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  • BuildnShareBuildnShare Posts: 4,061 Member
    edited July 2020
    #BnS137 - Star Struck

    The deadline for this challenge is 31 May 2020

    "Thank you for the autograph. Ah, right this way, ma’am, you’re expected.”

    “It was my pleasure.”

    The voices drifting through your partially open door alert you that your next client is here and you look up from the monitor in time to see a stylishly dressed young woman stepping inside, casually placing her hand against Karl’s chest as she passes him.

    You recognize her as the well-known celebrity Diana Grace, and can’t blame Karl for his startruck reaction. It’s taking an effort to keep your own jaw from dropping to find yourself in the presence of such a famous person. Determinedly, you remember your job and greet her.

    “Hello and welcome, Ms. Grace. We’re honored that you’ve chosen us to build your perfect home.”

    She smiles pleasantly at you. “You come highly recommended. I’m sure you’ll be able to meet my needs.”

    “We’ll definitely do our best.” You catch sight of Karl still standing in the doorway,watching with obvious awe. “Karl, don’t you have something to do? I think I hear the phone.”

    “What? Oh, right, I’ll just ah, go answer that…” Karl nearly trips over his own feet on his way out but manages to recover himself.

    “Now where were we...Oh yes, what did you have in mind? Something sleek and contemporary, perhaps?”

    Diana seems amused but not bothered at all by Karl’s reaction. “Oh, no, I’m looking for cozy, comfortable and perhaps a touch rustic. I want it to be my own little kingdom out in the country. I have many friends who like to visit, and will need at least a couple of rooms for them to stay overnight. A guest bath or two as well.”

    You nod, noting it all down. “Anything else?”

    “I need a pool, of course, Space for entertaining both inside and out is a must.”

    “Do you have a color preference?”

    “I enjoy bright, cheerful colors, but not painfully bright, and soft fabrics. Neutrals are fine as accent colors.” She smiles again, dazzling you so you have to blink and bring your mind back to the task at hand.

    “And your budget?”

    “Will 80,000 be enough?”

    “That should be plenty. Let me see you out.” You rise to escort her to the door, pretending not to notice Karl quickly turning back to his desk and tapping furiously away at his computer.


    THE BRIEF

    Budget: 80,000
    Requires at least three bedrooms and 2 baths.
    Requires a pool
    Requires space for entertaining, both inside and out.

    Room Challenge

    Create a formal living room for Diana to greet and entertain her guests.
    Budget: 25,000

    Sim Challenge

    Create Diana Grace and show her entertaining friends in her new house.
    Appearance, traits, and what she’s famous for are up to you. Note; Get Famous is not required for this challenge.


    Entry List


    Starting Out


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE – 137
    FORUM ID: @icanhasims
    ORIGIN ID: icanhassims
    LEVEL: (waiting for first entry determination)
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Dachshund's Creek in Brindleton Bay
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/E8DC14CF8CA611EA88656B07E 7FA6E3B
    LOT COST: 2,000
    GALLERY COST: 77,986
    TOTAL COST: 79,986
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://icanhassims.weebly.com/137-starstruck.html
    ENTRY DETAILS: This country chalet is the perfect escape from the paparazzi and for entertaining and relaxing with only the most famous. Whether you’re downstairs in the chic and comfy living room, upstairs on the party deck, or outside in the natural pool, there are plenty of places for guests to enjoy themselves. There are even two guest bedrooms if a guest has had a little too much happy juice to drive safely.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE – 137
    FORUM ID: @HEW310
    ORIGIN ID: HEW310
    LEVEL: Starting Out
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Chateau Frise in Brindleton Bay
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/935216518D3B11EA8813F1287B923A97?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=HEW310&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 4,000
    GALLERY COST: 75,986
    TOTAL COST: 79,986
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/a6VwTt5
    ENTRY DETAILS: This house not only has lots of living space, but its large backyard and open plan living lead it to be perfect for entertaining guests. This house provides a home away from home on the lovely shores of Brindleton Bay, where celebrities can find a moment of peace.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please!


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #137
    Starstruck
    Forum ID: MaryKup
    Origin ID: MaryKup
    Level: just starting out in BnS
    Link to lot: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/0D5CD0B9A37111EA83BF37E9DF36A29B?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Marykup&max=50&maxis=false
    Lot cost 3000
    Gallery Cost: 77136
    My build cost: 77136
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/nvKBecw
    Diana Grace is an aspiring actress who just moved to Newcrest to start her acting career. She is making new friends and has already signed up with an agency to begin her move up to the top of her profession. I tried to use mostly pastel and grays in my color choices. Put in a pool, BBQ area in the back, lots of plants and some cute touches here and there.
    No CC was used. Move objects, show hidden and testing cheat were used.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes


    Sim Challenge


    SIM ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE – 137: Diana Grace
    FORUM ID: @icanhassims
    ORIGIN ID: icanhassims
    LEVEL: (waiting for first entry determination)
    HOUSEHOLD: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/2E691A408CA711EA8AFB6B07E7FA6E3B
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://icanhassims.weebly.com/137-starstruck.html
    ENTRY DETAILS:
    Diana is (in)famous for “accidentally” leaking her sex tape with Brad Pittsim. Oops!
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!


    SIM ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE – 137: Diana Grace
    FORUM ID: @HEW310
    ORIGIN ID: HEW310
    LEVEL: Starting Out
    HOUSEHOLD: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/19D0D18E8D3B11EA84C3F1287B923A97?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=HEW310&max=50&maxis=false
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/r78SPL2
    ENTRY DETAILS: Diana Grace rose to fame through her acting as a child, but now she uses her fame to help advocate for the environment. In a tragic accident, she lost her biggest cheerleader, her mom, but now Diana wears her mother's favorite ring in commemoration of her. Her mom would always tell her to "Make the sun rise on a dark day," which is why Diana has the tattoo of the sunrise.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please!


    Room Challenge


    ROOM ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE – 137: Formal Living/Entertaining Room
    FORUM ID: @icanhassims
    ORIGIN ID: icanhassims
    LEVEL: (waiting on first entry determination)
    ROOM: Formal living room
    GALLERY COST: 7,712
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://icanhassims.weebly.com/137-starstruck.html
    ENTRY DETAILS: When it comes to entertaining you can’t beat drinking happy juice with your friends around the fireplace. With some snacks on the coffee table and comfortable seating, you’ll ensure that your guests will never want to leave.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!


    Established


    CHALLENGE #137 - Starstruck
    FORUM ID: Wendyology
    ORIGIN ID: Wendyology
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Chateau Frise
    NEW LOT LINK: ‪https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/56ABD5588E0811EA857F6B07E7FA6E3B?‬
    LOT COST: 4000
    GALLERY COST: 75,838
    TOTAL COST: 79,838
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/hWjFNAl
    ENTRY DETAILS: Built on the remote Chateau Frise property, this farmhouse is a perfect spot for music star Diana Grace to unwind and write new songs. Balancing rustic and dramatic the entryway has a double staircase and a nice circular flow to the rooms allowing for ease of movement. For convenience there is also a half bath on the ground floor. Upstairs, there is a loft office and three cozy bedrooms along with two bathrooms.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!


    CHALLENGE #137 - Starstruck
    FORUM ID: JosieAnglin
    ORIGIN ID: Netxpre2
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Tail's End
    NEW LOT LINK: Timber Cottage https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/0F7A50D0932811EA8E5157D40D659A5C
    LOT COST: $3,000
    GALLERY COST: $76,834
    TOTAL COST: $79,834
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Here. https://imgur.com/a/7CIVpyl
    ENTRY DETAILS: I think I went a lot more rustic than she wanted, but I love it! In order to keep the rustic theme I decided to mainly do neutrals (grey, brown, black, white) with a pop of purple through out. I tried to make an interesting shell with a lot of space for any partying that may occur! I ran out of money so I decided to scrap the landscaping.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM (please copy and paste into your entry post)
    CHALLENGE #137 - Starstruck
    FORUM ID: KitelDesigns
    ORIGIN ID: KitelDesigns
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Asphalt Ashes
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/1A56E0BB9E1611EA85EE4E0411273BCB?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Kiteldesigns&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: Asphalt Ashes -3000
    GALLERY COST: 76732
    TOTAL COST: 79732 (Lot cost and gallery cost added together - total should be at or BELOW the challenge budget)
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/NSXg2T7
    ENTRY DETAILS: This quaint Prarie farmstead has the quaint country rustic vibe any person would love. A great formal living room with a fireplace for the colder nights. A guestroom on the lower floor. A quaint country kitchen with plenthy of storage, leading to a covered patio. A large expansive pool for the warm summers, and a large garden space. Upstairs is the large spacious master bedroom, and two more bedrooms, with a jack and jill bathroom.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes Please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC


    CHALLENGE #137 – Starstruck
    FORUM ID: OccipitalLobe
    ORIGIN ID: Chapscher
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: The Lighthouse
    NEW LOT LINK: Memory in Blue https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/98A2F9899FD411EA83BA1879A75FAFC3
    LOT COST: 3000
    GALLERY COST: 76,841
    TOTAL COST: 79,841
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: take the tour! https://imgur.com/a/ttF2Ndy
    ENTRY DETAILS: #BnS137 Memory in Blue is a countryside retreat that is small enough to unwind in and large enough to host a bash of a party. The house includes three bedrooms, three full baths, a spacious open floorplan, a sizable office, a patio, a fishing pond, and a swimming hole. Come to the Memory in Blue and make some memories that will last for generations.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
    TWITTER TAG: ChapscherMKE
    FACEBOOK PROFILE: N/A
    TUMBLR LINK: chapscher.tumblr.com


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #137 - Starstruck
    FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
    ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: The Summer Home
    NEW LOT LINK: " A Touch Rustic " https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/ED4BE4FBA08B11EA87041879A75FAFC3?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=PINKUSFAMILY&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 3,000
    GALLERY COST: 76,947
    TOTAL COST: 79,947
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: "StarStruck" https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https://www.facebook.com/pg/Moms-Sims-3-4-Creations-1652411471645604/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2719603438259730
    ENTRY DETAILS: Created in Windenburg at The Summer Home lot. Cozy, comfortable and perhaps a little more than a touch of rustic. Made to be it's own little kingdom out in the country. Created with bright, cheerful colors, but not painfully bright, and soft fabrics. Neutrals were used as fine accent colors. Built as a place to come together with friends to relax.. It has all the amenities requested..
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes , Please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: All Art throughout and Garage doors by AlJay2000 in the gallery
    FACEBOOK PROFILE: Mom's Sims 3 & 4. Creations


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #137 - Starstruck
    FORUM ID: SimTresa
    ORIGIN ID:TresaofPern
    LEVEL:Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Avarice Acres
    NEW LOT LINK:Avarice Acres (Forgot to upload it with its actual name, Comfy Craftsman https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/E984CB57A2E011EA8EF437E9DF36A29B
    LOT COST: 3000
    GALLERY COST: 76,969
    TOTAL COST: 79969
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/8YJkkYb
    ENTRY DETAILS: This craftsman style home is surrounded by trees and gardens, providing some privacy and a lovely view. The carport has room for visitors' cars as well as the homeowner's. The backyard boasts a grill deck, pool and basketball court. Inside, a hobby room doubles as a workspace, giving Diana plenty of choices of activities both alone and in a group.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None. Art credits: AlJay, rosemow, Juwels64 and SurfChicCreation


    Escape to the Cape
    FORUM ID: Archer_girl
    ORIGIN ID: Saturnspoon
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Pier Place
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/C9785849A2F911EA8839C0F33FEC93F1?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=saturnspoon&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: $2,000
    GALLERY COST: $76,687
    TOTAL COST: $78,687
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/0EbHSAq
    ENTRY DETAILS:
    This is a traditional coastal-style home with lots of windows to appreciate the view of the water on three sides of the home. This lot provides privacy as it is on Windenburg Island where there are only three other homes. Most of the interior is painted, paneled or tiled in muted tones of off white or gray with white trim so as not to compete with the colorful decor choices. It was a challenge finding just the right balance between "rustic" and "bright colors" and so I tried to avoid any furnishings that were too geometric, sleek or modern but it was hard as the most interesting color choices tend to be in those categories. I went with more of a "shabby-chic" or "boho-chic" look, using a number of colorful pieces from the Movie Hangout stuff pack and going from there. That was tricky also though because when you're using patterns and big bright colors things can get very "busy" and everything is competing with everything for attention. I felt that since this is a home on the water that it would be fun to decorate a space with a nautical-theme. The indoor/outdoor lounge just seemed like the obvious place for that fun look. I hope that Diana will enjoy her time in this home.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A


    Room Challenge


    ROOM ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #137 - Starstruck
    FORUM ID:Wendyology
    ORIGIN ID:Wendyology
    LEVEL: Established
    ROOM: ‪https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/7B12F1138E5C11EA834AF1287B923A97?‬
    GALLERY COST: 20,080
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/oT0kUK5
    ENTRY DETAILS: A bright and cheerful spot to entertain and play music. Overall the style is eclectic with a mix of older and newer furniture tied together by the palate of yellow and white with splashes of blue.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: sure
    SPACE FOR PICTURES:


    CHALLENGE #137 - Starstruck (ROOM)
    FORUM ID: JosieAnglin
    ORIGIN ID: Netxpre2
    LEVEL: Established
    ROOM: Timber Cottage LR https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/A0C2DC3A932B11EA825557D40D659A5C
    GALLERY COST: $15,428
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Here https://imgur.com/a/jSc5Rvl
    ENTRY DETAILS: I created a unique shaped room and did a lighter version of the rustic home I created for Diana. It is still only using a pop of purple mixed with white, grey, black, and brown. To make it formal I included a piano and a bar. There is also a tv, a book nook, and a fireplace that makes to space very cozy.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!


    Expert


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #137 - Starstruck
    FORUM ID: AIRIS6962
    ORIGIN ID: Airis6962
    LEVEL: Expert
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Villa Verano (in my language)
    NEW LOT LINK: Villa Verano https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/E40D2BBD982D11EA812AEF2DA231A8C1
    LOT COST: $3000.00
    GALLERY COST: $76,617
    TOTAL COST: $79,617
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:
    https://imgur.com/a/DaCGk9O
    ENTRY DETAILS: Villa Verano could be a rural house in Spain, in the country, between the mountains and the sea.
    It has several patios and porches to enjoy outdoors, where is, of course, a pool.
    Three bedrooms, three bathrooms and a toilet in three floors. Garage for two cars and a motorbike/ bike.
    There are fireplaces in all the rooms because it is a house to enjoy during the whole year, not only in Summer!
    I decided to design my own rustic furniture with MOO to save money!
    Beautiful paintings by @juwels64. Rustic furniture design by myself.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NoCC


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #137 - Starstruck
    FORUM ID: AliSim19
    ORIGIN ID: Aliana101
    LEVEL: Expert
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Chateau Frise Brindleton Bay 40x40
    NEW LOT LINK: Grace Ranch https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/F8C7A9A6A0A611EA8A24A7FFEF289D9E
    LOT COST: 4000
    GALLERY COST: 75,999
    TOTAL COST: 79,999
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/9ZVrD7A
    ENTRY DETAILS:
    So a home for a celebrity but only 80k budget, colourful but not too colourful and just a little bit rustic….quite a challenge!! Now what can I add to stretch myself? Well I’ve never done a ranch style build (that seemed a 'bit' rustic right?) and building on my starter addiction, just how much space and luxury can I give this starlet for only 80k and make it cosy(ish!)? Had real fun with this one, playing with tutorial ideas, terrain, TOOL and MOO, and had to use every starter trick I’ve learned to keep in budget! A few things I tried didn’t survive playtesting but most worked out ok – a great challenge, thank you @buildnshare
    So, welcome to the Grace Ranch, the new secluded home on the hill for well known celebrity Diana Grace, designed to fit right in with the pre-landscaped gated entrance that the plot came with. The home boats a large open plan living area, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, wellness room and a beautiful outdoor entertaining area.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NoCC Art by #FruitLoops40 #Aljay2000 #juwels64 #SimSationalToo Spliced plants by #SheriGR – thanks to all


    Master


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #137 - Starstruck
    FORUM ID: AlJay
    ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
    LEVEL:Master
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Rock Ridge Canyon in Glimmerbrook
    NEW LOT LINK: The Country Escape https://www.ea.com/en-ca/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/4D553566931511EA880ACACF082CCAF1
    LOT COST: $4000.00
    GALLERY COST: $75,996.00
    TOTAL COST: $79,996.00
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: #137 - Starstruck https://imgur.com/a/KjiBqmA
    ENTRY DETAILS: The new home of Diana Grace is her own little kingdom in the country. We have chosen to build her home in the magical countryside of Glimmer-brook, using a country farmhouse style of build to give the home a rustic feel. Using mostly white on the walls, we were able to give her the bright cheery feeling that she wanted without feeling painfully bright. Adding more color throughout house with the furniture choice, as well as the artwork on the walls.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: All nocc artwork was created by myself


    Results


    Starting Out
    Comments
    1st Place: @HEW310
    Room Challenge: @icanhassims
    Sim Challenge: @HEW310


    Established
    Comments
    1st Place: @Pinkusfamily
    2nd Place: @Archer_Girl
    Room Challenge: @wendyology
    Sim Challenge: N/A


    Expert


    Master



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  • BuildnShareBuildnShare Posts: 4,061 Member
    edited August 2020
    #BnS138 - A Gem of a Vacation Home

    The deadline for this challenge is 30 June 2020

    You know the instant the elegantly dressed, obviously well-to-do couple walk - no, the man is definitely swaggering - into your office that they are going to be difficult to please. Still, you’re up for the challenge. You just hope you’ll be able to hear them over the yapping of the little dog in the woman’s purse. You consider asking them to please leave the dog with Karl but he already has his hands full with the two children left outside with him.

