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BnS #183 – Retro Revival☆ LaunchSneezes ☆Comments: This is such a cute family home! I love that you chose to place your house in Sulani, as that is my favorite world. Using the calming colors along with the sights and sounds of the ocean, your sim family is sure to feel very comfortable and relaxed here. The colors you have used and the style of the home suit Sulani perfectly. I love the big pool in the yard along with the big windows and the thatched roof. You have added so many great activities for sims to enjoy in this house and have used a nice amount of clutter to decorate the home. I love the toddlers’ bedroom! The view, the wallpaper, the reading area, the crafting and game tables all make this room spectacular! You have done a wonderful job on this home! Well done!Suggestions: The big pool is beautiful, but it would have been nice to see a few more activities for the children in the yard. Perhaps adding a picnic table, a swing set, play structure, or even a sandbox would have looked nice.And the Winner is .... LaunchSneezes

Established Results for #BnS 183 Retro Revival☆ ManicPot8to ☆ Comments: Cedar Cottage is so cute and cozy! I can see why you thought it would fit better in Henford-on-Bagley than in Brindleton Bay, it just has that countryside vibe. It definitely benefited from free window placement. The new windows on the front of the second floor are an obvious improvement. The landscaping is beautifully done and makes the house look so inviting. Great idea to turn the garage into a functional stable. The sunken living room is terrific. What a cute nursery! The baby’s going to get plenty of fresh air and sunlight sleeping under that window. The kids’ room looks so fun. Great voice of colors, it could be for a boy or a girl. And bunk beds! Another thing new since 2021, and such fun to build with. The metal frames are definitely the right style for this country cottage too. Suggestions: To take a screenshot of an interior space with no ceiling, use the level up arrow in Live Mode so the roof is visible,then go into Camera mode and use Q to lower the camera back down to the height you want. I hope you do have lights in the stable for the horses and your sims. You have a floating light in the corner near the sunken living. It looks like some windows are unevenly placed in the same area. A trick to make sure they’re even: When you’re placing windows, use a wallpaper with vertical lines, like Simple Siding, to help make sure they’re all on the same line. When you’re done, place the wallpaper you wanted to use. Please add captions to all images, not just some of them. ☆@AlphaFFrog ☆Comments: A church! I can’t say anyone has submitted one before, but I appreciate your creativity! Your background story about Ciara and ada and the screenshot of their meeting are so cool. I too miss Sim 3’s color wheel, but you did a great job recreating the church in Sims 4. It still has that old vibe, just well-cared for as you said. I like how you’ve included the information sign at the entrance. It could be anything from a church bulletin to a plaque describing the church’s history. The cemetery lookes appropriately spooky. The garden looks so restful and welcoming, sims will like relaxing there reading or enjoying nature. I would ssy you succeeded in creating a welcoming community lot. The tiles being darker on the uppler floor from lack of use was a great detail. The organ loft looks great despite the ceiling bug. Clever idea to use that fountain as a baptismal font. Actually, amazing attention to detail allaround - all the separate parts of the church with appropriate decor (and lighting!) for each. I love the basement bar - even a parish church has to make money somehow! Even the pets get remembered here, I don’t know too many real venues that do that. Suggestions: This is not really a criticism of your lot, but when I think of churches, I think of stained glass, so I’m a little disappointed not to see any in your build. Get Together has some that would’ve looked great here. ☆@KitelDesigns☆Comments: I can see the difference between your original build and the new version easily. What a transformation! It’s like a totally new build. The contrasting stone swatches on the upper floor give it a modern feel. Using different windows on each half gives each duplex some individuality while maintaining a cohesive look. Lovely landscaping. The purple room is so heavily decorated it’s hard to know where took. It must belong to someone who has lots of friends and loves to display their artwork. The backyard looks like a lot of fun for the whole family, with plenty of outdoor activities. Cute idea to give the infant a seat at the island with the rest of the family, so he can be nearby while everyone’s eating. The windowseat at the foot of the stairs looks so cozy. A great place to sit and read or daydream or take a nap. The parents will love their private deck. The dog decals in the bathroom are so cute. That bench is perfect for sitting in the shade, people-watching. Nice to see another mezuzah! This teen’s bedroom definitely has a distinctly different vibe, reflecting a sim whose interests run to football and fitness. I like the backstory you gave this family. Lovely living space, especially the artwork above the couch. What a well-stocked laundry room. This deck must get lots of use, with the chess table, seating and a birdfeeder. Suggestions: When screenshotting narrow rooms, consider taking a top down view to avoid the fishbowl look - side walls that appear to stick on out at weird angles. It looks like some of your images got out of order, captains would have helped avoid confusion - which duplex does the first bedroom belong to? Is the highchair at the island routable? It doesn’t seem like it would be. The crib in the infant’s room definitely is not - even though the dresser is only blocking half of it, sims will see it as an obstruction. Moving the crib and chair over one square will make the area usable. Be careful of objects clipping into other objects. This happens in the parent’s room and in the nursery with the curtains.