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Build-n-Share Challenge #83 - A Townie Home
Entry List (continued)
Established
FORUM ID: JosieAnglin
ORIGIN ID: Netxpre2
LEVEL: Established.
LOT: Home For The Muse.
LOT COST: $2,000.
LOT NAME: Fern Park.
BUILD COST: $92,634.
TOTAL COST: $94,634
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Here.
ENTRY DETAILS: I used the third plan from the article. I also was researching modern mid-century interior design aesthetic, decor, and color pallets. Everything seemed to be different shades of brown and white with wood and stone accents so I tried to stay to the theme, but I made the bedroom a little more colorful since I didn't want the entire house to be only brown and white. The landscaping is simple around the home, but since Hope is a loner I created a path for her to walk in nature when she wants fresh air and inspirationAnglin. Since she is maxed in the handiness skill, I figured she liked tinkering so I placed a wood crafting table for her to use as well as using the space in the hallway as a small art studio since she is creative as well.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None.
FORUM ID: Kilra0
ORIGIN ID: Kilra0
LEVEL: Established / Expert
LOT: Mid Century Caprica V1
LOT COST: $2,000
LOT NAME: Garden Essence (Foundry Cove)
BUILD COST: $97,977
TOTAL COST: $99,977
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: here
ENTRY DETAILS: "The Caprica" (first house) I didn't manage the roof either but I loved the floor plan. It's huge and I got in trouble with the budget. Therefore I couldn't furnish every room. I tried to make it as cozy and cool as possible for an artist. I used buydebug objects and selfmade paintings I hope that's ok and you all like.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: no CC
FORUM ID: FoundMarbles
ORIGIN ID: FoundMarbles
LEVEL: Established
LOT: The Dunland https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/3A72896ED4BA11E78C1FF93919BFDC9A?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=FoundMarbles&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 2000
LOT NAME: Garden Essence
BUILD COST: 97745
TOTAL COST: 99745
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/uvEfs
ENTRY DETAILS: This is copied from the "Dunland", number 3 on the web page. This seemed like a good size for a mean loner. I doubt she would be entertaining many people and clearly had, had enough of household maintenance, (“Let Hope fix it.” I am getting sick and tired...), so I gave her something simple and easy to manage with Gnomes to make life easier. For her creative side the house traits also include Home Studio and Natural Light. Given Hope's handiness, I did give her plenty to do a fishing pond, swimming pool, Bonsai tree, musical keyboard, guitar, chess, yoga mat, painting easel, and a computer of superior quality for writers. I tried to duplicate the exterior as faithfully as Sims 4 building would allow. The interior was created after a study of many interiors found in houses built in that style. What did seem clear to me is that wood paneling was all the rage in houses like the Dunland. Ceiling lighting is to one side because, true to the Dunland design the Kitchen and living area have vaulted ceilings. Sims 4 does not permit hanging lights from the second story and any attempt to do so leaves them hanging in mid air. The alternative was to leave a small partial ceiling and place a light on the opposite vaulted wall. The kitchen is laid out in a similar fashion to the floor plan in the article. I did include a kind of "pantry" and a sort of "linen closet". I would have loved a fireplace but that would put a chimney on the roof where there clearly was none in the pictures of the house. I have allowed for all possible creative pursuits because Ms. Potts expressed diverse interests. Clearly she would prefer to put her handiness to use for her own pleasure, now.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, Always
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
FORUM ID: Pallypoo
ORIGIN ID: Pallystyle
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Darling Dallas
LOT COST: 6,000
LOT NAME: Umbrage Manor
BUILD COST:90,210
TOTAL COST: 96,210 (When placed ingame it says it is 99,920. Maybe because of the paintings I have in it.)
