Sims 3 - The Official Building/Remodeling Showboat Thread

[samoht04]

That Pond looks a little strange to me, it's hard to see it and it seems to me like it doesn't belong there?

[danefaith]

I've gotten a rather wide range of responses to the pond, from praise to scorn.  Someone even lovingly referred to it as "the sinkhole."

It was one of the first assets I added and I realized I haven't given myself a chance to look at the finished product with it removed.  I'll see what comes of it.

[TheChronicR]

@ Dane - Maybe you could exchange the pond with a plant/bush so that the ground won't look bare there?

[danefaith]

I removed the water but kept the depth so that these bushes look a little more like ground cover.  Still experimenting here.

I do however have my second story ready.  I like the landing and master but feel the teen's room and nursery are still a little lacking.

[TheChronicR]

I like the new rooms, well done.

I don't know about the grass, though. Looks a little "too popped-out" to me. Maybe another type of grass/bush/plant would suit the overall backyard atmosphere better? Just... it's too bright.

[Gogowars329]

The change outside looks good. I agree with you about the teen's room. It's missing something. The other rooms look great!

[danefaith]

I think I made just the break through I was looking for.

[Gogowars329]

The Tv and bean bag chairs is what you were looking for. The master bedroom (Now that I look at it again) looks like it's missing something also. I might just be me but maybe just a plant or something may make it better.

[beccaboo105]

It looks really good now, but maybe you could recolour the beenbags, it doesn't exactly match, but I love it Dane.

[Phyre]

That "new" teen room looks lovely Dane! Young, yet not out of style with the rest of the house. I think those chairs are fabulous, especially in that colour!

Concerning the Master Bedroom, I agree with Gogo that it feels a bit... empty. Almost sterile. Perhaps a comfortable couch and a fireplace will give it some more warmth; it was common to have multiple fireplaces - even upstairs - back then.

[danefaith]

You'd think the fertility goddess would help with that.  I know what you're saying but I don't think I have the space for a fireplace here.  A few plants and an extra seat at the desk might help, though.

Thanks for the input, everyone.  This one's finishing up quite well.

[Micler]

The nursery is a bit... bland? It needs some more charm. You made the teen room look much better!

[Anushka]

I've been checking this WIP of yours Dane, very very carefully, and watch for those imputs as well. I'm also very happy you moved to another theme, and this house reminds me of one my grandma lived in (at least the feeling, not the layout)! Colors, patterns, little details from shelves as small roof extensions, to that elevated bedroom area with patterned vases, and many many more. I'm loving every part of it.
In my own game, I would probably get rid of the table in bedroom and place comfortable chairs, lamp and maybe small flowers on coffee table. I love what you did with carpet in seating area, and that vase there is wonderfull. And what is that in nursery? Small flowerly carpets? I love it! Are those xylophone and peg box usable that close, maybe they can fit in corners, or doll house.. but I like it without it.
If you could only put black and white photos of balerina's, old timer phone and large amphora, it would be exactly as my grandparents decorated their home (OK, minus the fertility goddes above pillows )! 

[Shenice93]

You'd think the fertility goddess would help with that. 

I am ashamed to say that I didn't catch that until just now...

[Lynley1248]

@ Anushka- I know this was several pages back, but I love your beach bungalows. I can never get shapes like that or those roof styles to look right but yours are fantastic.

@Danefaith- I really like your Greek Revival inspired build.  I especially love the colors in the Sunroom and the look of the teens' room. I'm not as fond of the statue at the head of the master bed, but I think that boils down to personal taste. It does fit the theme well, though.


This is my newest WIP.  So far, it is priced as a couple's starter at just under $18,500 but the interior is relatively bare.  I'm not sure if I should finishing decorating it or leave it as is.  I'm also not sure of the exterior color.  Any suggestions?