☆@HealthSims☆Comments: The new Old Salt House looks so sleek and modern, yet as if it has always been there. It’s beautiful in the misty morning light, which lends it a timeless air. Love the greenery on the roof of the second-floor balcony. Yes, pergola is the right word. A swim-up bar! What a luxury! Thank you for sharing so many images of the original build, it shows how far you’ve come. I think you wanted your sims to get some exercise by crossing the romo to use the toilet paper! LOL. The entry still maintains a hint of the original industrial vibe with the exposed brick. I see some excellent use of the new ceiling paints. Good idea to have a guest bath with a shower on the first floor in case the family needs to take a quick shower. With those big windows, sims will be too busy enjoying the view to get much work done. I do see what you meant about the evening light, it looks so pretty. The trophy case says a lot about this family. I like that some of the original graffiti is preserved. Very nice living and dining area, a perfect balance of modern and industrial. Game nights must be a lot of fun! And they have a fireplace too. A family of eight could definitely use those 2 fridges. Love the plant divider, creative. I would say don’t worry about the laundry, if you had room for a shelf then sims have room to stand and use the space. What a fun little pool area, and you used the new curved pools too! Love the “secret” garden nook, what a fun detail. The kids’ room doors with different signs are a great hint at their different personalities. Absolutely love the reading nook in Hunter’s room. Clever use of the curtains to make the reading nook in the play area. It does all feel like a magical forest. I like the space wall and ceiling in Milla jr.s room. The 2nd floor balcony and pergola are an excellent way to bring some greenery to the city. Had to chuckle at your description of Hunter III’s color preferences. I can see him choosing orange to bother his mom! Milla III’s room is well suited to a future actress. Again, the main bedroom looks great in the evening light. What a restful third floor balcony. Sims will love painting the sunset at the easel.Suggestions: Could you have chosen a shorter half-wall height so the wall wouldn’t stick up so far beyond the “shower” door in the guest bathroom? One thing that’s missing is exposed ceiling beams, which would have been consistent with the industrial style. This effect could’ve been achieved with spandrels on the third floor. Some kind of blinds would have looked nice in the office for some privacy. Speaking of the third floor, looks like that staircase is missing a railing. An open staircase is fine for this style of house, but not so high up. ☆@mandacaju☆ Comments: Sulani Family Vacation is a beautiful tropical home. Sims will have a lot of fun hanging out on the deck enjoying the ocean and the beautiful views. Your presentation reads as if it was written for a vacation rental site. I love the painted ceilings inside, very tropical. The living room looks like a nice place to relax and enjoy watching TV or just look out those big sliding doors to the patio. The clear stair rail and fence add just a touch of modernity without detracting from the overall feel of the build. The color palette is soothing, evoking images of beaches and sand. Vacationers are going to love the easy access to the outdoors from the kitchen, perfect for entertaining. Great idea to include an outdoor shower, that will be very useful. I love the glass floor in the primary suite, what a creative, unexpected surprise! I can see how much of an improvement the new house was over the original, which looks very humble in comparison.Suggestions: Some of your camera angles looked a little off. Try experimenting with camera positions and zoom levels to make them look a bit straighter. Check out the Screenshot guide linked to the main challenge post. Though it’s a vacation home, I would have liked to see some artwork and more clutter in the bunkroom. Perhaps a Sulani style vase on the dresser. Be careful of objects clipping into each other, for example, the dresser in the primary suite is clipping into the room divider behind it. ☆@Aaleyn☆ Comments: A Concert Hall! That’s a first, and what a lovely build it is. Even the original was very nice, elegant and impressive as a concert hall should be. But it definitely benefited from the larger lot and the extra landscaping outside, which helps to draw the eye. Excellent choice to use those clef statues arranged in two groups of five. The landscaping is tasteful and elegant. I love the below ground-level entry. All those glass roof tiles must give the concert hall a bright, airy feel when the weather is nice. Creative use of the dance floors - yes I know that’s what they are. The entrance looks great, with the wall speaker and an ad featuring a singer. Fancy restroom. Great job using the platforms as stages, that was such a useful update! The green planters make lovely backdrops. I don’t know if it was intentional, but you’ve got a second set of 10 - 10 chairs in each music hall. Love the detail of a No Phones Allowed sign. Sims will like spending time in the lounge and cafe areas, either chatting or having a drink or snack or even listening to the music drifting up from below. Suggestions: Since the restroom is so small, you could have taken a top down screenshot to fit the whole space without any odd camera angles. I do think four steps up to the stage might be a little high. Three steps might have been better. White wall trim on the half-walls in the lounge area would have helped them blend with the fence better. And the winner is… Aaleyn2nd Place goes to: alphaffrog Wonderful builds, everyone! This was not an easy choice to make.