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://ibb.co/album/d60Nqa
ENTRY DETAILS: I used the Dallas floor plan. I felt it had more space than the smaller one bedroom and I wanted to make the garage her art studio. I decorated in a colorful mid-century style and placed some art work I felt went with the style. I stuck to the floor plan as well as I could to get the same look. I did make one pantry a half bath as I felt it would be nice to have one close to her art studio. The 3 smaller bedrooms are sparsely furnished as I felt being a single sim, who was a loner, she would not have much use for them at the moment, and I wanted to spend most of her funds on the main parts of the house she would be living in. I did have the more expensive appliances but had to replace with cheaper ones but the color looks better in the home, so it worked out. I tried to keep in mind her loner trait so she only has a small dining table, but there are bar stools at the counter and a table outside if she ever feels like entertaining. I hope Miss Potts is happy here.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: sure
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
FORUM ID: Mamajanaynay
ORIGIN ID: Mamajanaynay
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/468595A0D52811E783ABF93919BFDC9A?category=lots&searchtype=item_name&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=the dallas&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 5,500
LOT NAME: Park Shore
BUILD COST: 86,954
TOTAL COST: 92,454
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://ibb.co/album/ghoaAa
ENTRY DETAILS: I chose The Dallas (Plan #1247) because it offered separated area's for writing and creativity and the open single level floor layout, where if entertaining guests they can easily mingle about without walls being in the way of the kitchen and living area's and is adjacent to the back deck for more seating and BBQ. Two guest bedrooms should any guest be invited to spend more time or they can be used for an expanding family. The garage has been converted to a room for painting, practicing music or working at the wood carving station with ample wall space for displaying any masterpieces or wood work and a Study separate for the needed seclusion for any writer or work at home sim.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
FORUM ID: Laebeth
ORIGIN ID: Ninnster
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Greenberg Drive
LOT COST: 3,000,-
LOT NAME: Brook Bungalow, Willow Creek
BUILD COST: 96,841,-
TOTAL COST: 99,841,-
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Here
ENTRY DETAILS: I chose the Mitchell Glenn as my house plan. Plan can be found here.
I tried to keep as true to the plan as possible, and not just having the layout correct, but the dimensions too. It's not perfect, but it's what I got!
I decided to add a pool area and added some hedges to provide some privacy. Hope can also enjoy eating or lounging outside on the back patio. For the interior I tried to go for a more crisp Scandinavian style. I have kept fairly true to the plan for the interior, including the laundry room. I did however make one of the bedrooms into a study, as I felt Hope as a loner would benefit more from that than having 3 bedrooms. As for the garage I tried to create it as a crafts room, but still have it look like a garage that can still be used (if she cleans up that is). The small cabinet on the wall by the door is meant to be an electrical cabinet (that's often in garages right?). The garage has all of Hope's painting equipment, but also a work bench for her to be doing repairs and such.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None, CC free
FORUM ID: SyddyB206
ORIGIN ID: SyddyB206
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Mid Century Loner https://tinyurl.com/y868lb2f
LOT COST: 2,500
LOT NAME: Potter Splay
BUILD COST: 82,162
TOTAL COST: 84,662
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW
https://flickr.com/photos/151014722@N05/albums/72157689256249791
ENTRY DETAILS: Lovey lot with lush landscaping! Mid Century Modern interior and exterior. It has 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes!!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
SPACE FOR PICTURES: N/A
FORUM ID:glen1974
ORIGIN ID:glen1974
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Atomic Bungalow https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/C812D73DDADB11E7887D97CC8DEE2583?category=all&searchtype=item_name&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=atomic bungalow&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 10000
LOT NAME: Oakenstead in Willow Creek
BUILD COST:89900
TOTAL COST: 99900
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/hV4AB
ENTRY DETAILS: Atomic Bungalow is a midcentury modern property built using the Mitchell Glen plans. As this is a 3 bedroom property and Hope is a loner sim I have turned one of the rooms into a writing/study room whilst retaining the build in wardrobe space as per the plans. The third bedroom I have left as a single guest room as she may have a single family member visit at some point. The floor plans are in an L shape which gave great views of the back garden to which I have added swimming pool.
I had to make compromises as cash ran out as did my time (it is currently 23.50 UK time and I'm just about getting it in!!)
