#BnS135 - Spring Designer ShowdownThe deadline for this challenge is 31 March 2020Calling all designers! It's time to show off your awesome skills in our Spring Designer Showdown!!!
In the showdown, you have a foundation and 3 items on counters. ( Please disregard the counters. They may be sold back for money.) Place the lot on the Bargain Bend lot in Willow Creek, in any direction that will fit. Choose ONE of the three items to include in your build WITH THE COLORS GIVEN. Sell back the other items. You may not add anything to increase the size of the foundation given, except if adding stairs makes you add a space. You can build only on the foundation given. You can put walls of any kind and fences any where you wish on the foundation. Your design should reflect the item you chose and its given colors. You can change the size of the items, but not the colors.
Rules:
*NO changes to the foundation size or shape, except if adding stairs automatically adds a space.
*Pick only one object for your inspiration. You can change its size but not its colors. Include your selected item in the build.
*No basements.
*You can build in the yard as long as it is not attached to the house. Any required rooms cannot be off of the foundation.
*You can use any fences, walls, windows, and doors that you wish. You can designate any space on the foundation as a porch or room (so indoor or outdoor space).
*The lot must be fully landscaped.
THE BRIEFThe budget is $103,440, which includes the lot as is.
4 separate bedrooms/sleeping spaces
At least 2 and a 1/2 bathrooms.
A kitchen and place to eat.
A study, living room, and media area--in any combination or all separate.
laundry, either on or off the foundation.
Any other rooms or areas you wish to include.
The build can be as many floors as you want up but no basements.
Please include a picture of the ground floor from overhead with the grid on so that we can verify no changes were made to the foundation.
A spring theme is recommended but not demanded.
INSTALL LOT FROM THE IN-GAME GALLERY: Search for Hashtag #BnS135. The lot is by Iampes23 and is titled "Spring Designer Showdown"
Due to the nature of the build, there is no Sims or Room challenge this month.
Entry ListStarting OutFORUM ID: Shakerella
ORIGIN ID: Shakerella
LEVEL: Starting Out
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Bargain Bend
NEW LOT LINK: Gallery Link https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/044659AC6ECD11EA8A44ABC23C933B11
LOT COST: 2,000
GALLERY COST: 101,338
TOTAL COST: 103,338
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: imgur https://imgur.com/a/rUCOWz3
ENTRY DETAILS: I chose the lamp because I love modern homes. Perhaps I am not great at building them, but I will get better with each build! The lamp sits on a table in the entryway. I playtested the house and everything works. The son wants to be a veterinarian and so his room is full of pet stuff. Especially his favorite, dogs. The daughter is a little older and loves music and being girly. The 4th bedroom is a guest room and also used as a study and family room. There are many activities for the family. A pool, chess table set, swing set, gaming system, books, computers, and television to name some.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: no cc
FORUM ID: AntiPasti
ORIGIN ID: BlkForestK
LEVEL: First Time Entry
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Cookout Lookout
NEW LOT LINK: The Birdcage
LOT COST: 2000
GALLERY COST: 100,777
TOTAL COST: 102,777
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/fcULN3Y
ENTRY DETAILS: I chose to use the blue and gold urn for inspiration, and focused on incorporating it's beautiful colour palette, subtle floral detailing, and old fashioned elegance into my home. The shape of the conservatory is also meant to to echo the shape of the urn. I imagine the person who lives here is an older lady who spent most of her life travelling the world, but who now spends her retirement painting and taking long walks with her dogs. There's a spacious master bedroom, a guest room, and a room where her two grandchildren stay when they come to visit. Her painting studio is outside on the balcony so she can enjoy the beautiful spring weather. :)
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Please!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
Bare with me while I figure out how to post photos!
CHALLENGE #135 - Spring Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: sharkiebee
ORIGIN ID: sharkiebee
LEVEL: 1st bns
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Bargain Bend
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/DFAC2A14735B11EA8AF53A0A7F8BC425?category=lots&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns135&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 2,000
GALLERY COST: 101,794
TOTAL COST: as above?
