My sim self's daughter Beatrix and her boyfriend Grant have taken over my sim self's house and they want to re-decorate. Every theme i've tried so far hasn't worked and one style made it look like an elderly couple was living there. Beatrix and Grant are young adults and i want to tailor the colour scheme and furniture to match them but so far i have had no luck. What colours would you suggest for a young adult sim couple?Here is what the house currently looks like:https://i.imgur.com/tHeqA61.pngOpen plan lounge/kitchen and dining space with neutral colours all around.

If I get stuck with design elements like this, often a quick image search will generate some ideas. I did a search for "young couple interior colours style" and there were quite a few nice designs to see. I found some of them pretty bland though - they seem to like a lot of white and light timber frames. IKEA has a lot to answer for.Different coloured feature walls can look good though. Something bold that adds a point of interest to the room. Coloured lighting.My first thought on seeing your screenshot up above though, was to have a sort of rich yellow where you've got the pale blue walls. It'd tie in with the curtains and the cane blinds beside the fireplace.But hey, that's just me. There's no accounting for taste, and what clicks for you might look like a dog's breakfast to someone else.Good luck : )

When choosing a color palette for my sims, I just use their favorite colors. It may just be me but I like my rooms to have a cohesive theme throughout the house, with the exception of the kids' bedrooms. I start with the rug for the living room. This sets the palette and style for the rest of the house. I usually pick a color from the rug I've chosen for the wall color, assuming there is a wall covering that matches, and go from there. Then, I choose a neutral color as the accents.

I'd go for a deeper shade of blue than what's there now. With that room I'd start with the lightest of the three blue shades in the basic darks palette. I agree totally with @StuffyMarx, I'd take one wall and do something different. Off the top of my head you could go with the geometric wallpaper from the Moschino Stuff Pack, if you have it. Lately I've fallen in love with doing a stone accent wall. I feel like the Brooding Brick from Vampires might look good with that blue I'm thinking of. It is a bit difficult because so much of decorating for me is experimentation until I get something that I feel fits.I am struggling a bit too, because I'm trying to think of base game or at least Maxis content. My normal style is to just go nuts with cc, but that's not always possible for somebody else. Another point, if your sims budget allows, I'd look at changing the furniture also, to have more of a youthful vibe. The first thing my eye is drawn to is the fireplace. It feels out of place to me. It gives off a rustic Italian villa feel. I don't have the fireplaces memorized, but I know there are some more modern looking ones that would help give you the look you're after. The decor as a whole looks a little mixed and not settled on one aesthetic, but if you're working solely with Maxis items a lot of compromises have to be made. That's probably why it feels that way.

"StuffyMarx;c-18179029" wrote:If I get stuck with design elements like this, often a quick image search will generate some ideas. I did a search for "young couple interior colours style" and there were quite a few nice designs to see. I found some of them pretty bland though - they seem to like a lot of white and light timber frames. IKEA has a lot to answer for.Different coloured feature walls can look good though. Something bold that adds a point of interest to the room. Coloured lighting.My first thought on seeing your screenshot up above though, was to have a sort of rich yellow where you've got the pale blue walls. It'd tie in with the curtains and the cane blinds beside the fireplace.But hey, that's just me. There's no accounting for taste, and what clicks for you might look like a dog's breakfast to someone else.Good luck : ) Funnily enough i did have Yellow as my first attempt but it was on every wall and it felt too much Yellow. Using the yellow suggestion, i've come up with this so far and added a new divider by the kitchen and front door:Spoiler (Highlight to read)https://i.imgur.com/hWCrori.pnghttps://i.imgur.com/hWCrori.pngSpoiler (Highlight to read)https://i.imgur.com/OI4wNpu.pnghttps://i.imgur.com/OI4wNpu.pngSpoiler (Highlight to read)https://i.imgur.com/NUv4ytx.pnghttps://i.imgur.com/NUv4ytx.pngSpoiler (Highlight to read)https://i.imgur.com/YBLR2W6.pnghttps://i.imgur.com/YBLR2W6.pngSpoiler (Highlight to read)https://i.imgur.com/PxSZ4tf.pnghttps://i.imgur.com/PxSZ4tf.pngThey're in spoiler tags because the repaint will feature in future updates in the What Happened in your Game Today? thread.

I think the wall to wall carpeting is also adding to the dated feel of the house. Modern designs have wood or stone/tile flooring and area carpets. Also, why is your TV hanging precariously on a tiny sideboard in the middle of the room when it could hang beautifully above the fireplace. And you would get to hang out by the fireplace too, otherwise I really don't see the point in having one in the first place. That Laundry day hutch it not very modern looking either, you could achieve a similar look by using the items from Dream home decorator pack. or maybe the open shelves with hanging plants on them, I forgot which pack they came with. Also, the chair legs don't match the wood colour of the table, nor the hutch, and it just screams hand me down furniture. I liked the furniture you had before, was a bit more cohesive looking. For both looks I would recommend some bright and colourful carpets, with geometric design as that is definitely a modern look. Also, a modern gaming chair for the computer desk, instead of the grandpa's reading chair. Maybe you could also put the fireplace where the TV is, but facing the dining area, and the TV on the other side of the wall, facing the living area.