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
Expert
FORUM ID: StSciurus
ORIGIN ID: StSciurus
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: Hope Springs Eternal
LOT COST: §2,000
LOT NAME: Bargain Bend (30 x 20)
BUILD COST: §89,805
TOTAL COST: §91,805
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: here
ENTRY DETAILS: Hope Springs Eternal is a mid-century modern home for Hope Potts and her dog Cleo, modeled after The Dunland houseplan. I tried to stay true to the layout adding only a window to the mechanical room, which has been turned into an art/craft room instead. Since she wanted a home that reminded her of her childhood, I also decorated the interior in a mid-century modern style using primarily shades of orange and turquoise. I included a number of things that a loner might like in her house: a computer for writing, an easel and workbench, a chess table, a pool, and a yoga/meditation area. I also gave her a vegetable garden and a nice side yard in which she can play with Cleo.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: no CC
FORUM ID: Abelhinha35
ORIGIN ID: Issabella14
LEVEL: Expert
LOT NAME: Mid Century Modern
PLAN BUILT: The Dunland
LOT COST: 3,000
LOT NAME: Optimist's Outlook 30 X 40
BUILD COST: 97,003
TOTAL COST: 100,003
GALLERY: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/4BEC5D8FD54611E783A597CC8DEE2583?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Issabella14&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://www.flickr.com/photos/149417332@N07/albums/72157663172589758
ENTRY DETAILS: Mid Century Modern is a cosy but spaceous home. Everything a single person will need is in this home. Enough space for parties and social events, and when the time comes and you plan on having a larger family, the 30x40 lot has enough room for building extensions.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC only MOO and SHO
FORUM ID: Mannanna
ORIGIN ID: Mannanna
LEVEL: Expert ( ouch, that expert title feels scary,lol )
LOT: Mid Century Suburbia
LOT COST: $2,500
LOT NAME: Potters Splay, Willow Creek
BUILD COST: $92,686
TOTAL COST: $99,865 - placed in game
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: here
ENTRY DETAILS: I wasn't going to enter this challenge. When I first read it I thought, "not my cup of tea". I have never built a sim house using a floor plan and never tried to decorate a house for a specific era. It all felt like it was too restrictive. But...then I thought, okay, I'll try and in the end I had fun building it I used The Dallas floor plan. More notes under pics
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, thank you
FORUM ID: faithofkaela
ORIGIN ID: faithofkaela
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: Where There's Hope
LOT COST: $2,500
LOT NAME: Riverside Roost in Willow Creek
BUILD COST: $92,853
TOTAL COST: $95,356
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/oU7Wh
ENTRY DETAILS: Where There's Hope was built specifically for Hope Potts and her grumpy, creative, loner lifestyle. This build is mainly base game, with a couple of decorative pieces from Spa Stuff, but nothing you couldn't live without ;) A fully fenced in rear garden, means she's never interrupted by unwelcome visitors while she's working out there. Inside, Hope has decorated for Christmas, she may be a grump, but she's not a Grinch! The open plan living/dining and kitchen area has been decorated in cool blues and bright yellows. Her bedroom is a sanctuary in wood and green tones, as is her spacious bathroom, complete with built-in linen cupboard.
I chose to use the The Dunland as the base for Hope's home.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Always
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
FORUM ID: Karababy52
ORIGIN ID: Karababy52
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: House of Hope
LOT COST: 2000
LOT NAME: Garden Essence
BUILD COST: 97776
TOTAL COST: 99776
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/UMCnn
ENTRY DETAILS: I built the Dunland for Hope. Features include; open floor plan with cathedral ceiling over living and kitchen area, eat-in kitchen, living room with bar, chess set, computer and dining nook, living room also has a plant ledge wrapped around above, bathroom with jet tub, bedroom with wall of closets, a small artist's studio with an easel & woodworking bench. Outside features include; a patio with fire pit and view of the fishing pond, a geometric fountain display and minimal maintenance landscaping throughout the grounds including a curb appeal special garden in the front.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please and thank you!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NoCC, only used MOO, Debug
Sim Challenge
Starting Out
FORUM ID: StangMix2
ORIGIN ID: stangmix2
LEVEL: Starting Out
HOUSEHOLD: Hope Potts
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Link
ENTRY DETAILS: I made Hope Potts a creative, mean and loner sim. She dreams of becoming a bestselling author. She has max handiness and some painting/writing skillpoints plus a few others, like cooking and mischief - apparently she ate and then "trolled teh forums" while I made/ate dinner and put my kids to bed (I love free will)
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Absolutely
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
Established
FORUM ID: JosieAnglin
ORIGIN ID: Netxpre2
LEVEL: Established
HOUSEHOLD: Hope Potts
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Here
ENTRY DETAILS: I pretty much followed what was in the description of Hope; brown eyes, hair style ect. I gave her cowboy boots for her party outfit to reflect her deep southern roots. For her daily wear, I gave her a comfortable and practical outfit that she could wear while painting, upgrading/fixing her new home, or cleaning.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
FORUM ID: Pallypoo
ORIGIN ID: Pallystyle
LEVEL: Established
HOUSEHOLD: Hope Potts
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://ibb.co/album/gOgqbF
ENTRY DETAILS: I made hope with a curvy muscular build. I felt if she had maxed her handiness skill she would be in shape. I dressed her in a variety of colors to compliment her creative side and skin tone. She doesn't wear much make up, but likes to use it for dress up occassions. And likes to keep her everyday look simple since she never knows what she might be up to.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: sure
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
FORUM ID: Laebeth
ORIGIN ID: Ninnster
LEVEL: Established (Not sure if I should go with the same as build here? or if Sim is separate?)
