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#BnS157 - Winter Designer Showdown
The deadline for this challenge is 31 January 2022
You are working on a fairly involved design.
An IM from Karl pops up: Two really sweet young people were walking by and are wondering if you would see them?
You type back: Sure, bring them in.
Dylan and Sally sit opposite you; they express their appreciation to you for seeing them.
“Of course, so how can I help?”
Dylan explains: “Sally and I have $22000 for a lot and house. We are kind of crafty/artistic gardeners and would like to be able to generate an income from home.”
“What style or location do you have in mind?”
Sally looks a bit worried but she adds-in an important detail: “My parents are going to a container auction in a couple days, they are gifting us a container of furnishings. We want where we live and the style of our house to work well with the free items. Also, if possible, we would like to re-purpose the empty container as a means of earning an income.”
“So, you don’t know what they will pick for you?”
Sally shrugs: “No idea”
“No problem! We can choose a lot, get your container delivered and build a house to suit your needs. It will be ready for you in about a month,”
Dylan is so happy. He jumps up, shakes your hand and says: “Thank you! This is going to be great.”
THE BRIEF
Place the 40x30 lot Container Yard and choose a container on behalf of Sally’s parents, Save this container as a room to your gallery. Here is the the link for Container Yard. https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ea.com%2Fgames%2Fthe-sims%2Fthe-sims-4%2Fpc%2Fgallery%2F7B8BAB4C6CEA11EC817C2F6BDDF4AE3F%3Fcategory%3Dall%26searchtype%3Dhashtag%26sortby%3Ddownloads%26time%3Dall%26searchquery%3Dbns157%26max%3D50%26maxis%3Dfalse It can also be found with the hashtag #BnS157 I hope you can find something here to suit your build.
Purchase a lot and place your container. You can place your container on the ground, on dunnage or on a low foundation or platform. You can add a roof, windows, door, stairs if needed to access the door and re-paint the container if you like. Sally’s parents are paying to get your container situated. Your container must be free standing. It cannot share walls with your house. Your container is a space for Dylan and Sally to generate income. Some examples could be: a greenhouse, a massage studio, a painting or photo studio, or a woodworking space.
You now have 22000 minus the lot cost to build a functional home and equip your container. Please try to use the furnishings provided. You can recolour them if you like. If you need to sell one two or three of the items Sally’s parents won’t be offended. You are free to purchase whatever else you need for your home.
Sally and Dylan can be a young couple or twin siblings, you choose. If they are siblings each will need their own bedroom. If they are a couple, they will share a room. Your home needs a bathroom, a place to prepare and enjoy meals and space to relax and entertain. Sally and Dylan like gardening, they need a space for gardening.
Room Challenge
Choose one of the empty containers and create a space for Dylan and Sally to earn an income. Budget $2000.
Sim Challenge
Create Dylan and Sally. Tell us about their arts/crafting interests and show us their outfits.
Remember to include the entirely of the hashtag #bns157 or your entries will not be judged!
Entry List
Starting Out
FORUM ID: xXQueenBeeXx
ORIGIN ID: XxXQueenBeeXx
LEVEL: Starting Out
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Cordelia's Secret Cottage
NEW LOT LINK: Overgrown Bliss https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ea.com%2Fgames%2Fthe-sims%2Fthe-sims-4%2Fpc%2Fgallery%2F0F48FBEC6EA111EC8953A15490F1F0B0%3Fcategory%3Dall%26searchtype%3Dea_origin_id%26sortby%3Ddownloads%26time%3Dall%26searchquery%3DXxXQueenBeeXx%26max%3D50%26maxis%3Dfalse
LOT COST: 1925
GALLERY COST: 29,100
Container Cost: 11,709
TOTAL COST: 19,316
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/0AV3h8C
ENTRY DETAILS: I aimed to have as many plants be by the garden loving couple! I opted to have their money maker be a cross between selling flowers and bouquets. I decided to have their home be colorful; however, I tried my best to keep it from going over the top. Especially, in the bedroom as I wanted most of the colors to be more neutral overall.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes!