Established Results for #BnS 183 Retro Revival☆ ManicPot8to ☆ Comments: Cedar Cottage is so cute and cozy! I can see why you thought it would fit better in Henford-on-Bagley than in Brindleton Bay, it just has that countryside vibe. It definitely benefited from free window placement. The new windows on the front of the second floor are an obvious improvement. The landscaping is beautifully done and makes the house look so inviting. Great idea to turn the garage into a functional stable. The sunken living room is terrific. What a cute nursery! The baby’s going to get plenty of fresh air and sunlight sleeping under that window. The kids’ room looks so fun. Great voice of colors, it could be for a boy or a girl. And bunk beds! Another thing new since 2021, and such fun to build with. The metal frames are definitely the right style for this country cottage too. Suggestions: To take a screenshot of an interior space with no ceiling, use the level up arrow in Live Mode so the roof is visible,then go into Camera mode and use Q to lower the camera back down to the height you want. I hope you do have lights in the stable for the horses and your sims. You have a floating light in the corner near the sunken living. It looks like some windows are unevenly placed in the same area. A trick to make sure they’re even: When you’re placing windows, use a wallpaper with vertical lines, like Simple Siding, to help make sure they’re all on the same line. When you’re done, place the wallpaper you wanted to use. Please add captions to all images, not just some of them. ☆@AlphaFFrog ☆Comments: A church! I can’t say anyone has submitted one before, but I appreciate your creativity! Your background story about Ciara and ada and the screenshot of their meeting are so cool. I too miss Sim 3’s color wheel, but you did a great job recreating the church in Sims 4. It still has that old vibe, just well-cared for as you said. I like how you’ve included the information sign at the entrance. It could be anything from a church bulletin to a plaque describing the church’s history. The cemetery lookes appropriately spooky. The garden looks so restful and welcoming, sims will like relaxing there reading or enjoying nature. I would ssy you succeeded in creating a welcoming community lot. The tiles being darker on the uppler floor from lack of use was a great detail. The organ loft looks great despite the ceiling bug. Clever idea to use that fountain as a baptismal font. Actually, amazing attention to detail allaround - all the separate parts of the church with appropriate decor (and lighting!) for each. I love the basement bar - even a parish church has to make money somehow! Even the pets get remembered here, I don’t know too many real venues that do that. Suggestions: This is not really a criticism of your lot, but when I think of churches, I think of stained glass, so I’m a little disappointed not to see any in your build. Get Together has some that would’ve looked great here. ☆@KitelDesigns☆Comments: I can see the difference between your original build and the new version easily. What a transformation! It’s like a totally new build. The contrasting stone swatches on the upper floor give it a modern feel. Using different windows on each half gives each duplex some individuality while maintaining a cohesive look. Lovely landscaping. The purple room is so heavily decorated it’s hard to know where took. It must belong to someone who has lots of friends and loves to display their artwork. The backyard looks like a lot of fun for the whole family, with plenty of outdoor activities. Cute idea to give the infant a seat at the island with the rest of the family, so he can be nearby while everyone’s eating. The windowseat at the foot of the stairs looks so cozy. A great place to sit and read or daydream or take a nap. The parents will love their private deck. The dog decals in the bathroom are so cute. That bench is perfect for sitting in the shade, people-watching. Nice to see another mezuzah! This teen’s bedroom definitely has a distinctly different vibe, reflecting a sim whose interests run to football and fitness. I like the backstory you gave this family. Lovely living space, especially the artwork above the couch. What a well-stocked laundry room. This deck must get lots of use, with the chess table, seating and a birdfeeder. Suggestions: When screenshotting narrow rooms, consider taking a top down view to avoid the fishbowl look - side walls that appear to stick on out at weird angles. It looks like some of your images got out of order, captains would have helped avoid confusion - which duplex does the first bedroom belong to? Is the highchair at the island routable? It doesn’t seem like it would be. The crib in the infant’s room definitely is not - even though the dresser is only blocking half of it, sims will see it as an obstruction. Moving the crib and chair over one square will make the area usable. Be careful of objects clipping into other objects. This happens in the parent’s room and in the nursery with the curtains.☆@HealthSims☆Comments: The new Old Salt House looks so sleek and modern, yet as if it has always been there. It’s beautiful in the misty morning light, which lends it a timeless air. Love the greenery on the roof of the second-floor balcony. Yes, pergola is the right word. A swim-up bar! What a luxury! Thank you for sharing so many images of the original build, it shows how far you’ve come. I think you wanted your sims to get some exercise by crossing the romo to use the toilet paper! LOL. The entry still maintains a hint of the original industrial vibe with the exposed brick. I see some excellent use of the new ceiling paints. Good idea to have a guest bath with a shower on the first floor in case the family needs to take a quick shower. With those big windows, sims will be too busy enjoying the view to get much work done. I do see what you meant about the evening light, it looks so pretty. The trophy case says a lot about this family. I like that some of the original graffiti is preserved. Very nice living and dining area, a perfect balance of modern and industrial. Game nights must be a lot of fun! And they have a fireplace too. A family of eight could definitely use those 2 fridges. Love the plant divider, creative. I would say don’t worry about the laundry, if you had room for a shelf then sims have room to stand and use the space. What a fun little pool area, and you used the new curved pools too! Love the “secret” garden nook, what a fun detail. The kids’ room doors with different signs are a great hint at their different personalities. Absolutely love the reading nook in Hunter’s room. Clever use of the curtains to make the reading nook in the play area. It does all feel like a magical forest. I like the space wall and ceiling in Milla jr.s room. The 2nd floor balcony and pergola are an excellent way to bring some greenery to the city. Had to chuckle at your description of Hunter III’s color preferences. I can see him choosing orange to bother his mom! Milla III’s room is well suited to a future actress. Again, the main bedroom looks great in the evening light. What a restful third floor balcony. Sims will love painting the sunset at the easel.Suggestions: Could you have chosen a shorter half-wall height so the wall wouldn’t stick up so far beyond the “shower” door in the guest bathroom? One thing that’s missing is exposed ceiling beams, which would have been consistent with the industrial style. This effect could’ve been achieved with spandrels on the third floor. Some kind of blinds would have looked nice in the office for some privacy. Speaking of the third floor, looks like that staircase is missing a railing. An open staircase is fine for this style of house, but not so high up. ☆@mandacaju☆ Comments: Sulani Family Vacation is a beautiful tropical home. Sims will have a lot of fun hanging out on the deck enjoying the ocean and the beautiful views. Your presentation reads as if it was written for a vacation rental site. I love the painted ceilings inside, very tropical. The living room looks like a nice place to relax and enjoy watching TV or just look out those big sliding doors to the patio. The clear stair rail and fence add just a touch of modernity without detracting from the overall feel of the build. The color palette is soothing, evoking images of beaches and sand. Vacationers are going to love the easy access to the outdoors from the kitchen, perfect for entertaining. Great idea to include an outdoor shower, that will be very useful. I love the glass floor in the primary suite, what a creative, unexpected surprise! I can see how much of an improvement the new house was over the original, which looks very humble in comparison.Suggestions: Some of your camera angles looked a little off. Try experimenting with camera positions and zoom levels to make them look a bit straighter. Check out the Screenshot guide linked to the main challenge post. Though it’s a vacation home, I would have liked to see some artwork and more clutter in the bunkroom. Perhaps a Sulani style vase on the dresser. Be careful of objects clipping into each other, for example, the dresser in the primary suite is clipping into the room divider behind it. ☆@Aaleyn☆ Comments: A Concert Hall! That’s a first, and what a lovely build it is. Even the original was very nice, elegant and impressive as a concert hall should be. But it definitely benefited from the larger lot and the extra landscaping outside, which helps to draw the eye. Excellent choice to use those clef statues arranged in two groups of five. The landscaping is tasteful and elegant. I love the below ground-level entry. All those glass roof tiles must give the concert hall a bright, airy feel when the weather is nice. Creative use of the dance floors - yes I know that’s what they are. The entrance looks great, with the wall speaker and an ad featuring a singer. Fancy restroom. Great job using the platforms as stages, that was such a useful update! The green planters make lovely backdrops. I don’t know if it was intentional, but you’ve got a second set of 10 - 10 chairs in each music hall. Love the detail of a No Phones Allowed sign. Sims will like spending time in the lounge and cafe areas, either chatting or having a drink or snack or even listening to the music drifting up from below. Suggestions: Since the restroom is so small, you could have taken a top down screenshot to fit the whole space without any odd camera angles. I do think four steps up to the stage might be a little high. Three steps might have been better. White wall trim on the half-walls in the lounge area would have helped them blend with the fence better. And the winner is… Aaleyn2nd Place goes to: alphaffrog

