Sims 3 - The Official Building/Remodeling Showboat Thread

[danefaith]

Gogo: if you're not already doing so, consider using the 'pool wall' wall covering under masonry, as its cheaper than the flat wall and essentially the same, if you put the same texture on both channels.

Also, there is a wood flooring that's essentially free you could switch to.  It would be an all around improvement as well, as I think the carpet color clashes with the rest of color scheme.

Consider painting the window frame the same color as the exterior and interior, so they blend in.  This kind of style benefits from cohesiveness.

[Gogowars329]

I've take in the advice. Thanks danefaith for telling me about the flooring and pool wall. I tried changing the roof but it looked weird so I left it. I changed the windows and added a few. Thoughts?

[TheChronicR]

One word: a lot better now. Well done!

[danefaith]

Looks grand.  Hmm, perhaps make the bed sheet a little less saturated, that way it pops out from the flooring, and a modern looking pillar [ModCol is good] in the front left corner for support.  Aside from that this looks perfect.

[danefaith]

Since 10x10 seem to be all the rage lately I decided to give one a shot.  I'm calling it a pocket victorian hehehe.

[TheChronicR]

Wow, that looks awesome, Dane. Any interior pics?

[danefaith]

Probably do that tomorrow, I'm all tuckered out. 

[TheChronicR]

Probably do that tomorrow, I'm all tuckered out. 

I see. I'll be waiting.

[xFezIsAFreakx]

Danefaith that house is so awesome! I'm also looking forward to seeing more.

[Lynley1248]

Danefaith - I absolutely love your house.  I adore Victorians and this one is absolutely fantastic.  I'm looking forward to seeing the interior.

Gogowars - That is a great little starter home.  I really like the warm interior colors.  I agree, though, that the bed should maybe be a complimentary color or a bit toned down as it does blend too much with the carpets.  Other than that, it looks great.

[VampirePlasma]

@ Vampire: The house interior looks pretty spectacular be I feel the color palette could use one more color.  A subtle warm tone reminiscent to sand could do a lot of good for the kitchen counter-tops and the living room rug.  Because of the similar shades, the counter-tops and rug melt into the surrounding wall too much, which can make a room feel flat.  Maybe a sandy marble for those counter-tops and a wicker for that rug  Would you be willing to share the exterior of the building?  It has a nice shape and would be interested in having a look-see.
Otherwise, great job, looking forward to seeing more.

Like some like orange or peach? I'll try that. I need to write this down. Thanks Danefaith.

[Natsuko]

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@ Natsuko: If I might suggest, when you take pictures, open the terrain paint tab in build mode, as this removes the grid, allowing for clearer pictures.
The terrain paint is nicely layered and appears very realistic and wild.  Very nice job there.  However, I think you have too many tree species going on at once.  Most forests have a prevailing tree species with a few others with similar qualities.
In the kitchen, if you press ctrl+f you can place triangular shaped floor tiles.  This will allow you to make a clean edge for the kitchen.
The furniture appars to take on a nice craftsman feel to it, but its a bit too spacy.  I'd try and break it up into a few more rooms with a hallway through the middle.  Also, make sure your staircase lines up with the front door.

All around good, just needs some fine tuning.

Thanks danefaith. I'll go fix those things right now!

[Micler]

@Vampire- I love that house! I agree that you should introduce a sandy tone. And maybe change the floor colour slightly, so that they aren't so orange.

@Danefaith- That house is amazing! I cannot wait to see the interior once it's done. I love victorian architecture, and this one looks great so far!

[VampirePlasma]

@Vampire- I love that house! I agree that you should introduce a sandy tone. And maybe change the floor colour slightly, so that they aren't so orange.

Okay try to change the color of the floor, maybe to a sandy tone too?

Danefaith, okay I changed it. Is this what you meant?

I changed the telescope to a firepit and put chairs.


is that better?

[Micler]

@Vampire- The sandy colour looks great! One other thing I notice is that the woodgrain on the kitchen cabinets could go horizontally. I actually like the floor colour now, but maybe just a little less orange.