CHALLENGE #157 - Winter Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: Lissykin
ORIGIN ID: Lissykin
LEVEL: Starting Out
SIMS 4 BUILD NAME: Home Business Haven
GALLERY: Link https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ea.com%2Fen-gb%2Fgames%2Fthe-sims%2Fthe-sims-4%2Fpc%2Fgallery%2FE6234CD4719B11EC8F9BC3F193DEAD3A
LOT COST: 1,500
CONTAINER COST: 11,709
GALLERY COST: 24,195
BUILD COST: 22,347
SLIDESHOW: Link https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fimageshack.com%2Fa%2FdApw7%2F1
This home offers many ways to earn simoleons; paint, write, make candles, take photos, can goods, cross-stitch, and of course, garden. All of the plants are spliced based on season and are perfect.
Hi! I'm super new to this challenge, and I accidentally denied myself some budget. Oops! lol It's a plain house, but it's efficient.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #157 - Winter Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: jordanfbrasil
ORIGIN ID: jordanfbrasil
LEVEL: - my first entry -
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Brindleton Bay Lot - 20x30 - Dachshund's Creek
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/66FC67067B3311EC8E254A384497AFB2
LOT COST: §2,000
GALLERY COST: §20,000
TOTAL COST: §22,000 (I read the sub-posts regarding container value after submitting)
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/YlF9PoW
ENTRY DETAILS:
My oh my, this was quite the challenge! With the couple's §22,000 total budget, we had to be very strategic in providing them everything they need. Once we nailed down the essentials, we were able to develop the accents and landscaping.
My approach to this build was to provide a contemporary aesthetic for the repurposing of a shipping container. Sally’s parents graciously allowed me to select a container on their behalf, and we were very fortunate! We had been gifted with neutral rustic kitchen pieces that provide a cozy and lived-in feel. A bright and fresh colour palette allows for pops of colours in various locations. We decided on yellow for the main house and green for the shipping container work studio.
Since the budget was solid, the bathroom is a clean and open area for ease of maintenance and cleaning. The open staircase allows the room to feel larger instead of closed off. Upstairs, a lovely textured rug provides warmth to the couple’s bedroom.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please!
Sim Challenge
SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #157 - Winter Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: jordanfbrasil
ORIGIN ID: jordanfbrasil
LEVEL: - my first sim entry -
HOUSEHOLD: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/34C6C0477B3511EC85C24A384497AFB2
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/UtY8Zer
ENTRY DETAILS:
This green-thumbed-woodworking-young-couple is ready to conquer the world together. After receiving a new home, they knew that they had to get their closets in order. Both are equally fashionable and expressive. Neutral colours, texture and fun shapes are things they always consider when putting an outfit together.
Dylan and Sally tend to wear similar colour palettes because they enjoy being photographed together and love to show off their collective aesthetics.
Sally is a fan of long draping clothing as well as fit and flare shapes. She has curves and loves to show them off. Dylan is a tad on the preppy side but loves to be comfortable. He thoroughly enjoys showing off his sneaker collection!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please!
Established
CHALLENGE #157 - Winter Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: pammiechick
ORIGIN ID:pammiechick
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Bellington Boathouse
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/C53114E26FD411EC868A2F6BDDF4AE3F?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=pammiechick&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 1500
GALLERY COST: 20,482
TOTAL COST: 21,982
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/gOtSzM3
***NOTE*** I didn't realize we didn't have to count the container into our budget so my budget is $13000 lower than it should have been but I'm not redoing it since I like how low cost the build is for my followers.
I created the container space for Sally's vlogging about knitting and gardening. The gardening area is inside the container as I placed a clear roof to let the sun in. The lot has a nice pond in between the home and the container with cool lanterns lighting the night and shimmering in the water. There's a few balconies for the couple to enjoy the view. I had to delete a few of the items in the container to keep within budget and I wish I had those now, but oh well! Next time I won't be so quick on the brief and see what others are doing. Lol!
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #157 - Winter Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: coolsim9999999
ORIGIN ID: coolsim9999999
LEVEL: Established?
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Mid-Nowhere in Windenburg
NEW LOT LINK:
https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/8D3BD164705E11EC872AA15490F1F0B0?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=coolsim9999999&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: §1,500
Container COST: §22,163
GALLERY COST: §37,307
TOTAL COST: §16,807
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:
https://imgur.com/a/gaQiyRN
ENTRY DETAILS:
Dylan and Sally have moved into their new home. They found an abandoned car, boat and two bikes in the woods, which are on their property now. Their comfy forest home sits in the middle of a special island in Windenburg, which is surrounded by trees to suit their personalities and container (a painting studio).
