Tiny House Challenge

There is a movement for tiny homes that I find very appealing. We've had contests before on building on a 10x10 lot and that in itself is challenging.

I was looking through the builders forum in the Sims 4 section and saw a challenge to build a tiny home. There was a lot of interest and, though I find Sims 4 lots unappealing, I like the tiny home concept and thoroughly enjoyed the creativity.

I wondered how many Sims 3 players would enjoy this challenge as well.

I started with the 16-tile challenge and built an 8x2 home on a 10x10 lot. Adding a porch to the front and a nice garden in back, it didn't look too bad. It played well for one, even after inviting another sim in. But, I like more ins and outs to a structure, more fun with roof lines, and really, a bit more elbow room.

http://lvlt.thesims3.com/sims3_asset/sims3_asset/thumb/shard000/000/091/563/47/roof_up_original.jpg

http://lvlt.thesims3.com/sims3_asset/sims3_asset/thumb/shard000/000/091/563/47/l0wu_original.jpg

http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=9156347

So, I thought to make a 5x3 with an extra bump out on one end for my next 16-tile attempt. BUT, the roof line would NOT cooperate and I had to go with a 6x3 main area and a bump out of 1x2. So, instead of following the 16-tile challenge, I just went with a tiny home on a tiny lot.

http://lvlt.thesims3.com/sims3_asset/sims3_asset/thumb/shard000/000/091/572/95/roof_up_original.jpg

http://lvlt.thesims3.com/sims3_asset/sims3_asset/thumb/shard000/000/091/572/95/l0wu_original.jpg

http://lvlt.thesims3.com/sims3_asset/sims3_asset/thumb/shard000/000/091/572/95/l0wd_original.jpg

http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=9157295

I'd really love to see the interest in this that I noted in the Sims 4 section. Of course, Sims 4 is the current game and thus more likely to have more interest. However, there are still simmers who love Sims 3 and love a challenge. So, surprise me!

Feel free to build your tiny home with a second floor and/or basement. Also, bump up the lot size if you prefer but try to keep the foot print of the home within, at least, a 10x10 grid square. Less is more!

Check out ideas here:
https://www.pinterest.com/electricfizz/sims-3-tiny-home-ideas/

creativemetapho
7 years ago
Oooh!! I love this! I love making tiny houses in Sims, truly a challenge! (Definitely made easier if you have the all-in-one baths!)

Yours are lovely examples! Small but not plain or simple. I love the complex rooves, that adds so much to the character and keeps it from looking like a single-wide trailer. That first one looks like a delightful little cottage!
glittervonfalco
7 years ago
I remember a challenge a long time ago to build tiny 10x10 commercial lots and that was really fun.

I love making tiny houses although I tend to use the entire grid in the process. I'll play along and see what I can come up with. :)
iAMciane
Seasoned Newcomer
7 years ago
"cwaddell;c-16152569" wrote:

This sounds interesting.

I don't know what the 16 challenge is but am guessing that the footprint takes up no more than 16 squares of the grid. Is that a requirement for a tiny house? Are second floors allowed? Any limits on cost?

Yes, I had read a 16-tile challenge on the sims 4 thread as I was looking through all the pages; but I am not really sure where that came from (maybe another similar challenge?) I found the 16-tiles doable, but extremely limiting, especially for playing with roof lines. So, NO, 16-tiles isn't a requirement, just kind of a guide.

YES, second floors are allowed. Most tiny homes have a loft for bedroom(s) and additional space.

No limit on cost. Have fun!

@Kgaff - tiny commercial lots is a great idea too!

When we built on 10x10 lots in the past, we did tend to use most of the 8x8 building room. I'm hoping to see maybe only half of that used for the building to allow more green space. :smiley:

@creativemetaphor - I love fun roof lines! I love to see variety in building materials, windows, walls, fences, and rooves.
glittervonfalco
7 years ago
I did two tiny houses today. One used about two-thirds of the lot on the first one and the other came out about 8x7.

