So, Arts&Craft and Knitting had my vote and I'm really curious what Build/Buy and CAS style we can vote on next.
I support the idea of an elder-centric stuff pack, but I get that it is not everyone's favorite. Still, I think, stuff packs are best for small themes that might not get attention elsewhere. Thus I would prefer an art-style that would suit elders but isn't exclusiv senior stuff. On the other hand I don't want knitting punk, goth or anything that is overly young/adult. We had enough of that and I'm sure there will be more for that demographic in the future.
Now we have the chance to get something else. This is just my opinion and my taste and what I want for my Sims. You might have different ideas and that is totally fine.
There are a few interior styles that I think would go well together with Arts&Crafts. Like bohemian or shabby chic, but we already had some of both in other packs, so I would propose a Cozy Stuff Pack.
I want comfortable furnitures, that transports this cozy feeling. Lots of fabric, tables with table cloths, little bit of country, rustic and classics style, small knick knacks, candles, warm colours. A familiar feel, privacy, a peaceful retreat from rough weather and a hectic lifestyle. A quiet, snugly place to cuddle up. And I guess a place to knit.
Kitchen
I want a new kitchen set. We have so few of them. I think, something mit fabric behind the doors could be new and fitting. I think, we have less classic/countrystyle kitchens than we have modern ones.
Or some counters with curtains. Just as a variation maybe.
I also would love to see more tables with tablecloth on them.
I know this looks more industrial, but I wouldn't say no to a more rustic looking kitchen. I think, it is very needed (also for every cabin, survival or medieval playstyle).
Decoration ideas: Hanging or folded dish cloths, ovenmitts, herb plants in pots, rolling pin
Living room
More sofas with pillows, more throw blankets over said sofas. Great would be pieces that you could combine to make a corner couch.
I think, a new fireplace would be nice and maybe a one that we could better integrate into any wall.
I would also love to see more carpets, preverable older ones or more plush looking ones. I always use the same ones for more conservative houses.
More lighting options. Especially candles and light strings.
Bath room
I think, this wouldn't necessarily be a stuff pack with lots of objects for the bath room.
Still, I would love to see decorations like this basket with rolled towels.
Bed room
I would like to see a faux-fur carpet, more throw pillows on the bed and an end piece for the bed to put down books, blankets etc.
Crafts room
It is not unheard off to have a special room for arts&crafts and I think a pack focusing on that should have objects for it. I don't know, if we will get much more than knitting in terms of gameplay (I hope so!), but still, even decorative non-gameplay objects for that theme would be nice.
Again, something more industrial, but I think, you could mix both styles and they would go well together.
Happy to hear your feedback!
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though honestly i'd prefer they update existing ones for that too
also L shape sofas and corner sofas need so bad
and pillows and throws on sofas! preferably as separate decorative item that snaps on sofa or at least can be at right height for it
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How about a wood burning stove? that would work well in a corner position as well as flat walls, but would also work really well with a cosy asthetic. Nothing nicer than sitting around a wood burning stove on a cold day.
I'll share a few inspirational photos that seem to fit the theme. I'll admit that it has been more interesting to look stuff up than I would have thought:
A wood stove would be awesome! It'd be cool if your sims actually had to prep wood for the wood stove too (like having a outdoor wood pile or shed). It'd be also cool if your sims' pets had their own special interactions with the wood stove (like cats would like taking naps near the wood stove because it's warm and toasty there).
Or, I know this probably wouldn't happen, but it'd be cool if your sims could make warm drinks or some foods on top of the wood stove. Some folks I knew had a wood stove with etched in 'elements' on the top. The wood stove was hot, so they'd cook applesauce on the wood stove instead of their oven. Maybe sims could do prep warm drinks (like tea, hot chocolate, or apple cider) or specific snacks on top of the wood stove.
My childhood home didn't have a wood stove, but many people I grew up with had homes with them as their main source of heat. They really give a house a homey feeling, especially in the late fall and winter on a rainy or snowy day.
More comfy furniture could be nice, but it really depends (for me) on the color swatches. I don't use the ones from cats and dogs because they all look faded and old, which I'm sure appeals to a lot of people. Just not me. I'm also not a fan of oversized florals. We also have a sleigh bed, though another couple of designs wouldn't hurt.
What I guess I really don't want is furniture that looks musty and old - not antique, old. Which is why I've been fighting the whole "granny aesthetic" because that's what "granny aesthetic" means to me. Not cozy. Not comfy. Either old, musty and worn out, or else overly prim and clean - the sort of couch you're not sure if you're allowed to sit on, let alone curl up with your parent/grandparent - with some sort of jacquard print.
So seeing all of those photos makes me wish I could create things for the game but I can’t... But I love the idea of cozy stuff pack!!!!! Ideally I’d want some colorful opinions as well... Because I love color in my game, but we have no cute black or white opinions that make a house feel cozy, so I see why a lot of the opinions are more neutral.
I’d also love purple wood tones... Image luxury or cozy purple wood tones!
I’d love more wallpapers and paint colors... I also wish molding could be put on any wall... I want the option to put any crown molding on any wallpaper or paint color so the rooms in the house match yet are different at the same time.
Typically with packs, you have multiple color swatches so you can swap colors out. I wasn't assuming those exact colors would be replicated. I was just posting some stuff from the Scandinavian hygge concept which tends to be more monochromatic but I figured that there will be lots of options for colors with the knitting theme.
My mind went to coziness because knitting is nearly entirely for cold weather. If anything, I think there should be a color wheel and the actual knitting should be totally creative with many patterns. I guess I was also trying to think of stuff that we don't have that could either be for elders or more mellow YAs and cozy families.
It's true that if the furniture were a clean aesthetic then you could add any wild pillows or blankets or items that a sim makes or you could pick designs that you want. In another thread, I posted some knitting designs from other countries including Peru. If other knitting cultures were represented, that would be great.
Really hoping we can get some good looking fire places in this pack, would love if it included those old looking metal fireplaces like this:
I definitely feel like a farmhouse-esque vibe for this pack would be on point. With lots of muted/light woods.
Would also love if they did some soft fabric chesterfield sofas, 2 and 3 seaters:
Those old vintagy beds with metal frames would also fit the theme pretty well.
I’ve had my fill of sitting on plastic covered furniture IRL.
Also IMO Laundry Day theme was hideous. I don’t think I use any of the BB other than that rug trio.