Established Results for #BnS #182 Jack Frost Comes Knocking☆@healthxsims☆ CommentsWhat a charming vet clinic and pet rescue! Excellent choice of lot traits. It looks so welcoming, pets won’t be scared to come here. You went above and beyond putting in the time and effort to create that handicapped parking sign out of fencing. Love it and the ramp, great attention to detail. All the realistic touches are appreciated. The inlaid paw marks are charming. Cute cat mural in the bathroom. I like that al the vet rooms are different colors but with the same decor. THe first floor break room looks cozy and relaxing. I love the decals and posters in the pet rescue side. I had to chuckle at the cat decal that looks like it’s standing on top of the cat tree. I imagine Jack or his employees will lov sitting beside the lounge’s fireplace on cold days. Jack will love his office with all the green. The winter l against the banana leaf print is an interesting contrast, but appropriate for a man named Frost. I don’t think I’d have thought to use that particular wallpaper on the interior, but somehow it works in the bathroom. The bedroom looks comfortable and spacious. Good idea to incorporate both of Jack’s interests by adding the painting room/art studio. Those big windows give it plenty of light.Suggestions: Again, I love your handicapped sign, but it’s not very visible - it should be a lighter color to draw attention. Some of your interior screenshots look unsteady, as if the camera was at an odd angle. Work on that, zoom in and take screenshots of smaller areas if you have to so the walls look straight. For the smaller rooms, you could have taken just one aimed straight down. Why do the stairs to the second floor have a different wallpaper than the entry walls? ☆@KiteldesignsComments: This boarding kennel looks very sturdy and safe, well-suited to Magnolia Promenade with all the brick inside and out. The landscaping is so tidy, with a touch of fun from the statue at the corner.. The contrasting shades and patterns of wood in the entry foyer draw the eye. The fishtank brightens up the space. I love that you enlarged those two dog statues and put them in the corner of the room. Is the area with all the shelves and supplies meant to be a store or a storage room? It looks well-stocked and was a great idea either way. The kennels may be small, but they’ll definitely get lots of light from those big windows. Suggestions: Captions under your images would have been very helpful. I don’t think I’ve ever seen such large windows in public a bathroom - especially without blinds to cover them and give a sense of privacy while letting in some light. The windows are also a problem in the grooming room? Where a counter is clearly clipping into the window behind it. I would have liked to see at least one toy in the indoor kennels and some fun pet-themed wall decor used throughout. Where is the break room and office? The layout views? It seems like you ran out of time to finish your slideshow. And the winner is… @Healthxsims= Room Challenge ☆ @Healthxsims☆=CommentsThe color scheme is very cozy and inviting. The rug fits perfectly with the style of the room. The upper cabinets likely don’t show in the birds-eye view because you were in walls-down mode. The staff will appreciate that big TV where they can watch it while they eat. Some plants would make the spacce appear brighter and more cheerful, as well as incorporating Jack Frost's love of green. ☆ @coolsim9999999☆Jack Frost’s Art Break Room is very creatively and artistically designed. The green and white give it an energy appropriate to an art museum. Eventhe floor tiles are fun. That said, mixing up different shades of green would be more restful, especially in the reading nook. It was a great idea to create separate nooks ,each with their own purpose. Jack will definitely have trouble getting his employees to go back to work with all they have to do in there ]☆ Aaleyn ☆ I love the use of the green banana print wallpaper as an accent wall in The Break Room. I love the painted ceiling, it’s perfect for this room. The stone floor separating the kitchen from the rest of the room was a great idea. The hall table near the door is a great space to drop small items like keys or purses as employees enter the break room. And they have a mirror to check their appearance in too! I like the bamboo dividers separating the sitting area from the chess table, they go perfectly with the wallpaper and rug, just a little on the wild side while bringing some nature into the room. The kitchen is so well-stocked, with plenty of room for multiple sims to use it at once. Sims will enjoy the view out of those huge windows while they eat. And the winner is Aaleyn!. Sim Challenge ☆ @Healthxsims ☆ CommentsOf course you can add a pet! It makes perfect sense given Jack’s love of dogs. Jack’s blue eyes are especially striking against his dark skin. He has a good mix of likes and dislikes - a good sim would definitely dislike mischief! I hope he gets to enjoy his love of skiing white living in Brindleton Bay. Great choices of outfits. Those flannel pajamas will be cozy in the winter. And the athletic outfit is his favorite color, that will make exercise more enjoyable. Don’t worry, the skin color difference between his neck and chest area won’t be held against you. Now I’m curious what kind of beanie you had in mind for cold weather, but the one you picked works, at least for the color scheme. Vern is so cute! I’m glad he got such quick treatment for his illness. And the winner is…@healthxsims!