    “Mr. and Mrs. Gold, it’s a pleasure to make your acquaintance. Please, sit down. Can I get you anything?”

    “No, we’re fine. I’ve got other meetings today, no time for chitchat,” Garnet Gold says, rather abruptly, you think.

    ‘And I have a lunch date, so make this fast,” his wife, Diamond, adds in clipped tones.

    “Of course. What is it you’re looking for? A mansion, perhaps? Some new property just became available.”

    “No, we’re happy with the one we have. What we want is a vacation home on the water,” Garnet explained. “We want to relax away from the crowds.”

    “But we need decks and space for entertaining. There must be music and a lavish garden,” Diamond adds.

    “I require a gym, and an enclosed swimming pool so it can be used in all weather,” Garnet continues before you can say a word.

    You make encouraging noises while typing furiously, not wanting to forget a single detail. With such exacting clients who may change their minds many times before the house is built, it’s best to hear them out and try to anticipate their needs. Fortunately, the dog quiets down so you can hear. You hope it sleeps through the rest of the meeting.

    “We also need a large dining room for guests, and a media room and playroom for our children, Jett and Jade.”

    “That’s definitely doable. Anything else?” You ask when they seem to have run out of words.

    “Glass. I want lots of glass and big windows so I can enjoy the view,” Diamond announces.

    Garnet nods. “All contemporary, of course. I prefer dark colors.”

    “And what do the children like?”

    “Jett would have his room decorated entirely in black if we let him,” Diamond says with a disapproving sniff. “He enjoys collecting such things as frogs and fish.”

    “He does like navy, red and gray, too. Jade enjoys fashion, much like her mother, though her favorite color is green, to Diamond’s despair, “ Garnet says.

    “A proper lady wears pink and does not spend her days playing video games,” Diamond says stiffly.

    “I think we have everything. What is your budget?” You interject quickly, not wanting a marital spat to break out in your office. You are beginning to suspect this is not so much about a vacation home but an attempt to bring a family together.

    “We own the lot, the budget is 250,000.”’

    “One last question. Do you need rooms for live-in help?”

    “No, this is for our family only,” Garnet replies as Diamond opens her mouth.
    "All right, we should have your new vacation home ready in one month."


    THE BRIEF


    Budget: 250,000, excluding lot cost.
    Requirements:
    In addition to the usual bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchen, the Golds want the following:
    A large dining room. Media room Playroom Gym Enclosed pool. Doesn’t have to be inside, but must be protected from the elements. A garden with outdoor speaker(s) Multiple decks.

    Room Challenge

    Build the playroom for Jett and Jade. Budget: 15,000

    Sim Challenge

    Create the Gold family and show them enjoying their new home. The children’s ages are entirely up to you. Note; The dog is not required, so don’t worry if you don’t have Cats and Dogs.


    Entry List


    Starting Out


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE – 138
    FORUM ID: @icanhasims
    ORIGIN ID: icanhassims
    LEVEL: Starting Out
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Admiral’s Wreckage in Sulani
    NEW LOT LINK: Contemporary Tropical https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/813A52CFA5DA11EA865ECE4BB46B9306
    LOT COST: 8,000
    GALLERY COST: $246,430
    TOTAL COST: $246,430
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://icanhassims.weebly.com/138-gem-of-a-vacation-home.html
    ENTRY DETAILS: This gorgeous Sulani mansion boasts a natural waterfall that turns effortlessly into both a pool and fishing hole. In addition to the master bedroom w/ attached bath, there are two children’s rooms with a shared bath. Additional rooms include: Media Room, Play Room, Bubbly Room, Home Gym, Yoga Deck, Greenhouse Garden, scenic gallery, & a large deck to party on. The property also includes a gorgeous backyard with plenty of room to play and BBQ as well as sunbathe.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #138----Gold Family Vacation
    Forum ID: MaryKup
    Origin ID: MaryKup
    Level: just starting out in BnS
    Link to lot: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/FAAB70DFBAFE11EA8F36A9390CA918BD?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Marykup&max=50&maxis=false
    Lot cost 4000
    Gallery Cost: 249,52
    My build cost: 249,502
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/Y7xE46O
    BnS#138 this lovely home in Brindle Bay over looks the Bay, Open concept downstairs, 3 bedrooms 2 baths up stairs with a laundry room and media room. These lead to 2 terraces one kid centric the other for grown ups. The outdoor area downstairs sports a covered pool and entertainment areas and a lovely landscaped yard with kid activities and a lovely bonefire for the chilly nights. Hydroponic gardening is also around back. #bb.moveobjects on #testingcheats on#bb.ShowHiddenObjects#bb.ShowLive.
    No CC was used. Move objects, show hidden and testing cheat were used.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes


    BUILD ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #138- A GEM OF A VACATION HOME
    FORUM ID: Trae1493
    ORIGIN ID: Lundi03
    LEVEL: (first entry)
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Cypress Terrace
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/60F15633B9B511EA84D8A688C90FADC0?category=lots&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=#BnS138&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: $37,000
    GALLERY COST: $212,799
    TOTAL COST: $249,799
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/0vlXhL2
    ENTRY DETAILS: A lovely Contemporary Home for all of your vacation needs- this lot is nestled in the hills of Willow Creek overlooking the water, just a short walking distance away. This home includes a semi open concept downstairs and plenty of space. There is a large back deck included a covered pool to protect you from all elements, fully equipped with a glass roof to allow for the sun to continue to shine in. The living room includes a large TV, computer and a game area for the family. Upstairs includes spacious rooms and bathroom areas. For the cooler days, there is a sitting area with a fireplace off of the kitchen. The kitchen and dining area include a bar, great for entertaining, or a little family fun!
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC


    Sim Challenge


    SIM ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE – 137: The Gold Family
    FORUM ID: @icanhassims
    ORIGIN ID: icanhassims
    LEVEL: Starting Out
    HOUSEHOLD: The Gold Family https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/94A535D6A5DA11EA86DACE4BB46B9306
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://icanhassims.weebly.com/138-gem-of-a-vacation-home.html
    ENTRY DETAILS: This family is always dressed to impress. Garnet Gold shows off his love of dark colors, Diamond Golf of her belief that “real lady” wears pink, while their daughter Jade has decidedly chosen green as her favorite color. While Jett Gold would prefer to be in all black all the time, his parents were able to convince him to branch out into navy blues, greys, and red. The family also has a high-strung, high-energy, yappy Chihuahua named Ruby who likes to ride around in Diamond’s purse. And as a “real lady” dog, she is of course wearing a pink dress.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!


    SIM ENTRY FORM
    FORUM ID: HEW310
    ORIGIN ID: HEW310
    LEVEL: Starting Out
    HOUSEHOLD: The Golden Dream https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/6037853FBAD411EA8706020624F6871F?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=HEW310&max=50&maxis=false
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/bRQ5zgr
    ENTRY DETAILS: While the Gold family loves the spotlight, they love each other more. Garnet is the CEO of an architecture firm, which is why their house is magnificent. Diamond loves her children, but she has a special spot in her heart for their dog Emerald, who was Jade's 16th birthday present. Even though Diamond loves pink, she accepts her daughter's love for green. Jett wishes he didn't have to wear all the fancy clothes - he wants to play in the mud and collect frogs.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please!


    Room Challenge


    ROOM ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE – 138: Play Room
    FORUM ID: @icanhassims
    ORIGIN ID: icanhassims
    LEVEL: Starting Out
    ROOM: Play Room https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/06A87301A5DC11EA80D4CE4BB46B9306
    GALLERY COST: 13,331
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://icanhassims.weebly.com/138-gem-of-a-vacation-home.html
    ENTRY DETAILS: This playroom has all the entertainment you could want (well, almost... we can't give kids EVERYTHING). The room has: tree dollhouse, stuffed animals, Media Center, Dress Up Wardrobe, Llama game, toy box, teddy bear doctor kit and a VR gaming machine.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!


    Established


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM (please copy and paste into your entry post)
    CHALLENGE #138 Gem of a Vacation home
    FORUM ID: KitelDesigns
    ORIGIN ID: KitelDesigns
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Light house Windenburg
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/49C7257FAC5311EA8A9B2B28AF805D6A?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=KitelDesigns&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: n/a
    GALLERY COST: 249485
    TOTAL COST: 249485 (Lot cost and gallery cost added together - total should be at or BELOW the challenge budget)
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/bRw6d4u
    ENTRY DETAILS: This large modern home by the lake is a great place to relax with your family. Expansive views are of the natural view are abundant from every room in this house. Inside a modest modern kitchen. A large media family room.. A large dining room for entertaining that leads out to a large deck. The basements sports a pool and gym for year round fitness, and a game room for the kids. Upstairs sports the master and 2 kid rooms. a upper deck offers more views.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes Please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #138 - A Gem of a Vacation Home
    FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
    ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Hounds Head in Brindleton Bay
    NEW LOT LINK: The Summer Home https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/5CD252E2B8C211EA878F9BE9EBD29134?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=PINKUSFAMILY&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 12,000
    GALLERY COST: 236,352
    TOTAL COST: 248,352
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: A Gem of a Vacation Home https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https://www.facebook.com/pg/Moms-Sims-3-4-Creations-1652411471645604/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2744908369062570
    ENTRY DETAILS: The Gold Family wanted a vacation home by the water. This is indeed what they got. At Hounds Head in Brindleton Bay . A plot of land owned by the family. The largest property in Brindleton Bay- and it has its very own private beach . It contains three bedrooms, four bathrooms, a living/ media room , a dining room with a piano & a large kitchen. The house also has a very large indoor area with a pool.There are many Big windows & Multiple decks to enjoy the View. A playroom for the Children, really for the whole family . A gym, Sauna, and a spa room,Laundry room. A wine cellar. And an extensive Garden with a gazebo and a hot-tub. All outside wired for sound...
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: All art through out by SimSationalToo , ThePlumBOBSims, Juwels64 & ALJay2000 in the gallery.
    FACEBOOK PROFILE: Mom's Sims 3 & 4. Creations


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM (please copy and paste into your entry post)
    CHALLENGE #138 - A Gem of a Vacation Home
    FORUM ID: SimTresa
    ORIGIN ID:SimTresa
    LEVEL:Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME:Chieftain's Villa
    NEW LOT LINK: Luxury Vacation Home https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/EDCB3825B97C11EA84BAA688C90FADC0
    LOT COST: NA
    GALLERY COST: 210,213
    TOTAL COST: 210,213
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/XPDvAZG
    ENTRY DETAILS: This contemporary two-story house sits apart from its neighbors and high enough to give impressive views all around. The living areas are built around the covered pool, with most first floor rooms having direct access to it. Lush gardens surround the property, leaving a space on one side for the family to entertain themselves outdoors. The house features multiple decks as well as a playroom upstairs. Some local touches have been included in the design, including the flooring and lava rock both on the walls and in portions of the garden.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None


    FORUM ID:linzlulubell
    ORIGIN ID:linzlulubell
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Admirals wreakage
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/B07455A7BBD611EA8260E9B34029EF17?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=lin-zlulubell&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 8000
    GALLERY COST: 190,173
    TOTAL COST: 249,922
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/FUVRDWs
    ENTRY DETAILS: DARK DETAILS WITH SMALL YELLOW POPS. THE WIFE WON WITH THE BEDROOM THEME AND GOT SOME PINK DETAILS. MASTER AND TEEN ROOM HAVE LARGE CLOSET AREAS. THE POOL ROOM HAS A LARGE MENS AND LADIES DRESSING ROOM/BATHROOM. NO CC, PAINTINGS ARE CUSTOM NO CC PAINTINGS, HASHTAGS FOR CREATORS ON THE GALLERY DESCRIPTION. SOME OF THE NO CC PAINTINGS DISAPPEARED WHEN I PUT A SIM ON THE LOT SO I RETOOK THOSE PICTURES BUT ALSO LEFT SOME WITH THE DELETED PAINTINGS TOO. I USED LIVE EDIT PLANTS IN ADDITION TO DEBUG PLANTS, I THINK IT CHANGED MY LOT COST SO THATS WHY THERES A BIG PRICE DIFFERENCE IN THE GALLERY VS TOTAL COST. THANK YOU FOR THE 24HR EXTENSION! I HAVE THE WORST INTERNET MONEY CAN BUY, I HAVE TO HOTSPOT MY PHONE FOR MOST OF IT. iF ANYTHING ISNT RIGHT PLEASE LET ME KNOW FOR FUTURE CONTESTS.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: YES, BE NICE!


    Expert


    N/A


    Master


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #138 - A Gem of a Vacation Home
    FORUM ID: AlJay
    ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
    LEVEL: Master
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Journey's End in Sulani
    NEW LOT LINK: A Vacay Getaway https://www.ea.com/en-ca/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/6F296ECFAFF211EA8B8692293C002CB1
    LOT COST: $4500.00
    GALLERY COST: $246,281.00
    TOTAL COST: $250,781.00
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: A Gem of a Vacation Home https://imgur.com/a/m2NrqID
    ENTRY DETAILS: The Gold family had a beautiful piece of ocean front property in Sulani where we built a 3 story vacation home for them. This home has multiple decks with outdoor speakers scattered throughout so the family can enjoy music where ever they might be. I have given them an indoor/outdoor infinity pool with glass panel doors that can be closed off during poor weather so the family can still enjoy a nice swim. Because Garnet prefers dark colors I chose to add a lot of black to the build giving it a dark feel, but not too dark. There are many windows so the family can enjoy the beautiful ocean or garden views.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: All nocc artwork was created by myself


    Sim Challenge


    SIM ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #138 - A Gem of a Vacation Home
    FORUM ID: AlJay
    ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
    LEVEL: Master
    HOUSEHOLD: The Gold Family https://www.ea.com/en-ca/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/5572D817B00C11EA800128CFE1E29599
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: The Gold Family https://imgur.com/a/hO1FZQe
    ENTRY DETAILS: The Gold Family are a wealthy family, looking to have a vacation home where they can spend some time alone together as a family, away from all the distractions and business of life. Garnet is an ambitious man. He is at the top of his career in business and works as an Angel Investor. He want's to own the biggest and nicest home, including his vacation home. Fitness is very important to him and he works hard to make everything perfect, at work as well as with his family. Diamond loves to party as well as throw lavish parties. She is a smooth talker but It's all about status with her, she tends to be a bit of a snob. She loves her music and her dog. Jett loves to spend time outdoors and he is very playful. Jade has just became a teenager. She is a hopeless romantic and loves to flirt with all the boys. Dancing is her favorite activity she could dance all day given the opportunhttps://imgur.com/a/hO1FZQeity. They also have a dog Penny. He is a friendly dog, but does enjoy barking and tends to be a little jumpy. He is Diamond's dog. Unfortunately for him, Diamond loves to dress him up in pretty clothes. He is her companion though, and doesn't seem to mind.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none used


    Results


    Starting Out
    Comments
    1st Place: @icanhassims
    Room Challenge: @icanhassims
    Sim Challenge: @HEW310


    Established
    Comments
    1st Place: @Pinkusfamily
    Room Challenge: N/A
    Sim Challenge: N/A


    Expert
    N/A


    Master
    Comments
    1st Place: @AlJay
    Room Challenge: N/A
    Sim Challenge: @AlJay


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  • BuildnShareBuildnShare Posts: 4,061 Member
    edited September 2020
    #BnS139 - Remote Education

    The deadline for this challenge is 31 July 2020

    You stroll through the park, sipping a cooling cup of lemonade. Although the wind has a bite to it, the breeze does not blow enough to cool the hot sun beating down on everything. The dogs pant in whatever shade they can find. Even the kids are not playing as energetically as usual. You finally sit down at the picnic table by the monkey bars and greet your new client.