HOUSEHOLD: Pea in a Potts
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Here
ENTRY DETAILS: I've never done the Sim challenge, so not sure if there are any requirements to the slideshow for this?
I try to create a story when making Sims, it helps me to have a direction. For Hope I molded it around the few things we already knew about her.
In my story, Hope lost her mother at a young age. She was never able to accept the loss, and carrying the resentment gave her a mean streak, and she started keeping to herself becoming a loner. In her solitude she often finds peace in her creative outlets, such as writing and painting.
Because of what happened to her mother, Hope always wanted to build a home to honor her and all the good times she remembers growing up. She even started preferring to dress in 50's style clothing, feeling it bringing her closer to her mother's memories. Therefore I tried to keep to this theme when creating Hope, which means some odd choices particularly for her gym outfit.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None, CC free
Expert
FORUM ID: faithofkaela
ORIGIN ID: faithofkaela
LEVEL: Expert
HOUSEHOLD: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/CC57725FDAC511E78B67F93919BFDC9A
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/oU7Wh (pictures included with the main build showcase)
ENTRY DETAILS: Meet Hope Potts, a new resident of Willow Creek. She hails from San Myshuno, where she worked as a landlord. Now, she aspires to become a best selling author. She's a bit of a loner, a tad grumpy, but incredibly creative.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Always
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
FORUM ID: Ainsleyf
ORIGIN ID: Ainsleyfr
LEVEL:Expert
HOUSEHOLD: How to Serve Man
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Imgur: How to Serve Man
ENTRY DETAILS: Hope is a mean, creative loner with the painter aspiration. She's a level 8 logic, level 10 handiness, level 3 writer and level 3 painter. She doesn't really want to be mean or alone, she just has a secret she needs to protect, and frankly, most humans are annoying.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: absolutely
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS:N/A
Room Challenge
Starting Out
N/A
Established
FORUM ID: JosieAnglin
ORIGIN ID: Netxpre2
LEVEL: Established
HOUSEHOLD: The Creative Dream
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Here
ENTRY DETAILS: I created a really large area for Hope to be able to paint in and store all of her paintings. She has a computer nook where she can research and learn new styles of art and get inspiration. She has a bookcase so she can take a break from painting whenever she likes.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
FORUM ID: Pallypoo
ORIGIN ID: Pallystyle
LEVEL: Established
ROOM: Rustied Blue Art studio
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: pics below
https://image.ibb.co/ioJ2L6/bns83_r_1.png
https://image.ibb.co/jdKRf6/bns83_r3.png
ENTRY DETAILS: Once a garage, this room is slightly more decorated than the one that is in the house. It has a few more paintings and an extra easel. It is a warm a cheery room for a painter.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: sure
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
Expert
N/A
Results
Starting Out -:
Comments
1st Place: @StangMix2
Sim Challenge: N/A
Room Challenge: N/A
Established -:
Comments
1st Place: @Laebeth
Honourable Mention: @glen1974
Sim Challenge: @Pallystyle
Room Challenge: @JosieAnglin and @Pallystyle
Expert -:
Comments
1st Place: @abelhinha35
Sim Challenge: @Ainsleyf
Room Challenge: N/A
Entry List (continued)
Established
FORUM ID: JosieAnglin
ORIGIN ID: Netxpre2
LEVEL: Established.
