Sims 3 - The Official Building/Remodeling Showboat Thread

[Micler]

@Ausette- It looks so much better! I love the bedroom now, and think it's perfect. The living room and dining room have been improved dramatically. The backyard is gorgeous.

[danefaith]

Micler: Definitely some good additions, it's turned out lovely.

Ausette: love your additions as well.  Really like the bali room now.  I wouldn't worry too much about having a different color mood here, it's sensible for a private room to differ from the prevailing tone of the public rooms. 

Tiny nitpick for the kitchen: I think the cabinet directly above the fridge should go back to being completely white, so that it melts better into the fridge - besides, its trim doesn't line up with the others.

I really like the dining area.  It's very minimalist and accomplishes a lot without patterns: just clean lines and rich color.

As for the living room, I think the sofa is just a little bit too long.  The hook the end loses its strength when its at the end of a such a long sofa.  Either that, or make that "hook" a seat longer.

You might want to put something at the end of that long walkway to the fountain in the backyard.  It's a very lovely walkway with excellent landscaping and a nice center piece, but the sims need a reason to be going all the way out there.  Perhaps a bench and an easel could do the trick.

[danefaith]

Well everyone, the Republic is done and its in the swap shop for your downloading pleasure.  Hope it brightens up your swampy Twinbrook days.

Decided to jump forward a few centuries to the Arts and Crafts era with this little diddy here.






Feeling good about it, although I'm questioning myself about the fourth picture.  I'm wondering if I should use a roof section instead of the pergola.  Third picture is a little bare at the moment, probably add some lawn furniture or something.

[pallyndrome]

danefaith - I am in love with that exterior. I do understand your worries about the pergola though. And the backyard could use some decorating. But I'm loving it so far. Wish all your stuff was affordable for my simmies.

[Choccolatee]

Yeah, I think you should use a roof section, as the pergola you have right now doesn't give the "shade" that Sims need.
It's looking good so far though!

[Joria]

It's unanimous, the pergola's got to go.  lol  Love this house Dane.  It reminds me of the one my son and daughter-in-law bought in Portland.  Theirs was painted pink and lavender.  I like your colors much better!  You'll get around to the landscaping so no worries, we totally understand.  The interior?  Still a wip?  This is so going to fit into my SV remake.

[Micler]

@Tallstar- Thank you! I agree about the rooftop terrace. That can be saved that for another house.

@Danefaith- Thanks! And your new house is gorgeous! I love that style of architecture. Reminds me of the houses in Vancouver.

[Lilygirl]

This isn't directed to Dane specifically, mostly it's just a complaint about chimneys and how they stick out like sore thumbs on any house except those covered in red brick. I would like to see chimneys become recoloureable, but until then, perhaps moving it to the back of the house so it isn't the first thing you see when you (as a Sim) walk up to the house? Or maybe trying the square fireplace with the gray chimney? Also, depending on where the fireplace is placed, you could wall-in the chimney so it's recolourable to match the house exterior.

[TheChronicR]

This isn't directed to Dane specifically, mostly it's just a complaint about chimneys and how they stick out like sore thumbs on any house except those covered in red brick. I would like to see chimneys become recoloureable, but until then, perhaps moving it to the back of the house so it isn't the first thing you see when you (as a Sim) walk up to the house? Or maybe trying the square fireplace with the gray chimney? Also, depending on where the fireplace is placed, you could wall-in the chimney so it's recolourable to match the house exterior.

I know that you can also remove the red chimney altogether. Just use moveobjects and delete it. Problem solved.

[Lilygirl]

I'm aware of that Chronic, I did that for my Gothic Fangs house, but some houses just call for a chimney or two.   I just wish we could recolour them like almost everything else.

[Natsuko]

All righty, it’s my turn to share a home. I made this home a long time back, and I have to admit, it was my first good house. And so now I’ll share it with you. This home doesn’t have a name, so just entitle it as a home I will now show screenshots.

I sucked at landscaping, but I edited the front and added a fire pit and surrounding chairs. On the first level, there isn’t much. But there’s a bedroom, bathroom, and a sitting area.
The first two pictures, are the bedroom and main sitting area.

I really didn’t think of pictures, but now that I think of it, I should add curtains! In the next two screenshots, you will see the other sitting area and the bathroom.

So yeah, like I said, walls bare, but I’ve improved. The next floor is just a kitchen. It’s nothing really special, but I thought I’d switch things up a little. Note that the chair bottoms have different patterns on them, I did that for variety and color.

The backyard isn’t anything special, I just thought that the swings give the yard accent But I barely know about American tastes and fashion, so bear with me, please.

Back then, I was not the master at terrain painting. You may notice that I added some Generations stuff but that was for pure enjoyment (and I thought that the walls needed more pizzazz ). So, any constructive criticism? *prepares to take criticism well*

[Saltypaws]

Since moving out here to Vegas, I wanted to try something a little more southwestern.  I love the warm colors of browns and reds and orange.  I am still having some trouble with being imaginative, but I am working on it.  Here is a house that I did this afternoon and I thought it turned out pretty good.  Still a little large, but I figured items could be added when it strikes me as what to put in the spaces.

Outside:


Front:


Kitchen:


Bedroom and bathroom:


Family room:


It is mostly sand, because that is what most people have and rocks.  I thought the yard was a little large for rocks, but I guess it could work.  I need to find out what kind of flowering bushes and flowers they have here, because the yard looks so plain.  I don't think much lives in triple digit temps and no rain, lol.  I might do some more tweaking and put it in the swap shop at some point.  If you have some ideas, please let me know.  Everyone's houses are so wonderful and my bin is full with everyones creations.

[Ausette]

@ danefaith: It looks lovely as always . I don't mind the pergola, but that gap between the front deck and fence in the first picture bugs me a little. Were you unable to fill that in, or was that the style you were going for?

@ Natsuko: Cute house! It's always good building small when you're still learning. It's probably a little too small for the lot it's on, but you can fill the space to the right with a deck or a carport. I'd suggest adding a door at the back of the house to lead into that nice back yard. I'd also switch the locations of the kitchen and bedroom, but that's up to you. Other than that, your layout's quite nice, I'm liking the general colour scheme and you've used just the right amount of windows (a lot of beginners overdo it). Good job. 

@ Saltypaws: For some reason, three of your images aren't showing up for me (the second, third and fifth). From what I can see, your colours are indeed lovely and warm. I especially like that bathroom.

For those interested, Contemporary Den is now up in the Swap Shop! You can download it here if you like.

[Seabody]

I don't have any screenshots as of now (but as soon as I get them, I'll post them), but the basis of a kitchen I'm building is simple.
Red and Black run predominantly. Every surface is red, black or red and black. It features mainly LN furniture (Benches, Fridge, Overhead Cabinets (see Ausette's picture. The thing above the fridge). The size is about 5 x 5. The dining room is separate.
Based on this information, can you give me some critiscm? Something just feels wrong when I look at it.

[Natsuko]

Thanks Ausette! I considered putting a back door there, but I just didn't really care . Yeah, sometimes I used to build on lots to big for my houses, (like that 60x60 lot by the Altos and Landgraabs).
@danefaith: I'm excited to your house when it's finished, it looks super cool
@Ausette: I'm really enjoying those warm colours, it balances out really nicely. And the kitchen, that looks just so amazing. I hope to see it on the swapshop soon!