Building Contest 2012: 9 - Minimalist Miniatures, Comments

[saltpastillen]

You're welcome!

And I learned that the hard way - I made an awesome house, and had to tear it down because it was unusable - so now I always test my houses or building projects. And if I build in an active household I always build step by step so I can fix problems before I have to tear it all down.

A tip is to just move in some random sims and make them run crazy testing everything. I have a family called Testsubjects, 1 elder, 2 adults, 1 teen, 2 kids, 2 toddlers, 1 dog and 1 cat. They can really find most performance problems, and sometimes trash the place  .

[Decima]

I'd be happy to have some criticism! 

[Ausette]

Thanks for the comments, guys!

Ausette - I was so inspired by your orange living room. What a great use of colour and it felt so fresh.

Thanks saltpastillen! The living room was my favourite part too. I'm glad the orange turned out OK; as soon as I'd placed that colour I was determined that it would be in the finished build. I love orange.

Ausette: I really liked yours too. The only thing I would change would be just a little more exterior stuff. (like fountains, lounge chairs, etc.) But otherwise I thought it was great!

Thanks alex, I completely agree with you about the exterior stuff. By the time I got to the backyard I'd run out of money.

Okay, onto other feedback:

saltpastillen: I loved the straight lines and clean colours of your exterior. The interior was really pretty too - the layout was clever, the colours were pleasant, and there were plenty of cute little touches that caught my eye (for some reason my favourite part was that panel of wallpaper between the windows in the study). A job well done. 

Micler: There's something delightfully coastal about your build. I liked the washed-out colours and fenced-in garden. My only issue was the aforementioned placement of the bed, but the house is still lovely even if it only holds one Sim.

Decima: The walk-in basement was very, very clever. My favourite parts of your build were the bedroom layout, exterior design, and the wallpaper behind the fireplace (I'm a sucker for little details like that). I'm afraid to say the landscaping didn't quite work for me; the terrain paint and fencing didn't seem to fit the lot's irregular elevation. I really liked the outdoor seating area and the garden out the front, though. 

[Micler]

Thanks, Ausette! Yeah, I originally had the bed placed vertically in the nook, but realized that no sim could reach the bed. I was trying to figure out where to move it, and discovered how well it fit horizontally. But, I wasn't thinking about the need for two sims.

Your house is beautiful. The exterior is strikingly modern, and the inside is so colourful! I agree about the exterior furnishings, but completely understand the budget issue. The lucky sim who purchases it can finish the backyard! I particularly liked the green kitchen and orange living room. The bedroom closet is very clever, also!

saltpastillen- Thanks! That sounds like a great idea.

[Neashaleigh]

I wouldn't mind some comments on my house. I'm always up for constructive feedback

[ladybug53]

I wouldn't mind some comments on my house. I'm always up for constructive feedback

I thought your entry was very nice. I loved the shape of your house and especially your kitchen. Very clever. I also think the rocks were a very nice touch . You're a great builder and landscaper !


Comments or and feedback would greatly be appreciated.

[Ausette]

I wouldn't mind some comments on my house. I'm always up for constructive feedback

I really loved the exterior of your build, especially the windows and friezes out the front. The layout was also rather clever; I particularly liked the placement of the bedroom and bathroom.

Comments or and feedback would greatly be appreciated.

Excellent use of the lot size, I'm amazed how spacious you made it feel! I think my favourite parts are the bedroom and downstairs living area, I'm very fond of the shades of blue you used.

[Neashaleigh]

"I thought your entry was very nice. I loved the shape of your house and especially your kitchen. Very clever. I also think the rocks were a very nice touch . You're a great builder and landscaper !\"


Thanks!

[CynKuy]

I messed up big time.  Instead of asking if it was okay I just deleted my screenshots from the gallery so now my entries have no pictures.  And I think I have deleted the screenshots from my computer and have run cleaners so they are gone. I apologize and will try to download my builds and take new screenshots.

[samoht04]

I messed up big time.  Instead of asking if it was okay I just deleted my screenshots from the gallery so now my entries have no pictures.  And I think I have deleted the screenshots from my computer and have run cleaners so they are gone. I apologize and will try to download my builds and take new screenshots.

No problem, take as long as you need to change them.