    "Hello, Mr. Quakenshaker?" you ask with a huge smile.

    The man opposite you laughs out loud. "Yes, I sure am. But, please, call me Jim."

    "Okay, Jim," you say congenially. "How can I help you?"

    "Well, I dare say you have heard of my employer, Fairbanks and Folders Publishing?"

    You nod as he draws breath to continue.

    He nods at you as he starts his story.

    "Perhaps you might also have heard that every five years we do a large community project of some sort, mainly to help the underprivileged. Our projects ultimately help everyone in the community. In the past, we have opened mobile libraries, created free educational software, and even built learning playgrounds. This year, we have decided to be even more ambitious. We have decided to mimic a missionary approach to reach those who need the most help, often in the most remote areas of the world."

    "That certainly does sound like an ambitious plan. Is it a religious project?" you ask, extremely interested to hear more.

    Jim laughs heartily. "No. Our project is still based in education, not religion. We are going to send about 25 teachers into these remote areas to teach those who may never have even seen a book before."

    He pauses, hands clasped on the picnic table as he watches the youngsters at play.

    "What we would like from you is a sort of portable classroom environment with very few walls, so that set up can be as fast as possible. It can be long or square--whatever shape you think is best."

    Again Jim pauses while you take notes about the project.

    "We, of course, would like a model unit before we order all 25 units. It is a bit difficult, you see, what we are asking for. First, it must be portable enough to build and tear down easily and quickly for travel, but not wheels. We will be moving them by trucks, boats, and the like."

    Jim consults his notes. "Second, it has to, in a way, function as a sort of village centre. It should have two bathrooms for the villagers to use. Since some of these areas don't have sanitary bathing facilities, we need a shower in each bathroom. A small laundry area, a small kitchen area, and an area for four computers are needed. It will also need a library/book area for study and research. A large majority of the space should be a flexible space dedicated to learning. And this space may be a little tricky. You see, we will be teaching multiple life skills as well as math, writing and all the normal skills. We will also be teaching all ages. So, we will need tables for cooking classes that can be somehow put up if we are doing story time for the children, for example, where the children would be sitting on the floor."

    "That all seems easy enough to do," you say, looking back at your notes. "It looks like you probably need plenty of storage for supplies and tools as well as educational materials."

    "Yes, we do require a lot of storage. Maybe shelves or cabinets. I will leave that for you to decide. So, these are the kind of spaces we need on the first floor. Oh, before I forget, these units will be going from very cold to very hot areas, so they will need air conditioning as well as a source of heat. Learning is always easier when people are comfortable."

    You scribble down even more notes.

    "And now, for the third part, we also need another area for our teacher to live, semi-separate from the school room. Maybe a loft or separate suite of rooms. The teacher will need a large closet, someplace to sleep, and a complete bathroom. And a desk to use their own personal computer, which they will provide themselves. Oh, and their own personal refrigerator. For cooking, the one kitchen area should be enough."

    "Would you like any particular style or colors for these units?" you asking, again scanning through your notes.

    "I would say a modern style," Jim replies. "And the colors...a dull, neutral color on the outside--gray, brown, that sort of thing. Clean lines and understated colors on the inside. We want people to focus on learning, not the walls."

    "Oh, I agree with you," you respond cheerfully. "What kind of budget did you have in mind?"

    "We are prepared to spend up to $150,000 per unit. Will that do?" Jim asks, peering down at his hands.

    "That is a very generous budget," you say. "I can have the model done by the end of the month. Will that work for you?"

    Jim's eyes came up to meet yours. "That is even faster than we anticipated! And that timeline will be appreciated greatly. We are all eager to get started as early as possible. Jim gets up and shakes your hand. "I am very pleased that you were recommended to me. I feel we are in good hands with you!"

    You blush as you shake his hand.


    THE BRIEF

    *The model's budget is $150,000.
    *There should be a huge, flexible space for a class room with a small kitchen, space for tables, plenty of storage, a small area for books and research, and an area with 4 computers.
    * 2 complete/full bathrooms for the villagers/students to use.
    *A separate space for the teacher with a large closet, sleeping area, desk, refrigerator, and a complete/full bathroom.
    *There can be more than one level if you want the teacher's area to be upstairs. Use as few walls as possible.
    *Landscape the outside as it might be found in any region(in other words, pick a region where you want the unit to be placed and landscape accordingly).
    *A small laundry room and AC and heating for the unit.

    Sim Challenge

    *Create a teacher and some students and show them using the unit. Please include their clothing options and likes, traits, etc.

    Room Challenge

    *The budget is $20,000.
    *Create a bathroom for either sex or unisex.
    *It must have a toilet, sink and shower.


    Entry List


    Starting Out


    N/A


    Established


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM (please copy and paste into your entry post)
    CHALLENGE #139 Remote Education
    FORUM ID: KitelDesigns
    ORIGIN ID: KitelDesigns
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Belomisia Field Station
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/20870418BE7D11EA84A26E1322EB88F3?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=KitelDesign&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 1000
    GALLERY COST: 114700
    TOTAL COST: 115700 (Lot cost and gallery cost added together - total should be at or BELOW the challenge budget)
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:https://imgur.com/a/fgymzJ8
    ENTRY DETAILS: I took my inspiration from the remote education building I was in when I worked in remote alaska teaching native youth. When I worked up there, we had one main space to teach K-12, and was used as a community gathering space as well. Each area in the main space is designed to able to have 2-3 classes at once. The coloring fits the Salvadoradian area. This is mainly powered by solar (not pictured as i haven't gotten that pack, and can't due to financial constraints). Large flex space with a kitchen area. The large prep tables can be folded and hung on the walls when not in use. poof chairs are available for story time, and the young kids learning. This space is also designed to encourage natural/familial learning occurs (where the older kids help teach the younger). The teacher area up in the loft. This space is designed for a couple to live in. Although small (although spacious to compared to the 150sqft apartment i lived in while teaching remotely) The main living area in the teacher's home is one large space, with movable room dividers to allow the teachers to rearrange the space to fit their needs. The stairs to the teacher's loft are retractable to close off that area when not in use, and to give the teachers a feeling of more privacy.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes Please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #139 - Remote Education
    FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
    ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Yuma Heights
    NEW LOT LINK: Yuma Heights Remote Edu https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/C875379EC31711EA8290514E9323BCCC?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=PINKUSFAMILY&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: $ 8,500
    GALLERY COST: $ 104,948
    TOTAL COST: $ 113,448
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: REMOTE EDUCATION https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https://www.facebook.com/pg/Moms-Sims-3-4-Creations-1652411471645604/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2756654437887963
    ENTRY DETAILS: Built according to Mr. Quakenshaker's Guidelines : A portable classroom environment has been created. Using Modular buildings . Our modular school buildings have all the features that are required. Several classroom spaces, a librarie, A cafeteria, with plenty of flexible space dedicated to learning. Vertical sliding windows that allow for natural light.Vinyl tile or carpeted floors depending on the area’s purpose ,Diffused fluorescent ceiling lights. Eco Electric heating and cooling systems for learning and teaching comfort. Restrooms with sanitary bathing facilities. An area for a teacher to live,with 2 large closets, a place to sleep, and a complete bathroom. a desk , a small personal refrigerator. semi-separate from the school rooms.There is plenty of storage through out. Exterior siding. Using Clean lines and understated colors
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
    FACEBOOK PROFILE: Mom's Sims 3 & 4. Creations


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #139 - Remote Education
    FORUM ID: hilaritee
    ORIGIN ID: hilaritee48449
    LEVEL:
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Sprucewood Square in Evergreen Harbor
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/4A21034CBD3611EA839C0EF682150483?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns139&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: $4,500
    GALLERY COST: $144,248
    TOTAL COST: $148, 748
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://www.flickr.com/photos/67040265@N05/sets/72157715163959268/
    ENTRY DETAILS: My build along with #BNS139 Designed to be a portable community classroom that can be replicated anywhere. It features a small home for the teacher and a large space for cooking classes and any other classes as well as a library, bathrooms, computer space and laundry space for the community. Outdoor painting classes, gardening and recycling and maker trades are also available. I took the "Use as few of walls as possible seriously. I tried to make a wide open area with movable room dividers so the space could be opened wide up for various community activities.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC used
    TWITTER TAG: @birdinginmi
    This is my first time trying to officially enter one of these challenges! I've been building along with them for years, but usually don't do them in time and have never gone through the whole process. I really hope that I got all of the elements here correctly. I put the space in the links so I'm hoping you'll be able to update them. I'm excited!


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE – 139
    FORUM ID: @icanhasims
    ORIGIN ID: icanhassims
    LEVEL: Starting Out
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Jungle Bungalow
    NEW LOT LINK: Selvadorada International School https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/A5F6BA27C24311EA81A9514E9323BCCC
    LOT COST: 57,477 (what the internets told me anyway)
    GALLERY COST: 82,166
    TOTAL COST: 139,643
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://icanhassims.weebly.com/139-remote-education.html#build
    ENTRY DETAILS:
    In the remote jungles of Selvadorada there are few opportunities for children to receive a solid education. With that in mind, a large community project was undertaken to build a series of community center schools. The school also serves as a center where adults are also welcome to shower and eat a meal in the small kitchen.
    The school itself is an open plan floor design to allow maximum access to the space. Desks and tables can easily be folded up and pushed to the side. Although it may not be the biggest school or community space it is jam packed with opportunities for learning, including a computer lab, research library, learning through play areas, and several different activity desks.
    There is also a small room on the second floor for a teacher to live. The room contains a kitchenette as well as a small desk and computer. The suite also has a full bathroom to ensure maximum comfort and relaxation after a day of teaching students and welcoming community members.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!


    Sim Challenge


    SIM OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #139 Remote Education
    FORUM ID: KitelDesigns
    ORIGIN ID: KitelDesigns
    LEVEL: Established
    Household Name: BNS139RemoteEducation
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/tj3oI70
    ENTRY DETAILS: Meet Janet and Nawwaf Gillette.. This young couple have taken a giant leap, to move to Nawaaf's home country of India to teach in remote underprivelaged areas. Although their home will be small, their hearts are big to help the young eager children. The first four kids they meet upon arriving are Divit, Maanika, AArav and Mia.
    See full descriptions for each sim in the slideshow link
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes Please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC


    SIM ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE – 139: Teacher and Students
    FORUM ID: @icanhassims
    ORIGIN ID: icanhassims
    LEVEL: Starting Out
    HOUSEHOLD: Teacher and Students https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/66258ADEC24411EA84E0514E9323BCCC
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://icanhassims.weebly.com/139-remote-education.html#sim
    ENTRY DETAILS:
    Maria is dedicated to education, both her own and that of her students! She is a cheerful and good-natured person who loves to read. Her kind personality works well for working with kids. Anna is the class social butterfly. Cheerful by nature, she is easy to get along with. Diego is the class adventurer. No physical feat daunts him and you can usually find him in the backyard playing on the play equipment. Isabella is a budding artist and her creativity shows in all her activities. She loves to draw and paint especially. Rodrigo loves tinkering with and figuring things out. He's gained the reputation as a bit of a geeky kid but the other students love him for his uniqueness.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!


    Room Challenge


    ROOM ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE – 139: Bathroom Sanctuary
    FORUM ID: @icanhassims
    ORIGIN ID: icanhassims
    LEVEL: Starting Out
    ROOM: Bathroom Sanctuary https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/414EE6B9C24311EA801B514E9323BCCC
    GALLERY COST: 5,991
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://icanhassims.weebly.com/139-remote-education.html#room
    ENTRY DETAILS: After a long workday, this bathroom is the perfect place to unwind and take a relaxing bath.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!


    Expert


    N/A


    Master


    N/A


    Results


    Starting Out
    N/A


    Established
    Comments
    1st Place: @KitelDesigns
    Room Challenge: @icanhassims
    Sim Challenge: @icanhassims


    Expert
    N/A


    Master
    N/A




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  • BuildnShareBuildnShare Posts: 4,061 Member
    edited November 2020
    #BnS140 - A Fresh Start

    The deadline for this challenge is 31 August 2020

    You look up curiously from the doodle you were working on, a possible plan you hope to have the chance to build for a client someday, in time to greet the man who has just entered. His clothing is colorful, but not loud, and he carries a small brown and white dog in his arms.

    “Hello, Mr. Downey, please come in and sit down.”

    “Hello. I hope you don’t mind that I brought Nefertari with me, she gets anxious when I leave her.” He steps into the room and sits, letting the puppy curl up on his lap, one hand automatically stroking her back.

    “Not at all. What are you looking for?”

    “A fresh start,” he answers honestly. “I moved here to get away from my old life and start over where no one knows me. I have some money saved up from my old job as a vet, and thought the best way to get a place suited for both myself and Nefertari would be to have one built.”

    You nod. “I would like to help. What did you have in mind?”

    “I don’t ask much, the basics of course, at least one bedroom with space to expand if I ever have the family I long for, a library and a small kitchen.

    “Okay, and do you have any color preferences?” You ask next, though you already have an idea what he will say given his style of dress and the trace of an island accent in his speech.

    Stephan Downey looks away for a moment, out the window, before he replies. “I would like bright colors, natural wood and big windows. Near water if possible.”

    “I understand. I think we can manage that. What’s your budget?”

    “I’ve set aside $125,000 for the house and land, will that be enough?”

    “Yes, that should be plenty.”

    Note; While this challenge was rewritten with Island Living in mind, it is not required.


    THE BRIEF

    Budget: 125,000
    Requirements:
    At least two bedrooms
    A library
    A nice kitchen.
    Big windows with a view of water.

    Sim Challenge

    None this time. Stephan Downey and Nefertari are available on the gallery if you would like to download them. There are two versions, one with a dog and one without. Check under the Origin ID SimTresa.

    Room challenge

    Build Stephan’s library. Budget: 10,000

    Remember to include the the hashtag #BNS140 with all entries or they will not be judged


    Entry List


    Starting Out


    FORUM ID: Raynn
    ORIGIN ID: Raynn0124
    LEVEL:
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Reef Finery, Sulani
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/4B6F733DEB1F11EA8D1CD0386DFE3D97
    LOT COST: 5,000
    GALLERY COST: 97,191
    TOTAL COST: 102,191
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://raynn0124.tumblr.com/post/627921196718112768/reef-finery-a-spacious-home-on-the-beach
    ENTRY DETAILS: The construction is island-inspired, while the furnishings are more modern. Plenty of windows provide fresh air and views of the surrounding ocean. The second bedroom is currently a basic guest room/storage space, but is easily large enough to be converted into a room for one or two children.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #140—A Fresh Start
    Forum ID: MaryKup
    Origin ID: MaryKup
    Level: just starting out in BnS
    Link to lot: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/67187D53EBC311EA83327B1E401331EB?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Marykup&max=50&maxis=false
    Lot cost 4000
    Gallery Cost: 99798
    My build cost: 103798
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/5YB2tYY
    A lovely 2 bedroom 2 bath beach house with all the things one finds at the beach, sun sand a surf. Dog friendly and a wonderful place just to hang out and relax. No CC was used. Move objects, show hidden and testing cheat were used.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes


    CHALLENGE #140 - A Fresh Start
    FORUM ID: LisaMarie3003
    ORIGIN ID: Lunar3003
    LEVEL: starting out
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: not sure
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/fr-fr/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/008053CBEBF711EA8DED3E9ABE5D6ABC?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=lunar3003&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: (what is the cost of the lot you built on?)
    GALLERY COST: 105 678$
    TOTAL COST: 105 678 $
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/dx0W4GE
    ENTRY DETAILS: A nice home by the beach with an open concept, an library on the 2e floor with a nice view on the water in every room. The colors reflect the tranquility with the ocean and a little brightness also but not too bright. There is also stuff for the dog so that he can enjoy his fresh start as well.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
    TWITTER TAG: (entirely optional but makes it easier for us to tag you)
    FACEBOOK PROFILE: Lisa Marie Collin
    TUMBLR LINK: (entirely optional but makes it easier for us to tag you)


    Established


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE – 140
    FORUM ID: @icanhasims
    ORIGIN ID: icanhassims
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Lagoon Look
    NEW LOT LINK: Bright New Start https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/3A450DD9DDA711EA8610CBD06C2743CA
    LOT COST: 4,000
    GALLERY COST: 75,893
    TOTAL COST: 79,893
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://icanhassims.weebly.com/140-a-new-start.html
    ENTRY DETAILS: Starting over never looked so bright and beautiful!
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!


