Build-n-Share Challenge #147 **Empty Nest** Due 31st March, 2021** «1…310311312313314315316…409...Next Go

sawdust

BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #112 - Seeing Double
FORUM ID: sawdust
ORIGIN ID: sawdust123
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Modern Duplex
LOT COST: $1,500
LOT NAME: Sandtrap Flat
GALLERY COST: $118,495
TOTAL COST: $119,995
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Slideshow
ENTRY DETAILS: Modern Duplex offers 2 homes in one. Each is a 2 bed, 1 and 1/2 bath home with an additional office/utility room which could be converted to a third bedroom. It has open plan living with access to a shared backyard complete with B-B-Q facilities, al fresco dining and pool. The upstairs bedrooms have access to a large shared balcony that covers the width of the two homes. Each home is a mirror image of the other. Decor is modern with a slightly colourful and funky beat to match the energy of the twins.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes thanks.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: CC Free, MOO used

Vicingus

@sawdust amazing build! But how did you create the garage and slope down to it?

jeswainston65

@sawdust....man that is gorgeous! Mine looks like ❤️❤️❤️❤️ next to that ... love it!

Pirate

does it have to be a functioning balcony or can it just for show?

sawdust

@Vicingus the slope is a roof part. I carved out a flat piece about half room height, placed the lowest room and used the roof to get the slope. If you download it and pull it apart sometimes that's easier to see than me trying to explain it.

Thanks @jeswainston65

Vicingus

sawdust wrote: »

@Vicingus the slope is a roof part. I carved out a flat piece about half room height, placed the lowest room and used the roof to get the slope. If you download it and pull it apart sometimes that's easier to see than me trying to explain it.

Thanks @jeswainston65

That is such a nice idea, i think i get how you pull it of!

Lehua

wow I love how this was originally in 2014 and still going strong 5 years later! Can't wait to see the finished products!

HIGHER_DESIGN

Excellent design @sawdust - Nice use of basement space :)

SimTresa

So, I'm officially over budget with almost no landscaping and very little decoration. I don't feel like redoing it at this pint. I'm still going to share it to the gallery though as I did like a couple of features.

Cerrydd

BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #112 - Seeing Double
FORUM ID: Cerrydd
ORIGIN ID: Cerrydd
LEVEL: Expert (I guess? It's the level I used to participate in)
LOT: The Mullet - Duplex
LOT COST: $6,500
LOT NAME: Rio Verde
GALLERY COST: $112,569
TOTAL COST: $119,069
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Slideshow
ENTRY DETAILS: The Mullet, business in the front, party in the back! The duplex has a modern feel and some bold colours (or should I say, chaotic ). Both homes are almost completely the same, but there's a slight variation of colours in the interior, and the left home has a study where the right home has a social media room. Both sides have 2 bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. The small balcony is shared and the backyard has a pool, bar, seating area and BBQ for all dem wild parties. Furniture isn't top of the line, I struggled to keep it within budget, but surely the ladies can save up some money and upgrade later (or just move it to a cheaper lot... kind of shot myself in the foot there) The only 2 rooms not pictured in the slideshow are the tiny bathrooms on the ground floor.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None, only used MOO
TUMBLR LINK: Tumblr
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Cerrydd

Very interesting to see how you've used the terrain and foundation tools @sawdust! Well done

SimTresa

@Cerrydd, that looks lovely. And you've inspired me to see how much of mine I can change without compromising the original idea.

