Filly, anyone who had deluded themselves into thinking they could build awesome houses has now met the reality of their delusion when they see your house. It is, by and far, the most fabulous modern house I have ever seen. First of all it holds a place in my heart because of how light and bright it is and the variety of colors and textures which never clash, always blend and give an open, airy yet totally comfortable feel to the house. I want to live in this house. The way you have placed items just gives a feel and a flow to this building that makes it a home, as opposed to just a fabulous house. I love it. Like you, I own most of the items the store offers and several freebies from T-Mobile and others. However, I have never used them as creatively and artistically as you have. I have that tub but have always passed it up and used one that seemed more utilitarian. BIIIIIGGGG mistake on my part! You obviously spent a tremendous amount of time building this home. I love SimEve's houses as well! I have her tropical one with the big shark tank in it. Gorgeous. Oh, another really great builder who uses no CC whatsoever is Susie77. (I think that is her name). She is Italian and takes much of her inspiration from where she lives so everything has this awesome sun drenched, Tuscany look to it. She uses a simple palette in her decor but it never looks plain or boring because of the way she places items. It makes you want to move to Italy! I have her Casa Hydrangea and Villa Loren and just go look at them from time to time to drool over them. I'm really hoping you will put this gorgeous home of yours in the Swap Shop. Awesome.
Danefaith: You continue to amaze me with your architectural artistry. I would never think of putting a cube on the front of a house just for effect. As for the windows under it, they make me uncomfortable as well. Feel sort of off balance somehow. I know you will sort it out and it will be perfection. As to the cube itself, other than looking cool, I keep asking myself, why? What is the purpose and is this space usable? If it is built entirely of friezes how can a Sim stand up in it or use it? Or did I misunderstand? As for windows in it, not in the front of it for sure. It would ruin the effect. I so wish we had glass floor panes like in Sims2. Remember building greenhouses? How awesome would it be to have a glass top to the cube? Would a tall, thin window on the side harm the effect of the cube? Might not be able to place it properly because of the friezes.
Niuri that house is adorable! It feels so homey, cozy and comfortable. Can you share some shots of the interior? It reminds me of the house I grew up in. I love the fencing around the front porch. A little different from the usual wood spindle ones and a great choice. I would not have thought of it. The pillars in the front; are they recolors or did you use a frieze? They are perfect for the house but I don't recognize them.