    CHALLENGE #140 - A Fresh Start
    FORUM ID: AfterMidnight
    ORIGIN ID: AfterMidnight13
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Sand Simoleon Beach
    NEW LOT LINK: Neptune's Lookout https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/23C65599DD9C11EA8314E659E6FCEED4?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=BNS140&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 4,800
    GALLERY COST: 119,782
    TOTAL COST: 124,582
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Here https://imgur.com/a/Xsy7FkZ
    ENTRY DETAILS: A spacious house on the ocean, well-suited for a bookworm and his dog.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #140 - A Fresh Start
    FORUM ID: Clousinators
    ORIGIN ID: Clousinators
    LEVEL:
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Pier Perfection
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/8E194F5EE03F11EA8C7F149D3AF460E5?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=clousinators&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: $4,200
    GALLERY COST: $106,890
    TOTAL COST: $111,090
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/vsDcTGv
    ENTRY DETAILS: I based all the color schemes of the house off of a few of Stephan's outfits. I also kept his
    personality in mind while building (adding lots of books, and a few spots for his dog to relax and exercise).
    I also added the walkway on the side of the house to almost blend in with the rest of the island and to add
    something new and festive with the lights and all the greenery.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, Please!
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC used
    TWITTER TAG:
    FACEBOOK PROFILE:
    TUMBLR LINK: (I've got instagram...)


    FORUM ID: MapleDarling
    ORIGIN ID: Jinxthecanadian
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Lagoon Look
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/C3556217E35A11EA836748063CE36FCF?searchtype=ea_origin_id&time=all&category=all&searchquery=Jinxthecanadian&sortby=downloads&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: $4,000
    GALLERY COST: $111,214
    TOTAL COST: $115,214
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/zgHLh0O
    ENTRY DETAILS: Deep and saturated wood, vibrant colours, and a constant view of the ocean... the perfect place to begin again for a man and his pup.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/AF50E4828E1A11E9864F14AEEA156117?category=all&searchtype=item_name&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=beach art&max=50&maxis=false


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM (please copy and paste into your entry post)
    CHALLENGE #140 Fresh Start
    FORUM ID: KitelDesigns
    ORIGIN ID: KitelDesigns
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Pier Place
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/D78C6CBED85E11EA892C03251572FD44?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=KitelDesigns&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 2000
    GALLERY COST: 121466
    TOTAL COST: 123466 (Lot cost and gallery cost added together - total should be at or BELOW the challenge budget)
    LINK TO ENTRY https://imgur.com/a/s8H61CW
    ENTRY DETAILS:
    This beautiful home is deceptively simple looking.. However it is not as simple. It's boxy shape hides truly magnificent design and technology, allowing for maximum enjoyment of the natural world around it. the glass and steel/wood structure allows for maximum views of the island, while providing structural support, and blending into the environment. In built blinds allow for privacy if needed. The walls can lift to create an open indoor outdoor living space. Custom laid floors and bright colors take into consideration the needs of our client.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC used
    NOTE: I do know there are some clipping issues with plants, but i needed to upload this today, as my computer is being sent in for repairs, and Might not have the save file anymore.


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #140 - A Fresh Start
    FORUM ID: Soloushen
    ORIGIN ID: Woofhoof
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Key Point, Sulani
    NEW LOT LINK: Cove View https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/8D5C2CC9E58C11EA8D9C5B82703232CB?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns140&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: $7000
    GALLERY COST: $97375
    TOTAL COST: 104375
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/vIZ0XWR
    ENTRY DETAILS: This is a gorgeous beach bungalow, with room to expand into a top floor if ever required. Large windows take in the beautiful views, with water all round and sumptuous soft sand just begging to have your toes buried in. Bright colours and natural wood feature throughout the property and all mod cons are included. It's the perfect paradise and, of course, very dog friendly!
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
    FACEBOOK PROFILE: https://www.facebook.com/louise.sutherland.9235


    BUILD ENTRY
    CHALLENGE #140 - A Fresh Start
    FORUM ID: Jazmi1396
    ORIGIN ID: Jazmi1396
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Cottage Am See
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/browse?category=all&searchtype=item_name&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=Lakeside Fresh Start&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 1,500
    GALLERY COST: 120,523
    TOTAL COST: 122,023
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/c2YYlLy
    ENTRY DETAILS: A little, modern loft home with bright colors, big windows and beautiful lakeside-wiew all around it. I hope Stephan and his dog, Nefertari will like it! There is a little kitchen and library, pool and bar area outside, where Nefertari has big place to play too.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No
    SPACE FOR PICTURES:
    Note: Hi, I’m new here, sorry if I did some mistakes (and sorry for my english too)


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #140 - "A Fresh Start"
    FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
    ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Pier Palace
    NEW LOT LINK: Pier Palace Reimagined https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/366622D7E82011EA8D38D0386DFE3D97?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=PINKUSFAMILY&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: $ 2,000
    GALLERY COST: $ 122,980
    TOTAL COST: $ 124,980
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: " A Fresh Start " https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=1652411471645604&set=a.2797001587186581
    ENTRY DETAILS: Surrounded on one side by a wooded area . On the other side by a beautiful coast line. We picked the perfect location for Stephan Downey's new home . At Pier Palace in Windenburg..We gave Stephen enough space for his dog & future family. Included are the basics , not 1, but 2 bed rooms with en-suite baths. A library, a small kitchen, and dining area. There is Plenty of room for Stephan & Nefertari here and then some . Created with bright colors, natural wood and big windows. Art by ROSEYMOW & JadeNchanted in the Gallery.. ( with Facebook's new format, I decided to Not put a description on each photo ) . Thank you for your time . I hope you enjoy the album..
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: YES
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Art by ROSEYMOW & JadeNchanted in the Gallery..
    TWITTER TAG: Diane Pinkus
    FACEBOOK PROFILE: Mom's Sims 3 & 4. Creations


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #140 - A Fresh Start
    FORUM ID: RachelShennan
    ORIGIN ID: SimmerShen
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Can't remember
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/922B0859E15811EA800A77F3B59007F0?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=SimmerShen&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: $4,800
    GALLERY COST: $120,085
    TOTAL COST: $124,885
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/uLxL5mK
    ENTRY DETAILS: A modern colourful beach house with plenty of outdoor space to relax and enjoy time away from work. There are lots of big bright windows to allow light to come through and there's also a couple of skylights.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes


    Room Challenge


    Room Entry Form
    CHALLENGE #140 - A Fresh Start
    FORUM ID:Wendyology
    ORIGIN ID:Wendyology
    LEVEL: Established
    ROOM: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/78E084F5DCF911EA8398CBD06C2743CA
    GALLERY COST: $9991
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/KgBDgg4
    ENTRY DETAILS: A fun and vibrant study, reflecting a love for animals. I chose to make the reading chairs the focus of the room, while still having a small desk space for computer use. The large bookshelf has plenty of room for textbooks, and there's also the polar bear bookends for lighter material. The white and neon colors pop against the more traditional dark wood paneling and floors.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure.


    ROOM ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE – 140: Island Office
    FORUM ID: @icanhassims
    ORIGIN ID: icanhassims
    LEVEL: Established
    ROOM: Island Office https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/FB40449EDD9E11EA80F5E659E6FCEED4
    GALLERY COST: 9,647
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://icanhassims.weebly.com/140-a-new-start.html
    ENTRY DETAILS: Bring island life into your work environment.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!


    Expert


    FORUM ID:Linzlulubell
    ORIGIN ID:Linzlulubell
    LEVEL: Expert
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Built on The Sand bar
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/FA0170DAE98A11EA8BD7D0386DFE3D97?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=#bns140&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 3500
    GALLERY COST: 117,911
    TOTAL COST: 121,411
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/GHKu8d7
    ENTRY DETAILS: I tried to make the decor seem hodge, podge stuff you would find at a second hand store but still somewhat nice. It seemed to me that a teacher this old would have acquired a lot of odds and ends (junk) so I included a junk shed for all his worldly items. The Library study has the appearance of a sunroom, providing plenty of light to see all the nerdy stuff decorating the custom shelves. I would normally enter at a level below but since I did the fancy loft with roof windows I decided to step up a level for this one. I left the loft looking as an extra bedroom where some more “educational” things have also been stored plus an art easel to take advantage of the attic view.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: sure
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC


    Master


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #140 - A Fresh Start
    FORUM ID: AlJay
    ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
    LEVEL: Master
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME:Reef Finery
    NEW LOT LINK: A Fresh Start in Sulani https://www.ea.com/en-ca/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/3410FC2FE25F11EA8A8EE050DB628EF8
    LOT COST: $5000.00
    GALLERY COST: $111,608.00
    TOTAL COST: $116,608.00
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: A Fresh Start https://imgur.com/a/NlTUl9L
    ENTRY DETAILS: I chose to build Stephan a traditional island home in Sulani. Using lots of bright colors and decorating the home with many sculptures and artwork made by the locals. The home has ample deck space for entertaining and enjoying the water views, a large library and study area as well as a guest suite on the second level.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: all nocc artwork was created by myself


    CHALLENGE #140 - A Fresh Start
    FORUM ID: pronterus
    ORIGIN ID: Prawnt
    LEVEL: Master
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Journey's End
    NEW LOT LINK: My Cozy Panglao https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/62C3F952E93F11EA8A45D0386DFE3D97?searchtype=hashtag&category=all&time=all&searchquery=BnS140&sortby=downloads&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 5,500
    GALLERY COST: 114,094
    TOTAL COST: 119,594
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: HERE https://imgur.com/a/3w6JbmC
    ENTRY DETAILS: My Cozy Panglao is a modern tropical home with clean exteriors and natural wood finishes. I chose to place this home a bit further away from the beachfront so that the view from the windows will have ample foreground. The ceiling is higher than most normal homes to give a sense of spaciousness. The bright colors in the interior complement the wood without being too obnoxious. This home is meant to give a relaxing atmosphere, and the big windows from the master's bedroom, library, kitchen, and even the ensuite anteroom provide a good view of the open sea. This house is also meant to be a part of the My Cozy series, which is a collection of modern tropical homes taking inspiration from Filipino and Japanese aesthetics. (Trivia: Panglao Island is a popular resort island in the Philippines.)
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A


    Results


    Starting Out
    Comments
    1st Place: @MaryKup
    Room Challenge: N/A
    Sim Challenge: N/A


    Established
    Comments
    1st Place: @AfterMidnight
    2nd Place: @soloushen
    3rd Place: @RachelShennan
    Room Challenge: @icanhassims
    Sim Challenge: N/A


    Expert
    Comments
    1st Place: @linzlulubell
    Room Challenge: N/A
    Sim Challenge: N/A

    Master
    Comments
    1st Place: @pronterus
    Room Challenge: N/A
    Sim Challenge: N/A


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  • BuildnShareBuildnShare Posts: 4,061 Member
    edited October 2020
    #BnS141 - A Small Family in Need

    The deadline for this challenge is 30 September 2020

    As you wander around the Mid-Summer Festival, enjoying the warm sun on your arms and face, you cannot help but overhear a conversation going on between a very young boy and his harassed-looking mother.

    "But where will we sleep, mama?" the young boy asks.

    "I will try your Aunt Penny again in a little while. Maybe she can help us out a little bit," the woman answers, searching her purse for change. She pulls out a few coins and puts them on the bench between them. Then she starts digging in her purse again for more change.

    "Mama," says the boy. "Mama, I am hungry." His little voice is low and quiet and a little shaky.

    "I know, baby," she answers, just as quietly. "I am, too. But I don't get paid for a few days yet." She pulls out what looks like a penny and adds it to the small pile of change on the bench.

    Hoping they like hot dogs and ice cream, you quickly head over to the concession stand and buy enough food for a small crowd. The man behind the counter helps you carry the food and drinks back to the bench.

    "Hello," you say, introducing yourself as the man puts the food down and retreats back to his food stand.

    "I am wondering if you can help me. We are doing a survey of how tasty our food choices are this year. Will you please try some of this food and give me your opinions?"

    "Sure," says the boy, grabbing a freezer bunny creamsicle.

    "Uh, okay," the woman says, looking a little dazed at your generosity. But it does not take her long to grab a hot dog and drink. "Thanks very much."

    A closer inspection of the two reveals sharp, pointy elbows and chins as well as worn and slightly dirty clothes. It looks as if they may be living on the streets.

    "Yum," the boy says enthusiastically. "This ice cream is great!"

    "How long have you been in Willow Creek?" you ask, taking a small bite out of a hot dog.

    "About a week," the boy says, taking a gulp of drink and snatching up a hot dog.

    "The hot dogs are very good," the woman comments, a triffle nervously. "We have just moved here from Sunset Valley. I was able to get a job with the local cleaning service." She hesitates slightly. "Would you know of any cheap places for rent?"

    "For rent? Err..." you answer, thinking fast. This small family obviously needs a little help to get on its feet again. "Well, sort of. There is a tiny house community just getting started. I have a few model homes available. Perhaps you could live in one and do some small jobs around the park for part of the lot rent. In time, if you like it, maybe we can work out a way for you to own the home. How does that sound?"

    The woman looks almost scared as she asks about the kinds of jobs you want her to do. You laugh gently, and she joins in.

    "Nothing illegal or hard, just collecting the rent money from the other lots, picking up any litter, let me know if there is any trouble, that sort of thing," you assure her. "You can keep your job and do these things in your spare time. We only have about ten tiny homes in the park so far."

    "Will I have my own room?" the little boy asks, excited and smiling.

    "You sure can," you laugh. "Help me carry this food to my car, and I can take you out there right now. Then you can choose which model home you would like to live in!"


    THE BRIEF

    *Challenge ends on Wednesday, September 30, 2020, no later than 23:59:$9 EDT/New York Time
    *the budget is $35,000 for the lot and house, etc.
    *the lot should be 20x15 or smaller and must be fully landscaped.
    *the house should be no more than 84 squares total (or less).
    *Please take overhead pictures with the grid on.
    *The home needs at least 1 bedroom, decorated for a young boy; a second bedroom or sleeping space; a bathroom; and a great room with a kitchen area. You can add more rooms if you like.

    Sims Challenge

    *create the mother and son and give them names.
    *give their likes/skills and show their clothing choices.
    *make up a bit of their history so we can get to know them better.

    Room Challenge

    *Create the great room with a kitchen area.
    *The budget is $15,000.