Starting Out results for #BnS185 - Let's Play ☆ LaunchSneezes ☆ Your pink Barbie doll house is beautiful! The pink shingles are the perfect choice for the style of house that you designed and the columns separating the rooms really add an elegant touch to the dollhouse as well. The pool in the yard really feels like one that you would see with a real doll house and the patio tiles suit the build nicely as well. You have furnished the interior of the doll house beautifully! It looks so elegant and feminine with all the pink and expensive looking furniture. My personal favorite room is the nursery. Well done! Suggestions: Although it is probably not necessary for a dollhouse, I think it would have looked really pretty for you to add some railing around the stairwell. ☆ WisdomBuilders ☆ Your doll house is very creative! I love that you chose to build it in Sylvan Glade. The pink lighting of that world compliments the doll house quite nicely. The way that you designed the house to look like it can fold together is a great idea! You have added so many great activities and skills for sims to enjoy and the detail on the home is very well done. You even added cracks on the attic walls and spider webs! Your landscaping looks great as well. The flowers really suit the doll house and the world it is in. Nicely done! Suggestions: It would have been nice to see a little bit more detail added to the front of the doll house. Possibly adding columns on the edges or some room trim or spandrils between the floors. And the winner is .... WisdomBuilders

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SpoonieShep
Seasoned Ace
11 years ago
STARTING OUT RESULTS FOR CHALLENGE #7 - THE GAME'S AFOOT

☆ Issabella14 ☆
This is such a cool little build! The architecture looks fab and the exterior wall treatments you have chosen work incredibly well. Your landscaping looks awesome, you have made great use of the terrain painting tools and you have made some great choices with the plants. Your interior layout works really well and I love that sunken pool in there, what a great addition. Your palette works well throughout the home and really helps this build feel very well put together.I think it was a great idea to have the bedroom overlooking the rest of the house as well.

Suggestions: think carefully before creating a ‘valley’ in the centre of the roof, although it may look good, it wouldn’t really work ‘In Real Life’. Be very careful when placing things close to walls, I can see one of your plants sticking out of the side of the house ;)

Sim Challenge: Mr Wu looks fab and he is totally enjoying his new pad! How many lovely ladies is he entertaining?? It would have been nice to learn a bit more about him though, such as which traits you chose for him.

☆ pammiechick ☆
Such a modern piece of architecture, your choices of wall treatments really help to sell that modern look. The open plan living area works really well and the layout does flow through the home. Your palette is great, it helps the build feel very cohesive and wow, that lovely wooden panelling in the master bedroom! You have made some great object choices that really help build that ‘eclectic’ style, but without overpowering the modernness of the build, really well done for that.

Suggestions: Your landscaping feels a little bland, I think it needed more greenery/flowers around the place to help lift the facade of the house, also, don’t forget about the terrain painting tools. Really think about what you are going to be placing in your rooms and size them appropriately, there seems to be lots of empty space around the place.

Sim Challenge: Your portrayal of Jesus is wonderful, I loved seeing him investigate and solve the crime. And great job on those traits, I thinks he’s a bit of a softie at heart….

