Sims 3 - The Official Building/Remodeling Showboat Thread

[Odinsdottir]

Saltpastillen, you're right about taking breaks but my fairy godmother gifted me Romanza from my wishlist today so I'm going to try again!  The people on this forum are quite possibly the nicest people in the world!

[saltpastillen]

The people on this forum are quite possibly the nicest people in the world!

I agree, I really like the updated terrain paint on the Bellringer Arms.

[Chuckles_82]

I take a break from building and go back to playing when I run out of inspiration. I started work on an apartment (townhouse style) aaages ago. I had an idea in my head, but gave up trying to build it for the time being. Sometimes you can knock down several good builds because the mood or style isn't right for what you want!

[Odinsdottir]

I went back today and played with the wedding chapel to see what I could salvage, and to play with my new content.  The building has two levels, each one with a wedding chapel, toilets, a sitting area and a banquet room.  It's not a church, more of a function hall.  It could easily be re-worked so that the upstairs wedding chapel is a disco. 

Am reasonably pleased with the outside. I love the colours, but I'd give the design 7/10.  Not awesome but realistic.

Ground floor:















Upstairs:







I would probably change the middle roof peak into an open one like the ones on either side.  Inside, I'd probably take down the ceiling lights.  But am officially putting wedding chapels to one side.  Parks with wedding facilities... however... *gazes off into distance with crazed eyes...*

[ladybug53]

I think it looks very lovely. Any sim would love to hold their wedding there surrounded by friends and loved ones. The color scheme is very easy on the eye which is perfect for a place like that. You can try and change the center roof like you said but I think it looks fine the way it is. I think you did an amazing job on your chapel. 

[NearlyWitches]

The wedding chapel is beautiful! Only a 7/10? It's better than I could do anyway
I love the colours and your attention to detail.

[Louise56]

It look amazing! I love the colors, you are very creative!

[Odinsdottir]

Thanks, guys.  I suppose I've just spent too much time tweaking and am sick of the sight of the place!  Today I'm working on a starter home for under 20,000 Simoleons. 

[Odinsdottir]

I was very low today, and when I'm low I grab my cat and turn on Queen , my favourite band.  I had a sudden idea to make a garden in a sort of tribute to Freddie Mercury, the lead singer.  I wanted it to be well over the top but still have some natural beauty, like the man himself.  He loved cats, so I included feline facilities.  A lot of their early music was about fairies and fantasies, so I included a fairy house.  I didn't do all the recolouring I normally do, I just wanted to do a quick build that serves the purpose!  I'm pleased, it's cute, and I think it deserves the name Mercury's Garden!  One or two elements were inspired by Curtis Paradis.  He can be googled or looked up on Youtube.  Am a fan.  The only thing I would change would be to simplify the fencing, and use the accent bits much, much more sparingly.

Images:









The little house:



Inside the little building there is a statue of a Siren, which is appropriate! 



Footprint:



The man himself:

[Louise56]

The garden is so beautiful! Freddie Mercury is one of my favorite singers, I love his voice,  he was one of a kind.

[ladybug53]

Beautiful garden ! I also love the fountain that's behind the building. Great work as always. 

[Odinsdottir]

Thanks Ladybug and Louise!

My stupid computer needs to be rebooted, but I wanted to post this next build tonight, so the screenies for this one are very weak.  I have a problem where in tab view half of the things in the room won't render, so are either black or disappear. It often goes away when I shut down the game and reboot.   

But...It's Freddie's Bar and Grill!  I'm not sure about the car park.  Upstairs there is a wine bar, complete with nectary register.  I really like the bar area, but couldn't get it all to render at once.  Also, the outdoor seating on the terrace is cute, but again, it wouldn't render the umbrellas up close.  Downstairs is a restaurant with a kitchen (with food register, I don't have LN or ST.), bathrooms and a side entrance.  The top floor is unfinished but has plenty of space for games or dancing.  There is a small dancing area in the outdoor seating area.  Lastly, there is a wine cellar.  Use your imagination!  Or mine. 

















Tonight and tomorrow I'm building a little cottage to enjoy all my Thanksgiving and autumn content.  There will be loads of pumpkins and sunflowers! 

[Odinsdottir]

Ok, since I've posted so little recently... I though I'd post again.   

This is my waaaay over the top Thanksgiving Cottage.  You can tell I'm waiting with baited breath for Seasons.  My birthday is soon, so I shouldn't have too long to wait! 

This is a two person cottage with a small office and all the landscaping of ever.   I like landscaping, so I used all the plants.   





See:  All.  The. Landscaping.















Now I feel like I've finally got my money's worth out of all that free store autumn content! Any suggestions for my next build?

[Rhapsody2312]

You really have the most exquisite builds, Odinsdottir. I love your gardens and the way you blend your colours. If I may ask, how do you get the softer pastel colours as, try as I might, all my recolours seem to come out looking almost too bright, if that makes sense?

A suggestion for your next build: A Norse inspired cottage, with storm-tossed seas and wild fens as a colour element, the bi- or tri-coloured sails common to Viking ships, and of course, the gods and goddess of the Norse Pantheon. 

[Louise56]

It is so beautiful! You can never show us too much. The garden is awesome, I love all the sunflowers.