    Entry List


    Starting Out


    FORUM ID: tunafishfish
    ORIGIN ID: tunafishfish
    LEVEL:
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Comfy Cubby
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/DAD42BE7ED9311EA80F07A25313CB701?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=tunafishfish&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: $1500
    GALLERY COST: $32240
    TOTAL COST: $33920
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/BWKQIeE
    ENTRY DETAILS: Mom loves to garden and loves the flowers around the house. She also has some raised beds for growing herbs and veggies out back. She also crochets a little and has a crocheted cushion on the couch. Her son is mad about all sports, but especially soccer.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: no cc or recolors
    TWITTER TAG:
    FACEBOOK PROFILE:
    TUMBLR LINK:


    FORUM ID: Nali272
    ORIGIN ID: Trinican
    LEVEL: 1st entry
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Streamlet Single, Willow Creek
    NEW LOT LINK: BNS#141 - Mom & Son https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/C8F994CDF6F211EA81437A25313CB701?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Trinican&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: $1,500
    GALLERY COST: 29,400
    TOTAL COST: 31,877 (lot value - I hope that is right)
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/dIs1tKl
    ENTRY DETAILS: This rendition of a quaint cottage tiny home, is big enough to accommodate this mother and child. But big enough to give them each their own space. This home has good schools, fast internet, and gives off peace & quite. The living room, dining room, and the kitchen is an open concept. There are 2 playground equipment for the child to play and a place for the mother to sit. The colors are meant to be calming and relaxing.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Trinican, Juwels64, FruitLoops40
    TWITTER TAG: No twitter account
    FACEBOOK PROFILE: opting out
    TUMBLR LINK: No tumbler account


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #141 - A Fresh Start
    FORUM ID: Raynn
    ORIGIN ID: Raynn0124
    LEVEL: (Second entry, but haven't seen last month's results yet)
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Crick Cabana
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/19237E90F7B811EA8824EE457666E674
    LOT COST: 1,500
    GALLERY COST: 33,034
    TOTAL COST: 34,534
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/vJPU2SQ
    ENTRY DETAILS: The main floor is open-concept living, with a kitchen tucked in behind a small "hallway" that contains a ladder to the upper floor. Upstairs there are two bedrooms and a small, but functional, bathroom. The mother's room is furnished with a murphy bed, so she can have a quiet private space during the day too. The child's room is decorated with a "Bosley the Bot" theme, with plenty of toys, storage space, and a small desk for homework.
    Because of a mid-build change of plans, the game actually considers the house a 32-tile Micro home - it's actually 84 tiles. I had already started decorating the main floor when I changed directions, and enclosing it properly would have undone that work, so I left it.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please.
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC.


    Hi, I previously submitted a room entry for this challenge.
    However, I wasn’t happy with my room entry and re-did it. Please ignore that room entry and judge the build entry below instead.
    Thanks!
    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #141 - A Small Family In Need
    FORUM ID: tatselk
    ORIGIN ID: tatselk
    LEVEL: First entry (and my first build ever in The Sims 4!)
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Crick Cabana (Willow Creek)
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/669C3E40FB1911EA8FCCE73BB73A251E
    LOT COST: §1,500
    GALLERY COST: §32,244
    TOTAL COST: §33,744
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://tatselk.tumblr.com/post/629767139119742976/bns-crickway-cottage
    ENTRY DETAILS: This cosy starter home for a small family (a mother and a son) offers a combined living room/dining room/kitchen, a bathroom and 2 bedrooms. All at an affordable price of §32,244 (house only)/ §33,744 (total cost).
    This house is supposed to be part of a tiny house community in Willow Creek. To simulate this environment, I built this house on the Crick Cabana lot in the starter home area of Foundry Cove in Willow Creek.
    I used 80 tiles for this house (45 for the bathroom and 2 bedrooms; 35 for the combined living room/dining room/kitchen).
    To create a cosy atmosphere in the house, I decorated it in various shades of white, brown, beige and blue.
    The furniture are generally mismatched to reflect how the tiny house community is just getting started. As the community organisers are probably on a tight budget, they may need to furnish the houses through yard sales, thrift stores, flea markets and/or donations.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
    TWITTER TAG:
    FACEBOOK PROFILE:
    TUMBLR LINK: https://tatselk.tumblr.com


    FORUM ID: xXQueenBeeXx
    ORIGIN ID: XxXQueenBeeXx
    LEVEL: First Entry in the BuildNShare Challenge
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Streamlet Single
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/en-ca/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/A637C583FF8311EA89D77F7DB00D4B8C?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=XxXQueenBeeXx&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: $1,500
    GALLERY COST: $32,261
    TOTAL COST: $33,761
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/MS74ONG
    ENTRY DETAILS: What started as a two story home ended up as craftsman style ranch that developed some contemporary elements. The boy has his own room with a dresser and an arts and crafts table. I left wall space open for him to fill with his creations. He also gets extra light with the roofing windows (forgot their names). Hopefully, for those with eco lifestyle, when you download it you can give it the solar panels I couldn't give it. The living area also functions as the sleeping and work area for the mom. Containing a murphy bed and computer set up. The backyard has two gardening pots left empty and a grill with under-tree sitting.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #141—A Small Family in Need
    Forum ID: MaryKup
    Origin ID: MaryKup
    Level: just starting out in BnS
    Link to lot: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/0D6F2EF100E411EB83EDE9CAD1B3EEB7?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Marykup&max=50&maxis=false
    Lot cost 1500
    Gallery Cost: 33398
    My build cost: 34118
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/640tDL8
    A really cute 2 bedroom, one bath home. Open concept, with a really great landscaped back yard with fun for everyone. It’s a cute modern house with a homey vibe.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes


    CHALLENGE #141 - A Fresh Start
    FORUM ID: SarahTheRed
    ORIGIN ID: SarahLaCroix
    LEVEL: First Entry
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Rindle Rose
    NEW LOT LINK: Somewhere That's Green https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/334D483D006D11EB860DD5B598CDBA41?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=sarahlacroix&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 2000
    GALLERY COST: 32893
    TOTAL COST: 34893
    LINK TO SLIDESHOW: Somewhere That's Green https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https://tinyurl.com/yyk2sdw8
    ENTRY DETAILS: When Valeria Fantaine first moved into this modest two bedroom model home it was cozy but lacked a personal touch. Since then she and her son Mateo have been hard at work updating their first real home. They spent many hours planting flowers surrounding the house and updated the interior with wallpaper, handmade knicknacks and simple furniture from local thrift shops. Though the home is small, Mateo is thrilled that they finally have enough space for a tiny kitten of their own, named Willow after their new hometown.
    This lot is named after the musical theater song “Somewhere That’s Green” where a down on her luck character sings a song describing her perfect house: “Far from Skid Row, that’s where we’ll go, somewhere that’s green.”
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS:None
    TWITTER TAG: SarahLaCroixSim
    FACEBOOK PROFILE: SarahLaCroixSims
    TUMBLR LINK: https://sarahlacroixsims.tumblr.com/post/630543710241832960/somewhere-thats-green


    Sim Challenge


    FORUM ID: SarahTheRed
    ORIGIN ID: SarahLaCroix
    LEVEL: First Entry
    HOUSEHOLD: The Fantaine Family https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/FB09F57B006C11EB8546D5B598CDBA41?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=sarahlacroix&max=50&maxis=false
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: The Fantaine Family Photo Gallery https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https://sarahlacroixsims.tumblr.com/post/630536404650409984/the-fantaine-family
    ENTRY DETAILS: After being evicted from their home by a crooked landlord, Valeria and Mateo Fantaine journeyed to Willow Creek without much to their name. Through the kindness of strangers, they're finally settled into their tiny home in Willow Creek. Valeria is moving up in life, earning income both through odd jobs around the neighborhood and selling her crafted goods on Plopsy, allowing her to finally get Mateo the kitten he always wanted. They both decided to name the kitten Willow after the community that welcomed them so warmly.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
    TWITTER TAG: SarahLaCroixSim
    FACEBOOK PROFILE: SarahLaCroixSims
    TUMBLR LINK: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/sarahlacroixsims


    Established


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE – 141
    FORUM ID: @icanhasims
    ORIGIN ID: icanhassims
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Rindle Rose in Willow Creek
    NEW LOT LINK: Tiny Eco Home https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/7862492EED7111EA8FB7241F99A61CB3
    LOT COST: 2,000
    GALLERY COST: 30,142
    TOTAL COST: 32,142
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://icanhassims.weebly.com/141-a-small-family-in-need.html
    ENTRY DETAILS:
    Stacie and her son Austin are getting a new start by living in this model tiny home while helping out around the community in exchange for rent. The new tiny living community is focused on eco friendly construction materials and bringing nature into (and outside) the home. With play equipment in the backyard, as well as a place to enjoy some BBQ, this home is great for a parent with a child. (Uses 84 tiles)
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #141 - A small family in Need
    FORUM ID: becka28
    ORIGIN ID: beckablitz
    LEVEL: Established)
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Comfy Cubby - Newcrest
    NEW LOT LINK: Family in Need BNS141 https://www.ea.com/en-au/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/0D07DDA6F4BC11EA8A6FC2DBEBA66C98
    LOT COST: $1,500
    GALLERY COST: $30,064
    TOTAL COST: $31,564
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Slideshow https://imgur.com/a/12njPFA
    ENTRY DETAILS: I designed the tiny home to be similar to some of the larger ones that are moved by large truck and placed into tiny home communities - hence it is long and narrow.However as it is a larger tiny home, it is fixed in place and landscaped. I designed a second similar one on the next lot to give a sense of the tiny home community. The house takes up 83 squares. A ladder leads up to the child's room and there is a computer and study space for the child and the mother to complete homework and odd jobs etc. The colour scheme is in warm tones of purples, oranges and reds as the sim I designed is originally from Sulani and it reminds her of home. The exterior is a sunny yellow with white trim. I tried to use minimal packs - and mostly feature Tiny living.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: (Yes thank you
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none


    Build Entry
    CHALLENGE #141 - A small family in Need
    FORUM ID: Jazmi1396
    ORIGIN ID: Jazmi1396
    LEVEL:
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Comfy Cubby
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/D7CC0718F5C111EA8AA7EE457666E674?category=lots&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=BSN141&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 1,500
    GALLERY COST: 32,649
    TOTAL COST: 34,149
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/sk2BYPb
    ENTRY DETAILS: A new start in a new town for a mom and his son. At last, they can have their own home, where they can live peacefully and safely. The garden useable for resting and vegetable growing too. (I tried to write descriptions in my screenshots too, but my english is poor, sorry for it.)
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None


    CHALLENGE #141 - A small family in need
    FORUM ID: Simrissie_Rykel
    ORIGIN ID: Simrissie
    HASHTAG: #Simrissie
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Newcrest 20x15
    LINK: Download it here https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/9623BD3BF60311EA895008F72EC21B78
    LOT COST: $1,500
    GALLERY COST: $31,325
    TOTAL COST: $32,825
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: View photos and info here https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https://simrissie.blogspot.com/2020/09/a-fresh-start-bns141.html
    or here https://simrissie.blogspot.com/2020/09/a-fresh-start-bns141.html
    ENTRY DETAILS:
    This tiny house (tier 2, 64 tiles) features two bedrooms (one bedroom for an adult and a boy's room with bunk beds), as well as a small lounge, small kitchen and bathroom with a shower. The bedrooms and living room open onto a small courtyard with a BBQ and outdoor seating area surrounded by pretty string lights. Things to do: TV and gaming console, bookcase for reading, BBQ, soccer ball. Notes: because this home is a model/show home made available to the mother and her son, the interior decor has a "staged" minimalist look instead of a "lived-in" look with a lot of personal clutter. The top bunk bed is decorative, not functional, but the bottom bunk bed is functional and has been play tested.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please - feedback/comments welcome
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
    TWITTER TAG: @Simrissie
    FACEBOOK PROFILE: Simrissie Rykel
    INSTAGRAM: Simrissie Rykel


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM (please copy and paste into your entry post)
    CHALLENGE #141 - A Fresh Start
    FORUM ID: Clousinators
    ORIGIN ID: Clousinators
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Oak Alcove in Newcrest
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/FF4B2528F70211EA8F13C2DBEBA66C98?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=clousinators&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: $1,200
    GALLERY COST: $32,684
    TOTAL COST: $33,884
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/NdR1RAa
    ENTRY DETAILS: Initially I had big plans for this house and quickly realized everything I originally wanted to use would be too expensive, so I had to cut back a little bit and didn't get as many decorations as I usually do, but I'm still happy with it. I thought of new tiny home and thought of fresh light colored wood and wanted to use it all over the house. Hope you enjoy!
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please!
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
    TWITTER TAG:
    FACEBOOK PROFILE:
    TUMBLR LINK:
    Instagram: Mere0509


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM (please copy and paste into your entry post)
    CHALLENGE #141 - A Fresh Start
    FORUM ID:KitelDesigns
    ORIGIN ID:KitelDesigns
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Oak Alcove
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/B7A341E7FAE211EA81E0E4DB0EBF54CB?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Kiteldesigns&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 1500
    GALLERY COST: 33,388
    TOTAL COST:34888
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/fo2LOj3
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NO CC


    CHALLENGE #141 - A Fresh Start
    FORUM ID: Wendyology
    ORIGIN ID: Wendyology
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Comfy Cubby - Newcrest
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/567C26D7FD3711EA8B19C820D9AD317F
    LOT COST: 1,500
    GALLERY COST: 33,413
    TOTAL COST: 34,913
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/Jl9fE2U
    ENTRY DETAILS: An 84 square tiny house with a big personality. This California Spanish style casita provides variety to a development featuting small houses in an assortment of styles. This house features two bedrooms, one bath and a great room with a fully equipped kitchen. The lush landscaping encourages outdoor living!
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #141 - A Fresh Start
    FORUM ID: RachelShennan
    ORIGIN ID: SimmerShen
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Lodam Cottage
    NEW LOT LINK: https://tinyurl.com/y6y7bena
    LOT COST: $1,500
    GALLERY COST: $32,833
    TOTAL COST: $34,333
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://simmershen.blogspot.com/2020/09/sims-4-build-and-share-challenge-141.html
    ENTRY DETAILS:
    This is my build - Lodam Cottage - for the Sims 4 Build and Share Challenge number 141. Designed with a small family in mind (as the challenge suggests!) it's a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home with a living/kitchen area and plenty of outdoors space. I wanted something cheery, warm and welcoming that was also child friendly. This build comes in at 84 tiles and is therefore a Tier 3 Tiny Build.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #141 - A Fresh Start
    FORUM ID: Soloushen
    ORIGIN ID: Woofhoof
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Rindle Rose (Willow Creek)
    NEW LOT LINK: The Gairloch https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/C19111F2F42F11EA8B9EC2DBEBA66C98?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns141&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: $2000
    GALLERY COST: $32966
    TOTAL COST: $34966
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/uTLjmP2
    ENTRY DETAILS: It's a small house with bags of character! The wee lad has a warm and bright bedroom of his own and mum can enjoy some gaming time in the little study and then retreat to her cosy room at the end of the day. They can share good times and make memories in the great kitchen/living and the outdoor space is a bonus!
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
    TWITTER TAG: (entirely optional but makes it easier for us to tag you)
    FACEBOOK PROFILE: https://www.facebook.com/louise.sutherland.9235
    TUMBLR LINK: (entirely optional but makes it easier for us to tag you)


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    #BnS141 - A Small Family in Need (continued)

    Established (continued)


    CHALLENGE #141 - A Fresh Start
    FORUM ID: Taoron
    ORIGIN ID: taoron24121
    LEVEL: I don't remember the category. It's been a while. The level above new?
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Streamlet Single in Willow Creek
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/204CBF6A01EC11EB8E8AEA07D271F689
    LOT COST: 1500
    GALLERY COST: 33477
    TOTAL COST: 34977
    LINK TO SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/SObL3C1
    ENTRY DETAILS: I designed this build on the Home Depot Tuff Shed, getting the measurements from them and building upon that. They've started to become a popular, inexpensive choice for tiny home builders, in the past year or so, so I decided to jump on the bandwagon.
    The shed home was delivered on a flatbed and placed where we wanted it. The first thing we did was to knock out the front wall on the first floor, (Of course, we built a new wall, 6' back from that first, to prevent the entire structure from collapsing upon itself) so that we could utilize the space, for a little front porch, for the new occupants and then we got to installing insulation and the drywall, which thankfully was finished on the first day. We had a great crew.
    I decided to make this a two bedroom home, because I had the room. This made the bedrooms and the bath a little tighter, but this family wasn't looking for a mansion, and everything I wanted to fit, fit. I also made sure that they had plenty of outdoor activities, creating a small Vegetable and Herb garden, for the Mom to be able to provide healthy, fresh veggies for her son, a grilling area, a laundry line, to save on electricity and a swing set, for the child to play on his own and for him and his Mom to have something to do together, to bond and share memories of their new home. A real home.
    The first floor is wide open, combining a Living area with a TV and seating. I was able to incorporate a small desk and PC, for the child to do his school work for Mom to use for her needs. The whole floor is open, with a Kitchen area, as well, with everything she needs to prepare healthy meals for her son.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: No, Thank you.


