Sims 3 - The Official Building/Remodeling Showboat Thread

[TheChronicR]

I would agree with sportsfan Chronic, the house looks goodn but there is too much contrast in it, I mean the outside is grey and white, and the interior is too dark/too bright, maybe giving it a uniforme colors between the two, or making less contrast, check some of the threads here (forgot wich) aussette gives you an Incridible link on how to get patterns/colors matching, I'll try to find it

Hmm, I'll try that, thanks Kiko. It's just that the Sim's favorite color is Black, dang it.

And sorry about that, Sportsfan.

[Anushka]

I finally continue working on my dynasty home, so outdoor pool/party area is almost done:

Bird view:



Barbecue/bar terrace (and outdoor loving writers):


Pool area:


Hot tub/dance floor:


(other terrace and landscape around is in planning phase, outdoor gym and martial arts part, plus flower garden for romance, and that playground equipment that came with Generations)

All suggestions are welcome!

EDIT: uploaded pictures from gallery

[Gogowars329]

That outdoor area is so awesome! I want it!

[Lynley1248]

Anushka, it looks great.  I love your pool/hot tub area.  That pool design is awesome.

[kiko94]

is it just me? I can't see anushka pictures

[Anushka]

Thanks Gogo and Lylney! I was playing with patterns for lounge area, but nothing really fit, I think it is more elegant and add to simplicity this way. Also, I placed several wild red roses around to break the greenery, and it works even if they are not really visible from pictures. These rocks on patio are inspiration from Sweden (missing it) - they use them everywhere and I really liked that.
Kiko, not shore why you are not seing pictures since I can see them and both Lynley and Gogowars do. Are they red x in a box or completely invisible to you?

[Lynley1248]

Chronic - I agree that the rooms are a bit dark, but if it is for a specific sim and you like it, then I wouldn't worry about it too much.  Adding some light colored area rugs/curtains/accents and some wall lights may brighten the rooms. Or maybe lighten only the wall or floors some, instead of both? I love the blue color of the bathroom.  Very soothing.

I think, though, that the exterior and interior clash a bit.  The light grey exterior doesn't really go with the dark, heavy woods and patterns you have going on.  My only other suggestion would be to lower the roof pitch quite a bit.  Actually, I don't think it is the color of the exterior that clashes, but your roof.  Lowering the roof and adding more windows will help that.  Or changing the roof to something more tradition, like a mix of hip and gable. I quite like it.  It has a really interesting design. I can't wait to see the finished result.


ETA:  Kiko, are you using Internet Explorer?  I've noticed lately that pictures are not always showing up when I use IE.  They show up fine with Firefox, though, so maybe try a different browser?

[kiko94]

I'm using google chrom, pictures are saying that imageshack bloked the domaine or somthing

[TheChronicR]

Thank you Linley, for the advice. I really appreciate it! Will try and see what I can come up with.

I'm using google chrom, pictures are saying that imageshack bloked the domaine or somthing

Kiko, it has nothing to do with the browser. It's just that you have to register at ImageShack in order to be able to view pictures hosted by their service. It's free, like the gallery. You do it once and it doesn't block the pictures anymore, provided you're not on a different computer.

[xFezIsAFreakx]

I haven't signed up to ImageShack, am on Google Chrome but can see the pictures.

[Anushka]

Thank you Linley, for the advice. I really appreciate it! Will try and see what I can come up with.

Kiko, it has nothing to do with the browser. It's just that you have to register at ImageShack in order to be able to view pictures hosted by their service. It's free, like the gallery. You do it once and it doesn't block the pictures anymore, provided you're not on a different computer.

Really? If that is a condition, then I won't use it anymore. It is fast and easy way for me to upload some not really important things, but I won't if that is a case. I've been using it for years and this is the first time I heard that you need to be a member to see pictures hosted there  I'll upload those in gallery and edit my post. Thanks for noting that!

And about your house, it reminds me (from outside) of house I built for latest dynasty founder, only it was lighter and smaller than this one.

Your last build I check was also dark for same reason. You can always use black and white combo to add some light there, and definitely don't have floors and walls in same tone. You can have neutral room with few personalized items in it in favorite color - sheets, carpet etc. When building for yourself, as long as you like it it's good:)

Fez, I'm glad to hear that, even if it add to confusion why some can see and some can't. I'll switch to gallery anyway, thanks!

[Joria]

Wow! That's one totally awesome pool, Kiko! Well done.

Also, if anyone could give me some advice about this house, I'd be really grateful. Please.





Thanks!

Ok, your house is a contradiction so it makes you wonder what were you trying for.  At first glance you see a very modern, awesome shape and color which I love.   Looks really great.  Then you notice the different windows and the one with the shutters is especially jarring in such a modern outline.  Next look and you notice there are very few windows at all, so you assume the inside is going to be very dark and, voila it is.  Black is one of my favorite colors to use inside a house but in order for it to not be just gothic you have to break it up a bit with other colors.  You can go with obvious white, shades of grey or any color you choose because pretty much all of them go well with black.

The first thing I would do is decide do I want a modern house or a more traditional one.  With the exterior design I'd say you almost have to go modern but I could be wrong there.  It's just what I would do.  Also, black is a very modern color in my opinion.

Having decided on the basic style, mod vs. trad, then I'd take a look at window style and placement.  Add a few more windows and make them all more or less match.  You can mix window styles but they have to sort of go with one another and things like size of the window and how many window panes it has can make a difference between different styles working together or not.

Once the windows are in place, look at your interior again.  Is it still as dark now you've let some light in or does it need a lighter color to really bring out the black?  Also look at the interior the same way design wise.  If the house exterior is very modern do you want a more traditional interior or do you want to go with a more modern look?  You can go eclectic and use both mod and trad inside but only in touches.  The main theme should match the exterior somewhat or it's like a culture shock when you go inside the house.  Your accessories can make the difference.  I think this house is going to be a real winner. 

Anushka:  that is the most awesome pool/entertainment/writer work area I have ever seen.  I just want to lose myself in it.  The pictures are awesome.  It looks like a very elegant resort you'd want to stay at forever.

kiko:  downloaded that totally awesome pool!  It is truly epic.

[kiko94]

thanks Anushka, that outside is amzing! I love making outside areas for my sims as they can be quite cool and stylish, you definitely gave some great ideas,
about imageshack, I checked on other sites that use it and it is working normally weird, very weird.

[Sportsfan]

I haven't signed up to ImageShack, am on Google Chrome but can see the pictures.

I can see it too, but I'm on safari.
Anushka: that exterior is really cool.

[TheChronicR]

Wow, thanks for the nifty tips Joria and Anushka! Joria, actually I wanted to do some kind of mix of styles... Modern exterior to go with a traditional interior (just because I hate too much white or light blue, so only the bathroom), as well as the traditional-styled frontyard (no backyard as the lot is drastically small). I'll try to add as much windows as possible. This is actually a remodeled duplicate (not to be taken literally; I never entered Edit Town as this is a dynasty game; just did it in the same way -- layout, etc.) of my Random Wishmasters house. It's in the same theme, I may be able to get pictures of the exterior/a few shots of interior of the latter house. They look very much alike.

I'll try to enlarge the windows. It's just that I can't put huge windows on the second floor (bedrooms) because the window will interfere with the wall separating the bathrooms and bedrooms. I'll see what I can do anyways.

Thanks guys, I really don't want for my Dynasty house to look ugly... yuck.