LOT: Home For The Muse.
LOT COST: $2,000.
LOT NAME: Fern Park.
BUILD COST: $92,634.
TOTAL COST: $94,634
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Here.
ENTRY DETAILS: I used the third plan from the article. I also was researching modern mid-century interior design aesthetic, decor, and color pallets. Everything seemed to be different shades of brown and white with wood and stone accents so I tried to stay to the theme, but I made the bedroom a little more colorful since I didn't want the entire house to be only brown and white. The landscaping is simple around the home, but since Hope is a loner I created a path for her to walk in nature when she wants fresh air and inspirationAnglin. Since she is maxed in the handiness skill, I figured she liked tinkering so I placed a wood crafting table for her to use as well as using the space in the hallway as a small art studio since she is creative as well.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None.
FORUM ID: Kilra0
ORIGIN ID: Kilra0
LEVEL: Established / Expert
LOT: Mid Century Caprica V1
LOT COST: $2,000
LOT NAME: Garden Essence (Foundry Cove)
BUILD COST: $97,977
TOTAL COST: $99,977
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: here
ENTRY DETAILS: "The Caprica" (first house) I didn't manage the roof either but I loved the floor plan. It's huge and I got in trouble with the budget. Therefore I couldn't furnish every room. I tried to make it as cozy and cool as possible for an artist. I used buydebug objects and selfmade paintings I hope that's ok and you all like.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: no CC
FORUM ID: FoundMarbles
ORIGIN ID: FoundMarbles
LEVEL: Established
LOT: The Dunland https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/3A72896ED4BA11E78C1FF93919BFDC9A?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=FoundMarbles&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 2000
LOT NAME: Garden Essence
BUILD COST: 97745
TOTAL COST: 99745
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/uvEfs
ENTRY DETAILS: This is copied from the "Dunland", number 3 on the web page. This seemed like a good size for a mean loner. I doubt she would be entertaining many people and clearly had, had enough of household maintenance, (“Let Hope fix it.” I am getting sick and tired...), so I gave her something simple and easy to manage with Gnomes to make life easier. For her creative side the house traits also include Home Studio and Natural Light. Given Hope's handiness, I did give her plenty to do a fishing pond, swimming pool, Bonsai tree, musical keyboard, guitar, chess, yoga mat, painting easel, and a computer of superior quality for writers. I tried to duplicate the exterior as faithfully as Sims 4 building would allow. The interior was created after a study of many interiors found in houses built in that style. What did seem clear to me is that wood paneling was all the rage in houses like the Dunland. Ceiling lighting is to one side because, true to the Dunland design the Kitchen and living area have vaulted ceilings. Sims 4 does not permit hanging lights from the second story and any attempt to do so leaves them hanging in mid air. The alternative was to leave a small partial ceiling and place a light on the opposite vaulted wall. The kitchen is laid out in a similar fashion to the floor plan in the article. I did include a kind of "pantry" and a sort of "linen closet". I would have loved a fireplace but that would put a chimney on the roof where there clearly was none in the pictures of the house. I have allowed for all possible creative pursuits because Ms. Potts expressed diverse interests. Clearly she would prefer to put her handiness to use for her own pleasure, now.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, Always
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
FORUM ID: Pallypoo
ORIGIN ID: Pallystyle
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Darling Dallas
LOT COST: 6,000
LOT NAME: Umbrage Manor
BUILD COST:90,210
TOTAL COST: 96,210 (When placed ingame it says it is 99,920. Maybe because of the paintings I have in it.)
