
Fixed edge case with player selection
Piece highlights are no longer lost
Steam Workshop tabs no longer appear when not connected to Steam
Room transitions only after player actions have completed
Original post
22 Oct 2015Developer post
Home Improvisation - October Update
With this October update we add our first new room, and a new function mode level as well. New Features New Room: Attic Take the stairs up to the Attic to explore an entirely new room Build the new Glöb and Dunwöd furniture sets Speed Assembly Function Mode Test your furniture-bu
With this October update we add our first new room, and a new function mode level as well.
New Features
New Room: Attic

Take the stairs up to the Attic to explore an entirely new room
Build the new Glöb and Dunwöd furniture sets
Speed Assembly Function Mode

Test your furniture-building accumen by assembling furniture both quickly and correctly!
Finish 3 stages of building in record time
Halloween

Halloween festivities have invaded the rooms of Home Improv!
Play with and attach the new decorations to your furniture
Improvements

New dining room floor texture
Increased stability with wall-mounting
Bug Fixes

Fixed issues with Substance Designer materials
Reworked rigidbody kinematic behavior
Original post
22 Oct 2015Developer post
Home Improvisation - October Update
With this October update we add our first new room, and a new function mode level as well. New Features New Room: Attic Take the stairs up to the Attic to explore an entirely new room Build the new Glöb and Dunwöd furniture sets Speed Assembly Function Mode Test your furniture-bu
With this October update we add our first new room, and a new function mode level as well.
New Features
New Room: Attic

Take the stairs up to the Attic to explore an entirely new room
Build the new Glöb and Dunwöd furniture sets
Speed Assembly Function Mode

Test your furniture-building accumen by assembling furniture both quickly and correctly!
Finish 3 stages of building in record time
Halloween

Halloween festivities have invaded the rooms of Home Improv!
Play with and attach the new decorations to your furniture
Improvements

New dining room floor texture
Increased stability with wall-mounting
Bug Fixes

Fixed issues with Substance Designer materials
Reworked rigidbody kinematic behavior
Original post
16 Sep 2015Developer post
Home Improvision - September Update
September brings a modest update, but with some heavily requested features. New Features Motorized Joints Create mechanical masterpieces with auto-rotating joints The Snurrsak floor fan comes with two such joints Ceiling Mounting Connect objects to the ceilings of every room Try
September brings a modest update, but with some heavily requested features.
New Features
Motorized Joints

Create mechanical masterpieces with auto-rotating joints
The Snurrsak floor fan comes with two such joints
Ceiling Mounting

Connect objects to the ceilings of every room
Try hanging our new chandelier, the Takvan, in the dining room
Grinder Tool

Allows for the removal of pegs and holes from furniture
Access via the toolbox
Improvements

Performance increased from upgrade to Unity 5.1
Refactored code to decrease room load times
Bug Fixes

Fixed inconsistent swivel joint behavior
Fixed a few edge cases involving wall-mounting
Increased radius of light probe in living room to prevent visual errors on ceiling
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Full Release Soon!

Full HTC Vive Support at Release!

Full Release Soon!

Full HTC Vive Support at Release!

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