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #141 - A Fresh Start
    FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
    ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Streamlet Single in Willow Creek
    NEW LOT LINK: Gallery https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/3D38409402D811EB86D37F7DB00D4B8C?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=PINKUSFAMILY&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: $ 1,500
    GALLERY COST: $ 33,004
    TOTAL COST: $ 34,504
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Album https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=1652411471645604&set=a.2829435670609839
    ENTRY DETAILS: The tiny house community just getting started is located in Willow Creek. In the Foundry Cove neighborhood. Our Small Family chose the house that stood alone . On a 15 X 20 lot The Streamlet Single Lot. ( The old worn out Home was demolished ) The lot alone was $ 1,500. Home after build is $ 33,004 = a total of $ 34,504. The house is no more than 84 squares total.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes Please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Art by AlJay2000, SimSationalToo, Juwels64 & Seaweed102 in the gallery.


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM (please copy and paste into your entry post)
    CHALLENGE #141 - A Fresh Start
    FORUM ID: SimTresa
    ORIGIN ID: SimTresa
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME:Crick Cabana
    NEW LOT LINK:
    LOT COST: 1,500
    GALLERY COST: 33,039
    TOTAL COST:34,539
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/1xCxt8m
    ENTRY DETAILS: This little blue house may be small and cozy, but it's also comfortable and has all the basics. The bright orange and yellow colors in the living room bring some sunshine into the home. The bedrooms are just big enough to be comfortable and small enough to be cozy wiithout being cramped. The backyard has room enough for a play area and a small garden, which can be extended around either side of the house if some flowers are removed. The extensive flower garden is bright and colorful.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None used


    Sim Challenge


    SIM ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE – 141: Stacie and Austin Murillo
    FORUM ID: @icanhassims
    ORIGIN ID: icanhassims
    LEVEL: Established
    HOUSEHOLD: The Murillo Family
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://icanhassims.weebly.com/141-a-small-family-in-need.html
    ENTRY DETAILS:
    Mom, Stacie, and son, Austin, recently moved from Sunset Valley to Willow Creek and are off to a bit of a rough start. But with a can-do attitude, and maybe a little luck, they'll soon be moving on up.
    Stacie is determined to be the best mom she can be despite their desperate financial situation. And she seems to be doing a pretty good job as her son is a well-rounded social butterfly. He is a bit of a glutton but that's only because he's so used to getting such little food to sustain him. So when he's presented with an abundance of food, you bet he's going to eat it all! Luckily, in addition to the rent deal she has agreed to, she's able to put her neatness skills to work by working for a local cleaning company as well. Her ambition to give her soon a good life has them starting off on the right foot.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!


    SIM Entry Form
    FORUM ID:Becka28
    ORIGIN ID: beckablitz
    LEVEL: first sim entry - in established build level
    HOUSEHOLD: Hinemoa https://www.ea.com/en-au/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/D2A930F2F4FB11EA89F708F72EC21B78
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Slideshow https://imgur.com/a/Nx6kdgr
    ENTRY DETAILS: Ngaire ran away from home in Sulani to follow her boyfriend to San Myshuno. Unfortunately, when she became pregnant, he left and Ngaire has had to work hard to provide a life for herself and her son Rawiri. She dreams of making enough money to one day make it back to her beloved Sulani. For now she has accepted a home in a tiny home community and pays for board by doing odd jobs. Rawiri is cheerful and active and loves to help his mother. Ngaire has the Fabulously Wealthy aspiration and her traits are: Family oriented, ambitious and Child of the Islands. Rawiri has the Motor aspiration and is a goofball.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none


    Sim Entry Form
    CHALLENGE #141 - A Fresh Start
    FORUM ID: KitelDesigns
    ORIGIN ID: KitelDesigns
    LEVEL: Established
    SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/JCpQOhT
    HOUSEHOLD: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/1F779767FAEC11EA8357E4DB0EBF54CB?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Kiteldesigns&max=50&maxis=true
    ENTRY DETAILS: "He's Gone, What are we going to do?" are the words that go through her head. However she makes sure her worry doesnt translate to her son, Greyson. Her Husband, Grey was apart of the K-9 unit in the army. A month ago they got the grim news that That Grey was lost during a mission. Now Joslyn will be responsible for both her son Greyson, and her husband's K-9 partner Peanut Butter, who was injured during the mission. Determined, she wants to make a better life for the three of them. She was elated to get the help from BNS 141's challenge.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None used


    CHALLENGE #141 - A Fresh Start
    FORUM ID: Wendyology
    ORIGIN ID: Wendyology
    LEVEL: Established
    HOUSEHOLD: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/E712A5EAFD3811EA8019C820D9AD317F
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/w2VTDoZ
    ENTRY DETAILS: Lauren's heart was broken when she lost her husband in a tragic llama stampede, which left her unflirty. She's focused on being a good mom and working on her Rennaisance Sim aspiration in preparation for a future career. Joaquin is a self-assured Social Butterfly, thankfully he seems to be past a phase of shouting forbidden words.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!


    SIM ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #141 - A Fresh Start
    FORUM ID: Soloushen
    ORIGIN ID: Woofhoof
    LEVEL: Established
    HOUSEHOLD: The Lake Family https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/BE82F9A101DD11EB82E170ABCE697CC8?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=#bns141&max=50&maxis=false
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/6siesDq
    ENTRY DETAILS: Meg and Finn Lake are a great wee team, supporting each other when times were hard and now so grateful that things are looking up for them. They’re looking forward to the future and are going to have an awesome time getting there!
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes but I never usually make sims lol
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
    TWITTER TAG: (entirely optional but makes it easier for us to tag you)
    FACEBOOK PROFILE: https://www.facebook.com/louise.sutherland.9235
    TUMBLR LINK: (entirely optional but makes it easier for us to tag you)


    I accidentally deleted my screenshots before transferring them to imgur and don't have the time or desire to upload more, so I'm withdrawing the family from judging.
    SIM ENTRY FORM (please copy and paste into your entry post)
    CHALLENGE #141 - A Fresh Start
    FORUM ID: SimTresa
    ORIGIN ID: SimTresa
    LEVEL:Established
    HOUSEHOLD: D'Angelis https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/2B6AEF2D037611EB84EC47254F8E4D46
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/fDiTtgq
    ENTRY DETAILS: Veronica D'Angelis made the mistake of getting involved with an older man, who rejected both her and her son Antonio, whom he claimed wasn't his. Ever since, she has been doing her best to raise her son alone, taking whatever jobs she could find. Those weren't enough, and soon the small family fell on hard times, eventually ending up on the street with no home. Now, after a chance encounter with an architect, things are starting to look up for the D'Angelis family. Veronica plans to work as hard as she can to improve their lives, rather than hoping for another handout.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Up to the judge.
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None used


    SIM ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #141 - A Fresh Start
    FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
    ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
    LEVEL: Established
    HOUSEHOLD: Link https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/D26F6A83037811EB8C5147254F8E4D46?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=PINKUSFAMILY&max=50&maxis=false
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Album https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https://www.facebook.com/Moms-Sims-3-4-Creations-1652411471645604/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2829425530610853
    ENTRY DETAILS: Janie & Joey are the best of friends . They are like two peas in a pod. Mother & Son growing up together.. Janie was 16 when she became pregnant with Joey. Coming from a wealthy family it was scandalous.. She could Not take the fighting over what she should do from her Parents so she left. Now 7 years later she is grown up & making her own decisions.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes Please


    Room Challenge


    ROOM ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE – 141: Great Room with kitchen area
    FORUM ID: @icanhassims
    ORIGIN ID: icanhassims
    LEVEL: Established
    ROOM: Tiny Eco Living Combo
    GALLERY COST: 14,798
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://icanhassims.weebly.com/141-a-small-family-in-need.html
    ENTRY DETAILS:
    This combo kitchen/dining/living room is a great space for tiny living needs. With a place to cook, eat, sleep, and watch TV, what else do you need?
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!


    ROOM ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #141 - A Fresh Start
    FORUM ID: Soloushen
    ORIGIN ID: Woofhoof
    LEVEL: Established
    ROOM: Kitchen/Living https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/4F970949F43011EA8D8CC2DBEBA66C98?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns141&max=50&maxis=true
    GALLERY COST: $12166
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/mCf7PsB
    ENTRY DETAILS: A kitchen/living room decorated in cool blue tones, with plenty of cupboard space and storage and a cosy area to snuggle in and watch some TV.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
    TWITTER TAG: (entirely optional but makes it easier for us to tag you)
    FACEBOOK PROFILE https://www.facebook.com/louise.sutherland.9235
    TUMBLR LINK: (entirely optional but makes it easier for us to tag you)


    Expert


    CHALLENGE #141 - A Fresh Start
    FORUM ID: AIRIS6962
    ORIGIN ID: Airis6962
    LEVEL: Expert
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: White Fenced Home
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/C712A711027611EB85F7D5B598CDBA4
    LOT COST: 1,500
    GALLERY COST: 33,491
    TOTAL COST: 34,991
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/b6knoXW
    ENTRY DETAILS: Traditional wooden home surrounded by a white fence. It has two bedrooms, one bathroom and a small laundry room.
    A front yard with flowers and a porch gives you the welcome. From the entrance you access to an only large space where you can find the living, the dining and the kitchen. All decorated with soft tones with some touches of colour. In the back yard high plants and trees give privacity and shadow. You have a porch area as well. For more details, see the descriptions in the picture tour.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, but don´t hurt my feelings too much, please :mrgreen:
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No


    Master


    CHALLENGE #140 - A Small Family in Need
    FORUM ID: pronterus
    ORIGIN ID: Prawnt
    LEVEL: Master
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Nookstone (I think)
    NEW LOT LINK: Casa Kubo https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/714B0F8DEDB011EA8C1EC2DBEBA66C98?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Prawnt&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 1,500
    GALLERY COST: 33,500
    TOTAL COST: 35,000
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: HERE https://imgur.com/a/bDTClTS
    ENTRY DETAILS: I took inspiration from the Bahay Kubo, the Filipino traditional home that can be seen in the countryside. I used a bit of nipa wall covering in the exterior to pay homage to that. Filipinos who lived in these homes usually had small living space, and I tried to incorporate some elements of that into this challenge. Casa Kubo is a more contemporary and upscale version of the Bahay Kubo which could fit right into a classy tropical suburb. It includes a covered porch area, great room with kitchen, one bedroom, a bathroom, and a den which can convert into a bedroom at night, thanks to the Murphy bed fixture. The sky roof also adds a bit more openness into this small home. Moreover, the veranda outside also has a compact laundry area. (Total tile count: 84 tiles)
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A


    BUILD ENTRY FORM
    FORUM ID: Simming_Spoonie
    ORIGIN ID: Simming_Spoonie
    LEVEL: Master (This is what I entered as last time around, but it's been a while)
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: A Modest Start
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/A34F2FD4F04411EA8BA67A25313CB701
    LOT COST: $1500
    GALLERY COST: $32,957
    TOTAL COST: $34,457
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/AfAReaC
    ENTRY DETAILS: Welcome Home!! A Modest Start is a tier3 tinyhome created for BnS141 A Small Family In Need. It is under $35k. It features an open plan living/dining area and kitchen, a boys room and a more muted room for Mum.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Always!
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
    TWITTER TAG: @Simming_Spoonie
    FACEBOOK PROFILE: thesimmingspoonie
    TUMBLR LINK:


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #141 - A Fresh Start
    FORUM ID: AlJay
    ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
    LEVEL:Master
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Comfy Cubby in Newcrest
    NEW LOT LINK: The Cozy Craftsman https://www.ea.com/en-ca/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/5C13B074FAE211EA82B2E73BB73A251E
    LOT COST: $1500.00
    GALLERY COST: $33,376.00
    TOTAL COST: $34,976.00
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: A Small Family in Need https://imgur.com/a/UL1AE3T
    ENTRY DETAILS: This tiny craftsman style home was designed to give the family a comfortable cozy feel. It features many Eco friendly items, not only to help the neighborhood, but to bring down living expenses for the family as well (the first bill was $152.00 which was only $2.00 above property taxes). The house has many activities for both of the family members to enjoy. I have also added a camera so that Olivia can use it to pursue her passion for photography.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: All nocc artwork was created by myself


    Sim Challenge


    SIM ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #141 - A Fresh Start
    FORUM ID: Simming_Spoonie
    ORIGIN ID: Simming_Spoonie
    LEVEL: Expert (but happy to be moved, not won many CAS entries)
    HOUSEHOLD: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/7FEF583AF04E11EA8F807A25313CB701
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/pRztOkk
    ENTRY DETAILS: Meet the Weirs, Lauren had fallen on hard times and found herself in Willow Creek with a minimum wage job and no place to stay. Luckily for her, she is part of the latest BuildnShare challenge BnS141. Lauren longs to find her soulmate, is creative, family-oriented and a bookworm. She is fairly proficient at cooking and baking, enjoy arranging flowers and keeping in fairly good shape. Francis dreams of becoming a vet, a whiz kid who is a dog lover. As an added surprise, they found Wilson waiting for them on move-in day. He is a natural hunter, loyal and friendly
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None used
    TWITTER TAG: Simming_Spoonie
    FACEBOOK PROFILE: SimmingSpoonie
    TUMBLR LINK:


    SIM ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #141 - A Fresh Start
    FORUM ID: AlJay
    ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
    LEVEL: Master (although I really don't feel like a master sim designer)
    HOUSEHOLD: The Green Family https://www.ea.com/en-ca/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/370A454AFAE311EA85DAE73BB73A251E
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: The Green Family https://imgur.com/a/7gBW1L8
    ENTRY DETAILS: Olivia's life goal is to be the best parent ever. She is family oriented, creative and loves art. She is currently working on developing her photography skill. She would love to take family pictures for others and hopes to become quite successful at it one day. Archer is an active boy. He loves to play soccer and has recently taking a liking to his new swing set. They are very excited to have a home of their very own.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None


    Results


    Starting Out
    Comments
    1st Place: @MaryKup
    Honourable Mention: @SarahTheRed
    Room Challenge: N/A
    Sim Challenge: @SarahTheRed


    Established
    Comments
    1st Place: @Taoron
    2nd Place: @Jazmi1396
    3rd Place: @RachelShennan
    Room Challenge: @icanhassims
    Sim Challenge: @wendyology


    Expert
    Comments
    1st Place: @AIRIS6962
    Room Challenge: N/A
    Sim Challenge: N/A


    Master
    Comments
    1st Place: @AlJay
    Room Challenge: N/A
    Sim Challenge: @Simming_Spoonie




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  • BuildnShareBuildnShare Posts: 4,061 Member
    edited January 2021
    #BnS142 - Fall Designer Showdown

    The deadline for this challenge is 31 October 2020

    It is time for the designer showcase showdown! Please download the lot from the gallery called Fall Designer Showdown by SimTresa, #bns142.

    In the showdown, you have a foundation and seven wall sections, each with a different color swatch. Place the lot on any lot sized 40x30 or larger, in any direction that will fit. Choose ONE of the seven color swatches. You need to use a shade of this color in some way in each of the rooms of your house. Using it on the exterior is optional. Sell the walls after you've picked a color. You may not add anything to increase the size of the foundation given, except if adding stairs makes you add a space. You can build only on the foundation given. You can put walls of any kind and fences anywhere you wish on the foundation.

    Rules

    *NO changes to the foundation size or shape, except if adding stairs automatically adds a space.
    *Pick only one color to showcase.
    *No basements.
    *You can build in the yard as long as it is not attached to the house. Any required rooms cannot be off of the foundation.
    *You can use any fences, walls, windows, and doors that you wish. You can designate any space on the foundation as a porch or room (so indoor or outdoor space).
    *The lot must be fully landscaped.

