Showcasing Your Lots Workshop III

Wow - Stu - you're build looks awesome :) I really like the nightime shots, but not sure they work too well as coverpics, you can't really see what your getting...

Cailey - have commented on your WIP over at TSS :)

Fid - if you have a moment, I would really appreciate your comments on my latest build: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=3262166

Slideshow: http://s778.photobucket.com/albums/yy67/Faithofkaela/Finished%20Homes/?action=view&current=e609d890.pbw

spartan1 wrote:
Welcome back Fid! This thread moves fast - page 5 already! I'm so glad you've not given up on the community - we all really appreciate all the hard work you put into maintaining this thread.

Your cottage idea sounds interesting - will keep my eyes open for that one - always wanted to do a little cottage build.

The mirror is a store item, from the Provence set - here's the link to the individual item: http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:23110&categoryId=11509&scategoryId=11531&pcategoryId=11525

In buy mode, it lives in the misc decor, not the mirrors. The little table underneath is also from that set.

Hi spartan,

It's good to know if I ever get over my frustration and anger with EA, that I know where to obtain those items if I want.

Thanks,

fidlerten

FaithofKaela wrote:
Wow - Stu - you're build looks awesome :) I really like the nightime shots, but not sure they work too well as coverpics, you can't really see what your getting...

Cailey - have commented on your WIP over at TSS :)

Fid - if you have a moment, I would really appreciate your comments on my latest build: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=3262166

Slideshow: http://s778.photobucket.com/albums/yy67/Faithofkaela/Finished%20Homes/?action=view&current=e609d890.pbw

Kaela,

Lets start with the covershot. Though I think it's a good shot, when you have a dark colored house, it's not easy to see in a thumb nail.

Now, as far as the house; I would have preferred to see a much lighter green on the exterior.

Your landscaping is nice but I think you could loosen up on it a bit. Sometimes the best way to do landscaping is by pulling back from the house and then let your imagination build the landscaping in your mind of what you want it to be like. This may take a few minutes but just be patient with it. Close you're eyes for an instant and imagine driving or riding down the street in a car and seeing this house along a residential street. Do you see trees? What kind of trees do you see. Do you see flowers? What kind of flowers do you see? Suddenly, you'll understand what you want to see with that house and then the landscaping will be as easy as a breeze as far as designing it. I speak from my own personal experience with landscaping.

The interior; some of your interior I liked very much and some I didn't care for. When you use rock walls and floors together, you get too much of a clash. Those two surfaces should be different. They are both fighting for attention when they are both in the same room. So I would say I'm not that fond of the kitchen.

The living room was nice. I do think you can do more with this room though. I think you should try and use more angles with your furnishing; they seem to come off a little too neat and proper. A little more color. Your colors are what I call safe. I'd like to see you step a little out of the box just a tiny bit when it comes to color.

I'm glad to see some clever uses of MOO, like with the end tables. I've been known to do that occasionally myself.

The dining room was very nice. I especially liked the first bathroom; with the stone floor. There was a bedroom that had a fabric texture that I feel you could have made a better choice of. You could use more decor all around.

Overall, I think you have a great deal of potential. You just need more practice and some study to tighten it up some. You do some good work with CAS like the nursery wallpaper. I think if you will focus some more and take your time, you will come out with a masterpiece. This looks like a very comfortable house for sims and I hope it does well on the Exchange.

fidlerten

Spartan,

I'm going to have to stop admiring items I don't have on here.

Thanks allot for your gift but you really shouldn't have.

I appreciate both the mirror and the table.

fidlerten

Yay for not giving up! I know how frustrating this whole mess has been but I am so glad you are not giving up on this thread, Fid. Alot of people have been helped by it and now...thank goodness...will continue to be helped. :D :D :D

Hey Everyone,

I managed to get a bathroom done. Now, I know the bathroom is modern but I want at least a little variety in this house.







