Sims 3 - The Official Building/Remodeling Showboat Thread

[ZapKid]

Seems good. Like the eye on the drum set. I would remove the posters on the walls in the last picture though. They don't seem to fit 

I'm starting something new soon. I'm probably going to do Ranch/Gym, need to catch up on plain old community lots. Expect them soon enough 

Edit: Oh yeah, try repainting the dance floor. Right now it doesn't really match with the rest of the club.

[Katluvr]

This is my latest WIP - a horse ranch.  I'm fixing it up as I get enough simoleons from races, breeding, collecting, etc., so there is much to be done with it, but money is very tight.  Right now it is mainly functional - I have not spent much time decorating and landscaping yet.  The farmhouse is a departure from anything I've built before and I'm really happy with how it is coming along.





The horse in the front yard is Tamsyn, my starting mare.  The white horse in the training ring is Neptune, a stallion I adopted as a foal.  I also have 2 unicorns (at the trough beside the barn), Sable and Boots.  Sable is pregnant by Neptune, so we'll be hearing the pitter patter of little hooves soon. 

[Chuckles_82]

I really like the shape of the house, and where you used the stone. That looks awesome.

[Micler]

Thanks everyone! I've begun finishing the upstairs, so I'll post pictures when I'm done.

@Lynley- That rancher is adorable! I love it, and the property is so pastoral. I agree with Danefaith about the paving around the barn, and the fencing.

@Katluvr- That house is great! I really like it. Once more landscaping is done the ranch will be beautiful.

[kiko94]

I just found that my post's pics weren't showing correctly I re-uploaded them

[Katluvr]

It's coming along slowly, but the downstairs is almost done enough where I can share it.

Some landscaping and a facelift for the barn:



Ground floor overview:



Foyer:



Living Room:



Family Room:



Kitchen/Breakfast Nook:

[danefaith]

The barn redo is awesome.  It's complex and different but still has those traditional qualities that make instantly identifiable.  The north facing barn wall could use some windows and embellishments though, as its pretty barren.  That roof peak on the left side of the house could also use a window, once again, on the grounds its pretty barren.

The interior is pretty good overall.  The sitting room is likely my favorite.  I like the cream colors and deep reds, although I think fancier looking coffee table is needed in this case, to complement the nice, clean furniture set.

As for the family room, that cow print is pretty overwhelming.  I'd suggest limiting it to one usage, and preferably a minor one.  Like on the lampshade (love it there!) or the doggy bed, and replacing the frieze and carpet with other leather styles.

but yeah, I'm definitely digging it.

[Katluvr]

Thank you for all the feedback Dane, I really appreciate it!  It's still a WIP and I'm grateful for the advice - will definitely be using it!

[pallyndrome]

I think it looks quite nice Katluvr - and I didn't even notice the cow print until dane mentioned it so I'd keep it

[MoonsAreBlue]

I really like this house Katluvr. Personally, I like the cow print. I love using bold colors and patterns, and I think you've pulled it off marvelously! It's definitely my favorite room of the house.

[VampirePlasma]

The Cow Print, first thing that caught my eye very eye catching. But not my style I refuse to use any kind of fur or leather, even in game. 

[danefaith]

Haha, you know I do have a bias to admit.  I don't like the cow print.

Granted, more important is the fact that repeating a pattern as bold as a cow print causes it to lose its impact.  If we isolate it to just the rug or frieze, it'll have a much stronger effect.

[kiko94]

changing the cheminey's color to a white wood pattern can also make it good if you don't want to get rid of the cowprint

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Finally got around fixing my last house, changed a few patterns, still got a long road befor mastering that skill

[Ausette]

There's been some lovely buildings here lately! kiko, I like your use of colours and textures in your bar, the patterns are fantastic! Katluvr, I love how warm and open your house is. You've divided the space up perfectly. 

I've been really busy lately, but I had a bit of time off and decided to make a Hangout for Sunset Valley. This is a conversion of the Recurve Strand beach:









To the right of the lot is an "oasis" that contains a pool, spa and rocks (some of which are actually rock-coloured beanbags for seating). To the left is the bar, dancefloor, fire pit and toilet/shower/changeroom. What do you guys think?

[Gogowars329]

I think it looks beautiful Ausette! I love the beanbag/rock idea!