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#BnS228 - 50 Shades of Grey
The deadline for this challenge is 31 July 2020
You look out the studio window and sigh. It’s been cloudy for five days straight now. Even the rich mug of hot chocolate that Rose made for you isn’t helping to lift your spirits. Speaking of Rose, she pokes her head into your office and says brightly, “Your next clients are here!”
In walk Hannah and Reginald Gray. As you shake hands and exchange pleasantries about the dull weather, you notice the Jamaican lilt in Reginald’s voice. Hannah, with her gorgeous long auburn hair, is a little harder to place. Germany? Denmark? They are both dressed all in black like the most sophisticated urban dwellers, yet their high spirits light up the room. You know from a brief background check that Reginald is the creative genius behind CouchPotato.com, an online food delivery service that is sweeping the country, and Hannah is the chief food critic for the Bridgeport Times.
“We are so happy to finally meet you!” Hannah exclaims. “Doug Curtis told us about you and we knew you would be perfect for our project!”
“I should hire Doug for my PR!” you laugh. “Now, how may I help you?”
Reginald takes over. “We love Bridgeport, but we’re looking to relocate to Sunset Valley. We’re kind of tired of apartment living, you see.”
“Okay. So what did you have in mind?”
Reginald and Hannah look at each other like guilty children and then break out laughing. Hannah continues, “We’d like a two-bedroom, two bathroom house—not very big. We don’t want a huge lot to take care of. But… here’s the kicker… We’d like everything to be in black and white and shades of gray.”
“Everything?” you say, surprised.
“Well, we’re okay with green plants,” Reginald answers, “but we prefer white flowers.” Hannah nods in agreement. They both look at you as if they expect you to throw them out the door!
“That shouldn’t be a problem,” you say with a big smile. You continue to discuss lot availability, budget and other requirements, and as the couple leaves, your mind is already bright with ideas and possibilities.
THE BRIEF
20 x 30 or 30 x20 lot in Sunset Valley
Master bedroom
Guest bedroom
2 full bathrooms
Usual kitchen, living and dining areas
Office with computer
Small pool (outdoors)
Architecture/Interior style: the Grays have always tended toward modern, but are willing to accept any sophisticated interior style—as long as everything is in black and white and shades of gray! Green plants and white flowers are okay, and that goes for the landscaping, too: only green plants, white flowers, and outdoor building materials in black, white and shades of gray.
BUDGET: The Grays are very wealthy and have said, “The sky’s the limit!”, but let’s see if we can build them their dream home for §150,000 or less (lot cost + building cost).
Sim Challenge
Create the Grays along with all their traits and lifetime wishes.
Entry List
Beginners
N/A
Intermediate
OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM #228 -50 Shades of Gray
NAME: PINKUSFAMILY
LINK TO LOT: 18 Maywood Lane https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thesims3.com%2FassetDetail.html%3FassetId%3D9404368
LINK TO MEDIA: "50 Shades of Gray" https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fpg%2FMoms-Sims-3-4-Creations-1652411471645604%2Fphotos%2F%3Ftab%3Dalbum%26album_id%3D2764199310466809
LEVEL: intermediate
LOT SIZE, ADDRESS & FINAL COST: 20 x 30 , 18 Maywood Lane , $ 146,365
LOT DESCRIPTION & DETAILS: Located in Sunset Valley at 18 Maywood Lane . This 20 x 30 lot provided just enough room for our medium Mediterranean style home with a small pool round back and space for entertaining. Using only black, white & shades of gray. The outside siding of this home is white stucco, with several shades of gray accents at the doors & windows. Inside we became creative with wall paper & paint in Black, white & shades of gray. There is an all white Modern Kitchen. 2 black & white tiled full baths. A warm gray guest bedroom. Living room, dining room & office. With the Master bedroom all decked out in several shades of gray. (On a personal note : I had fun with this , Coming from recently building in Sims 4 - and not using the color wheel in a while - I made shades of Gray, ranging from gray that looks blue,off white to even green, yet it is all different shades of gray.. Also I was challenged to make it tight quarters as far as furniture arrangement, again coming from Sims 4 where Tiny living has made it easier to create small spaces, I pushed it to see what kind of space I could put to the test here in 3. I Tend towards using many clutter objects, I was able to make use of a Mod from "Mod the Sims" - One more Slot. ) Most pictures were taken in the fall, and during a storm, There are a few Build mode pictures at the end of the album.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: "yes"
CREDIT TO SIMMERS FOR CUSTOM CONTENT USED: Mod the Sims "One more Slot Please " ( link in comments of Photo album)
FACEBOOK PROFILE: Mom's Sims 3 & 4. Creations
NAME: as13579
LINK TO LOT: https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=9404728#
LINK TO MEDIA: https://imgur.com/a/Iwwe2cV
LEVEL: intermediate
LOT SIZE, ADDRESS & FINAL COST: 20x30, 18 Maywood Lane, 92k
LOT DESCRIPTION & DETAILS: this was my first build in over a year so it's not perfect but i'm happy with the results. The lot size was perfect for me to fit in everything that I needed.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes
OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM #228 -50 Shades of Gray
NAME: oliv3
LINK TO LOT: Lot https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thesims3.com%2FassetDetail.html%3FassetId%3D9405024
LINK TO MEDIA: Pictures https://imgur.com/gallery/eqTXxap
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: n/a
LEVEL: intermediate?
LOT SIZE, ADDRESS & FINAL COST: 30x20, 5 Sun Song Ave, final cost: $148,499
LOT DESCRIPTION & DETAILS:
Hannah and Reginald Gray wants modern, so they shall have modern…
2 bedrooms + 2.5 baths
Large kitchen for foody guru Hannah
Cozy study for Reginald to manage CouchPotato.com
Curved pool with lots of outdoor seating for the couple to entertain guest
You can thank E.L James, author of Fifty Shade of Gray, for inspiring me with a twisted idea to not include any curtains lol
Most of the cost was dedicated to the exterior. Also, chose to try out some different sidings and paints on the exterior which just drove the price up. Fairly awful at snapping pictures, so if anyone knows any good tips, please share :)
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT TO SIMMERS FOR CUSTOM CONTENT USED: n/a
Advanced
OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM #228 -50 Shades of Gray
NAME: iampes23
LINK TO LOT: cc used, so unable to upload (I can upload it to mediafire if anyone wants it in their game)
LINK TO MEDIA: https://imgur.com/a/ph4fpuL
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: n/a
LEVEL: advanced
LOT SIZE, ADDRESS & FINAL COST: 100 Redwood Pkwy, 30x20, lot $1,200, final $148,387
LOT DESCRIPTION & DETAILS: The Gray moved from an apartment into a stylish new 2 bedroom/2 bath home by the sea. It has an open concept main floor, an office, a pool, and a car port big enough for two cars. The rooms and large, and the outside reflects the owners' love of black, white, and shades of gray just as much as the inside does!
(And before I get counted off for wasting money on tiling again, all the outside brick is the brick pattern transferred onto the wood flooring. Therefore it costs $0 for all of it. I always do this outdoors and often indoors as well to save money.)
*I can't rearrange the photos, so I added the roof completely up pics at the end. I caught the problem late.*
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please
CREDIT TO SIMMERS FOR CUSTOM CONTENT USED: CC from TSR and my own patterns
Results
The deadline for this challenge is 31 July 2020
You look out the studio window and sigh. It’s been cloudy for five days straight now. Even the rich mug of hot chocolate that Rose made for you isn’t helping to lift your spirits. Speaking of Rose, she pokes her head into your office and says brightly, “Your next clients are here!”
In walk Hannah and Reginald Gray. As you shake hands and exchange pleasantries about the dull weather, you notice the Jamaican lilt in Reginald’s voice. Hannah, with her gorgeous long auburn hair, is a little harder to place. Germany? Denmark? They are both dressed all in black like the most sophisticated urban dwellers, yet their high spirits light up the room. You know from a brief background check that Reginald is the creative genius behind CouchPotato.com, an online food delivery service that is sweeping the country, and Hannah is the chief food critic for the Bridgeport Times.
“We are so happy to finally meet you!” Hannah exclaims. “Doug Curtis told us about you and we knew you would be perfect for our project!”
“I should hire Doug for my PR!” you laugh. “Now, how may I help you?”
Reginald takes over. “We love Bridgeport, but we’re looking to relocate to Sunset Valley. We’re kind of tired of apartment living, you see.”
“Okay. So what did you have in mind?”
Reginald and Hannah look at each other like guilty children and then break out laughing. Hannah continues, “We’d like a two-bedroom, two bathroom house—not very big. We don’t want a huge lot to take care of. But… here’s the kicker… We’d like everything to be in black and white and shades of gray.”
“Everything?” you say, surprised.
“Well, we’re okay with green plants,” Reginald answers, “but we prefer white flowers.” Hannah nods in agreement. They both look at you as if they expect you to throw them out the door!
“That shouldn’t be a problem,” you say with a big smile. You continue to discuss lot availability, budget and other requirements, and as the couple leaves, your mind is already bright with ideas and possibilities.
THE BRIEF
20 x 30 or 30 x20 lot in Sunset Valley
Master bedroom
Guest bedroom
2 full bathrooms
Usual kitchen, living and dining areas
Office with computer
Small pool (outdoors)
Architecture/Interior style: the Grays have always tended toward modern, but are willing to accept any sophisticated interior style—as long as everything is in black and white and shades of gray! Green plants and white flowers are okay, and that goes for the landscaping, too: only green plants, white flowers, and outdoor building materials in black, white and shades of gray.
BUDGET: The Grays are very wealthy and have said, “The sky’s the limit!”, but let’s see if we can build them their dream home for §150,000 or less (lot cost + building cost).
