GAH!!! I came so darn close.... DARN stairs!!! I'm going to share anyway even if I did miss the deadline.
CHALLENGE #145 β Winter Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: EleneK
ORIGIN ID: EleneK
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: New Crest 30X40
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/A51393E1645011EB8396E9C4FF33B4DD
LOT COST: 3000.00
GALLERY COST: 89,109
TOTAL COST: 92,109
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/C5Tv76A The slides are not done yet but I missed the deadline so they will go up tomorrow.
ENTRY DETAILS: This old church was lovingly converted into a vacation home after the parish moved out. Located in the heart of Newcrest within walking distance of parks, resturaunts, waterfront, and Newcrest Golf Club. This home is the perfect getaway to celebrate spring. Plan a romantic weekend, a shopping trip witht the girls, a golf weekend with the boys, or just to celebrate wih family. #NoCCCONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NONE
SPACE FOR PICTURES:
@seaben Oh my gosh, you made me think - I do love building cottages, but I asked my very blunt 13 year old what she thought I should say and she rolled with laughter and said βanything but modern!β I like to mix it up but I really struggle with the roofing on modern builds so I tend to shy away from them....and my attempts at making flat roofs interesting are always pretty disastrous (βso dire I canβt even speakβ was her comment on the last flat roof I tried....and she was right )
@EleneK Dont worry, you scraped in before the challenge closed banner so all that hard work wasnβt wasted! Love your converted church idea, look forward to seeing the whole slideshow!
@AliSim19 thanks for the lovely comments. I love your build especially the kitchen and the way you did stairs (with platforms?). The suspended fireplace and the wall tile in the copper are also gorgeous (are they eco lifestyle things - I don't have that pack). Modern is my favourite style and I try and challenge myself to move away from it. I think a lot is what you see in real life - so many of the American styles of architecture are things I have never seen so I am slowly learning what features are expected - while I am surrounded by plenty of (boringly similar) modern builds.
@Clousinators: I thought I went overboard on the windows. My family rents a beach house for a week every summer. The things you mentioned about no computer and the game room upstairs reminded me of the house we had this past summer. Because it is so true.
@AliSim19 Thank you! I took soooo many photos trying to get ones with the perfect angle lol @Becka28 Honestly, me too lol @EleneK Thank you! I was trying to make it as relaxing and intimate as possible (its how I would like a real life vacation to be lol)
CHALLENGE #145 - Winter Designer Showdown FORUM ID: ScholarSim ORIGIN ID: ScholarHob LEVEL: SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Asphalt Abodes NEW LOT LINK: BNS145 Winter Design Showdown LOT COST: $2,000 GALLERY COST: $74,913 TOTAL COST: $76,913 LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://flic.kr/s/aHsmTT9Wdf ENTRY DETAILS: This is the perfect holiday home. Itβs a private place to unwind and enjoy a small, intimate get together with your family or close friends. Great for a summer vacation or get away for some much needed R and R during the year. CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: I would be interested in advice on how to improve a build. SPACE FOR PICTURES: [url=https://flic.kr/p/2kvkhB7][img]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50871412508_c394a8aa68_c.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2kvkhB7]01-24-21_5-47-59 PM[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/130205484@N06/]Scholar[/url]
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"Come in," you call out when you hear a knock on the door.
You look up from the blueprints you were checking as the door opens and people start pouring into your office. You greet them and lead them over to the conference room so everyone can have a seat.
"Hello," the man says crisply. "I am Dan Bradley. And this beautiful lady is my bride-to-be, Agatha Hornsby." The woman flutters her fingers at you. "These three boys are mine. Henry is 15, Harold is 10, and Robbie is 6. Agatha's three girls are Katie, aged 14: Sherry is 9; and Mindy is 5. And this is our maid, Beatrice Woolworth."
You smile and nod at everyone.
"We are getting married next month," Mr. Bradley continues, "and we have decided to move into Agatha's house in Willow Creek. The problem is that the house only has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Obviously, seven people need more in the way of space. We need a master bedroom with an ensuite. Beatrice needs her own bedroom and bathroom. All of the girls can share one bedroom, and all the boys can share another bedroom. We will need two more bathrooms for the kids, and a powder room on the main floor for guests. And all the usual rooms: a kitchen, a living room, a study, and a laundry room. A place to grill outside, and a place for the kids to play."