Both Dylan and Sally have the painter extraordinaire aspiration. While Sally is an art lover, creative and paranoid, her husband Dylan’s traits are erratic, clumsy and creative. They both share the love of painting (on the easel and the sketchpad, so both can produce income at the same time, and both are creative. Sally, an art lover, is paranoid, while her husband Dylan is erratic and clumsy (he drops his drippy, wet paint brushes on the floor sometimes, and has fallen off the treadmill several times, so Sally bought a penguin TV for him do exercise on the floor doing exercise videos).
They share symptoms of Strangerville residents, although, they have slightly different diagnoses, but they prefer to live on the island in Windenburg, which is more isolated. The house has great ocean views, since the Windenburg island is, in fact, an island. Everyone else on the wooded island moved out when the couple moved in because Dylan and Sally prefer to be alone. The house is small, and the container is smaller, still. However, it’s perfect for them, and they are ecstatic that her parents purchased the perfect container for them to use to finally generate an income from painting. The artwork in the container was created by Dylan and Sally prior to moving in. It was the only surviving art from Sally’s parent’s basement, where the couple had stored their artwork while they were dating and engaged.
A flood ravaged the majority of it, but these few pieces, which Sally’s parents had kept the highest off the ground in their basement. Now, her parents have invested in a sump pump because they realized the dire need for it after most of their items in storage in the basement, including Sally and Dylan’s artwork were destroyed in the flash flood.
The house has one bedroom (with a fireplace) and bathroom on the second floor, and a kitchen, dining area, living room and study on the first. Pops of yellow and sprays of sunflowers pump some cheer into their tiny abode.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Art by @rosemow
CHALLENGE #157 -Winter Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: MaryKup
ORIGIN ID: Marykup
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Nookstone
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/0908F1C682C811EC8B7BB1025F4CAE68?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Marykup&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 1500
GALLERY COST: 32709-11878 (for container and contents) =20831
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW https://imgur.com/gallery/zcOx2OY
I created a cute little one bedroom one bath house in Oasis Springs. I set the container in the back of the property and set it up for our newlyweds to do their thing back there. Floor arranging and candle making, which feeds their creative souls.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Of course.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Thanks for xXSarina-27xX for the artwork.
Just for Fun Unofficial Entry
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM "Just for fun" Unofficial enty (If I'm going to ask others to try something I should also do the build)
CHALLENGE #157 -Container Sale
FORUM ID:JojoMOMSTER
ORIGIN ID: jojoMOMSTER
LEVEL:Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Dachshunds Creek https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ea.com%2Fgames%2Fthe-sims%2Fthe-sims-4%2Fpc%2Fgallery%2F3975D5FD830D11EC88A7B1B887CF3384%3Fcategory%3Dlots%26searchtype%3Dea_origin_id%26sortby%3Dnewest%26time%3Dall%26searchquery%3DjojoMOMSTER%26max%3D50%26maxis%3Dfalse
NEW LOT LINK: Poms & Peeps
LOT COST: $2000
GALLERY COST: (container value 14038 and funds of 20000 gave me a budget of 34038) $34014
TOTAL COST: $36038
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: (REQUIRED - link https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fimgur.com%2Fa%2FRKqD4JE
ENTRY DETAILS: I decide to give Dylan and Sally a simple home next to nature and the beach to enjoy with Sally's two pomeranians Stuff and Fluff. They have a decent garden and spaces for fruit trees. Dylan has claimed the container as a space for therapeutic massage. Sally loves to paint and can bring her easel around with her as she chooses.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes
Room Challenge
ROOM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #157 - Winter Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: coolsim9999999
ORIGIN ID: coolsim9999999
LEVEL: Established?
ROOM: (Link to where the room can be found with on The Gallery)
https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/37DD18DB6F7011EC8E44C3F193DEAD3A?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=coolsim9999999&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: §1,995
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:
https://imgur.com/a/ysf1Xi0
ENTRY DETAILS:
Backstory: Dylan and Sally are creative, erratic/paranoid art lover newly-wed painters. This is their money-making container, which was gifted to them by Sally’s parents as a wedding present. Sunflowers are part of their passion for art with a side love of gardening.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NA
Sim Challenge
SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #157 - Winter Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: coolsim9999999
ORIGIN ID: coolsim9999999
LEVEL: This is my first Sim entry for BnS.
