#BnS181 - Winter Designer Showdown
The deadline for this challenge is 31 January 2024
It’s time for another Winter Designer Showdown!
Last winter, you turned Newcrest into a Winterfest Market. This year, it’s time to decorate Willow Creek for the holidays!
Pick any residential lot and decorate the inside and outside for any winter holiday. To make it fair, pre-existing lots must be bulldozed. You can build any type of home on the lots.
Choose a lot from the list below to build on:
Cypress Terrace (40x30) - AlJay
Garden Essence (40x30) - fujicakes
Ophelia Villa (30x20) - AfterMidnight
Pique Hearth (30x20) - MaryKup
Bargain Bend (30x20)
Brook Bungalow (40x30) Manicpot8to
Crick Cabana (20x15) - coolsim9999999
Daisy Hovel (30x20) - Acide950
Oakenstead (50x50)
Parkshore (40x30) - Aaleyn
Rindle Rose (20x15)
Riverside Roost (30x20) - TwtyBrd0707
Steamlet Single (20x15)
Umbrage Manor (40x30) - Wildling
Hallow Slough (30x20) KitelDesigns
Potters Splay (30x20) - SimTresa
THE BRIEF
Budget: No budget
Build a house decorated for the holidays. Each house should have at least one bed and bath as well as a kitchen, living room and dining room. Build any additional rooms you want.
Remember to landscape.
As always, screenshots should be taken in summer so we can see the landscaping, but the majority should be taken in winter to show off your winter decorations. If you don’t have Seasons, don’t worry about this part - just pretend Willow Creek has no snow.
Sim Challenge
None this time, but if you want to include sims in your build, have them dressed for the holiday.
Room Challenge
None this time.
Remember to include the hashtag #bns181 with your build or it will not be judged!
Entry List
Starting Out
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #181 -Winter Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: fujicakes1
ORIGIN ID: fujicakes1
LEVEL: Starting out
Garden Essence
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/en-au/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/DD39D8B49F4E408F8448D96A7626732A
LOT COST: 2,000
GALLERY COST: 100,731
TOTAL COST: (Lot cost plus gallery cost) 102,731
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://ibb.co/album/9HDc0R?sort=date_asc
ENTRY DETAILS: (Tell us about your lot.)
Decorated for New Year's Eve. (I had a large patio in the back when I built it on Brook Bungalow, which did not work on the Garden Essence lot when I still needed to get the front of the house in the main picture. I hope it is still ok.)
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM constructive feedback please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC or anything like that.
Established
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #181 - Winter Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: Acide950
ORIGIN ID: Acide950
LEVEL:
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Daisy Hovel in Willow Creek
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/969585644A4F47029C2964F240722D15
LOT COST: §0 --- free
GALLERY COST: §127,129
TOTAL COST: §127,129
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:https://imgur.com/a/2C8b032
ENTRY DETAILS:
The once daisy hovel have been decorated for the upcoming winterfest. A small home, perfect for the small family.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NA
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please
CHALLENGE #181 - Winter Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: Wildlings
ORIGIN ID: mandacaju
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Willow Creek Apartment, built on Umbrage Manor
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/20B59119ED7A42798F2C2B06FFFC4C8E
LOT COST: §6.500
GALLERY COST: §206.035
TOTAL COST: §212.535
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/GoZy9QS
ENTRY DETAILS:
I was inspired by New Orleans (which may or may not be the inspiration for Willow Creek) and I set the house in January. This means Winterfest decorations are being stored in boxes, trees are being put down, but nights are still long, and hanging lights and illuminated trees are appreciated.
Abigail Bryant is a widow who converted her large Queen Anne home into three apartments. The first apartment is hers, with an antique and pristine decor. The second apartment is rented by the Baldwins, a single mom and her daughter. Their style is contemporary with neutral tones. The third apartment is rented by Anissa, a young adult with a secret cat. Her style is trendy and pastel, and she doesn't mind dirty walls.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Please!
CHALLENGE #181 -Winter Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: MaryKup
ORIGIN ID: Marykup
LEVEL: Intermediate
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Pique Hearth Winterfest
NEW LOT LINK: No link as the lot is has some CC pictures and little décor things included. Can be found on the gallery as Pique Hearth Winterfest, must allow CC in your choice.
GALLERY COST: 114,754
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/ja5vkay
ENTRY DETAILS:
I built a small 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath as a starter house for newlywed couple. It has a lovely office, living room, dining room and a chef’s kitchen. A nicely landscaped yard.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: #Mnew1103, #xXsarina_27_xX and #Fyrna for the cc artwork I used.
