This lot uses too many packs...or does it?

Im actually surprised that it puts people off so much TBH. I know I have all the packs but Ive downloaded CC builds or sims before despite having no CC! I just pick new furniture or clothes for what is missing!
I recently downloaded a build where practically all the interior was CC....I got a house filled with generic white base game placeholder furniture and blank canvases instead of art!LOL (it was such a pretty build though that I didnt care).