HOUSEHOLD: (Link to where the household can be found with on The Gallery)
https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/E32A77E96F9611EC8EEFF4435629C7A7?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=coolsim9999999&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:
https://imgur.com/a/a4jh4cs
ENTRY DETAILS:
Backstory: Newlyweds, Dylan and Sally are moving into a new lot and will generate money via painting in the new container that Sally’s parents gifted them. Sunflowers are their favorite flower, and they love to garden, especially sunflowers. They both wear the same ring all the time. Dylan and Sally sally forth sporting a hat each day, whereas, Dylan must always wear his headphones because he's erratic + he wants to distract himself from the voices in his head.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NA
Expert
CHALLENGE #157 - Winter Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: Abelhinha35
ORIGIN ID: Issabella14
LEVEL: Expert
SIMS 4 BUILD NAME: Livin in the woods
GALLERY: Link https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ea.com%2Fgames%2Fthe-sims%2Fthe-sims-4%2Fpc%2Fgallery%2F0D96B5AC708311EC81D5A15490F1F0B0%3F
LOT COST: 2 000
CONTAINER COST: 11 709
GALLERY COST: 31 701
BUILD COST: 21 992
SLIDESHOW: Link https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fimgur.com%2Fa%2FwZ5ruRO
NB: I saved the container from @JojoMomster as a lot so my build says that it is original by @JojoMOMSTER, but that build was built by me.
I made a workshop/greenhouse with the container that Sally's parents sponsored. I was also able to use 80% of the furnishing. I built this lot in Brindleton Bay, for relaxation and creative surroundings.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes!
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #157 -Winter Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: illusie
ORIGIN ID: illusie
LEVEL: (This is myfirst entry, so I leave this up to you)
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: the 20x30 lot in Belomisia Jungle district in Selvadorada
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/87B2DEB177D811EC8FF1F4435629C7A7
LOT COST: $1,500
GALLERY COST: $28,901
TOTAL COST: $1,500 (lot cost) + $28,901 (gallery cost) = $30,401
$9,018 (container cost) + $22,000 (Budget) = $31,018 allowed to spend
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/IL30uI6
ENTRY DETAILS:
Dylan and Sally are twins. At a young age they found out they both loves gardening. While helping their mom in the garden they once discovered a fossil, which started Sally's interest in archeology. They kept looking for more fossils, but didn't find any in their mom's garden. A few plants were sacrificed in the name of science. Luckily they outgrew that phase...or did they? Now that Dylan and Sally are adults they are about to move out. Both still love gardening and love art. Dylan loves painting, while Sally is more interested in restoring art especially artifacts she dug up. thats why the twins moved to Selvadorada. There Dylan hopes to find new inspiration for his art, and Sally wants to make some new discoveries. They will earn money with the plants they frow in the shed and the artifacts Sally restores. Dylan sleeps upstairs where he will be able to grab a paintbrush the moment he wakes up. Sally sleeps downstairs. The twins received a container from their parents which they used for the house. They sold a few items, but kept most. They can't wait to move into their new home, which is called La Bienhallada (which means the welcome)!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: photo's used in the house are taken by me and my sim
TWITTER TAG: illusiesims
Master
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #157 -Winter Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: AIRIS6962
ORIGIN ID: Airis6962
LEVEL: Master ( although still I wonder why you say that )
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: 2-4-2 Wakabamori
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/2E31841280F511EC8B89B1B887CF3384
LOT COST: 3,300
GALLERY COST: 30,842
TOTAL COST: 34,142
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/DPVVXS2
ENTRY DETAILS: Minka 4-2 is a traditional country Japanese house for a couple. The container I picked cost was $17,583 so plus $22,000 gave me a total of $39,583 to spend. I imagine Dylan and Sally as a young modern couple who loves the nature, outdoors and gardening but at the same time they love to share their lifestyle as youtubers and as bloggers, and why not? to get some incomes from that, so they gave a makeover to the container to fit with the house style and placed there a study room and a youtuber studio and a small bathroom in the middle. More details in the slideshow.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure. I always feel curiosity.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No
TWITTER TAG: @InmaGar28491267
FACEBOOK PROFILE: @Inma García Dominguez #Airis6962
TUMBLR LINK: No
Results
Starting Out
Comments
1st Place: @xXQueenBeeXx
Established
Comments
1st Place: @pammiechick
Expert
Comments
1st Place: @illusie
Master
Comments
1st Place: @AIRIS6962
The deadline for this challenge is 31 January 2022
You are working on a fairly involved design.