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/Wz6PdnS
ENTRY DETAILS: I used the blue urn for inspo, with shades of blue dotted around the house and the main room for the inspo was the dining room conservatory. I focussed on the spring aspect and made a garden, dotted plants about the house and added a cute wee greenhouse.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: sure! why not
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS:no cc used
TWITTER TAG: NA
FACEBOOK PROFILE: NA
TUMBLR LINK: NA
EstablishedCHALLENGE #135 - Spring Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: TwtyBrd0707
ORIGIN ID: FairyGirl_Em_89
LEVEL: Established??
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Bargain Bend
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/18D36BEE624211EA877F91AF13390B02?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns135&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 2,000
GALLERY COST: 100,882
TOTAL COST: 102,882 (in game it says 102,912 ??)
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/JgaosRw
ENTRY DETAILS: This is my entry for the Spring Designer Showdown. I used the blue and gold urn as my inspiration. I decided to go for a victorian feel for house. The outside of the house is where I used the blue mostly and the inside has a lot of blue and yellow in reference to the urn. The urn also felt like it was from the victorian era hence the victorian style.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Used some photos #LuckyHeather posted to the gallery
TWITTER TAG: NA
FACEBOOK PROFILE: https://www.facebook.com/emilybdixon
TUMBLR LINK: NA
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #135 - Spring Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: SimTresa
ORIGIN ID:TresaofPern
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Bargain Bend
NEW LOT LINK: Nature's Glory https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/B3FA26FF659311EA8DBDEE4E43CC6F73
LOT COST: 2,000
GALLERY COST: 101,174
TOTAL COST: 103,174
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/xUDyNsk
ENTRY DETAILS: I decided to use the lamp, which inspired me to use wood tones throughout, broken up y slashes of color, just as as spring flowers are spots of color against barren ground at the start of spring. I went for a contemporary style and tried to use pieces whose description and look reminded me of the jellyfish lamp, such as the cufflefish sofa and the Laramidian end table.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None. Features art by roseymow/rosemow.
FORUM ID: Pinklady1
ORIGIN ID: Pinklady633
LEVEL:
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: The Harriet
NEW LOT LINK: https://ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/0F5C717D6DEE11EA8A59F1AA7B1EA5C5?searchtype=ea_origin_id&time=all&category=all&searchquery=Pinklady633&sortby=newest&max=50&maxis=false://
LOT COST: 2000
GALLERY COST: 100,106
TOTAL COST: 102,106
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/Rdwa6Rk
ENTRY DETAILS: A quaint home with a modern country flair. The interior design use hues of blue with a touch of gold/yellow tones. It includes a large family with fireplace for a heartwarming family gathering. There is also a small study area found in the large living space. A small gardening area is located in the rear of the house as well as a swingset. There is a grilling area provided for a summer family cookout.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC Used
FORUM ID: Wendyology
ORIGIN ID: Wendyology
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Bargain Bend
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/671E7F23720711EA8C15F1AA7 B1EA5C5?LOT COST: 2000
GALLERY COST: 101,134
TOTAL COST: 103,134
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/RgOry2W
ENTRY DETAILS: A family home dating back to the Victorian era. Now lived in by a young family, they've made a few alterations to modernize - opening the kitchen for a family and media room. They kept the formal rooms in the front half of the first floor.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #135 - Spring Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Bargain Bend in WillowCreek
NEW LOT LINK:Grandma's Family Home https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/757B060073BE11EA8D0FF1AA7B1EA5C5?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=PINKUSFAMILY&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $ 2,000
GALLERY COST: $ $101,155
TOTAL COST: $ 103,155
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Spring Designer Showdown https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fpg%2FMoms-Sims-3-4-Creations-1652411471645604%2Fphotos%2F%3Ftab%3Dalbum%26album_id%3D2670209229865818
ENTRY DETAILS: Placed on the provided foundation on the Bargain Bend lot in Willow Creek ,this home was created with the Grandmothers urn ( item provided ) in mind..The colors in our home reflect this object..We Set on the fireplace mantle our Chosen item The " Grandmothers Urn" .The home, was created for Grand Mother , and Her Family.. Her Son, Daughter-In Law and their 2 children.. A Teen Girl and a little Boy..There are 4 bedrooms,3 1/2 Baths, a Formal Dining room, a Media /Living room, Study & a chef's Kitchen..Art By EmmaKuiper64, SimSationalToo Ninnster & roseymow from the Gallery.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes Please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Art By EmmaKuiper64, SimSationalToo Ninnster & roseymow from the Gallery.