Cerrydd

I hope you can find a way to make it work, @SimTresa Budgets are always hard Whenever I'm working with a budget, my main focus is the exterior. Well, actually, my main focus is always the exterior, but if I have to keep the cost down, I want really want the exterior to look the way I want it to look, so I can save money on other things. Once I get the shell in a shape and colour I like, I add all the essential furnishings like couches, kitchen appliances, toilets, showers etc. Everything in the cheapest categories! I then add wall coverings and flooring in the interior. Since this build required a pool, I also added a pool from the start, since those are expensive. Once the basics are in place, I have a 'minimum' baseline. Let's say, budget is $120.000 and I'm now up to $60.000, which means I have $60.000 left to pretty things up. (I'm making these numbers up, can't remember what it was in this build) I then slowly add some decoration, landscaping, maybe upgrade a bed or two, or add some more expensive wallpapers. Gradually shape the build into a fully furnished home, step by step. Oh, and smaller rooms are generally cheaper, because you'll have less space to fill Well, I don't know if my rambling is of any help, but this is how I ended up with my finished product. Good luck

SimTresa

I'm definitely editing my original idea. I hate to have to switch one of the stair types because I liked how they looked with the floor tires ont he porch, but they'll free up more simoleons than the other changes I have in mind.

Pinkusfamily

CHALLENGE #112 - Seeing Double
FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
LEVEL: , Established
LOT: Double trouble
LOT COST: 1,500
LOT NAME: Pebble Burrow in Oasis Springs ( I named it Double Trouble )
GALLERY COST: 118,453
TOTAL COST: 119,953
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/O5vUBxc
ENTRY DETAILS: Located in Oasis Springs ,at Pebble Burrow. Pebble Burrow is in the Bedrock Strait section of Oasis Springs. Bedrock Strait is a working-class neighborhood. New households to Oasis Springs usually settle here first because the properties are less expensive here compared to other neighborhoods. That's Why Pebble Burrow was chosen, Not only for its Gorgeous desert Views, But the price tag was right.. The empty lot was Valued at $1.500 . A Duplex was built to Match Twins Freya & Phoebe . The Two are inseparable , Mirror images of each other. Yet they are opposites. But like Matching book ends they complement each other..Each Unit contains- on the 2nd floor- 2 bed rooms , Office & a Bathroom . Main floor has an open concept with a kitchen, dining area living room & a Bath room.. Shared in the yard is a pool and enough space through out for guests and for Entertaining..
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
TWITTER TAG: https://twitter.com/DianePink

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Pinkusfamily

SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #112 - Seeing Double
FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
LEVEL: Starting Out
HOUSEHOLD: DoubleTrouble
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:https://imgur.com/gallery/1YBTAYo
ENTRY DETAILS: Freya & Phoebe are Sisters & Best friends. They are identical mirror images of each other. They are not only identical in their features - their hair is done the same way, they have the exact outfit on and even their accessories match. Yet they are opposites. But like Matching book ends they complement each other. One is neat , the other is a slob. One is artistic ,the other wants to be a you-tube celebrity. They both love the out doors and they both love to entertain company.. With many friends they have fun and party in to the night ..
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes

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13Vader

BUILD ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #112 -Seeing Double-
FORUM ID: 13Vader
ORIGIN ID: 13Vader
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: ★Twin Cubes★
LOT COST: 2.500
LOT NAME: Tranquil Crescent
GALLERY COST: § 117.500
TOTAL COST: 120.000  
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: BnS 112: Seeing Double "Twin Cubes"
ENTRY DETAILS: The "Twin Cubes" is a duplex for the twin sisters Freya and Phoebe. The building looks like a sort of piled cubes with different textures and is build like a mirror. It has balconies in the four sides and vegetation in three levels. Each one gets a full separated house with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Phoebe has a music room and Freya gets a writing office. They share the backyard for their "wicked" parties.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
TWITTER TAG: 13Vader_
TUMBLR LINK: 13Vadersims

SmallAurelius

When you say 'modern' do you mean 1900-1950s or contemporary like the popular style of now? Though I guess it does say the twins are open to ideas

SimsIslandheart

SmallAurelius wrote: »

When you say 'modern' do you mean 1900-1950s or contemporary like the popular style of now? Though I guess it does say the twins are open to ideas

I just googled "modern house design" for inspiration. I figured if the twins didn't know the word for "duplex," they'd be going by whatever common jargon is out there. XD