An IM from Karl pops up: Two really sweet young people were walking by and are wondering if you would see them?
You type back: Sure, bring them in.
Dylan and Sally sit opposite you; they express their appreciation to you for seeing them.
“Of course, so how can I help?”
Dylan explains: “Sally and I have $22000 for a lot and house. We are kind of crafty/artistic gardeners and would like to be able to generate an income from home.”
“What style or location do you have in mind?”
Sally looks a bit worried but she adds-in an important detail: “My parents are going to a container auction in a couple days, they are gifting us a container of furnishings. We want where we live and the style of our house to work well with the free items. Also, if possible, we would like to re-purpose the empty container as a means of earning an income.”
“So, you don’t know what they will pick for you?”
Sally shrugs: “No idea”
“No problem! We can choose a lot, get your container delivered and build a house to suit your needs. It will be ready for you in about a month,”
Dylan is so happy. He jumps up, shakes your hand and says: “Thank you! This is going to be great.”
THE BRIEF
Place the 40x30 lot Container Yard and choose a container on behalf of Sally’s parents, Save this container as a room to your gallery. Here is the the link for Container Yard. https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ea.com%2Fgames%2Fthe-sims%2Fthe-sims-4%2Fpc%2Fgallery%2F7B8BAB4C6CEA11EC817C2F6BDDF4AE3F%3Fcategory%3Dall%26searchtype%3Dhashtag%26sortby%3Ddownloads%26time%3Dall%26searchquery%3Dbns157%26max%3D50%26maxis%3Dfalse It can also be found with the hashtag #BnS157 I hope you can find something here to suit your build.
Purchase a lot and place your container. You can place your container on the ground, on dunnage or on a low foundation or platform. You can add a roof, windows, door, stairs if needed to access the door and re-paint the container if you like. Sally’s parents are paying to get your container situated. Your container must be free standing. It cannot share walls with your house. Your container is a space for Dylan and Sally to generate income. Some examples could be: a greenhouse, a massage studio, a painting or photo studio, or a woodworking space.
You now have 22000 minus the lot cost to build a functional home and equip your container. Please try to use the furnishings provided. You can recolour them if you like. If you need to sell one two or three of the items Sally’s parents won’t be offended. You are free to purchase whatever else you need for your home.
Sally and Dylan can be a young couple or twin siblings, you choose. If they are siblings each will need their own bedroom. If they are a couple, they will share a room. Your home needs a bathroom, a place to prepare and enjoy meals and space to relax and entertain. Sally and Dylan like gardening, they need a space for gardening.
Room Challenge
Choose one of the empty containers and create a space for Dylan and Sally to earn an income. Budget $2000.
Sim Challenge
Create Dylan and Sally. Tell us about their arts/crafting interests and show us their outfits.
Remember to include the entirely of the hashtag #bns157 or your entries will not be judged!
Entry List
Starting Out
FORUM ID: xXQueenBeeXx
ORIGIN ID: XxXQueenBeeXx
LEVEL: Starting Out
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Cordelia's Secret Cottage
NEW LOT LINK: Overgrown Bliss https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ea.com%2Fgames%2Fthe-sims%2Fthe-sims-4%2Fpc%2Fgallery%2F0F48FBEC6EA111EC8953A15490F1F0B0%3Fcategory%3Dall%26searchtype%3Dea_origin_id%26sortby%3Ddownloads%26time%3Dall%26searchquery%3DXxXQueenBeeXx%26max%3D50%26maxis%3Dfalse
LOT COST: 1925
GALLERY COST: 29,100
Container Cost: 11,709
TOTAL COST: 19,316
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/0AV3h8C
ENTRY DETAILS: I aimed to have as many plants be by the garden loving couple! I opted to have their money maker be a cross between selling flowers and bouquets. I decided to have their home be colorful; however, I tried my best to keep it from going over the top. Especially, in the bedroom as I wanted most of the colors to be more neutral overall.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes!
