STUFF PACK: References for Concept Artists
Hey everyone! The concept artists are interested in seeing what kind of objects and CAS you would like to see around the Stuff Pack theme of ‘eco-living’! Keeping in mind of the country-ish feel, plea...
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I'm so glad concept B was chosen. I really loved the Appaloosa Plains and Riverview worlds in the Sims 3, and feel like this concept has a similar feel. I've taken the liberty of poking around pinterest, furniture sites, and clothing stores to come up with some ideas that seem to fit this theme and would make great additions to the Sims 4. I hope you like the ideas I've come up with!
Buy Mode:
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A few things I really love in this image and that stand out specifically as befitting of the country theme are:
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Speaking of sofas, this pack could be a perfect place to introduce a sectional to the game. I've noticed a lot of country/farm style houses incorporating sectionals and, again, throw pillows, into their living rooms and it's a great, warm look.
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I love this tv stand, but more than that I really love the look of the reclaimed wood. Similar to using a variety of different wood types in one piece, I feel like the reclaimed wood would also add that country dimension to the pack.
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This gorgeous combination of leather and wood works beautiful for an ottoman. Similar styles incorporating the wood and leather idea could work beautifully for dining chairs.
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Two things stand out to be about this country fireplace: The stonework, which is stunning, and the fact that it is a corner fireplace. All of the fireplaces currently in-game must be placed against one wall-- a corner fireplace would be a great addition that would open up the room and
allow us to do more in those pesky corners that would allow greater variety in interior design with furniture set-up, etc.
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This pack would also allow for some great wooden bed additions. I love the idea of multiple wood stains but would love to see even more simple white wood beds. Currently, we don't have a lot of simple wooden beds-- a lot have intricate designs on the bedspreads, etc. I'd love to see wooden beds with simple bedding, perhaps some gingham and patchwork quilts. I think they'd add a lot to the game. Loft beds and/or bunk beds would be another great way to introduce more variety in this pack. I often think of big families or space-saving when I think of country houses, so bunk and loft beds would fit really well for kids' rooms.
A few other buy-mode ideas:
Build Mode
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Sliding barn doors, both single and double. Sliding doors are a great interior design trend we're seeing a lot of in real life right now, and bringing them into the game would add so much to this kind of gamepack. They're classy and rustic, a combination of simplicity and loveliness that would work in a variety of sim homes and would be a welcome addition to the game.
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Split stairs. We wouldn't have to build them ourselves so it wouldn't require anything other than purchasing them this way, with the 'split-level' floor already in there, if that makes sense. This would add so much realism to houses in the sims.
Other Build Mode thoughts:
Because this has already gotten pretty long, I'll save clothing for a separate post!
Buy Mode:
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/d7/2b/25/d72b25f83099ca9bca7d9b68f92df209.jpg
A few things I really love in this image and that stand out specifically as befitting of the country theme are:
- The upholstered couch with pillows. The closest ones to this currently in game are the "Trash or Treasure Sofa" and "The Hipster Hugger," but I'd love an option with more colors available as well as the added throw pillows-- perhaps even one recolor with a quilt draped over the back. This couch seems homey, comfy, and inviting which are all things I think of when I think of "country-style."
- I love the look of the coffee table because I love the combination of the variety of woods. I think there could be some really cool pieces done for this pack that incorporate the idea of multiple woods-- dressers, coffee tables, dining tables, etc. that would give that weathered, hand-made look.
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/b2/14/df/b214df4e1c5a73877b760ded03bf6265.jpg
Speaking of sofas, this pack could be a perfect place to introduce a sectional to the game. I've noticed a lot of country/farm style houses incorporating sectionals and, again, throw pillows, into their living rooms and it's a great, warm look.
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/6f/34/ec/6f34ecefef202b6354c61e6982941db3.jpg
I love this tv stand, but more than that I really love the look of the reclaimed wood. Similar to using a variety of different wood types in one piece, I feel like the reclaimed wood would also add that country dimension to the pack.
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/08/a8/31/08a8315858c24ac9ef1873f3492fe2fc.jpg
This gorgeous combination of leather and wood works beautiful for an ottoman. Similar styles incorporating the wood and leather idea could work beautifully for dining chairs.
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/79/f9/aa/79f9aa6f1f361526f5fc2eaddfb6febb.jpg
Two things stand out to be about this country fireplace: The stonework, which is stunning, and the fact that it is a corner fireplace. All of the fireplaces currently in-game must be placed against one wall-- a corner fireplace would be a great addition that would open up the room and
allow us to do more in those pesky corners that would allow greater variety in interior design with furniture set-up, etc.
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/7b/fa/e6/7bfae609e14e5de547e6f705e2383455.jpg
This pack would also allow for some great wooden bed additions. I love the idea of multiple wood stains but would love to see even more simple white wood beds. Currently, we don't have a lot of simple wooden beds-- a lot have intricate designs on the bedspreads, etc. I'd love to see wooden beds with simple bedding, perhaps some gingham and patchwork quilts. I think they'd add a lot to the game. Loft beds and/or bunk beds would be another great way to introduce more variety in this pack. I often think of big families or space-saving when I think of country houses, so bunk and loft beds would fit really well for kids' rooms.
A few other buy-mode ideas:
- Braided rugs-- these would definitely give a country vibe and would look hand-made. Round braided rugs would look lovely in a country-style kitchen and against wood floors.
- Quilted wall-hangings
- Neutral rugs- I think of a lot of neutral colors and 'clean' colors when I think of a farmhouse or a country house.
- I didn't focus as much on kitchen items in my searches, but I would love to see some country-style counters (varied wood/reclaimed wood?) as well as showers. I'd love a plain shower/tub combo along the lines of the current "Under the Sea clawfoot tub and shower" but maybe with gingham shower curtains or something a little more simple/rustic looking.
Build Mode
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/b3/71/83/b371837f2926b9a5e2bf53adc93a602e.jpg
Sliding barn doors, both single and double. Sliding doors are a great interior design trend we're seeing a lot of in real life right now, and bringing them into the game would add so much to this kind of gamepack. They're classy and rustic, a combination of simplicity and loveliness that would work in a variety of sim homes and would be a welcome addition to the game.
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/5f/2c/47/5f2c47606df9e51331a891470c2544f6.jpg
Split stairs. We wouldn't have to build them ourselves so it wouldn't require anything other than purchasing them this way, with the 'split-level' floor already in there, if that makes sense. This would add so much realism to houses in the sims.
Other Build Mode thoughts:
- Ladders that can be used instead of stairs. I'm imagining with a country-themed pack that we could see a lot of upcycled barns and lofts, and ladders would be a great addition to so we could use them in place of stairs if we wanted to do so.
- More wooden siding, particularly weathered wood siding
Because this has already gotten pretty long, I'll save clothing for a separate post!
