Sims 3 - The Official Building/Remodeling Showboat Thread

[danefaith]

Haha, I'm as rusty as a nail in a swamp.

[Twinmum]

Some time ago, I showed a picture of a house I built in Sims 2 and was building again for Sims 3.
Well I finally finished it. I've uploaded it to the exchange as it is an entry in a contest over there, but I'll upload it here if people want. It's just very heavy with store content so it will take a while to compile the list of content.

This is the original build for Sims 2


And this is the updated version


There are more shots here.

[dnagirl]

Hi everyone.  I haven't posted here much but I've been really getting into playing and building again lately.  I built a house that I'm finally proud enough to post, so I thought I'd show you.

These are just exterior shots because I have nothing done on the interior...no walls or furniture yet.  This is a "beachfront" property.  Hope you like it and of course any comments are welcome.  I'm not happy with the roof, I tried to put a circular roof on the larger part of the porch but it refused to cooperate, but think I'm pleased with everything else.

Also, sorry about the gridlines, I wasn't sure how to get rid of them.

Front


Back


Closer view of the landscaping in the back


Closer view of the landscaping in the front

[Sims3Clacla123]

That house is so cute DNAgirl. Welcome to the forum, can't wait to see more of your builds. 

[dnagirl]

Thank you! I've actually gone through all 100+ pages of this thread and I am seriously impressed by the building talent of everyone. Awesome houses!

[Agneza]

dnagirl -I like your house, is so cute 

[Agneza]

My new house -" Mountain wooden house".I builded it for the Building contest on EA site.



More photos here:http://s1053.photobucket.com/albums/s467/agnezawars/Mountain%20wooden%20house/?action=view&current=ef28a4d3.pbw

You can download here:http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5749751

[JudesSims]

Another amazing house, Agneza!

[ladybug53]

Wow !  That house is just amazing . You're an awesome builder Agneza. 

[dnagirl]

dnagirl -I like your house, is so cute 

Thank you Agneza, I love all of your houses and this new one too.  You really have a talent for design!

[danefaith]

DNA: That's some very nice landscaping, and the building itself has good colors.  May I make a suggestion for the roof?

Agneza: Oh, that's just lovely.  Good use of multiple wall covers.

[loveSims]

Beautiful house dnagirl! Everytime I see one of your houses Agneza I just can say WOW!

[dnagirl]

Dane, please do make a roof suggestion. I almost pulled my hair out from getting so frustrated with the roof.

Thank you for the compliment lovesims!

[fortheloveofcake]

Front

My suggestion for the roof, would be to drag the lower section of the roof down so that it is at an angle that is less steep than the upper roof. You could also possibly lower the roof over the smaller section of the house.
Hope this helps!

Gorgeous landscaping and great job using such a bright bold color for the exterior!

[danefaith]

D'woh.  Sorry for dissapearing for a few days.

You need to be careful adding roofing to porches.  They need to feel like extensions to the "main roof."  Try roofing the house and the house alone.  Then, add roofing to the porch areas, at a much lower pitch.

If roofing the back patio still doesn't feel right, maybe forego having any roof at all there?  You could also try adding a trellis, by lining the surface area above the top patio with cross-sections of "monorail fencing," or any of the garden edge fences.