CHALLENGE #157 - Winter Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: Lissykin
ORIGIN ID: Lissykin
LEVEL: Starting Out
SIMS 4 BUILD NAME: Home Business Haven
GALLERY: Link https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ea.com%2Fen-gb%2Fgames%2Fthe-sims%2Fthe-sims-4%2Fpc%2Fgallery%2FE6234CD4719B11EC8F9BC3F193DEAD3A
LOT COST: 1,500
CONTAINER COST: 11,709
GALLERY COST: 24,195
BUILD COST: 22,347
SLIDESHOW: Link https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fimageshack.com%2Fa%2FdApw7%2F1
This home offers many ways to earn simoleons; paint, write, make candles, take photos, can goods, cross-stitch, and of course, garden. All of the plants are spliced based on season and are perfect.
Hi! I'm super new to this challenge, and I accidentally denied myself some budget. Oops! lol It's a plain house, but it's efficient.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #157 - Winter Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: jordanfbrasil
ORIGIN ID: jordanfbrasil
LEVEL: - my first entry -
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Brindleton Bay Lot - 20x30 - Dachshund's Creek
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/66FC67067B3311EC8E254A384497AFB2
LOT COST: §2,000
GALLERY COST: §20,000
TOTAL COST: §22,000 (I read the sub-posts regarding container value after submitting)
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/YlF9PoW
ENTRY DETAILS:
My oh my, this was quite the challenge! With the couple's §22,000 total budget, we had to be very strategic in providing them everything they need. Once we nailed down the essentials, we were able to develop the accents and landscaping.
My approach to this build was to provide a contemporary aesthetic for the repurposing of a shipping container. Sally’s parents graciously allowed me to select a container on their behalf, and we were very fortunate! We had been gifted with neutral rustic kitchen pieces that provide a cozy and lived-in feel. A bright and fresh colour palette allows for pops of colours in various locations. We decided on yellow for the main house and green for the shipping container work studio.
Since the budget was solid, the bathroom is a clean and open area for ease of maintenance and cleaning. The open staircase allows the room to feel larger instead of closed off. Upstairs, a lovely textured rug provides warmth to the couple’s bedroom.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please!
Sim Challenge
SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #157 - Winter Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: jordanfbrasil
ORIGIN ID: jordanfbrasil
LEVEL: - my first sim entry -
HOUSEHOLD: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/34C6C0477B3511EC85C24A384497AFB2
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/UtY8Zer
ENTRY DETAILS:
This green-thumbed-woodworking-young-couple is ready to conquer the world together. After receiving a new home, they knew that they had to get their closets in order. Both are equally fashionable and expressive. Neutral colours, texture and fun shapes are things they always consider when putting an outfit together.
Dylan and Sally tend to wear similar colour palettes because they enjoy being photographed together and love to show off their collective aesthetics.
Sally is a fan of long draping clothing as well as fit and flare shapes. She has curves and loves to show them off. Dylan is a tad on the preppy side but loves to be comfortable. He thoroughly enjoys showing off his sneaker collection!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please!
Established
CHALLENGE #157 - Winter Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: pammiechick
ORIGIN ID:pammiechick
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Bellington Boathouse
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/C53114E26FD411EC868A2F6BDDF4AE3F?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=pammiechick&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 1500
GALLERY COST: 20,482
TOTAL COST: 21,982
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/gOtSzM3
***NOTE*** I didn't realize we didn't have to count the container into our budget so my budget is $13000 lower than it should have been but I'm not redoing it since I like how low cost the build is for my followers.
I created the container space for Sally's vlogging about knitting and gardening. The gardening area is inside the container as I placed a clear roof to let the sun in. The lot has a nice pond in between the home and the container with cool lanterns lighting the night and shimmering in the water. There's a few balconies for the couple to enjoy the view. I had to delete a few of the items in the container to keep within budget and I wish I had those now, but oh well! Next time I won't be so quick on the brief and see what others are doing. Lol!
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #157 - Winter Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: coolsim9999999
ORIGIN ID: coolsim9999999
LEVEL: Established?
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Mid-Nowhere in Windenburg
NEW LOT LINK:
https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/8D3BD164705E11EC872AA15490F1F0B0?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=coolsim9999999&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: §1,500
Container COST: §22,163
GALLERY COST: §37,307
TOTAL COST: §16,807
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:
https://imgur.com/a/gaQiyRN
ENTRY DETAILS:
Dylan and Sally have moved into their new home. They found an abandoned car, boat and two bikes in the woods, which are on their property now. Their comfy forest home sits in the middle of a special island in Windenburg, which is surrounded by trees to suit their personalities and container (a painting studio).