BUILD-N-SHARE CHALLENGE #181 Winter Designer Showdown
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM -
FORUM ID: Kiteldesigns
ORIGIN ID: Kiteldesigns
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME Hallow Slough
Custom content- Arwenk, Felicity, lavilikesims Syboubou and DOT
NEW LOT LINK:
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW https://imgur.com/a/4qQLskU
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #181 -Winter Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: Aaleyn
ORIGIN ID: Aaleyn
LEVEL: Established / Just For Fun
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Parkshore in Willow Creek
NEW LOT LINK: Gallery Name: Parkshore Mansion BnS181
Gallery Link: https://www.ea.com/fi-fi/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/EA7BCC20397C42E189B664782E181EA5?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=Aaleyn&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 5500
GALLERY COST: 395,266
TOTAL COST: 400,766
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/z8VSQME
ENTRY DETAILS:
This is a new home designed for a wealthy family, who loves music, art and everything creative. The family consists of parents: mother and father and their three children: teenage twin boys and an infant daughter. The parents are successful in their careers: the father is a doctor and the mother is an artist. The father is also very creative: on his spare time he loves to do wood crafts and he also loves to use the fabricator, he designs and makes furniture and decorative items. The other one of the twins loves all sorts of sports, and the other one has a passion for music: he aspires to become a famous DJ in the future and he wants to produce his own music. The spacious home features: 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. In their new home, the family has all that they have wished for. The home is decorated for celebrating New Year.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
Expert
N/A
Master
CHALLENGE #181 -Winter Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: SimTresa
ORIGIN ID: SimTresa
LEVEL:Master
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Potters' Splay
NEW LOT LINK: No link as the lot is modded. Can be found on the gallery as Celebrating Kwanzaa.
LOT COST: 2,500
GALLERY COST: 131451
TOTAL COST: 133951
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/OsUjeuB
ENTRY DETAILS:
I wanted to get away from Winterfest so chose to design and decorate a hosue with Kwanzaa in mind.
Kwanzaa is an annual holiday affirming African family and social values.
Each of the days of the celebration is dedicated to one of the seven principles of Kwanzaa: unity (umoja), self-determination (kujichagulia), collective responsibility (ujima), cooperative economics (ujamaa), purpose (nia), creativity (kuumba), and faith (imani). There also are seven symbols of the holiday: fruits, vegetables, and nuts; a straw mat; a candleholder; ears of corn (maize); gifts; a communal cup signifying unity; and seven candles in the African colours of red, green, and black, symbolizing the seven principles. On each day the family comes together to light one of the candles in the kinara, or candleholder, and to discuss the principle for the day. On December 31, families join in a community feast called the karamu. Some participants wear traditional African clothing during the celebration.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: The only ones that matter if you want to download the lot are Peacemaker's Graciously Georgian Build Set (Curved Arches) and ScreenedInPorch Series. Other cc: Illex's Functional Towels and Functional Bath Supplies and LittleMsSam's More Visible Wall Objects. Not sure if Lotharihoe's Brighter Foundations counts as modded.
Just for Fun
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #181 - Winter Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: coolsim9999999
ORIGIN ID: coolsim9999999
LEVEL: Just For Fun
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Crick Cabana in Willow Creek
NEW LOT LINK:
https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/00E39D6971FF4A9AA41D1AA745233CB5?category=lots&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=coolsim9999999&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: §0 --- free
GALLERY COST: §51,637
TOTAL COST: §51,637
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:
https://imgur.com/a/Qaz6h1A
ENTRY DETAILS:
Are you lost in the woods and need a helpful love guru? Cupid lives here now, and he's your man (or ancient Roman god)? If this house blends in too much and you can't find it, just look to the left of the magical tree in Willow Creek.
Note:
1. The portal on the roof works and sends you to Sylvan Glade.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please or NA
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NA
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #181 - Winter Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: MANICPOT8TO
ORIGIN ID: MANICPOT8TO
LEVEL: FOR FUN
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: BROOK BUNGALOW (NOW WILLOUGHBY MANOR)- WILLOW CREEK
NEW LOT LINK:
https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/24470D1BA4DA4FA08472209B97443C2D?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=manicpot8to&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: §0
GALLERY COST: 137,164
TOTAL COST: §137,164
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:
https://imgur.com/a/MPGAUe0
ENTRY DETAILS:
This old home is all dressed in its Sunday best waiting for ol' Saint Nick to shimmy down its chimney. Plenty of space for entertaining all those annoying relatives you put up with once a year. Plus more than enough room to seat everyone just don't place Uncle Charlie and cousin Mabel beside each other!
Note: It was built on the Umbrage Manor Lot but will fit on any vertical 40x30 lot like BROOK BUNGALOW
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NA
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #181 -Winter Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
LEVEL: Just for fun
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Cypress Terrace in Willow Creek
NEW LOT LINK: The Year of the Dragon https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ea.com%2Fen-ca%2Fgames%2Fthe-sims%2Fthe-sims-4%2Fpc%2Fgallery%2F223EAF6C0D8344E281541F751F6211EE
GALLERY COST: $196,474.00
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Winter Designer Showdown https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fimgur.com%2Fa%2FBOoMVXS
ENTRY DETAILS: For the Winter Designer Showdown I built on Cypress Terrace in Willow Creek. The winter holiday that I chose to celebrate is the Chinese New Year. This year is the year of the dragon, which represents power, nobility and success. The new year often begins with new resolutions for people. So, those two things led me to design a home for a successful self care specialist. The home has an Asian flair and there are many celebration items and decorations placed throughout the property; such as floating lanterns, red envelopes, plants with red envelopes attached, dragon posts, games, tea, a hot pot, and a board of wishes.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
Results
Starting Out
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Established
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Master
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