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://ibb.co/album/d60Nqa
ENTRY DETAILS: I used the Dallas floor plan. I felt it had more space than the smaller one bedroom and I wanted to make the garage her art studio. I decorated in a colorful mid-century style and placed some art work I felt went with the style. I stuck to the floor plan as well as I could to get the same look. I did make one pantry a half bath as I felt it would be nice to have one close to her art studio. The 3 smaller bedrooms are sparsely furnished as I felt being a single sim, who was a loner, she would not have much use for them at the moment, and I wanted to spend most of her funds on the main parts of the house she would be living in. I did have the more expensive appliances but had to replace with cheaper ones but the color looks better in the home, so it worked out. I tried to keep in mind her loner trait so she only has a small dining table, but there are bar stools at the counter and a table outside if she ever feels like entertaining. I hope Miss Potts is happy here.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: sure
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
FORUM ID: Mamajanaynay
ORIGIN ID: Mamajanaynay
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/468595A0D52811E783ABF93919BFDC9A?category=lots&searchtype=item_name&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=the dallas&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 5,500
LOT NAME: Park Shore
BUILD COST: 86,954
TOTAL COST: 92,454
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://ibb.co/album/ghoaAa
ENTRY DETAILS: I chose The Dallas (Plan #1247) because it offered separated area's for writing and creativity and the open single level floor layout, where if entertaining guests they can easily mingle about without walls being in the way of the kitchen and living area's and is adjacent to the back deck for more seating and BBQ. Two guest bedrooms should any guest be invited to spend more time or they can be used for an expanding family. The garage has been converted to a room for painting, practicing music or working at the wood carving station with ample wall space for displaying any masterpieces or wood work and a Study separate for the needed seclusion for any writer or work at home sim.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
FORUM ID: Laebeth
ORIGIN ID: Ninnster
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Greenberg Drive
LOT COST: 3,000,-
LOT NAME: Brook Bungalow, Willow Creek
BUILD COST: 96,841,-
TOTAL COST: 99,841,-
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Here
ENTRY DETAILS: I chose the Mitchell Glenn as my house plan. Plan can be found here.
I tried to keep as true to the plan as possible, and not just having the layout correct, but the dimensions too. It's not perfect, but it's what I got!
I decided to add a pool area and added some hedges to provide some privacy. Hope can also enjoy eating or lounging outside on the back patio. For the interior I tried to go for a more crisp Scandinavian style. I have kept fairly true to the plan for the interior, including the laundry room. I did however make one of the bedrooms into a study, as I felt Hope as a loner would benefit more from that than having 3 bedrooms. As for the garage I tried to create it as a crafts room, but still have it look like a garage that can still be used (if she cleans up that is). The small cabinet on the wall by the door is meant to be an electrical cabinet (that's often in garages right?). The garage has all of Hope's painting equipment, but also a work bench for her to be doing repairs and such.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None, CC free
FORUM ID: SyddyB206
ORIGIN ID: SyddyB206
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Mid Century Loner https://tinyurl.com/y868lb2f
LOT COST: 2,500
LOT NAME: Potter Splay
BUILD COST: 82,162
TOTAL COST: 84,662
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW
https://flickr.com/photos/151014722@N05/albums/72157689256249791
ENTRY DETAILS: Lovey lot with lush landscaping! Mid Century Modern interior and exterior. It has 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes!!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
SPACE FOR PICTURES: N/A
FORUM ID:glen1974
ORIGIN ID:glen1974
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Atomic Bungalow https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/C812D73DDADB11E7887D97CC8DEE2583?category=all&searchtype=item_name&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=atomic bungalow&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 10000
LOT NAME: Oakenstead in Willow Creek
BUILD COST:89900
TOTAL COST: 99900
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/hV4AB
ENTRY DETAILS: Atomic Bungalow is a midcentury modern property built using the Mitchell Glen plans. As this is a 3 bedroom property and Hope is a loner sim I have turned one of the rooms into a writing/study room whilst retaining the build in wardrobe space as per the plans. The third bedroom I have left as a single guest room as she may have a single family member visit at some point. The floor plans are in an L shape which gave great views of the back garden to which I have added swimming pool.
I had to make compromises as cash ran out as did my time (it is currently 23.50 UK time and I'm just about getting it in!!)
