@Mstybl95 Thanks for starting this threat :) I like all your ideas and the mix and match one is cool. @BryonyRae, I agree with you about colouring the ceiling, it's a shame we can't do that, but your tip looks good. At least we can add something up there instead of it just being plain.
> @JBEAR1 said:<br />
Do things placed freely stay there when people download?<br />
<br />
I don't know haven't tried it yet, but placing freely with the alt-button isn't part of a mod. So I think it will stay in place.
I would really like to know about this more before using it . Interesting. Thanks
I too am loving this thread. I love to decorate and can spend hours upon hours building and decorating. I love this look ahholladay, but though I can sort of see how you did it or understand your concept, I took not have a "fence" that looks like a brick wall or have I missed something here and you were able to put wallpaper on your half wall you made using some kind of fencing?
ETA: Oops, I should have read the whole thread before answering. I see you found it already!
I understand that they wanted everyone to get the collections/garden plants and paintings on their own, but I do wish what we could share them. I really like decorating with paintings that my sim made.
View my homes in the Gallery, Origin ID: EEtheridge
Ok, I learnt a lesson. I built a space ship, on a 40 x 30, now I want to put it on every lot for an epic pic. Could have done. Can't. Might be a good idea to always start your builds on the smallest lot and move up when needed
Enlarge a fireplace. It takes up 3 tiles when enlarged. It can make a huge difference in the lot style! -Also, I used a tip from here about adding spice to the ceiling.
Use island counters instead of a dining room table. More seating in just the way you want it:
If you don't have the space for a bar, turn it around and face it towards the wall. Sims can still grab drinks:
[img]https://🐸🐸🐸🐸.googleusercontent.com/-w6W5pFANbaY/VDRKeru_xtI/AAAAAAAAMHk/ZBlE15NInRc/w1536-h864-no/10-07-14_3-13%C2%A0PM.png[/img]
P.S. I HATE the refrigerators in this game. They don't fit in the counters, they leave huge gaps that look silly, they aren't the right height. Uggg...All I wanted was built in look.
Enlarge a fireplace. It takes up 3 tiles when enlarged. It can make a huge difference in the lot style! -Also, I used a tip from here about adding spice to the ceiling.
AH!! What a awesome idea!! Did not even occur to me to enlarge a fireplace!! Awesome!!!!
I wish I could make beautiful rooms Has everyone been uploading them to the gallery? I would love to download some of these, they look wonderful. And there are some great tips. I've just been experimenting with cabinets, using them as tables etc as detailed in here. My kitchens are usually standard fridge, counters and cooker along one wall lol. I tried to be a little different here (it's a bit empty, but I think I'm getting there):
The other half of the room:
Keep the tips coming! And thank you all for such amazing ideas.
@elanorbreton I like the kitchen, I like what you did with the island counters with the sink in there - I often get stuck in a rut with the wall of cabinets on one side too, so great ideas!
Each of the tips here are great! Your kitchen looks great @elanorbreton. It looks great how you have done the sink counter and the curved bar stool counter. The wall shelf looks nice between the two cabinets. Great layout of the room.
Here's a tip I have come to learn. Watch the enlargement trick. When you initially enlarge, the system does not recognize that the tile size has changed. When you save and come back later, you will find that the items you set around the enlarged object are deleted. Found this out the hard way, ugh
@celdys0n I discovered that too when I enlarged a painting and placed lamps in front of it. I then moved the painting up a little and it fixed the problem. If it looks like the objects may be too close or overlapping they get deleted.
Here's a tip I have come to learn. Watch the enlargement trick. When you initially enlarge, the system does not recognize that the tile size has changed. When you save and come back later, you will find that the items you set around the enlarged object are deleted. Found this out the hard way, ugh
Same thing happened to me. I enlarged the outdoor plants. Next time I looked my handrails for the steps and most of the columns were missing. I ended up redoing all the plants to be able to keep the other things.
Great thread! I love doing the interior design in my games, I spend days on getting it perfect. I'm rubbish at building though. Looking forward to seeing more tips and designs. :)
@mystbl95 - I love those ideas for the bar and fireplace! The bar especially because it gives a different storage/counter option and is still functional!
@mystbl95 that is a great tip about the bar! I feel that it can be awkward in some rooms, but my Sims really seem to like them so I always try to include it. Now I have a great way to include it and not have the bar in the middle of a room!!
Comments
Do things placed freely stay there when people download?
I don't know haven't tried it yet, but placing freely with the alt-button isn't part of a mod. So I think it will stay in place.
<url="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrMuxltq5mlcMjf6h7qrKzQ">BakieGaming YouTube Channel</url>
I would really like to know about this more before using it . Interesting. Thanks
View my homes in the Gallery, Origin ID: EEtheridge
Thank you.
ETA: Oops, I should have read the whole thread before answering. I see you found it already!
View my homes in the Gallery, Origin ID: EEtheridge
Enlarge a fireplace. It takes up 3 tiles when enlarged. It can make a huge difference in the lot style! -Also, I used a tip from here about adding spice to the ceiling.
Use island counters instead of a dining room table. More seating in just the way you want it:
If you don't have the space for a bar, turn it around and face it towards the wall. Sims can still grab drinks:
[img]https://🐸🐸🐸🐸.googleusercontent.com/-w6W5pFANbaY/VDRKeru_xtI/AAAAAAAAMHk/ZBlE15NInRc/w1536-h864-no/10-07-14_3-13%C2%A0PM.png[/img]
AH!! What a awesome idea!! Did not even occur to me to enlarge a fireplace!! Awesome!!!!
Origin ID: Tiki5872
The other half of the room:
Keep the tips coming! And thank you all for such amazing ideas.
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/817478/hello-come-and-introduce-yourself
http://tinyurl.com/OneRoomOneWeek
http://tinyurl.com/rosemow
My Showcase thread https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/948861/rosemow-s-rooms-showcase
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/817478/hello-come-and-introduce-yourself
http://tinyurl.com/OneRoomOneWeek
http://tinyurl.com/rosemow
My Showcase thread https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/948861/rosemow-s-rooms-showcase
Same thing happened to me. I enlarged the outdoor plants. Next time I looked my handrails for the steps and most of the columns were missing. I ended up redoing all the plants to be able to keep the other things.
Looking forward to seeing more tips and designs. :)
Gallery ID: RAINE78 or click HERE
[img][/img]