☆ iampes23 ☆
This place looks awesome! The architecture is simple yet elegant and the wall treatments you have chosen help to set the tone. You have made some good use of the terrain painting tools in the landscaping and also some good choices that reflect the style of the build when it comes to the plants. Your layout works well and it has a definite sense of flow to it. It is unusual to have the main living space on the top floor, but you have done so in such a unique way that it works really well. Your eclectic choice of objects helps to stop this place feeling too modern and more fitting to the brief, you have a good eye for object placement. the balconies are a great addition.

Suggestions: Your landscaping looks very ‘strict’ for such a modern build, don’t forget in Sims 3 camera man mode, holding down the ‘alt’ button allows you to rotate things by small degrees.

Sim Challenge: Jesus looks amazing, and the back story you have created is awesome! I am loving the traits you chose for him and think they suit him well.

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I know you are only just 'starting out' in TS4, but I think you would do well in the Established category hon ;)

The winner of the Sim Challenge is @pammiechick
Annabelli_22
11 years ago
STARTING OUT RESULTS FOR CHALLENGE #6 - NET WORTH

☆ Issabella14 ☆
Great job on creating a warehouse kind of look and making it work so well. The layout downstairs is very spacious. The wall textures fit it perfectly. It give the rooms an extra ambiance. The furniture you chose is more modern, but it helps making the room feel less cluttered and messy. Good choice in my opinion. The storage room is very clever. Great use of the enlargement cheat and making the crates all different sizes. It makes it look as if they are actually different crates.
A suggestion would be to try and use 1 or 2 brick patterns, if you use too many, it will create a more separated look, where things don't belong to each other, if you get what I mean? I love the upstairs and that they can look out over the first floor. as well as from the computer room, that is a great touch! And the walk way across too.

☆ pammiechick ☆
Excellent job of creating a warehouse like house! The exterior walls look a bit bland, but have you ever seen a warehouse that looks like an architectural highlight? (ok, maybe a few.. but most don’t) the landscaping isn’t much, but a warehouse doesn’t normally have a garden, the landscaping that is there fits your theme of abandoned landscaping . Layout is spacious. And the interior feels warm, especially the living area. the red goes well with the black. :)
A suggestion would be is to turn of the grid when taking pictures. And maybe used a different direction for the driveway, as it now goes out to the back, where there is just grass.
My favourite place would be the office though, love the colours and that CC on the wall is gorgeous. Great job.
Sim challenge: Mara looks gorgeous. great job!

☆ Lavender ☆
Nice build. Simple straight lines. good use of the fencetool to create some lines on the roof. I like the detail of an fire escape at the back, nice one. Landscaping is modest, but what warehouse has a full backyard right? So in this case it is the right way to go. nice job on not leaving it too bare, but still make it seem ‘effortless’. the interior matches the warehouse feel as well. A spacious layout with the main facilities upstairs. I love the ‘zen’ room on the third floor. The combination of rugs to create your own pattern is very clever. The main living/kitchen on the third floor is my favourite. I love the combination of black and red. It just appeals to me. A suggestion would be for the bar in the red common room. All the countertops in the kitchen are black, where the bar is suddenly white. It might be because there is not red/black version of the bar, but it might have been better in that case to pick a different colour all together for the bar, so it looks like it stands out on purpose instead of by accident. The plant inside the counter in the computer lab is a very nice touch, you are going to love Move objects on if you haven’t already :) Great job Lavender

☆ simhead70 ☆
Very interesting shape for the build. the entrance looks great and you did a great job on the slanted walk path, I can never get that right. The enlarged statue fits the exterior wall perfectly, great job. Love the plane on the roof! The interior on the ground floor is very industrial looking, and fits the theme. Good job. The colours go well with the wood and steel. The bedrooms and the bathrooms each have their own style, though I would have liked to see the bedrooms and bathrooms that go together, that they would be a bit more tuned to each other in style/colour wise. Overall you did a great job and I saw some MOO tricks here and there already! Did you use the mod for that? My favourite place would still be the first floor. I love the orange and the wood/steel combination. It’s so warm, yet so industrial. Great job!
Sim challenge: Lovely to see the 3 at work and enjoying the new house!

The winner of the starting out #7 challenge is....

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@Lavender

The winner of the Sim Challenge is @simhead70
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Seasoned Ace
11 years ago
ESTABLISHED RESULTS FOR CHALLENGE #8 - A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS

☆Trashdocka☆
What a difference some exterior wall treatments and a change of windows and doors can make! The landscaping out the front looks lovely and really adds curb appeal to this home, those little touches of dirt using the terrain painting tools works incredibly well. The backyard however feels a little bland to me, very square and unassuming, I wonder of a couple of flower patches out here would have helped add some interest. You made a great job of the interior layout, I can tell you really put some thought into how the build would play, and I can see that it would translate really well into gameplay. Your interior palette is lovely, very muted, the subtle use of green throughout the build to make use of Arthur’s favourite colour was a nice touch, and I simply adore how you made that fireplace into a feature. Great job on the kitchen, it is functional without being too fussy, you have a great eye for object choices and placement.