Sim Challenge
Create the Grays along with all their traits and lifetime wishes.
Entry List
Beginners
N/A
Intermediate
OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM #228 -50 Shades of Gray
NAME: PINKUSFAMILY
LINK TO LOT: 18 Maywood Lane https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thesims3.com%2FassetDetail.html%3FassetId%3D9404368
LINK TO MEDIA: "50 Shades of Gray" https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fpg%2FMoms-Sims-3-4-Creations-1652411471645604%2Fphotos%2F%3Ftab%3Dalbum%26album_id%3D2764199310466809
LEVEL: intermediate
LOT SIZE, ADDRESS & FINAL COST: 20 x 30 , 18 Maywood Lane , $ 146,365
LOT DESCRIPTION & DETAILS: Located in Sunset Valley at 18 Maywood Lane . This 20 x 30 lot provided just enough room for our medium Mediterranean style home with a small pool round back and space for entertaining. Using only black, white & shades of gray. The outside siding of this home is white stucco, with several shades of gray accents at the doors & windows. Inside we became creative with wall paper & paint in Black, white & shades of gray. There is an all white Modern Kitchen. 2 black & white tiled full baths. A warm gray guest bedroom. Living room, dining room & office. With the Master bedroom all decked out in several shades of gray. (On a personal note : I had fun with this , Coming from recently building in Sims 4 - and not using the color wheel in a while - I made shades of Gray, ranging from gray that looks blue,off white to even green, yet it is all different shades of gray.. Also I was challenged to make it tight quarters as far as furniture arrangement, again coming from Sims 4 where Tiny living has made it easier to create small spaces, I pushed it to see what kind of space I could put to the test here in 3. I Tend towards using many clutter objects, I was able to make use of a Mod from "Mod the Sims" - One more Slot. ) Most pictures were taken in the fall, and during a storm, There are a few Build mode pictures at the end of the album.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: "yes"
CREDIT TO SIMMERS FOR CUSTOM CONTENT USED: Mod the Sims "One more Slot Please " ( link in comments of Photo album)
FACEBOOK PROFILE: Mom's Sims 3 & 4. Creations
NAME: as13579
LINK TO LOT: https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=9404728#
LINK TO MEDIA: https://imgur.com/a/Iwwe2cV
LEVEL: intermediate
LOT SIZE, ADDRESS & FINAL COST: 20x30, 18 Maywood Lane, 92k
LOT DESCRIPTION & DETAILS: this was my first build in over a year so it's not perfect but i'm happy with the results. The lot size was perfect for me to fit in everything that I needed.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes
OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM #228 -50 Shades of Gray
NAME: oliv3
LINK TO LOT: Lot https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thesims3.com%2FassetDetail.html%3FassetId%3D9405024
LINK TO MEDIA: Pictures https://imgur.com/gallery/eqTXxap
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: n/a
LEVEL: intermediate?
LOT SIZE, ADDRESS & FINAL COST: 30x20, 5 Sun Song Ave, final cost: $148,499
LOT DESCRIPTION & DETAILS:
Hannah and Reginald Gray wants modern, so they shall have modern…
2 bedrooms + 2.5 baths
Large kitchen for foody guru Hannah
Cozy study for Reginald to manage CouchPotato.com
Curved pool with lots of outdoor seating for the couple to entertain guest
You can thank E.L James, author of Fifty Shade of Gray, for inspiring me with a twisted idea to not include any curtains lol
Most of the cost was dedicated to the exterior. Also, chose to try out some different sidings and paints on the exterior which just drove the price up. Fairly awful at snapping pictures, so if anyone knows any good tips, please share :)
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT TO SIMMERS FOR CUSTOM CONTENT USED: n/a
Advanced
OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM #228 -50 Shades of Gray
NAME: iampes23
LINK TO LOT: cc used, so unable to upload (I can upload it to mediafire if anyone wants it in their game)
LINK TO MEDIA: https://imgur.com/a/ph4fpuL
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: n/a
LEVEL: advanced
LOT SIZE, ADDRESS & FINAL COST: 100 Redwood Pkwy, 30x20, lot $1,200, final $148,387
LOT DESCRIPTION & DETAILS: The Gray moved from an apartment into a stylish new 2 bedroom/2 bath home by the sea. It has an open concept main floor, an office, a pool, and a car port big enough for two cars. The rooms and large, and the outside reflects the owners' love of black, white, and shades of gray just as much as the inside does!
(And before I get counted off for wasting money on tiling again, all the outside brick is the brick pattern transferred onto the wood flooring. Therefore it costs $0 for all of it. I always do this outdoors and often indoors as well to save money.)
*I can't rearrange the photos, so I added the roof completely up pics at the end. I caught the problem late.*
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please
CREDIT TO SIMMERS FOR CUSTOM CONTENT USED: CC from TSR and my own patterns
Results