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
Expert
FORUM ID: StSciurus
ORIGIN ID: StSciurus
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: Hope Springs Eternal
LOT COST: §2,000
LOT NAME: Bargain Bend (30 x 20)
BUILD COST: §89,805
TOTAL COST: §91,805
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: here
ENTRY DETAILS: Hope Springs Eternal is a mid-century modern home for Hope Potts and her dog Cleo, modeled after The Dunland houseplan. I tried to stay true to the layout adding only a window to the mechanical room, which has been turned into an art/craft room instead. Since she wanted a home that reminded her of her childhood, I also decorated the interior in a mid-century modern style using primarily shades of orange and turquoise. I included a number of things that a loner might like in her house: a computer for writing, an easel and workbench, a chess table, a pool, and a yoga/meditation area. I also gave her a vegetable garden and a nice side yard in which she can play with Cleo.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: no CC
FORUM ID: Abelhinha35
ORIGIN ID: Issabella14
LEVEL: Expert
LOT NAME: Mid Century Modern
PLAN BUILT: The Dunland
LOT COST: 3,000
LOT NAME: Optimist's Outlook 30 X 40
BUILD COST: 97,003
TOTAL COST: 100,003
GALLERY: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/4BEC5D8FD54611E783A597CC8DEE2583?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Issabella14&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://www.flickr.com/photos/149417332@N07/albums/72157663172589758
ENTRY DETAILS: Mid Century Modern is a cosy but spaceous home. Everything a single person will need is in this home. Enough space for parties and social events, and when the time comes and you plan on having a larger family, the 30x40 lot has enough room for building extensions.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC only MOO and SHO
FORUM ID: Mannanna
ORIGIN ID: Mannanna
LEVEL: Expert ( ouch, that expert title feels scary,lol )
LOT: Mid Century Suburbia
LOT COST: $2,500
LOT NAME: Potters Splay, Willow Creek
BUILD COST: $92,686
TOTAL COST: $99,865 - placed in game
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: here
ENTRY DETAILS: I wasn't going to enter this challenge. When I first read it I thought, "not my cup of tea". I have never built a sim house using a floor plan and never tried to decorate a house for a specific era. It all felt like it was too restrictive. But...then I thought, okay, I'll try and in the end I had fun building it I used The Dallas floor plan. More notes under pics
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, thank you
FORUM ID: faithofkaela
ORIGIN ID: faithofkaela
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: Where There's Hope
LOT COST: $2,500
LOT NAME: Riverside Roost in Willow Creek
BUILD COST: $92,853
TOTAL COST: $95,356
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/oU7Wh
ENTRY DETAILS: Where There's Hope was built specifically for Hope Potts and her grumpy, creative, loner lifestyle. This build is mainly base game, with a couple of decorative pieces from Spa Stuff, but nothing you couldn't live without ;) A fully fenced in rear garden, means she's never interrupted by unwelcome visitors while she's working out there. Inside, Hope has decorated for Christmas, she may be a grump, but she's not a Grinch! The open plan living/dining and kitchen area has been decorated in cool blues and bright yellows. Her bedroom is a sanctuary in wood and green tones, as is her spacious bathroom, complete with built-in linen cupboard.
I chose to use the The Dunland as the base for Hope's home.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Always
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
FORUM ID: Karababy52
ORIGIN ID: Karababy52
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: House of Hope
LOT COST: 2000
LOT NAME: Garden Essence
BUILD COST: 97776
TOTAL COST: 99776
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/UMCnn
ENTRY DETAILS: I built the Dunland for Hope. Features include; open floor plan with cathedral ceiling over living and kitchen area, eat-in kitchen, living room with bar, chess set, computer and dining nook, living room also has a plant ledge wrapped around above, bathroom with jet tub, bedroom with wall of closets, a small artist's studio with an easel & woodworking bench. Outside features include; a patio with fire pit and view of the fishing pond, a geometric fountain display and minimal maintenance landscaping throughout the grounds including a curb appeal special garden in the front.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please and thank you!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NoCC, only used MOO, Debug
Sim Challenge
Starting Out
FORUM ID: StangMix2
ORIGIN ID: stangmix2
LEVEL: Starting Out
HOUSEHOLD: Hope Potts
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Link
ENTRY DETAILS: I made Hope Potts a creative, mean and loner sim. She dreams of becoming a bestselling author. She has max handiness and some painting/writing skillpoints plus a few others, like cooking and mischief - apparently she ate and then "trolled teh forums" while I made/ate dinner and put my kids to bed (I love free will)
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Absolutely
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
Established
FORUM ID: JosieAnglin
ORIGIN ID: Netxpre2
LEVEL: Established
HOUSEHOLD: Hope Potts
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Here
ENTRY DETAILS: I pretty much followed what was in the description of Hope; brown eyes, hair style ect. I gave her cowboy boots for her party outfit to reflect her deep southern roots. For her daily wear, I gave her a comfortable and practical outfit that she could wear while painting, upgrading/fixing her new home, or cleaning.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
FORUM ID: Pallypoo
ORIGIN ID: Pallystyle
LEVEL: Established
HOUSEHOLD: Hope Potts
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://ibb.co/album/gOgqbF
ENTRY DETAILS: I made hope with a curvy muscular build. I felt if she had maxed her handiness skill she would be in shape. I dressed her in a variety of colors to compliment her creative side and skin tone. She doesn't wear much make up, but likes to use it for dress up occassions. And likes to keep her everyday look simple since she never knows what she might be up to.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: sure
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
FORUM ID: Laebeth
ORIGIN ID: Ninnster
LEVEL: Established (Not sure if I should go with the same as build here? or if Sim is separate?)