☆gmcrozier☆
It’s really unusual to use a bathroom style tile on the exterior of a home, but in this case, with the modernness of the exterior aesthetic, I think it works. Your roof line looks fine and your landscaping in the front yard is well thought out, if a little regimented, I wonder had you managed to blend that little bench on the front porch into a similar tonal range, like the one to the rear of the house, if it would have stood out quite so much. The back garden is stunning, I adore that little sandpit area with the monkey bars, such a cute idea. Your interior palette works well throughout the home, and you have made some great object choices and you obviously have a great eye for placement, it would have been nice however, if there had been a couple more activities for the family, i.e. an easel or a chess table, just something with thich they could pursue their hobbies. The boys rooms so obviously reflect their personalities which is great. Really think about your lighting for all your pictures, some of them feel incredibly dark and it was a little difficult ot make out the finer details in these rooms. My favourite room in this house is that lovely living area, it’s modern yet comfortable, a difficult line to walk.

☆iampes23☆
Your exterior has been renovated well, the new siding and the Christmas decorations out here look lovely. The roofline feels incredibly simple to me, I wonder if you could have been a little more adventurous with this aspect of your build. Your landscaping is lovely and fits in well with the exterior style, you have made some really great planting choices out here and also excellent use of the terrain painting tools. your interior layout feels well thought out and I can see it translating well into play. Your interior colour scheme is lovely, such an interesting mix of shades all brought together really well. Great job in getting in hobby related items into the build, it really helps me believe that this home was built specifically for the Lines’. My favourite part of this build is that lovely nursery, I like our idea for curling up and having a short nap….

Sim Challenge:
What a lovely story you have created for the Lines family, the boys all look wonderful, and it’s fab that you got the Mum back for Christmas! I loved your decision on their traits and admit I am sorely tempted to download them into my legacy play through...

The Winner of this Challenge is @trashdocka‌

The Winner of the Sim Challenge is @iampes23‌
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Seasoned Ace
11 years ago
STARTING OUT RESULTS FOR CHALLENGE #8 - A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS

☆Issabella14☆
Lovely modern look to the exterior of this home with the contrasting textures and paving. Great placement of rocks with the flowers and outdoor lights. Excellent idea building a porch out the back for the bbq/patio area, looks very impressive. Beautiful refreshing pool with gardening area and monkey bars either side of it. Great interior layout of the kitchen/dining/living area using lovely warm red colours for a cosy, homely feel especially with the fireplace added. Very nicely decorated for Christmas, the garlands hanging from the curtains are a nice touch. Very well equipped kitchen, the curtains look great the way you've hung two together. Lovely study room/den with the wood panelling and Shades of red and green. The bedrooms are very nicely decorated with each family member's favourite colours. Very sleek and stylish bathrooms.

Suggestions: Improve on the landscaping, maybe add more plants for colour and filling out and maybe experiment more with the terrain paint to create curved planting areas and paths.

☆pammiechick☆
Lovely welcoming lavender pathway leading to the house and good colour choice of planting. Exterior brickwork and render blend really well and make the house look very inviting. Very well thought out design of the back garden, separating the different areas and good choice of paving. Wonderful interior layout with the rooms either side of the main open concept area. Great colour combination here, looks very striking and the brickwork in the kitchen contrasts well with the texture in the living area. Very beautifully decorated for Christmas. Good to see you've used each person's favourite colour in their bedrooms. The childrens rooms are gorgeously decorated and well equipped to suit their needs. The kids bathroom looks lovely with the strong primary colours. The green bathroom is very stylish with the counter choices, wood panelling and superb stacking of rugs.

Suggestions: Maybe add curtains to the windows to add colour, contrast and warmth to the walls and furnishings.

Sim Challenge: Excellent presentation of the family you have created with a great storyline. Poor Oscar seeing his doll's house destroyed, but good old Dad fixed it. Had to smile at the name 'Dustin Jeiber'! Dad and the boys do look very happy and are certain to enjoy their fabulous new home.

The Winner of the Starting Out Challenge is @Isabella14

The Winner of the Sim Challenge is @pammiechick
KittKat7147
11 years ago
EXPERT Results for Challenge #8 - A Very Merry Christmas

☆ @DieterPrivate ☆
The landscaping changes are really pretty. LOVE the new water feature. The house looks updated without being totally changed. I like the new, masculine feel to the interiors. What a difference adding some color to the kitchen cabinets makes! Changing the walls and flooring to wood really warms up the space. Adorable kids room! Love the giraffe in the corner and choice of wallpaper. Nice update to the teen room as well. Love the addition of the play area in the back yard. Love the outdoor dining area and pool.

Suggestions:
I might would have broken up the paneling in the main areas of the home with some brick or stone to provide a little visual interest. A colored accent wall would work in this respect as well.

☆ @Karababy52 ☆
I like the combination of brick and roofing you’ve chosen. Cute gazebo and pond out back. Very creative sand play area. I’m seeing some great use of MOO inside and great idea to stretch the dollars by using reward objects like the space pictures. I love the color of the walls and the grey and white rugs. Love the study. Cute use of alternating colors for the dining chairs and barstools. Love the lime green bathroom! Nursery is too cute!

Suggestions:
Not sure about the enlarged wind turbine on the roof. Makes it look more like an office than a home. The saturation of the green on the kitchen walls was a tad too intense for my taste.

