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Established Results - BnS 139 - Remote Education
☆ @KitelDesigns ☆
Suggestions: I don’t really have a lot of suggestions. The one thing I did notice was that the garbage can in the teacher’s quarters was placed in front of the coffee maker. As well as the placement of the storage for tables and chairs may be a bit inconvenient to bring up and down the stairs. But no big deal, just as long as you don’t ask me to help clean up.
☆ @PINKUSFAMILY ☆
Suggestions: Although beautiful, I am concerned that you may find that you get leaks in your roof due to the direction of the slope. And I’m not sure if it was intentional but your foundation is different from the rest in one corner.
☆ @hilaritee ☆
Suggestions: I would have liked to see a few more detail items added to your build, like toilet paper holders and hand towels. It also would have been nice to have a bit of a description by at least some of your pictures. It really helps the judges get an idea of what you were thinking.
☆ @icanhasims ☆
Suggestions: One thing to be aware of is the slope of a roof. Where there is a valley on a roof there are often problems with leaks. Another thing that would have been nice as well is if you had chosen a wall covering with tile for a backsplash in the kitchen area.
☆ @icanhassims ☆
Suggestions: I don’t have many suggestions, just that it might have looked nice to add hand towels and a rug by the sink.
☆ @KitelDesigns ☆
☆ @icanhassims ☆
And the winner is .... @icanhassims
Established Results - BnS 140 - A Fresh Start
☆ @icanhasims ☆
Suggestions: Mr. Downey would’ve wanted to see bigger windows facing the water. I would suggest going for windows that let in a lot of air or bigger glass windows to provide a better view of the sea. The landscaping around the build could also use a bit of terrain paint, particularly around the plants. Lastly, extending the roofing over the windows just slightly could help protect the home from the sun.
☆ @AfterMidnight ☆
Suggestions: While Mr. Downey likes the home, he is a bit concerned about the placement of the hot tub out on the waterfront. A bit more space around the hot tub would probably ease his concerns. Moreover, I think that using L-shaped stairs instead of ladders would be better for Mr. Downey in the long run.
☆ @Clousinators ☆
Suggestions: The glass roof over the library seems too much; this can be remedied by adding roofing in segments and placing a skyroof in the center. I particularly recommend this video that has tips about adding skyroofs to a build: https://bit.ly/3bA9PPO. Moreover, I think it would make more sense to place the lounge chairs in the library facing the windows so that Mr. Downey can enjoy the view while reading.
☆ @MapleDarling ☆
Suggestions: Some of the interior choices in the build seem uncoordinated with each other. I would’ve liked to see some consistency in the furniture choices throughout the whole build, like those that would fit in a tropical setting. Also, I think that it wouldn’t make sense to have a fireplace with a chimney for a tropical home. Lastly, it seems odd to put stone on the second floor instead of wood. It would make more sense if the stone was on the first floor, as most tropical homes that use stone are built that way to prevent them from being blown away by hurricanes.
☆ @KitelDesigns ☆
Suggestions: Although I admire the use of the high ceiling inside, there is an excess of windows throughout the whole home. A home can still have open-ness and wonderful views without putting windows on the whole exterior. Using a mix of opaque and glass-only exteriors can give a build more sophistication.
☆ @Soloushen ☆
Suggestions:
I think this build would look better if the skyroof was somehow incorporated into the first floor roofing instead of being extended to the second floor. Rework the roofing along with the front door area just a little bit and it will look more cohesive.
☆ @Jazmi1396 ☆
Suggestions: The judges of Build n Share primarily grade your build based on the screenshots in your slideshow, so we would’ve loved to have seen more pictures of your creation. You can take better screenshots in Live Mode, then press the Tab key, move around with the WASD keys, and take screenshots from there! Adding descriptions in your screenshots will also help a lot. Hope to see you in the next challenge!
☆ @PINKUSFAMILY ☆
Suggestions: While it’s not necessarily a bad thing to have variety, I think it would be better if the rooms had a consistent theme or style throughout the whole build. Other than that, this is a wonderful home.