Colour Palette For a Young Sim Couple

Brd709
Seasoned Veteran
3 years ago
After completing the renovation, Beatrix and Grant invite some family over to check out their new pad. It was very well received by Beatrix's grandfather Harry who built the house in 1979 and her father, my sim self:

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https://i.imgur.com/1s4jqd3.png
crocobaura
Seasoned Ace
3 years ago
"Brd709;c-18179946" wrote:
After completing the renovation, Beatrix and Grant invite some family over to check out their new pad. It was very well received by Beatrix's grandfather Harry who built the house in 1979 and her father, my sim self:

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https://i.imgur.com/1s4jqd3.png

Looks cozy. Did they bring fruitcake? :smiley:
OldeSimsFan
New Traveler
3 years ago
Screen shot looks fine to me. Then, am taking the approach that YA couples just starting out are hardly known for being wealthy, so they make do with what they can afford until their finances improve. Speaking from eons old experience.
Brd709
Seasoned Veteran
3 years ago
"sunnycakes;c-18179262" wrote:
I suggest looking up "sims young adult interior color palette" or something similar. I actually tested it out by typing that exact thing in the search bar and while I did get a few videos doing a color-related challenge, it also gives you the results you are looking for, look it up and you *might* find the color scheme that suits the couple perfectly.

If you are looking for suggestions on color designs, I have a few. I suggest doing either a color palette with lots of bright oranges, pinks, reds, purples, and greens. That also was my original idea. Another idea/suggestion/reccomendation is a modern color palette of blues, grays, maybe even purples. If you want better examples, look up "modern interior color palette" or something similar. If you plan on them having a baby, choose a color scheme with either lots of pastels and light woods or a cozy, traditional color scheme.

When I am in a situation like this (keep in mind this has never actually happened to me, I never change the color scheme) I go with what feels right. I either didn't read the whole thing or I don't remember most things, but also take other factors into consideration. For example; Will they have a baby? Do they/will they have a pet? What are the personalities and stories of these two sims? You will likely find the perfect color palette.

I hope this was helpful :)

This was very helpful, thank you!

I have a few story arcs for these two so it will be interesting how the relationship between them pans out.

This was Beatrix's childhood home and this will be it's third make over. The last one was in 1984 and currently it's 1989 in my story (yes i play year by year) when i changed it to the picture in my opening post.
Brd709
Seasoned Veteran
3 years ago
"crocobaura;c-18179273" wrote:
"Brd709;c-18179256" wrote:
Taking the idea of hard wood floors and different shades of blue, i've come up with this colour scheme:

I think the living area looks great, though I am not very sure about the two huge speakers, one should be enough I think. In the dining area, maybe if you replace the flower boxes with Dream home decorator shelf units/cubicles, it would look both modern and offer storage space for collectibles and stuff. Also, table and menu have a diner look about them, I would replace the menu with a fruit bowl or small flower vase, and get a table with white wooden legs and glass top, I think there is one in basegame, resembles a bit the white sidebtable you have under the window.

I've changed the dining table and added some shelves replacing the flower boxes. The shelving seems to work but not sure about the calendar next to it. I've also replaced the dining table:
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https://i.imgur.com/Fdcc7eZ.png
Brd709
Seasoned Veteran
3 years ago
"crocobaura;c-18179311" wrote:
"Brd709;c-18179278" wrote:
Actually, i think this works better:

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https://i.imgur.com/4PlvmBr.png

I was thinking more like this kind of shelves, sitting on the floor not up on the wall.

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https://cdn.lovethesign.com/v1/1200x1200/products/OLIVER041334SET_1.jpg

"crocobaura;c-18179311" wrote:
"Brd709;c-18179278" wrote:
Actually, i think this works better:

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https://i.imgur.com/4PlvmBr.png

I was thinking more like this kind of shelves, sitting on the floor not up on the wall.

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https://cdn.lovethesign.com/v1/1200x1200/products/OLIVER041334SET_1.jpg

Like this?
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https://i.imgur.com/eHFgPvY.png

Here is how the whole space looks as if you were coming from the doors on the deck:
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https://i.imgur.com/2OX1qrP.png
Brd709
Seasoned Veteran
3 years ago
"SweetieWright_84;c-18179292" wrote:
You did an awesome job! It looks really nice. The blue is really pretty and subtle.

Now, about that CC wallpaper, do you have a link? :D

Thank you!

Here is the link to the Behr CC walls i use:
https://thesimscatalog.com/sims4/downloads/build-mode/wallpapers/behr-walls/
crocobaura
Seasoned Ace
3 years ago
"Brd709;c-18179448" wrote:

Like this?
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https://i.imgur.com/eHFgPvY.png

Yes, like that. :) One or two rows look nice and you can also store stuff on them and you can keep the family planner on the wall too.
Simmingal
Hero
3 years ago
I think personally instead of modular cubicle thing I would use dresser or sideboard of similar size under the family planner
Brd709
Seasoned Veteran
3 years ago
"DaniRose2143;c-18179780" wrote:
"Brd709;c-18179449" wrote:

Thank you!

Here is the link to the Behr CC walls i use:
https://thesimscatalog.com/sims4/downloads/build-mode/wallpapers/behr-walls/

Thank you for the link. I'm off on a download spree on her Tumblr.

I love the work you've done. The room looks fantastic! The new fireplace is so much better and it really fits the space perfectly.

You're very welcome!

Thank you. I look forward to playing with Beatrix and Grant in their new pad. I hope her father approves the changes they made to her childhood home!

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