    THE BRIEF

    *the budget is $250,000, which includes the lot as is.
    *The house should have:
    *At least 4 separate bedrooms/sleeping spaces
    *At least 2 and a 1/2 bathrooms.
    *A kitchen and place to eat.
    *A Laundry, either on or off the foundation.
    *Any other rooms or areas you wish to include.
    *The build can be as many floors as you want up but no basements.
    *Please include a picture of the ground floor from overhead with the grid on so that we can verify no changes were made to the foundation.
    Due to the nature of the build, there is not a Sims challenge this month.


    Entry List


    Starting Out


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM (please copy and paste into your entry post)
    CHALLENGE #142 - Fall Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID: djsdragongirl
    ORIGIN ID: GrimDragons
    LEVEL:
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: For The Love of Blue FDS
    NEW LOT LINK:
    LOT COST:
    GALLERY COST:
    TOTAL COST: $235,234
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://ibb.co/album/sjdJsY
    ENTRY DETAILS: For the love of blue is a 4 bedroom 2.5 bath home, with an office/library, music area, sitting area, formal dinning, eat in kitchen, mud room off the hall bathroom with exit to outside. Pool, hot tub, play area and outdoor eating. Master bedroom with bath and private balcony.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None used
    SPACE FOR PICTURES: (Only a maximum of two per entry, please)
    I am so sleepy, I forgot how to add photos. But one is the front view and the other is a view of the back.
    Now to go work on the one for Sims 3. Haha


    Established


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #142-Fall Designer Showdown
    Forum ID: MaryKup
    Origin ID: MaryKup
    Level: just starting out in BnS
    Link to lot: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/808417E01AE811EB8D9B6119CC9F00CD?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Marykup&max=50&maxis=false
    Lot cost 10000
    Gallery Cost: 213183
    My build cost: 223180
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/f1FWpvN
    I decided to try a Southwestern theme for this house. I picked one of the colors in the pallet and used it as the color throughout the interior. Went with mostly that vibe but threw in a few non Southwestern items in there just for fun.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE – 142
    FORUM ID: @icanhasims
    ORIGIN ID: icanhassims
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Vacuous Green in Del Sol Valley
    NEW LOT LINK: Party Mansion
    LOT COST: 4,000
    GALLERY COST: 214,331
    TOTAL COST: 218,331
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://icanhassims.weebly.com/142-fall-designer-showdown.html
    ENTRY DETAILS: I imagined three friend living in a party mansion that can host both elegant and somewhat more rambunctious events. To keep the household moving smoothly while the residents are nursing their hangovers, there is a bedroom available for a butler and/or maid.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure


    Build Entry
    CHALLENGE #142 – Fall Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID: Jazmi1396
    ORIGIN ID: Jazmi1396
    LEVEL:
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Fall Designer Showdown
    NEW LOT LINK:
    https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/F0510080073B11EB891A52514E992084?category=all&searchtype=item_name&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=Fall Designer Showdown&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 10,000
    GALLERY COST: 235,299
    TOTAL COST: 245,299
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/U6N9fY8
    ENTRY DETAILS: I love colors of fall, so i choosed orange color. Its a big lot, so i built a family home with many places for resting and a greenhouse, where sims can care about exotic trees and flowers during winter months too.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM (please copy and paste into your entry post)
    CHALLENGE #142 - Fall Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID: Clousinators
    ORIGIN ID: Clousinators
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Oakenstead
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/2241773A0B3511EB840052514E992084?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=clousinators&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: $10,000
    GALLERY COST: $202,564
    TOTAL COST: $212,564
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/vwVMLdZ
    ENTRY DETAILS: I made it under budget with no problems this time! lol I wasn't sure if we had to use the EXACT shade of green on the swatch or not so I decided to just use it as much as possible in every room. I've also gotten wiser and used all debug for the landscaping to save some money. I mentioned it in the slideshow but there was a random floor square on the right and a random piece of fence in the back, I wasn't sure if we could remove them so I kept them and made them blend in.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, Please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS:
    TWITTER TAG:
    FACEBOOK PROFILE:
    TUMBLR LINK:


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #142 - Fall Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID: Soloushen
    ORIGIN ID: Woofhoof
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Bailey-Moon Manor (Del Sol Valley)
    NEW LOT LINK: Paradise Palms Estate https://www.ea.com/en-ca/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/9768F97313F811EB866CB16ACE59D5D9?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=bns142&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: $30,000
    GALLERY COST: $219,533
    TOTAL COST: $249,533
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Fall Designer Showdown https://imgur.com/gallery/X3ngT9X
    ENTRY DETAILS: While this build may be on one of the more ‘pricier’ lots, it’s entirely worth it when you glance up from your morning coffee and see the spectacular views before you. This is a modern build, characterised by a boxy vibe and big windows with plenty of outdoor space to maximise the superb location. Comprised: 4 Bedrooms, 2 ½ Bathrooms, Lounge, Spa, Gym, Kitchen/Dining/Living, Laundry Room, Study, Indoor Pool and Outdoor Pool.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
    FACEBOOK PROFILE: https://www.facebook.com/louise.sutherland.9235


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #142 - Fall Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
    ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Del Sol Valley, on the "Baily- Moon Manor Lot".
    NEW LOT LINK: Fall in Del Sol Valley https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/DB5262C41A3B11EB8313F8716E6D1AC6?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=PINKUSFAMILY&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: $ 30,000
    GALLERY COST: $ 219,795
    TOTAL COST: $ 249,795
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Album https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=1652411471645604&set=a.2855104361376303
    ENTRY DETAILS: Located in Del Sol Valley, on the "Baily- Moon Manor Lot". I Chose a Modern Style using the Orange & Yellow swatches on the exterior along with white Brick and a wood texture to bring together a style with the use of color, texture, shape and finish. I picked a More expensive location because I have Never built up in the Pinnacles, of Del Sol Valley before. The Lot is 50 x 40 , with a dramatic skyline view. Inside I used several of the wall swatches as inspiration for Style in each room, and even as mood lighting. The home is furnished in an eclectic style through out. There are 4 separate bedrooms each with their own en-suite bath. ( a Master suite with a Spa & Sauna. A little Girls bed room, Little Boy's bed room & Teen's bedroom.) With a total of 5 bath rooms in the home. There is an eat in Kitchen, a Formal Dining room. A Library. A Gym. A Laundry room . And a craft room with many skill building objects included. Art through out created by SimSationalToo, ThePlumBOBSims, Juwels64, AlJay2000 Takissis & EmmaKuiper64 in the Gallery.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes Please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Art through out created by SimSationalToo, ThePlumBOBSims, Juwels64, AlJay2000 Takissis & EmmaKuiper64 in the Gallery.


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM (please copy and paste into your entry post)
    CHALLENGE #142 - Fall Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID:KitelDesigns
    ORIGIN ID:KitelDesigns
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Twin Oracle Point
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/5349EA0316E211EB857CD434B4652DF6?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Kiteldesigns&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 8500
    GALLERY COST: 241353
    TOTAL COST:249853
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/Kcq4mX2
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NO CC
    Color picked: Orange
    This large family estate has traditional and modern elements through out. A grand 2 -story entrance welcomes you to this home. The first floor has been redecorated for fall, with fall colors throughout. We have a large kitchen, garage, dining, living and parlour. 3 1/2 baths on the lower floor for all guests to use. Upstairs boasts 4 bedrooms, a master suite, and play room. Upper and lower floor balconies take advantage of the gorgeous river views.


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #142 - Fall Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID: SimmerShen
    ORIGIN ID: RachelShennan
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Oakenstead
    NEW LOT LINK: Gallery Link - Oakdale Farmhouse https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/419070D413E911EB80D0B16ACE59D5D9?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=SimmerShen&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: $10,000
    GALLERY COST: $238,919
    TOTAL COST: $248,919
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Oakdale Farmhouse Slideshow https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https://simmershen.blogspot.com/2020/10/sims-4-build-and-share-challenge-142.html
    ENTRY DETAILS: Oakdale Farmhouse is an Autumn inspired build, with orange being my chosen colour to feature throughout. There's a total of 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms, a large open plan farmhouse kitchen with a greenhouse inbuilt only a few steps away from it, a formal and an informal sitting/living room, a play room for the children, a study and a craft room. There's also a covered porch area outside, perfect for sitting and relaxing. The garden is fully landscaped with some special features including a sunken garden, farming fields, a pergola style feature, a water fountain, neat and tidy lawn and a little shed. There's also ample parking available and a mature front garden.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes


    FORUM ID: AfterMidnight
    ORIGIN ID: AfterMidnight13
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Rock Ridge Canon
    NEW LOT LINK: Ms. Plum's Estate https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/26ECD1611BC511EB88C56119CC9F00CD?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns142&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 4,000
    GALLERY COST: 245,978
    TOTAL COST: 249,978
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Here https://imgur.com/a/5YoTnoU
    ENTRY DETAILS: A delightfully witchy estate for a coven of spellcasters who like purple.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None


    Expert


    N/A


    Master


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #142 - Fall Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID: AlJay
    ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
    LEVEL: Master
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Dresden House in Windenburg
    NEW LOT LINK: The Fall Family Log Home https://www.ea.com/en-ca/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/FECC84D6164C11EB83C9F8716E6D1AC6
    LOT COST: $12,000.00
    GALLERY COST: $176,047.00
    TOTAL COST: 198,047.00
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Fall Designer Showdown https://imgur.com/a/SM8hM41
    ENTRY DETAILS: For this challenge I chose to use the orange colored swatch to create a large luxury two story family log home decorated for fall. I used the orange color scheme throughout the home in the wood on the floors, beams, doors, and as an accent color in each room. The home is a 5 bedroom, three bathroom home with a three car attached garage, great room, study, large country kitchen with a large dining room as well. It has a mud room and main floor laundry room, as well as master bedroom and ensuite. It has 4 children's bedrooms on the second level with a play area for the children and a cozy family room for the sims to enjoy together. Outdoors there is a swimmable fishing pond, gazebo with a hot tub, garden, basketball hoop, fire pit, and lots of room for the children to play. My favorite feature of this home is the sun room located off of the dining room.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: All nocc artwork was created by myself


    Results


    Starting Out
    Comments
    1st Place: @djsdragongirl


    Established
    Comments
    1st Place: @RachelShennan
    2nd Place: @soloushen
    3rd Place: @AfterMidnight


    Expert
    N/A


    Master
    Comments
    1st Place: @AlJay




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    #BnS143 - Bed and Breakfast

    The deadline for this challenge is 30 November 2020

    You had fully intended to leave work behind today and just enjoy the charity fundraiser you had been invited to in recognition of all the good work you have done building homes, but you can’t help overhearing an interesting conversation between two of your tablemates.

    Setting aside your drink, you lean closer. “Excuse me, but did you say you’re opening a bed and breakfast?”

    The couple look over at you, surprised at having their conversation interrupted. “Yes, who -?” The muscular blond man’s blue eyes widen with recognition. “Wait, you’re the guest of honor, aren’t you? I’m Noah Wainwright, and this is my wife, Viviana.” He indicates the slender, dark woman beside him.

    “A pleasure to meet you.” You shake hands politely, but your curiosity is still piqued, wondering if you might be able to help in some way.

    “You asked about our plans for a bed and breakfast,” Mrs. Wainwright says once introductions are exchanged. “We’re actually planning to renovate my family’s old estate after selling off some of the land to raise money.”

    Mr. Wainwright nods. “We want to maintain the basic Colonial look of the exterior while modernizing the interior. We thought we could convert four of the six bedrooms into guest suites and keep the two attic bedrooms for the family.”

    “There will be a common kitchen and dining room as well as living space and other areas for guests to gather and enjoy themselves, of course,” Mrs. Wainwright adds.

    “That sounds like an ambitious project. Have you chosen an architect yet? I would love to lend my services,” you say, feeling a familiar excitement at the prospect of beginning a new project.

    “Don’t forget the guesthouses,” Mr. Wainwright reminds his wife with a nudge.

    “Oh those, they’re not really necessary, just a silly dream,” Mrs. Wainwright demurs.

    “Please tell me about them. I enjoy making dreams come true,” you prompt.

    “Well, if you insist….”

    “I do. At least, I can tell you if it’s possible to do anything with these guesthouses.”

    Mrs. Wainwright glances at her husband, who nods for her to continue. “All right. They’re really just some old one-room cabins used by field hands in the old days, I don’t think either even has plumbing. I thought it would be fun to renovate them into comfortable guesthouses for guests who want more privacy and a longer stay.”

    “That sounds very doable. When can I come have a look?” You ask.

    “Tomorrow? We can show you around, and discuss everything in more detail,” Mr. Wainwright suggests.

    "I'll be there," you promise.


    THE BRIEF

    Build a Colonial style Bed and Breakfast and two guest houses
    At least 8 bedrooms total.
    A shared kitchen, dining room and living room.
    Space for guests to gather and enjoy themselves
    Lot size: 40x20 or larger.
    Budget: 350,000

    Room Challenge

    Design and furnish one of the two guesthouses. Budget is 15000

    Sim Challenge

    Create Noah and Viviana Wainwright and show them in their new Bed and Breakfast. Be sure to show all their outfits.


    Entry List


    Starting Out


    FORUM ID:AGamerzzGirl
    ORIGIN ID:agamerzzgirl
    LEVEL:
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: VON-WINDENBURG-ESTATE
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/06145616201A11EB87566119CC9F00CD?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=agamerzzgirl&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: After i evicted the family and went into build/buy mode and demolished it, it started out as $12,000
    GALLERY COST: I don't know if you need this one or the other one. Before i uploaded to gallery the cost was $147,949
    TOTAL COST: I'm pretty sure this would be lot and gallery $158,746
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://agamerzgirl07.wixsite.com/xobabygirlsimxo/sim-challenges
    ENTRY DETAILS: The Wainwright Estate BnB has six rooms to rent out (4 Rooms on the Second floor) as well as two separate guest houses with bathrooms for those who request a little more privacy. As well as two attic rooms for the Wainwright's. Shared areas include the kitchen, laundry, dining, living room, main upstairs, study, porch, 2 inside bathrooms and backyard with large pool and bonfire even some gardening as well.
    ​First floor includes- Shared Living room, Shared Kitchen, Shared Dining, Shared Laundry, Shared Bathroom, Shared Study.
    Second floor includes- Main second floor area with different skill/entertainment/hobby objects, Guest Room One, Two, Three and Four are on this lvl, Shared Bathroom.
    ​Third floor inclues - These are the attic rooms, 2 Bedrooms and 1 Bathroom
    ​Left Guest House includes - Private Bedroom and Bathroom
    ​Right Guest House includes - Private Bedroom and Bathroom
    ​Back Yard includes - A patio area with tables and a fancy grill so they can host barbecue's, A Large Pool, Gardening Boxes and a Large Bonfire.
    ​With all rooms combined there is a total of 8 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms, 1 Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Study and Main Hang out upstairs.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!!
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: I did not use any CC or recolors.
    TWITTER TAG: do not have one
    FACEBOOK PROFILE: https://www.facebook.com/xoBabyGirlSims (This is where i post all of my Sim stuff)
    TUMBLR LINK: My main Tumblr is - https://www.tumblr.com/blog/agamerzgirl

    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #143 - Bed and Breakfast
    FORUM ID: tatselk
    ORIGIN ID: tatselk
    LEVEL: Starting Out
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Oakenstead
    NEW LOT LINK: Oakenstead Plantation ( https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/AB0F24AC210411EB887FF8716E6D1AC6 )
    LOT COST: 10,000
    GALLERY COST: 339,374
    TOTAL COST: 349,374
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:
    https://tatselk.tumblr.com/post/634744636818194432/oakenstead-plantation-pt-1
    https://tatselk.tumblr.com/post/634747685892718592/oakenstead-plantation-pt-2
    ENTRY DETAILS:
    This charming bed and breakfast offers a peaceful retreat for travellers in Willow Creek.
    Principal rooms of the main house are as follows: a shared kitchen, a shared dining room, a shared living room, 1 family suite (containing 2 bedrooms), 1 double suite, 1 twin suite, 2 bedrooms for the family and a living/dining/kitchen space for the family.
    The secondary house has an office for the bed and breakfast’s staff on the first floor and an art studio on the second floor.
    Each of the 2 guesthouses contain a sleeping/living/dining/kitchen space and a bathroom.
    Inspired by French Colonial plantation houses in Louisiana.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
    TWITTER TAG: N/A
    FACEBOOK PROFILE: N/A
    TUMBLR LINK: https://tatselk.tumblr.com/