Agatha speaks up. "I love the look of my home, so can you keep the style of the house the same as much as possible? You can use any pieces of furniture from the house. Feel free to paint anything you wish to."
"Okay," you say, scanning your notes. "I just need to know the budget and the address."
"With our savings and the cash wedding presents, we have $70,000," Mr. Bradley says.
Agatha hands you the address on a sheet of paper. (Riverside Roost in Willow Creek valued at $41,704 currently)
"That sounds great! I can certainly have that ready for you to move in by the end of this month," you say cheerily. "And congratulations on your wedding!"
The Brief:
*due 28th February, 2021
*your budget is $70,000 over the current cost of the lot.
*remodel the current house on the lot to include the following:
*a master bedroom with en suite.
*a bedroom and bathroom for Beatrice.
*a bedroom for the girls and another for the boys.
*2 bathrooms for the kids to use and a powder room on the first floor.
*a kitchen, a living room, a study, and a laundry room.
*a grilling area and a play area outside.
*landscape the lot.
*keep the style of the house.
*use anything from the house. You may βpaintβ any object in the house currently to use for the remodel.
The Sims Challenge:
*create the Bradley Bunch, excluding Beatrice.
*show their clothing choices and them in their new home.
*include aspirations, traits and skills.
The Room Challenge:
*Create one of the kids' rooms-either for the boys OR the girls.
*The budget is $20,000.
The deadline for this challenge is Sunday, February 28th, 2021, no later than 23:59:59 EST/New York Time.
Another exciting challenge! I'm confused about the BNS number (235?) and which house we're supposed to be renovating. Do you mean the original sims 4 house that came with the lot originally?
Do we have to reuse everything in the house? or are we free to sell and purchase new things? I.E are we allowed to sell the cabinets/appliances to get new ones? sell the rugs, old tv?
Another exciting challenge! I'm confused about the BNS number (235?) and which house we're supposed to be renovating. Do you mean the original sims 4 house that came with the lot originally?
Sorry for any confusion. The image has been fixed. Yes, the original house on the Riverside Roost lot is meant to be renovated. If you've replaced it, you can start a fresh save to get it back.
Do we have to reuse everything in the house? or are we free to sell and purchase new things? I.E are we allowed to sell the cabinets/appliances to get new ones? sell the rugs, old tv?
Yes, you can replace everything you want, just keep the exterior style of the house.
wait, we have to keep the same facade? are we not allowed to give it a fresh coat of paint? i don't mean changing the siding to brick or wood, but changing the paint swatch, from yellow, to another color?
wait, we have to keep the same facade? are we not allowed to give it a fresh coat of paint? i don't mean changing the siding to brick or wood, but changing the paint swatch, from yellow, to another color?
Of course you can paint it. You just have to keep the style, not the color. Change the columns and fances too if you like.
@BuildnShare
Is it allowed to place an only front door?
Right now the house has 2 front doors, and I think that is not necessary and confusing.
Thank you in advance.
@BuildnShare
Is it allowed to place an only front door?
Right now the house has 2 front doors, and I think that is not necessary and confusing.
Thank you in advance.
I totally agree with you. Yes, you can place just one door.
Comments
Modern is really isnβt my comfort zone, but itβs what I felt like this time - itβs fun to mix it up isnβt it?
CHALLENGE #145 β Winter Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: EleneK
ORIGIN ID: EleneK
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: New Crest 30X40
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/A51393E1645011EB8396E9C4FF33B4DD
LOT COST: 3000.00
GALLERY COST: 89,109
TOTAL COST: 92,109
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/C5Tv76A The slides are not done yet but I missed the deadline so they will go up tomorrow.
ENTRY DETAILS: This old church was lovingly converted into a vacation home after the parish moved out. Located in the heart of Newcrest within walking distance of parks, resturaunts, waterfront, and Newcrest Golf Club. This home is the perfect getaway to celebrate spring. Plan a romantic weekend, a shopping trip witht the girls, a golf weekend with the boys, or just to celebrate wih family. #NoCCCONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NONE
SPACE FOR PICTURES:
@EleneK Dont worry, you scraped in before the challenge closed banner so all that hard work wasnβt wasted!
@Clousinators I want to live in your house
@Becka28 Honestly, me too lol
@EleneK Thank you! I was trying to make it as relaxing and intimate as possible (its how I would like a real life vacation to be lol)
Challenges: Builder's Wanted!!!
