Have you based any structures or decor on a photo you found on google or elsewhere? It doesn't have to be an exact match, just inspired by. If so, share your screenshots here and include the original photo with credit, or provide a link to the photo.I base things on google photos all the time. Here's one I did recently. Givens Hotel, built ~1843 and torn down 1889. Source: The Daily Gazette.https://66.media.tumblr.com/9eebb293f365bbafc17658bbeebe6e31/5000b7ddebd9b6b7-10/s540x810/33520f2a24a1b286c4342df4973ac73f1ecf7a86.pngGivens Boarding House that I built.https://66.media.tumblr.com/c3f5c0f71bcd34352a525a3af7eab9f5/5000b7ddebd9b6b7-46/s540x810/3e4344408263044fba195fbcb5da279d913a0bca.pngA few of my single sims live here. I just use door locks to make sure everyone goes to the right room.

Love the look of that lot! I try to make builds based on photos or plans I really like online, but I'm a terrible builder and they never end up looking right!

@sueplayssims Thank you so much! Sometimes my builds come out surprisingly good, and sometimes they’re just a total fail, LOL. I have 2 monitors, and I like to keep my inspiration photos on the 2nd monitor so they’re always in view, so I think that helps.

My very first TS4 build was inspired by a real Victorian building. I google map searched it by address 2155 Central Ave., Alameda, CA so that I could view different angles of it. The photo is from pinterest... don't know who to credit.https://i.imgur.com/pBTbqbO.jpgVictorian Town house (Base game, since I didn't have any packs then.)https://i.imgur.com/WrtWcWD.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/D1lzh4p.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/NRoHD85.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/xe7TKnL.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/lu9moPN.jpg

Thank you @QueenofMyshuno <3 <3 <3 I like your Givens Boarding House version of the original Hotel <3 <3 <3@Taoron I hope you can show us some screenies of your build some day as it sounds fantastic! <3

Working on one now, based off a photo, which expanded to Google Maps, Trip Advisor, their Architect and number of other sources. It's a little different due to wall height variant resrictions in game, but I have been at this for a total of about 20 hours at the moment and having a blast with it. Now that I've found bb.showliveeditobjects (Thank you to whoever posted that,) it's taking longer because there is so much stuff. Major game changer. I think our Birthday friends from this week's challenge might have their party here, in the private room. So, I guess this is also another WIP. 'Montebello Ristorante'. (actual names changed to protect the innocent)https://i.imgur.com/BgyudXx.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/R1Zij9g.png

Build or Decor Based on Photo | EA Forums

SusieeP94
6 years ago
Love the look of that lot!
I try to make builds based on photos or plans I really like online, but I'm a terrible builder and they never end up looking right!
QueenOfMyshuno
6 years ago
@sueplayssims Thank you so much! Sometimes my builds come out surprisingly good, and sometimes they’re just a total fail, LOL. I have 2 monitors, and I like to keep my inspiration photos on the 2nd monitor so they’re always in view, so I think that helps.
Gwiniel
6 years ago
My very first TS4 build was inspired by a real Victorian building. I google map searched it by address 2155 Central Ave., Alameda, CA so that I could view different angles of it. The photo is from pinterest... don't know who to credit.

https://i.imgur.com/pBTbqbO.jpg

Victorian Town house (Base game, since I didn't have any packs then.)

https://i.imgur.com/WrtWcWD.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/D1lzh4p.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/NRoHD85.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/xe7TKnL.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/lu9moPN.jpg
Gwiniel
6 years ago
Thank you @QueenofMyshuno <3 <3 <3 I like your Givens Boarding House version of the original Hotel <3 <3 <3

@Taoron I hope you can show us some screenies of your build some day as it sounds fantastic! <3
taoron24121
New Spectator
6 years ago

Working on one now, based off a photo, which expanded to Google Maps, Trip Advisor, their Architect and number of other sources. It's a little different due to wall height variant resrictions in game, but I have been at this for a total of about 20 hours at the moment and having a blast with it. Now that I've found bb.showliveeditobjects (Thank you to whoever posted that,) it's taking longer because there is so much stuff. Major game changer. I think our Birthday friends from this week's challenge might have their party here, in the private room.

So, I guess this is also another WIP. 'Montebello Ristorante'. (actual names changed to protect the innocent)

https://i.imgur.com/BgyudXx.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/R1Zij9g.png
jojoMOMSTER
New Spectator
6 years ago
What a great thread. I hope I don’t creep out my neighbors taking this a little too far. I do really like historical blueprints and such
coolsim9999999
Seasoned Veteran
6 years ago
Awesome thread idea and build @QueenofMyshuno, and congrats on being featured in this week's Friday Highlights B)!

Great builds @Gwiniel and @Taoron B)!
BreeMiles
Hero
6 years ago
I'm loving everyone's builds inspired by pictures! Super lovely and awesome! Wonderful job!! <3
QueenOfMyshuno
6 years ago
@Taoron Your restaurant build is fantastic and so realistic right down to the landscaping, and the parking lot is a nice touch.

@coolsim9999999 I didn't even know this thread was featured, so thanks for telling me that. That's awesome! And thank you for the compliment on my build. :)

I hope more people will post here, as I love seeing the screenshots and am always blown away by people's creativity.
taoron24121
New Spectator
6 years ago
"QueenofMyshuno;c-17224253" wrote:
@Taoron Your restaurant build is fantastic and so realistic right down to the landscaping, and the parking lot is a nice touch.

@coolsim9999999 I didn't even know this thread was featured, so thanks for telling me that. That's awesome! And thank you for the compliment on my build. :)

I hope more people will post here, as I love seeing the screenshots and am always blown away by people's creativity.

Thank you! =)