I cannot believe how I managed to get the cost over 20,000 simoleons on each but I did! I think using the All-in-one is the most expensive way to go but what can you do?
creativemetapho
7 years ago
@kgaff LOL yeah I'm not trying to make them starters, but I did manage to make three minis today, all 16 tiles! (well okay, one is technically 17 because it has two half-tiles...)

Very fun! Will share pics but do want to play test first. Which should be interesting as my game isn't playing with with the actual sims lately! lol
creativemetapho
7 years ago
Yeah, I managed to play test half of one build before crash so I'm just gonna post a few pictures and worry about that later

Litenby Cottage
Inspired in part by @ciane 's first build which looked so much like a tiny little cottage!
All-in-one bath and a large garden
https://creativemetaphor.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/littenby-cottage-1.jpg
https://creativemetaphor.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/littenby-cottage-3.jpg
https://creativemetaphor.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/littenby-cottage-4.jpg
https://creativemetaphor.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/littenby-cottage-9.jpg

Casa Pequeña
Inspired by the US's South West adobe style homes
Fresh air kitchen, all-in-one bath behind, and a flat roof with ladder
https://creativemetaphor.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/casa-pequena-1.jpg
https://creativemetaphor.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/casa-pequena-2.jpg
https://creativemetaphor.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/casa-pequena-7.jpg
https://creativemetaphor.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/casa-pequena-8.jpg
glittervonfalco
7 years ago
Here's some pics of my first one. It looks like I must try and go smaller but it's so hard for me!!! Such awesome builds @creativemetaphor !

I need to follow your lead @ciane and try to go more compact but I do like having a bit of room to move around in.

This is on a 10x10 lot. It has everything a sim needs to start out. I manged to fit in a desk and a funky semi-circular sofa. It also has a small lounge area in the backyard.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4581/24491172868_d6430f502d.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4580/26586844439_58989788e0.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4516/24491171908_3e68733422.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4527/24491170478_8072651e63.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4581/26586841819_54eaa68939.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4574/26586840549_dfa976f4b7.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4554/26586843149_6d9df8716b.jpg
iAMciane
Seasoned Newcomer
7 years ago
Oh, I love that, @Kgaff! Very nice. You did get a lot in! I love that your counter seats two and that you have room for a nice couch. The lounge out back and the bench out front and the asymmetric look are great! I LOVE the way you used that plate rack with the book shelf on top. I rarely use that plate rack as it doesn't slide up and down, so it's limited. Very nice choices!

I have built another one this morning too, but I haven't play tested it yet. I built it at the university, where I'm playing right now. It's Sunday. So, I'll send a sim over and see if they can test out a house they aren't living in. Nope, I can't just wander in an empty house. Maybe some one can move there.
creativemetapho
7 years ago
@kgaff Oh how adorable!! So cozy looking, and I love that couch :mrgreen: The green makes the whole build feel very soothing

I finished screenshotting my third from yesterday and then did another because reasons. lol

The Little Princess
This is technically 17 tiles with the angled walls.
https://creativemetaphor.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/the-little-princess-1.jpg
https://creativemetaphor.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/the-little-princess-2.jpg
https://creativemetaphor.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/the-little-princess-3.jpg
https://creativemetaphor.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/the-little-princess-4.jpg

Micronesia
Stilt-house with sauna! Just cause it's small doesn't mean it can't have some luxury
https://creativemetaphor.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/micronesia-1.jpg
https://creativemetaphor.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/micronesia-2.jpg
https://creativemetaphor.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/micronesia-3.jpg
soocoolsim
Hero
7 years ago

O my gosh these tiny houses are so totally and absolutely cute. Each of you rocked this and I love how each home has their own special vibe. I am sooo bad at tiny lots I'm not even gonna try. Great idea ciane. Looking forward to seeing more tiny lots pop up here :smiley: