Sims 3 - The Official Building/Remodeling Showboat Thread

[Chuckles_82]

I was totally thinking the same thing! Another thing I was thinking of on similar lines would be to build a house from a tv show/movie. I'm always noticing houses in shows and thinking of building them. The problem would be finding pictures to show how accurate someone's build is. I built the Gilmore Girl's house for sims 2. And recently (since I have 2 littlies) have been thinking of building Peppa Pig's house, or maybe Olivia's house - they are quite simple, yet would suit sims perfectly (and if you have kids that play they would probably love it!)




upon looking for a picture of her house I found they even make it into a playset

[Twinmum]

I've changed the exterior finish, the fencing and the roof. Although, with this finish, I'm not entirely happy with the way the narrow windows at the front reach up into the trim, and because I really like the windows, I might change the finish again!
Internally, I've taken out all but a shell of the foundation, allowing a basement, but I'll probably wall it in a bit because I think there is just way too much basement. I've also added a window into the pool and I can see a bar area in front of that.
Still heaps of work to do, but it's getting there.



Norma

[kiko94]

@Twinmum : the house looks great so far twinmum ! if you are worried about the windows touching the trim, I think there are versions wich are placed a lower then that, they also came with bahHus set and look exactly the same (I think), I have a few suggestions if you are interested to hear them

As far as I go, I'm still working on the apartments, and nearly done with the family level, only recoloring left, I would ask any opinions you have to say about the starter, and the scheme I have chose for the family house

First, the starter , you can see that I chose red, white and light green colors, I replaced the coffee machine with a microwave which was recolored to match the chairs, the "rug" is actually some simple flooring recolored


Now the study/ living area


and finally the bedroom:


now moving on to the family house, I'm still not sure about the color choices, I wanted to make it modern but still warm and comfy tell me what you think of it

[Twinmum]

@Twinmum : the house looks great so far twinmum ! if you are worried about the windows touching the trim, I think there are versions wich are placed a lower then that, they also came with bahHus set and look exactly the same (I think), I have a few suggestions if you are interested to hear them

I'm sure I tried all the BahHaus windows and the ones that are not too high actually do the same thing with the trim below! I'll play around a bit and see what I come up with. As I said, it's far from finished and I'm not rushing it.
Sure I'd like to hear your suggestions.

Norma

[samoht04]

@ Kiko, I'm liking it so far. A few things though, that yellow painting in the Kitchen doesnt' really go in my opinion, it would look better in the bedroom. In the living room having the Bookcase there looks a little strange, I think it should be against a wall or a half wall, or a fence. I like the custom paintings. I'll have to try doing those on my latest project which is just a big shell right now.

[kiko94]

thanks for the feedback thomas, I have work some more on this one, along with the family house which is complete mostly here is what I have done :

Here is what I'v done for the bookcase, used one of those screebs to separate Tv and study area


I followed your Idea about the painting and switched it with the photograph in the bedroom, I think it feels a lot better now *no pic, I got more important stuff to show *

View on the entrence to the family house, dining and kitchen


Family Area , 
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Kids Bedroom:


Feedback is appreciated

[samoht04]

I think it's proper name is a Room Divider normally but it probably has other names, I call it a Screen though. As for the pillows I think you used a dark blue on the bed, well it looks like there is some blue in there. What about making that blue darker?

[kiko94]

ok changed the color, I think it doesn't look too bad now, the rest of the house is ok ? concerning the color scheme

[samoht04]

ok changed the color, I think it doesn't look too bad now, the rest of the house is ok ? concerning the color scheme

Looks fine, only thing for me is that those sofa's/chairs in the living area seem a harsher yellow than on the walls but I don't like yellow that much so it's probably just personal taste. Looks great though. 

[Katluvr]

Looks fine, only thing for me is that those sofa's/chairs in the living area seem a harsher yellow than on the walls but I don't like yellow that much so it's probably just personal taste. Looks great though. 

I love the house so far, kiko - it's really coming along great!

I understand what Thomas is saying about the sofa/chairs and also the TV stand.  I happen to love that chartreuse color you used for them, but I tend to think of it as a cool color and you have used a warm yellow on the walls.  I think it works the way it is, but might be more harmonious if you used predominantly a warm color on the furniture and only used the chartreuse as a highlight color.

[kiko94]

I think you are right, I have modified it a bit and updated the  post

[Ausette]

I love the kitchen and master bedroom, kiko.

I'm a bit excited about my latest build, because it's based on one of my favourite houses from The Sims 2. I miss Strangetown. Here's the original:



And here's my very rough attempt:







I took some liberties with the back deck and I couldn't find a reference for the layout, but I think I did OK. It's a shame EA hasn't made any desert worlds yet, hint hint. 

[samoht04]

The latest Poll for a world has hinted at some kind of wasteland. There was mention of it in that survey they want people to do as well. It looks a lot like the Sims 2 House Ausette! It has a charm to it" 

[VampirePlasma]

I am furnishing Belizza for my couple (who deserve chidren already) They have about 47,000 left after they bought the house.
Here is the bathroom.

I'll update this post with their bedroom in a couple of minutes. I truly need help 'cause that master is waaay too big.
EDIT:



The two things I really like is the fireplace and the gold/yellow and purple colors. 
I am almost done with the kitchen too.
So hopefully I post that today.

[Agneza]

I found this page yesterday and I'm so happy because I was looking for a page where we can discuss our houses for a long time.  It will be so nice if you give me some advice or constructive critic. Before I make some photos, I want to ask - is it  enough to attach it on post or I must do something else?  May I put photo of not finished house and ask for advice? Danefight-your last house Zen, it's fantastic! Guys, you are  ALL amazing !!! Sorry on my English.   Agi