☆ @RachelShennan ☆
Suggestions: I think that the house could use some extended roofing, just to give the interiors more shade and to prevent the inside from becoming too hot. I’m also not sure if putting a sky roof over an open-air veranda bar is a good idea. Moreover, when taking screenshots, try to avoid zooming out a bit too much.
It was a difficult decision, but there were three that really stood out among the rest.
☆ @Wendyology ☆
☆ @icanhassims ☆
☆ @Linzlulubell ☆
Suggestions: The loft was a nice open space but that did make the room seem like it had a large empty area in the center. Also, it may have been nice to have added a rug in the 2nd and 3rd floor bathroom.
Starting Out Results -#BnS 140
☆ @Raynn ☆
Suggestions:
I would have liked to see mere exterior views from all sides, as well as more views of the interior. The details of the kitchen are hard to make out from one view. Also, captions on each photo would have been helpful. I think the central roof section would have looked better if it were lower, eliminating that bar where it’s clear the roof is more than one floor high.
☆ @MaryKup☆
Suggestions: The roof decoration with the weathervane seems a little out of place, as if it had been added later as an afterthought. Could you maybe have chosen a different color swatch so it blended in better?
☆@LisaMarie3003☆
Suggestions: Labeling the screenshots would have helped identify each room. Your slideshow is also missing top down views, which make it easier to see the layout. I would have liked to see some decor such as a mask or curtains that tied the build to its location. Please consider using debug lights just to brighten your screenshots up a little.
Starting Out #BnS 141
☆@tunafishfish ☆
Suggestions:
According to the gallery, the cost of your build is actually 33,920. This, added to your build cost of 1,500, puts you over budget (33,920+1,500 = 35420). I would have liked to see more landscaping along the street side of the house. With the use of debug plants, this wouldn’t have stretched your budget. A cheaper computer would also have helped you stay under budget and may have allowed you to put another picture in mom’s room. Could you have included something in the backyard for a little boy to play with? It seems a bit under utilized. We like to see screenshots of all rooms, including the bathroom.
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☆@Nali272☆
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☆@Raynn☆
Suggestions:
Usually, roof edging matches the window trim or the color of the roof. The white you chose really stands out against the rest of the house. I would have liked to see more artwork on the walls. Cheaper counters and the use of debug plants might hae left you enough in the budget to do this.
☆@tatselk☆
The house itself is very nice, I like how you modernized it while letting it fit into the neighborhood. Nice calming color scheme. Mom’s bedroom looks comfy. Great job with the boy’s room, it has everything he’ll need in a tiny, cozy space!
y.Suggestions: A few carpets, even just carpet floor tiles would have helped break up the living area into smaller, distinct spaces. A plant or picture or other wall decor would have helped the entry seem less empty. The bedrooms could also use a carpet and something on the walls.
lb]☆@xXQueenBeeXx☆ [/b]
Suggestions:
Please try to take exterior screenshots in afternoon lighting so we can see the details more easily, especially the landscaping. Captions with your presentation would be helpful. You can use MCCC to cheat world time by clicking on the mailbox. Tip: To get screenshots with the exterior roof showing or ceilings inside, push the Up arrow in love mode then switch to camera mode and use the keyboard to get the camera to the right height. That entryway looks very narrow, have you playtested this build? I would have liked to see some sort of window coverings for privacy, which you could have afforded with cheaper kitchen counters, range hood and kid’s bed, for example.
☆@MaryKup☆
Suggestions: You can use the Q key to lower the camera angle and get better screenshots > The kitchen needs a contrasting backsplash, but other than that, I don’t see much that needs improving.
☆@SarahTheRed☆
Suggestions: According to the gallery, your build cost is actually 34,893. Unfortunately, this puts you over budget (34,893+2,000 = 36,893). Debug plants and cheaper cabinets are two ways you might have voided going over without losing anything from the build. I would have liked to see some window covers in the bedrooms, at least. Captioning each screenshot is also encouraged.
☆@SarahTheRed ☆
Congratulations, @MaryKup, the judges have decied you're ready to be promoted to Established!
☆ @AIRIS6962 ☆
Suggestions: It would have been nice to see more use of the terrain paint around the plants and the base of the house. This can really add another dimension to your build.