AlJay

CHALLENGE #112 - Seeing Double
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Caribbean Dream
LOT COST: $2500.00
LOT NAME: Deadgrass Discoveries in Brindleton Bay
GALLERY COST: $116,831.00 (I had my cost pretty much exact, but I wanted a picture in the gallery that didn't have rain. Turns out there was a severe thunderstorm causing a lot of damage, and there must have been some damage I missed )
TOTAL COST:$119,331.00
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/4SMi0En
ENTRY DETAILS:
I had a hard time deciding between this one and one of my other builds. The other one has triple the downloads in the gallery already, so I may have shot myself in the foot, but this one makes me happy (I may have been watching one too many episodes of Caribbean Life, lol!)
Freya and Phoebe have decided to move to the beautiful Siminican Republic! Their jobs give them the flexibility to work from home, so they figured it might as well be somewhere fun! They have purchased a modern Caribbean style home that has the perfect backyard for throwing some great parties. They are excited to begin their new life in a tropical country.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: All the artwork is by AlJay2000
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AlJay

SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #112 - Seeing Double
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
LEVEL: Established
HOUSEHOLD: Jennings
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/xA5vP3H
ENTRY DETAILS: Freya and Phoebe are identical twins and tend to have most of the same interests as well. They are both party animals, outgoing, self assured, and they love the outdoors. The main difference is that one critiques food for a living, and the other art.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
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AlJay

ROOM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #112 - Seeing Double
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
LEVEL: Established
ROOM: Caribbean Blue Office
GALLERY COST:$5,918.00
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/EL2CKTo
ENTRY DETAILS: A brightly colored and happy feeling room, where the girls can work from home.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: All the art is created by AlJay2000
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SimTresa

Well it's finally done. Anyone else getting the return of the gray ceilings or is jut me and the lights I used?

BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #112 - Seeing Double
FORUM ID: SimTresa
ORIGIN ID: TresaofPern
LEVEL: established
LOT: Mirror Image

LOT COST: 2,400
LOT NAME: Inner Circle
GALLERY COST: 117,438
TOTAL COST: 119,838
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/nISaHg5
ENTRY DETAILS: I was trying for a bright, coastal color scheme that suited Del Sol Valley, thus lots of green and white with some yellow and blue in the interior. Both sides are completely identicial with the exception of a completed mural in the right half and a crookedly plced stereo. The backyard has plenty of room and options for partying - swimming, grilling, dancing, just hanging out.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
FACEBOOK PROFILE: www.facebook.com/cindy.cherry1
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HIGHER_DESIGN

BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #112 - Seeing Double

FORUM ID: MACDesign
ORIGIN ID: MAC-DESIGN
LEVEL:
LOT: Modern Farmhouse Duplex
LOT COST: 2,500
LOT NAME: Potter's Splay
GALLERY COST: 115,758
TOTAL COST: 118,258
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Slideshow Album

ENTRY DETAILS: Build submission for clients, Phoebe and Freya and the "Seeing Double" Challenge. After seeing some prior submissions on the thread, I wanted to come up with an option for the twins that was more homey, but still offered a modern style and finish. Coming in under budget, this twin farmhouse duplex is designed to be newly renovated and perfectly mirrored. Each of the twin residencies feature; 2 bathrooms, 2 bedrooms, a small office space, open living & eating quarters, hobby room, as well as a shared pool & bar patio. Enjoy!

Quick tip, identifying the twins is easy! Phoebe is left handed, and Freya is right! ... or... is it... the other way around ?

CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, Thank you.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: bb.moveobjects only

JojoMOMSTER

CHALLENGE #112 - Seeing Double
FORUM ID:JojoMOMSTER
ORIGIN ID:jojoMOMSTER
LEVEL: @BuildnShare are you still leaving me Starting Out? It's fine just checking in to make sure
HOUSEHOLD: Phoebe and Freya also Norling
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: BnS112 SIM Entry
ENTRY DETAILS: Inseparable identical twins Freya and Phoebe have traveled far from home to work at Future S.I.M.S. labs. They have each other for support and company and that suits them both just fine!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM:yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none

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