Sims 3 - The Official Building/Remodeling Showboat Thread

[kiko94]

hemm , I guess it became just a habit, since most builders come here asking for help and advice

[Natsuko]

I wish I could see your house, Pam.

I agree, that we sometimes out of habbit, give critiscim to builders who didn't ask for it.

[Pam]

Seriously, you guys.  The purpose of this thread is to let anyone post what they've done and feel safe in doing so, that they won't be criticized or be made to feel bad.  If they want your suggestions, believe me, they'll ask.  And, no, I won't be putting my house in the Swap Shop.  I'm not going to make changes to it to suit everyone here who has a criticism, which is what I'd have to do to feel comfortable uploading it, so it will be mine because I love it.

@Choccolatee:  Thank you for the apology.  I appreciate it.  Even more so considering it's the only one offered.

@Natsuko:  The pictures are still in the Gallery.

[CarlosLordofTacos]

@Choccolatee:  Thank you for the apology.  I appreciate it.  Even more so considering it's the only one offered.

Ahem. I apologised too and I believe Natsuko did as well.

[pallyndrome]

Pam, I'm sorry that I've forgotten that old rule. Believe me, I had no intention to be rude. I was just so used to people asking for critique on this thread, that I gave it without thinking. I said I loved the outside, (I always say something good - and I totally meant that) and I thought from what you said about the colours (though I can't check since you removed the post) that you weren't sure about it yourself, so I felt ok offering constructive criticism. Really, I've been doing this for a long time (e.g. with danefaith's creations) without ever realising that I shouldn't. No one has reacted like that before. People offered criticism on my park and I welcomed it.

So, I apologise for offending you. But I really didn't mean any harm. This thread has obviously gone in a different direction to what you first intended, but you can by all means stear it back to what you would prefer.

[Pam]

Ahem. I apologised too and I believe Natsuko did as well.

I believe you're mistaken.  But, this particular discussion is over.  Let's please get back on topic now.

[pallyndrome]

Pam are you going to repost your house? I believe that chocolatee and I have apologised and explained our actions. No one meant any harm and I'm sure we'd all like to see your house again. And I don't see how this discussion is off topic - it's integral to the whole meaning of this thread and therefore very important.

EDIT: Also, I just checked the rules for this thread and didn't notice anything about critique. So perhaps it would be a good idea to edit the original post so it's clear to everyone. At least none of this was done in order to be rude - we were acting out of habit created over many pages of this thread. I'm sure we'll all be more careful in future.

[Natsuko]

Pam, that house is amazing! I like everything about it!

[TallStar]

@Pam, I like the couches they add pops of color to a very rustic colored living room.
Twinbrook Family Starter
A house built for a young family of 3 (parents and child/teenage son).








I like the house but here's the problem: I really wanted it to be a starter. A fresh out of CAS starter for a family of 3. But the price is $24,000. I think families out of CAS only have around $18,000. So do you have any ideas on what I can change to make it cheaper without changing the overall feel of the house or using the cheapest objects?

[CarlosLordofTacos]

Perhaps changing the windows would help with the financial situation, they are more costly than one would originally think.

[Gogowars329]

Families of 3 start with 18,500.
Maybe decreasing some of the lights and paintings? Looks great so far!
EDIT:Also, maybe use Pool Walls in some rooms.

[pallyndrome]

Maybe using cheaper columns, and less counters in the kitchen...?

[MoonsAreBlue]

I know you don't really want to change the whole feel of the house, but I think taking one row of flooring/wall off the back and one row off the left side (or maybe just one of the two) along with changing the windows to cheaper ones would be a possible idea. Walls are like 70 something a piece and it really takes a bit off your final value just by deleting 7 or 8 pieces.

[TallStar]

Thanks for all the tips guys. I finally got it under $18,500 (just barely). It's for download here.

[MoonsAreBlue]

I almost forgot about m earlier post! I took your advice, kiko (at least I think I did) so here are my outdoor renovations. This is my first time really trying at a garden, but I think I may have overdone it. I'm also not so sure about the fence I used. I wanted to use only base game items, so there wasn't a huge selection. Hints or tips? Or does it look swap shop ready? It's reasonably priced at... oh my goodness, $116,000. You better have one rich sim!