YAY Congrats to myself! LOL
Thank you very much for this lovely and funny challenge @BuildnShare and for your feedback. Very appreciated
Thank you, dear @illusie
@Simming_Spoonie , Thank you very much, dear Faith!
Thank you very much, dear @Taoron
☆ @AlJay ☆
Suggestions: Looking at the façade I feel it is a little too orangey with lots of blending going on and I think it would benefit from more contrast, ie black or white window frames and doors, in order to add more interest. I also felt this in the kitchen, maybe different coloured counters such as grey, would make the room stand out more.
Starting Out - BnS 142 - Fall Designer Showdown
☆ @djsdragongirl ☆
Suggestions: One thing I would suggest is to make your flooring more consistent throughout the house. Also, it would be nice to see a few close-up pictures of each room. It makes it easier for the judges to see the details of your entry. You can find “Screenshots: Tips and Tricks” on Build-N-Share’s first page if you need help with this.
☆ @AlJay ☆
Suggestions: Adding a chimney (even the tiny one for exhaust) and perhaps a bit more in the way of roof decorations would have been nice. Personally, I would have preferred a different dimension for the half bath since you had space for it – or perhaps eliminating it.
☆ @pronterus ☆
The kitchen is clean yet nautical in feel and functionality, and is beautifully combined with the dining area. The bookcase nook areas surrounding the library door are unique and interesting. Your 4-part dressing room/bathroom suite is nicely done. I see many details in the build that reflect the culture per your targeted goal.
Suggestions: Though I thought the deck flooring was unique and interesting, I would have liked it more with a less stark contrast in the pattern or with additional pattern sections or accents to the pattern. A bit softer transition on the dirt areas under the plants would be nice. Many of your wall pattern mixtures within rooms were wonderful, but there were a few that did not seem to work as well together.
Starting Out - BnS 143 - Bed and Breakfast
☆ @AGamerzzGirl ☆
Suggestions: Some of the shared living areas seemed a bit empty. You had room in your budget, so I would have suggested adding some plants or more furniture or rugs to fill the bare spaces. Also, I noticed that your stairs needed railing. That is something that can be easy to forget.
☆ @tatselk ☆
Suggestions: Overall your home was lovely! One thing that would have looked nice, would have been to add more upper cabinetry in the shared kitchen and possibly a wall covering that would look like a backsplash.
☆ @Nali272 ☆
Suggestions: A patio to surround your pool would have been a great feature. Some curtains in your guest rooms would have been nice to see as well. Just for future reference; it is always helpful for the judges when you have a description to go along with the pictures in your slideshow, it helps us to know what you were thinking.
☆ @LizzyC383 ☆
Suggestions: It would have looked very nice if you would have added a few curtains throughout the house, even if just in the guestrooms. One other thing I noticed was that you placed your showers on the upper levels in front of a window. You had a wonderful bathroom space; I would have recommended trying a different layout.
☆ @IllusoryThrall ☆
Suggestions: I really don’t have many suggestions except to say that I would recommend not placing a rug under a stationary object such as a post or a tub and maybe adding some curtains in the bedrooms.
☆ @sarabeth2984 ☆
Suggestions: One thing that would have made you build look even better would have been to use the terrain paint around the base of your cabins and outdoor chairs. It just gives it a more realistic look. Also, one thing that was missing from your slideshow was an overhead view of each floor. It really helps the judges get a better picture of the layout of the home and see things that the other pictures may have missed.
2nd Place goes to .... @tatselk
☆ @tatselk ☆
☆ @IllusoryThrall ☆
☆ @sarabeth2984 ☆
☆ @sarabeth2984 ☆
Suggestions: Personal preference here, but I would have turned the rug under the bed the other direction so it covers more of the walking area. Also, for the judges to get a better feel for the room it is always nice to add an overhead picture of the room to your entry.
I'm just sitting here patiently waiting for the results for #141 still.....
Challenges: Builder's Wanted!!!
☆ @AlJay ☆
Suggestions: I was a little concerned by the columns not being flush with the roofing in the back yard, maybe pull the roof out a bit more so it covers the columns. Regarding the layout, I’m not sure about moving through rooms to get to other rooms. I think I would have preferred corridors so as not to disturb guests.