☆ @masajo‌ ☆
Wow – this a total re-visioning of the house. Changing up the roofline makes a huge difference. Love the choice of plants and rocks. They make for a gorgeous entrance. Lovely, modern and sleek pool area. Lovely study. I like the bold color choices and how they contrast with the neutral walls. Bathroom one is lovely. Teenager’s room looks quirky and eclectic. I would be interested to know the kid living in that room! Kitchen and dining are a very nicely done. Kids room is super-cute without being over the top. Like the color choices here.

Suggestions:
For me, the traditional rug (the oriental-look one) and the swag curtains distracted from the modern feeling of the rest of the décor.

☆ @misscbong‌ ☆
This place sure has curb appeal! Great choice of siding and I love the front walk and entrance. Cute kids rooms. Good job of blending the nursery area in the master bedroom. Love the “mud room” in the entry. Great job on the kitchen and dining area! Very modern and matches the exterior of the house in style. Gorgeous back yard – love the pool.

Suggestions:
Work on eliminating “fish eye” (from zooming in and out) from your pictures. Not sure about the mirror and toilet placement in the bath.

☆ @opod67‌ ☆
I like the combination of the siding and brick. Good color choice on the roof and roof trim. Like the addition of the fireplace. Good repurposing of the bathroom space into a kitchen. Like the separate shower and tub set-up in the new bathroom. Cute play area for the kids out back!

Suggestions:
Use MOO to avoid a wallhanging clipping into an object placed against the wall (move the object out from the wall until clipping is eliminated) Would have like to have seen some more use of plants and other landscaping elements.

And the Winner is...

@misscbong‌ !

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Sim Challenge Winner:
@Karababy52‌ !
misscbong
11 years ago
Oh wow! Thank you so much! I'm so excited that I won! What a fantastic group of builds!!!!
Karababy52
Legend
11 years ago
Congratulations @misscbong! Very well deserved! (*)

Thank you so much for the critique on my build @kittkat7147, I wondered myself about that air vent and almost didn't include it. Ah well... I'm a little bummed you didn't like the kitchen since it's my favorite room in the build, but I understand, the green is intense. No worries though, we all have different tastes and that's a good thing! :)

Also, YAY! I won the Sims Challenge! My first win, very exciting! Thank you so much for choosing my family. <3
Cevans1962
Legend
11 years ago
Congratulations @misscbong great work and very well deserved :)

Thank you very much @kittkat7147 for your lovely comments and suggestion, much appreciated :)
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Seasoned Ace
11 years ago
ATTENTION CHALLENGE #9 EXPERT ENTRANTS

‌ ☆ @masajo‌ ☆
Wow Masajo, you didn’t just give the people appartments, but whole housing! Great job. The layout of the lot is very practical. To have a community garden in the center so everyone has easy access, Looks great. I’m a bit unsure if the adult and child recreation in building 3 and 4 are open for everyone, or meant for those in that apartment. I love it if it’s open for everyone. The exterior looks very cohesive in style, yet the buildings have each their own design, I like it :). The interiors on the other hand are vastly different from each other. That really reflects that different people live there. If the recreation area’s aren’t open for all, then that would be my tip, that that is missing, if it is open, then I would suggest to make it more obvious that it is :) If I could choose a housing I think I would go for building 1. I love the master bedroom and the bathroom. Great job Masajo!

Which makes the winner @masajo‌
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Seasoned Ace
11 years ago
RESULTS FOR CHALLENGE #10 EXPERT

☆ @misscbong‌ ☆
Ten out of ten for your Mediterranean style architecture, those shallow roofs work really well, as do those domed towers and your balconies help cement the styling. Your landscaping is gorgeous, those tiled pathways look awesome and you have made some great plant choices, and really great use of the terrain painting tools. Your texture choices on the exterior walls are fantastic, they really help with the theme. The layout is well thought out and I can see it translating well into play. You do have a great eye for object choices and placement. Your palette works well throughout the build. My favourite area in your build is that gorgeous entry foyer, it’s so well thought out and elegant.

Suggestions: That small square patch of grass on that round dias area outside looks a little off, I think had you kept with the circular theme, it would have looked more in keeping with the overall style. I wonder if a little more clutter around and about the place would have helped the build feel more used, plants on the tables in the juice bar for example. Be a little more careful with your picture taking, some of your shots have that ‘fishbowl’ effect going on, which can distort the sizing of your rooms, try not to zoom out quite so much.

☆ @masajo‌ ☆
What a lovely mediterranean style build you have created for this challenge, the architecture is superb and your roofline works incredibly well. You have made some really great choices for your exterior wall textures, and I adore those extra touches, like the towers on the corners and that lovely portico. Your landscaping looks lovely, your plant choices are completely in keeping with the style of the build, you have made some really fantastic use of the terrain painting tools. The outdoor spaces you have created look fabulous, and I am impressed that you got in a kids area. Your interiors are well thought out, your layout works well and I can see that it would translate well into play, you have a great eye for object placement and choices and an excellent sense for room sizings. Your thoughtful added details, such as the robes on the walls in the changing rooms, and the towels in the yoga/pilates room really help this build stand out. My favourite part of your build has to be that wonderful al-fresco dining area, it is so well thought out and executed.

Suggestions: A couple of your shots feel a little dark, which makes it a little difficult to see the details in them, the reception area for example.

The Winner is.....

@masajo‌

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