Both Dylan and Sally have the painter extraordinaire aspiration. While Sally is an art lover, creative and paranoid, her husband Dylan’s traits are erratic, clumsy and creative. They both share the love of painting (on the easel and the sketchpad, so both can produce income at the same time, and both are creative. Sally, an art lover, is paranoid, while her husband Dylan is erratic and clumsy (he drops his drippy, wet paint brushes on the floor sometimes, and has fallen off the treadmill several times, so Sally bought a penguin TV for him do exercise on the floor doing exercise videos).
They share symptoms of Strangerville residents, although, they have slightly different diagnoses, but they prefer to live on the island in Windenburg, which is more isolated. The house has great ocean views, since the Windenburg island is, in fact, an island. Everyone else on the wooded island moved out when the couple moved in because Dylan and Sally prefer to be alone. The house is small, and the container is smaller, still. However, it’s perfect for them, and they are ecstatic that her parents purchased the perfect container for them to use to finally generate an income from painting. The artwork in the container was created by Dylan and Sally prior to moving in. It was the only surviving art from Sally’s parent’s basement, where the couple had stored their artwork while they were dating and engaged.
A flood ravaged the majority of it, but these few pieces, which Sally’s parents had kept the highest off the ground in their basement. Now, her parents have invested in a sump pump because they realized the dire need for it after most of their items in storage in the basement, including Sally and Dylan’s artwork were destroyed in the flash flood.
The house has one bedroom (with a fireplace) and bathroom on the second floor, and a kitchen, dining area, living room and study on the first. Pops of yellow and sprays of sunflowers pump some cheer into their tiny abode.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Art by @rosemow
CHALLENGE #157 -Winter Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: MaryKup
ORIGIN ID: Marykup
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Nookstone
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/0908F1C682C811EC8B7BB1025F4CAE68?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Marykup&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 1500
GALLERY COST: 32709-11878 (for container and contents) =20831
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW https://imgur.com/gallery/zcOx2OY
I created a cute little one bedroom one bath house in Oasis Springs. I set the container in the back of the property and set it up for our newlyweds to do their thing back there. Floor arranging and candle making, which feeds their creative souls.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Of course.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Thanks for xXSarina-27xX for the artwork.
Just for Fun Unofficial Entry
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM "Just for fun" Unofficial enty (If I'm going to ask others to try something I should also do the build)
CHALLENGE #157 -Container Sale
FORUM ID:JojoMOMSTER
ORIGIN ID: jojoMOMSTER
LEVEL:Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Dachshunds Creek https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ea.com%2Fgames%2Fthe-sims%2Fthe-sims-4%2Fpc%2Fgallery%2F3975D5FD830D11EC88A7B1B887CF3384%3Fcategory%3Dlots%26searchtype%3Dea_origin_id%26sortby%3Dnewest%26time%3Dall%26searchquery%3DjojoMOMSTER%26max%3D50%26maxis%3Dfalse
NEW LOT LINK: Poms & Peeps
LOT COST: $2000
GALLERY COST: (container value 14038 and funds of 20000 gave me a budget of 34038) $34014
TOTAL COST: $36038
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: (REQUIRED - link https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fimgur.com%2Fa%2FRKqD4JE
ENTRY DETAILS: I decide to give Dylan and Sally a simple home next to nature and the beach to enjoy with Sally's two pomeranians Stuff and Fluff. They have a decent garden and spaces for fruit trees. Dylan has claimed the container as a space for therapeutic massage. Sally loves to paint and can bring her easel around with her as she chooses.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes
Room Challenge
ROOM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #157 - Winter Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: coolsim9999999
ORIGIN ID: coolsim9999999
LEVEL: Established?
ROOM: (Link to where the room can be found with on The Gallery)
https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/37DD18DB6F7011EC8E44C3F193DEAD3A?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=coolsim9999999&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: §1,995
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:
https://imgur.com/a/ysf1Xi0
ENTRY DETAILS:
Backstory: Dylan and Sally are creative, erratic/paranoid art lover newly-wed painters. This is their money-making container, which was gifted to them by Sally’s parents as a wedding present. Sunflowers are part of their passion for art with a side love of gardening.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NA
Sim Challenge
SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #157 - Winter Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: coolsim9999999
ORIGIN ID: coolsim9999999
LEVEL: This is my first Sim entry for BnS.