I also changed just a couple of things in the last bedroom.





All of your comments are welcome.

fidlerten

garbuckle3000 wrote:

fidlerten wrote:
Everyone,

I finished a bedroom. This is a young ladies bedroom.



fidlerten

I really love the combination of blue/white and light wood. The room also seems to be the right size... not overly big to get lost, and not too small that it looks cramped. The diagonal placement of the bed adds to the elegance. :)

Thank you garbuckle; I was hoping you would like it.

fidlerten

Porky64 wrote:
I made new house!
http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=3282857

I used that image thing you told me to use so I used it this time! So view the pictures where you download it :)



My construction video is being processed and uploaded to youtube right now. . .

Porky,

Great, I'm happy that you figure it out. Now let me offer some suggestions.

First, try to get a little closer view of the house next time.

As far as the wall covering; I'd suggest use a wall covering that's not quite as busy as this one. If you use a wall covering like this, you also need to use it in combination with either a paint, siding or some other kind of wall covering that's much smoother and less busy.

Your architecture looks really good here.

A rec from me and good luck.

fidlerten

ruthless_kk wrote:
Yay for not giving up! I know how frustrating this whole mess has been but I am so glad you are not giving up on this thread, Fid. Alot of people have been helped by it and now...thank goodness...will continue to be helped. :D :D :D

Yes Ruth,

I'm trudging on and hoping it doesn't happen again. Thanks for your support.

fidlerten

fidlerten wrote:

FaithofKaela wrote:
Wow - Stu - you're build looks awesome :) I really like the nightime shots, but not sure they work too well as coverpics, you can't really see what your getting...

Cailey - have commented on your WIP over at TSS :)

Fid - if you have a moment, I would really appreciate your comments on my latest build: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=3262166

Slideshow: http://s778.photobucket.com/albums/yy67/Faithofkaela/Finished%20Homes/?action=view&current=e609d890.pbw

Kaela,

Lets start with the covershot. Though I think it's a good shot, when you have a dark colored house, it's not easy to see in a thumb nail.

Now, as far as the house; I would have preferred to see a much lighter green on the exterior.

Your landscaping is nice but I think you could loosen up on it a bit. Sometimes the best way to do landscaping is by pulling back from the house and then let your imagination build the landscaping in your mind of what you want it to be like. This may take a few minutes but just be patient with it. Close you're eyes for an instant and imagine driving or riding down the street in a car and seeing this house along a residential street. Do you see trees? What kind of trees do you see. Do you see flowers? What kind of flowers do you see? Suddenly, you'll understand what you want to see with that house and then the landscaping will be as easy as a breeze as far as designing it. I speak from my own personal experience with landscaping.

The interior; some of your interior I liked very much and some I didn't care for. When you use rock walls and floors together, you get too much of a clash. Those two surfaces should be different. They are both fighting for attention when they are both in the same room. So I would say I'm not that fond of the kitchen.

The living room was nice. I do think you can do more with this room though. I think you should try and use more angles with your furnishing; they seem to come off a little too neat and proper. A little more color. Your colors are what I call safe. I'd like to see you step a little out of the box just a tiny bit when it comes to color.

I'm glad to see some clever uses of MOO, like with the end tables. I've been known to do that occasionally myself.

The dining room was very nice. I especially liked the first bathroom; with the stone floor. There was a bedroom that had a fabric texture that I feel you could have made a better choice of. You could use more decor all around.

Overall, I think you have a great deal of potential. You just need more practice and some study to tighten it up some. You do some good work with CAS like the nursery wallpaper. I think if you will focus some more and take your time, you will come out with a masterpiece. This looks like a very comfortable house for sims and I hope it does well on the Exchange.

fidlerten

FFid, thank you so much for taking the time to have a look through my slideshow and comment on my build, it is much appreciated. I will kkeep your advce in mind when I come to my next build and if you don't mind I will also pop up some pics as I go.

Thanks again :)