CHALLENGE #145 - Winter Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: ScholarSim
ORIGIN ID: ScholarHob
LEVEL:
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Asphalt Abodes
NEW LOT LINK: BNS145 Winter Design Showdown
LOT COST: $2,000
GALLERY COST: $74,913
TOTAL COST: $76,913
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://flic.kr/s/aHsmTT9Wdf
ENTRY DETAILS: This is the perfect holiday home. Itβs a private place to unwind and enjoy a small, intimate get together with your family or close friends. Great for a summer vacation or get away for some much needed R and R during the year.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: I would be interested in advice on how to improve a build.
SPACE FOR PICTURES:
[url=https://flic.kr/p/2kvkhB7][img]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50871412508_c394a8aa68_c.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/2kvkhB7]01-24-21_5-47-59 PM[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/130205484@N06/]Scholar[/url]
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"Come in," you call out when you hear a knock on the door.
You look up from the blueprints you were checking as the door opens and people start pouring into your office. You greet them and lead them over to the conference room so everyone can have a seat.
"Hello," the man says crisply. "I am Dan Bradley. And this beautiful lady is my bride-to-be, Agatha Hornsby." The woman flutters her fingers at you. "These three boys are mine. Henry is 15, Harold is 10, and Robbie is 6. Agatha's three girls are Katie, aged 14: Sherry is 9; and Mindy is 5. And this is our maid, Beatrice Woolworth."
You smile and nod at everyone.
"We are getting married next month," Mr. Bradley continues, "and we have decided to move into Agatha's house in Willow Creek. The problem is that the house only has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Obviously, seven people need more in the way of space. We need a master bedroom with an ensuite. Beatrice needs her own bedroom and bathroom. All of the girls can share one bedroom, and all the boys can share another bedroom. We will need two more bathrooms for the kids, and a powder room on the main floor for guests. And all the usual rooms: a kitchen, a living room, a study, and a laundry room. A place to grill outside, and a place for the kids to play."
Agatha speaks up. "I love the look of my home, so can you keep the style of the house the same as much as possible? You can use any pieces of furniture from the house. Feel free to paint anything you wish to."
"Okay," you say, scanning your notes. "I just need to know the budget and the address."
"With our savings and the cash wedding presents, we have $70,000," Mr. Bradley says.
Agatha hands you the address on a sheet of paper. (Riverside Roost in Willow Creek valued at $41,704 currently)
"That sounds great! I can certainly have that ready for you to move in by the end of this month," you say cheerily. "And congratulations on your wedding!"
The Brief:
*due 28th February, 2021
*your budget is $70,000 over the current cost of the lot.
*remodel the current house on the lot to include the following:
*a master bedroom with en suite.
*a bedroom and bathroom for Beatrice.
*a bedroom for the girls and another for the boys.
*2 bathrooms for the kids to use and a powder room on the first floor.
*a kitchen, a living room, a study, and a laundry room.
*a grilling area and a play area outside.
*landscape the lot.
*keep the style of the house.
*use anything from the house. You may βpaintβ any object in the house currently to use for the remodel.
The Sims Challenge:
*create the Bradley Bunch, excluding Beatrice.
*show their clothing choices and them in their new home.
*include aspirations, traits and skills.
The Room Challenge:
*Create one of the kids' rooms-either for the boys OR the girls.
*The budget is $20,000.
The deadline for this challenge is Sunday, February 28th, 2021, no later than 23:59:59 EST/New York Time.
Thanks! This really sounds fun!
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My Sims 4 PortfolioSorry for any confusion. The image has been fixed. Yes, the original house on the Riverside Roost lot is meant to be renovated. If you've replaced it, you can start a fresh save to get it back.
Yes, you can replace everything you want, just keep the exterior style of the house.
Just a basic small room is fine - only needs a toilet and sink. Anything else is up to you and what fits the budget.
Upstairs & down ?
Thanks,
Diane Pinkus
It's a pretty narrow lot to begin with, but if you think you can widen it while still leaving some outdoor space, go for it.
Of course you can paint it. You just have to keep the style, not the color. Change the columns and fances too if you like.
@BuildnShare
Is it allowed to place an only front door?
Right now the house has 2 front doors, and I think that is not necessary and confusing.
Thank you in advance.
I totally agree with you.