HOUSEHOLD: (Link to where the household can be found with on The Gallery)
https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/E32A77E96F9611EC8EEFF4435629C7A7?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=coolsim9999999&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:
https://imgur.com/a/a4jh4cs
ENTRY DETAILS:
Backstory: Newlyweds, Dylan and Sally are moving into a new lot and will generate money via painting in the new container that Sally’s parents gifted them. Sunflowers are their favorite flower, and they love to garden, especially sunflowers. They both wear the same ring all the time. Dylan and Sally sally forth sporting a hat each day, whereas, Dylan must always wear his headphones because he's erratic + he wants to distract himself from the voices in his head.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NA
Expert
CHALLENGE #157 - Winter Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: Abelhinha35
ORIGIN ID: Issabella14
LEVEL: Expert
SIMS 4 BUILD NAME: Livin in the woods
GALLERY: Link https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ea.com%2Fgames%2Fthe-sims%2Fthe-sims-4%2Fpc%2Fgallery%2F0D96B5AC708311EC81D5A15490F1F0B0%3F
LOT COST: 2 000
CONTAINER COST: 11 709
GALLERY COST: 31 701
BUILD COST: 21 992
SLIDESHOW: Link https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fimgur.com%2Fa%2FwZ5ruRO
NB: I saved the container from @JojoMomster as a lot so my build says that it is original by @JojoMOMSTER, but that build was built by me.
I made a workshop/greenhouse with the container that Sally's parents sponsored. I was also able to use 80% of the furnishing. I built this lot in Brindleton Bay, for relaxation and creative surroundings.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes!
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #157 -Winter Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: illusie
ORIGIN ID: illusie
LEVEL: (This is myfirst entry, so I leave this up to you)
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: the 20x30 lot in Belomisia Jungle district in Selvadorada
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/87B2DEB177D811EC8FF1F4435629C7A7
LOT COST: $1,500
GALLERY COST: $28,901
TOTAL COST: $1,500 (lot cost) + $28,901 (gallery cost) = $30,401
$9,018 (container cost) + $22,000 (Budget) = $31,018 allowed to spend
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/IL30uI6
ENTRY DETAILS:
Dylan and Sally are twins. At a young age they found out they both loves gardening. While helping their mom in the garden they once discovered a fossil, which started Sally's interest in archeology. They kept looking for more fossils, but didn't find any in their mom's garden. A few plants were sacrificed in the name of science. Luckily they outgrew that phase...or did they? Now that Dylan and Sally are adults they are about to move out. Both still love gardening and love art. Dylan loves painting, while Sally is more interested in restoring art especially artifacts she dug up. thats why the twins moved to Selvadorada. There Dylan hopes to find new inspiration for his art, and Sally wants to make some new discoveries. They will earn money with the plants they frow in the shed and the artifacts Sally restores. Dylan sleeps upstairs where he will be able to grab a paintbrush the moment he wakes up. Sally sleeps downstairs. The twins received a container from their parents which they used for the house. They sold a few items, but kept most. They can't wait to move into their new home, which is called La Bienhallada (which means the welcome)!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: photo's used in the house are taken by me and my sim
TWITTER TAG: illusiesims
Master
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #157 -Winter Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: AIRIS6962
ORIGIN ID: Airis6962
LEVEL: Master ( although still I wonder why you say that )
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: 2-4-2 Wakabamori
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/2E31841280F511EC8B89B1B887CF3384
LOT COST: 3,300
GALLERY COST: 30,842
TOTAL COST: 34,142
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/DPVVXS2
ENTRY DETAILS: Minka 4-2 is a traditional country Japanese house for a couple. The container I picked cost was $17,583 so plus $22,000 gave me a total of $39,583 to spend. I imagine Dylan and Sally as a young modern couple who loves the nature, outdoors and gardening but at the same time they love to share their lifestyle as youtubers and as bloggers, and why not? to get some incomes from that, so they gave a makeover to the container to fit with the house style and placed there a study room and a youtuber studio and a small bathroom in the middle. More details in the slideshow.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure. I always feel curiosity.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No
TWITTER TAG: @InmaGar28491267
FACEBOOK PROFILE: @Inma García Dominguez #Airis6962
TUMBLR LINK: No
Results
Starting Out
Comments
1st Place: @xXQueenBeeXx
Established
Comments
1st Place: @pammiechick
Expert
Comments
1st Place: @illusie
Master
Comments
1st Place: @AIRIS6962