FACEBOOK PROFILE: Mom's Sims 3 & 4. Creations
ExpertBUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
>CHALLENGE #135 Spring Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: Talea12345
ORIGIN ID: ATalea1230
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/4DD7FA00615211EA8F1B56A050AF8D5F?category=all&searchtype=item_name&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=bns135&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: 101,286
LOT COST: 2,000
BUILD COST: 103,286
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/PdvlURM
Floorplan ground floor: https://imgur.com/gallery/QB32Hin
DETAILS: I choose the lamp for the design piece. It seemed to be a modern piece, so that is the style I went for. Because it is supposed to be in Spring, I decides to build a modern green house - so lots of plants and garden space. The plans might fit a bit better to a warmer climate, but they looked the best with the modern design, so I stuck with them. Total count of my design piece (the lamp): 38
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please. (Also, I feel like I forgot something, but am not sure what. Ideas?)
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
FACEBOOK PROFILE:
TUMBLR LINK:
CHALLENGE #135 - Spring Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: jadeiam
ORIGIN ID: jadeiam
LEVEL: Expert
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Bargain Bend lot in Willow Creek
NEW LOT LINK: Georgia in the Springtime https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/FF500DF0733B11EA8B3A3A0A7F8BC425
LOT COST: 3,440
GALLERY COST: 100, 000
TOTAL COST: 103, 440
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Georgia in the Springtime - Slideshow https://imgur.com/gallery/8Z5Cigz
ENTRY DETAILS: Spring Designer Showdown time! This Georgian Beauty oozes elegance and sophistication, from the Great Room to the flowerful spring gardens. Built for this months Build and Share Challenge, it can be yours for the modest price of $103,440. Doesn't your Simling deserve some elegant new digs?
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #135 - Spring Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: HIGHER_DESIGN
ORIGIN ID: HIGHER-DESIGN
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Bargen Bend
NEW LOT LINK: Spring Designer Home https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/F24AD022880A11EA8AAB335C231BF121?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=HIGHER-DESIGN&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 2,000
GALLERY COST: 101,254
TOTAL COST: 103,254
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Full Album https://imgur.com/a/1hwFPse
ENTRY DETAILS: I chose the Blue and Gold vase as my inspiration item. The main floor, and master suit are colored to match, with some other personality in the second floor kids rooms. Thanks, and enjoy!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please.
MasterBUILD UN-OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #135 - Spring Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
LEVEL: Master
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Fledermaus Bend in Forgotten Hollow
NEW LOT LINK: Welcome To The Future https://www.ea.com/en-ca/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/68813112679F11EA84A2EE4E43CC6F73
LOT COST: $2000
GALLERY COST:$100,332.00
TOTAL COST:$102,332.00
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: The Botanist'shttps://imgur.com/a/11ixGNq
ENTRY DETAILS:
I used Robo as my inspiration. I used the color scheme for the house and carried through the thought of experiments and inventions for scientists from the future. The scientists are more specifically botanists, in keeping with the spring theme, who have decided to venture home after the great apocalypse of the Sim Worlds. Scientist's found a way to survive in space, but unfortunately it is not ideal conditions and this brave family of botanist's are going to see if it is possible for Sims, as well as plant life, to survive in the devastated worlds.
*disclaimer* I started this build before there was any concern in my mind about the Corona Virus and this build is in no way related to that (Although it has given me much more time for simming :) )
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure! Although it is not necessary to take the time to review my non-entry. I'm sure you will have something to say about following the rules
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: All nocc artwork was created by myself
ResultsStarting OutComments1st Place: @shakerella
Room Challenge: N/A
Sim Challenge: N/A
EstablishedComments1st Place: @PINKLADY1
Room Challenge: N/A
Sim Challenge: N/A
ExpertComments1st Place: @Talea12345
Room Challenge: N/A
Sim Challenge: N/A
MasterN/A