HOUSEHOLD: Pea in a Potts
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Here
ENTRY DETAILS: I've never done the Sim challenge, so not sure if there are any requirements to the slideshow for this?
I try to create a story when making Sims, it helps me to have a direction. For Hope I molded it around the few things we already knew about her.
In my story, Hope lost her mother at a young age. She was never able to accept the loss, and carrying the resentment gave her a mean streak, and she started keeping to herself becoming a loner. In her solitude she often finds peace in her creative outlets, such as writing and painting.
Because of what happened to her mother, Hope always wanted to build a home to honor her and all the good times she remembers growing up. She even started preferring to dress in 50's style clothing, feeling it bringing her closer to her mother's memories. Therefore I tried to keep to this theme when creating Hope, which means some odd choices particularly for her gym outfit.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None, CC free
Expert
FORUM ID: faithofkaela
ORIGIN ID: faithofkaela
LEVEL: Expert
HOUSEHOLD: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/CC57725FDAC511E78B67F93919BFDC9A
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/oU7Wh (pictures included with the main build showcase)
ENTRY DETAILS: Meet Hope Potts, a new resident of Willow Creek. She hails from San Myshuno, where she worked as a landlord. Now, she aspires to become a best selling author. She's a bit of a loner, a tad grumpy, but incredibly creative.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Always
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
FORUM ID: Ainsleyf
ORIGIN ID: Ainsleyfr
LEVEL:Expert
HOUSEHOLD: How to Serve Man
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Imgur: How to Serve Man
ENTRY DETAILS: Hope is a mean, creative loner with the painter aspiration. She's a level 8 logic, level 10 handiness, level 3 writer and level 3 painter. She doesn't really want to be mean or alone, she just has a secret she needs to protect, and frankly, most humans are annoying.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: absolutely
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS:N/A
Room Challenge
Starting Out
N/A
Established
FORUM ID: JosieAnglin
ORIGIN ID: Netxpre2
LEVEL: Established
HOUSEHOLD: The Creative Dream
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Here
ENTRY DETAILS: I created a really large area for Hope to be able to paint in and store all of her paintings. She has a computer nook where she can research and learn new styles of art and get inspiration. She has a bookcase so she can take a break from painting whenever she likes.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
FORUM ID: Pallypoo
ORIGIN ID: Pallystyle
LEVEL: Established
ROOM: Rustied Blue Art studio
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: pics below
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ENTRY DETAILS: Once a garage, this room is slightly more decorated than the one that is in the house. It has a few more paintings and an extra easel. It is a warm a cheery room for a painter.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: sure
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
Expert
N/A
Results
Starting Out -:
Comments
1st Place: @StangMix2
Sim Challenge: N/A
Room Challenge: N/A
Established -:
Comments
1st Place: @Laebeth
Honourable Mention: @glen1974
Sim Challenge: @Pallystyle
Room Challenge: @JosieAnglin and @Pallystyle
Expert -:
Comments
1st Place: @abelhinha35
Sim Challenge: @Ainsleyf
Room Challenge: N/A