    FORUM ID: Nali272
    ORIGIN ID: Trinican
    LEVEL: ~unknown~
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: BNS 143 Bed & Breakfast
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/2F1050022BAC11EB816205BB85D44FD3?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Trinican&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: $8,500
    GALLERY COST: $176,858
    TOTAL COST: $185,358
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/uIFjhhM
    ENTRY DETAILS: The 2 guest house have a slight theme feel to them. The owners master bedroom on the second floor is over the kitchen to give them a space away from the other guest but within reach when needed.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: - None
    TWITTER TAG: No twitter account
    FACEBOOK PROFILE: opting out
    TUMBLR LINK: No tumbler account

    Build Official Entry Form
    FORUM ID: LizzyC383
    ORIGIN ID: LizzyC383
    LEVEL:
    *I'm leaving this blank as instructed, but I'm assuming that it's Starting Out as this is my first challenge ever*
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Midtown Meadows (Newcrest)
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/68B92FF932AB11EB89A06119CC9F00CD?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=lizzyc383&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: $3,000
    GALLERY COST: $295,553
    TOTAL COST: $298,553
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/KYT0B0H
    ENTRY DETAILS: The Wainwrights have turned their beautiful colonial family estate into a Bed & Breakfast complete with 4 guest rooms inside the main home, 2 additional guest houses in the back, and two bedrooms in the attic for the family themselves. I took inspiration for some of the aesthetic exterior details from buildings in Colonial Williamsburg.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please! As stated, I am new to building, and I am entering this challenge in order to get better.
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
    TWITTER TAG: none
    FACEBOOK PROFILE:
    TUMBLR LINK: none

    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #143 - Fall Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID: IllusoryThrall
    ORIGIN ID: Wyldhawke
    LEVEL: Unsure, this is my first entry. Please enter in whichever category you think fits!
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Reef Finery
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/5FE23F54334211EB8D0DF8716E6D1AC6
    LOT COST: 5,000
    GALLERY COST: 296,416
    TOTAL COST: 301,416
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://illusorythrall.wordpress.com/2020/11/30/100daycreativity-day-8-build/
    ENTRY DETAILS: Viviana and Noah Wainwright own the newly renovated Honeymoon in Paradise B&B in Sulani. Their cheer and friendliness makes every guest feel at home. Honeymoon guest house, family guest house, and four double bedrooms for rent. The upper floor is a home for the Wainwrights, with room for the kids to come.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes Please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None used
    TWITTER TAG: IllusoryThrall
    FACEBOOK PROFILE: None
    TUMBLR LINK: None

    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM CHALLENGE – 143
    FORUM ID: sarabeth2984
    ORIGIN: sarabeth6701d
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Oakenstead Lot 50x50
    GALLERY ID : sarabeth6710d
    GALLERY ITEM NAME: Wainwright Inn B&B
    GALLERY ITEM LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/B76F0CD4334F11EB8D301AE2A2C073C3
    ORIGINAL LOT COST: 10,000
    GALLERY COST: 305,364
    TOTAL COST: 305,364
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Imugr is giving me trouble so I am posting the photos under spoilers here https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/17738293/#Comment_17738293
    LEVEL: Not sure! First time participating in this challenge although I build all the time:)
    ENTRY DETAILS:
    Viviana Wainwright recently inherited her family's old estate that dates back to the late 1700s after her uncle retired and moved to Sulani. She and her husband Noah decided to do extensive renovations and convert it into a Bed and Breakfast. Viv and Noah are both colorful characters and have always dreamed of running an inn. Now that their kids have left home to attend college they will have time! The house is at least 200 years old and is typical of French Colonial homes found across in the southern US. Viv wanted to maintain the historical feel of the house while also updating fixtures and making repairs. But she also wanted to instill a modern chic feel as well.
    The first floor consists of a full kitchen with laundry area, 1 guest bathroom, common dining room with bar and card tables, shared living room with computer, tv, chess table and sitting areas, and a music room.
    The second floor consists of 6 guest bedrooms with adjacent bathrooms with 3 tiers based on room amenities (size of room and bathroom) The "third" floor consists of a hallway and 2 bedrooms and a bathroom in the attic that Noah and Viviana use as their living quarters. They use one bedroom as a living room and office. Its got a murphy bed in it in the even their children come to visit.
    There are also 2 outbuildings that predate the main house and are about 250 years old that Viv's family lived in before the main house was constructed. They converted these into rustic cabins with bedroom, bathroom, and dining/sitting areas. There are also 2 additional outbuildings that are recent additions to the property. One is an old trailer that is the home to service staff. The other building contains a yoga room, massage, and steam room. Viviana is a licensed yoga instructor and masseuse. The rest of the property is beautifully landscaped with a small lake (actually a pool) , fishing pond, folly, garden area, etc.
    I had so much fun building this! Its the first time to try building a colonial style house though. Since I chose Willow Creek as the location, I decided to go with the French Colonial style homes you find across the old parts of New Orleans and Louisiana. The two out buildings I styled with the brick-between-posts that was common when New Orleans and other cities in the southern US were first colonized.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please! But be nice!


    Sim Challenge


    SIM ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #143 - Bed and Breakfast
    FORUM ID: tatselk
    ORIGIN ID: tatselk
    LEVEL: Starting Out
    HOUSEHOLD: Mr and Mrs Wainwright ( https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/74766D45219311EB87236119CC9F00CD )
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://tatselk.tumblr.com/post/634748433010393088/mr-and-mrs-wainwright
    ENTRY DETAILS:
    Oakenstead Plantation has been continuously owned by the Destremas family (ie one of the great old-money families in Willow Creek), since it was first built more than 200 years ago.
    Unfortunately, the previous owner of Oakenstead Plantation had run up quite a lot of debt in trying to prop up the Destremas family’s crumbling business empire.
    Following his death, his only daughter, Viviana Wainwright (nee Destremas) had sold off most of the plantation to raise money to pay off these debts. Viviana and her husband, Noah Wainwright, then turned Oakenstead Plantation into a small but charming bed and breakfast.
    As both Wainwrights are Family-Oriented, they thought that it would be a good idea to run a business from home. They could probably take better care of any future little Wainwrights that way.
    Plus, as Viviana is keen on pursuing her artistic dreams, she could supplement the family income by offering art lessons at the bed and breakfast.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
    TWITTER TAG: N/A
    FACEBOOK PROFILE: N/A
    TUMBLR LINK: https://tatselk.tumblr.com/

    Build N Share Sim - CHALLENGE #143 - Bed and Breakfast
    FORUM ID: IllusoryThrall
    ORIGIN ID: Wyldhawke
    LEVEL: Unsure, this is my first entry. Please enter in whichever category you think fits!
    HOUSEHOLD: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/3FF0FC7C334211EB8C64F8716E6D1AC6
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://illusorythrall.wordpress.com/2020/11/30/100daycreativity-day-8-sims/
    ENTRY DETAILS: Viviana and Noah Wainwright own the newly renovated Honeymoon in Paradise Bed & Breakfast in Sulani. Their cheer and friendliness makes every guest feel at home. Both try to have a casual but still professional look and they're always ready with a smile.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes Please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None used
    TWITTER TAG: IllusoryThrall
    FACEBOOK PROFILE: None
    TUMBLR LINK: None

    FORUM ID: sarabeth2984
    ORIGIN: sarabeth6701d
    https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/447483D7335111EB84E71AE2A2C073C3
    Slideshow https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/5C014E80334E11EB86011AE2A2C073C3


    Room Challenge


    FORUM ID: sarabeth2984
    ORIGIN: sarabeth6701d
    Room Challenge https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/17738293/#Comment_17738293
    Gallery Name: Camping Getaway
    Gallery Link https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/5C014E80334E11EB86011AE2A2C073C3
    Budget: 11,243


    Established


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE – 143
    FORUM ID: @icanhasims
    ORIGIN ID: icanhassims
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Von-Windenburg Estate in Windenburg
    NEW LOT LINK: Wainwright B&B https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/F574879A1F0511EB8F801AE2A2C073C3
    LOT COST: 12,000
    GALLERY COST: 300,830
    TOTAL COST: 312,830
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://icanhassims.weebly.com/143-bed-and-breakfast.html
    ENTRY DETAILS:
    The Wainwright B&B has six rooms to rent out (two of them deluxe, two normal, and two shared) as well as two separate cabins for guests requesting a little more privacy. Shared areas include the kitchen/morning nook, laundry, dining, formal living room, entertainment room, office study, porches, and backyard with large natural pond and hot tub. In addition, there are two bedrooms in the attic specifically for the family of the estate, which includes one adult room and one children's room with a shared bathroom.
    I didn’t realize until after uploading that my room entry was over budget and so I went back and changed the one cabin, but left me with more money, not less. I did change the images in my slideshow to match the new cabin room. However, if you download from the gallery it’ll still show the old cabin.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!

    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE – 143
    FORUM ID: @Jazmi1396
    ORIGIN ID: Jazmi1396
    LEVEL: Established? (i dont know, help me with this please )
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Magnolia Blossom - Willow Creek
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/969BE31D25F311EB85B505BB85D44FD3?category=lots&searchtype=item_name&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=Bed&Breakfast&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 25,000
    GALLERY COST: 308,960
    TOTAL COST: 333,960
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/CdYpevD
    ENTRY DETAILS:
    I wasn’t sure about the colonial style, so I looked it up on the net, and tried to do the exterior based on this. I decorated the interior with modern furniture, as requested by the owners.
    It has 4 bedrooms in the main building (2 family room, 1 room with doublebed, 1 room with 2 singlebed), each has bathroom. The kitchen is shared on the first floor, where there is a dining area, living areas, toilets and laundry. Guesthouse has 2 apartment with private bathroom and kitchen. Cozy attic rooms for the owner-family, with 2 bedroom/living room, 2 bathroom and a little kitchenette.
    (Now I see, this might be a bit big for a bedandbreakfast, but I’m very tired to rebuilding. )
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!

    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #143 - Bed and Breakfast
    FORUM ID: Clousinators
    ORIGIN ID: Clousinators
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Tail's End
    NEW LOT LINK: Seaside Bed and Breakfast https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/7158A59E263A11EB8337D434B4652DF6?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=clousinators&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: $3000
    GALLERY COST: $224,254
    TOTAL COST: $227,254
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Seaside B&B Pictures https://imgur.com/a/ORwoKou
    ENTRY DETAILS: Old colonial home with a modern twist. This lot has 8 bedrooms. (two for the family in the attic, two in separate guest houses and 4 for guests). I used hotels I've been to in the past as inspiration for the rooms and bathrooms. Most of the house details I put in the slideshow descriptions. I did have problems uploading some of the pictures but there should still be plenty.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, Please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A

    FORUM ID: Tunafishfish
    ORIGIN ID: Tunafishfish
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Magnolia Blossom Park 50x50 in Willow Creek
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/8757144926FB11EB8A9605BB85D44FD3?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=tunafishfish&max=50&maxis=true
    LOT COST: (what is the cost of the lot you built on?) 2.500
    GALLERY COST: 293.282
    TOTAL COST: 295.782
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/OwcNZuz
    ENTRY DETAILS: I wanted the house to feel like it had been there a long time with mature plantings and the kind of details often seen in old homes. It was important that the inn feel like a home first and a business second, but also like someplace we would like to spend time. I decided to build it in the Magnolia Blossom Park Lot so it would feel like it had more land than it does. The location makes the house seem even more grand and expansive since guests can just run down to the river to fish any time. I imagine this architect coming in and trying to figure out how to update the building to code while maintaining the original details and adding modern amenities like a pool and screen porch.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NA

    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #143 - Fall Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
    ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Twin Oricle Point in Newcrest
    NEW LOT LINK: Spanish Colonial https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/2D63A7802E1511EB8B5ED434B4652DF6?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=PINKUSFAMILY&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: $ 8,500
    GALLERY COST: $ 337,355
    TOTAL COST: $ 345,855
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Album https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=1652411471645604&set=a.2879689608917778
    ENTRY DETAILS: Being 2nd generation out of Selvadorada, The Family estate is of Spanish style Colonial. There are still some Plantain Trees growing in rows from the family Plantain tree farm, which was most of the land that was sold off.. The inside is quite charming in its somewhat Selvadorada style, we just cleaned up the place and added an eclectic style . there are 8 guest rooms including 2 guest cottages. Each has their own en-suite bath. This Bed & breakfast boasts A shared kitchen, dining room and living room. Spaces for guests to gather and enjoy themselves. There is a Gym,& a spa with a Sauna. The Space for entertaining includes Karaoke, Pingpong , a juice keg and so much more. As requested the family has their own space on the 2nd floor, including a small kitchenette , parlor & home office.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes Please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Art through out by SimSationalToo, Ninnster ,Juwels64, ThePlumBOBSims & AlJay2000 from the Gallery..
    FACEBOOK PROFILE: Mom's Sims 3 & 4. Creations

    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #143 - Bed and Breakfast
    FORUM ID: RachelShennan
    ORIGIN ID: SimmerShen
    LEVEL: (Whichever entry level you feel fits your current build level i.e. Starting Out, Established, Expert or Master - leave blank if this is your first entry and the team will place you in the category you fit best)
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Dresden House in Windenburg
    NEW LOT LINK: Willow Pond B&B https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/7CF5E03232A911EB81276119CC9F00CD?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=SimmerShen&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: $12,000
    GALLERY COST: $337,941
    TOTAL COST: $349,941
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: !!!!COMING SOON!!!! https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https://simmershen.blogspot.com/2020/12/build-n-share-challenge-143-bed.html
    ENTRY DETAILS:
    Willow Pond B&B is a family home that has been redesigned to accommodate 14 guests at any one time. A big family kitchen with plenty of room for guests to come together is a main feature of this B&B. The 6 guest suites are modern and cosy, with one room designed for honeymooners and another designed for a family to stay with their children. Each room has their own en-suite. There is a large garden that has been fully landscaped with a willow tree hanging over a pond as the main feature. Easels have been set up for guests to paint, the garage has been converted into a workshop where guests can try their hand at candle making or woodworking, there are a couple of lounge areas if guests want to watch tv or read books, there is also a bar/lounge area for guests to enjoy in the evenings. Finally, guests can enjoy the large family conservatory, suitable for kids to sit and play, guests can play piano, or watch tv or just sit and chat. Ultimately, this B&B has been designed for guests with plenty to do but still with private space for them to relax on their own.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A

    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #143 – Bed and Breakfast
    FORUM ID: Soloushen
    ORIGIN ID: Woofhoof
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Oakenstead
    NEW LOT LINK: Lochtarogar Manor https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/0740ABE0338211EB8EAD05BB85D44FD3?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns143&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: $10,000
    GALLERY COST: $335,289
    TOTAL COST: $345, 289
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: COMING SOON! https://imgur.com/a/xcMIPj4 and https://imgur.com/gallery/Vu6VdNk
    ENTRY DETAILS: Here we have a delightful Georgian Colonial style bed and breakfast! Three floors of stunning rooms as well as two guest houses and landscaped gardens. 8 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms (including the owner's private quarters), wellness room, games room, large kitchen and dining area, lounge/library, bar and awesome tiered CINEMA! I wouldn't mind staying here myself but I doubt I could afford it! Those Wainwrights charge a pretty penny and no wonder!
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A

    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM (please copy and paste into your entry post)
    CHALLENGE #143 - Bed and Breakfast
    FORUM ID:KitelDesigns
    ORIGIN ID:KitelDesigns
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Hounds Head
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/F0990EA5338F11EB8A37D434B4652DF6?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Kiteldesigns&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 12000
    GALLERY COST: 336361
    TOTAL COST:348361
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/hF5BOiP
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NO CC
    This Lovely Colonial home was turned into a the Hogs Head Bed and Breakfast for Adults. This Bed and Breakfast is an Unplug Bed and Breakfast, that does not have wifi, or cable. Guests turn in their phones to the front desk when they arrive, and are encouraged to enjoy their time here unplugged. Guests can access their phones at any point, but are kept at the front desk. Cards can be played, books read, or Enjoy the horses or walk by the beach. Enjoy this lovely vacation, where you can reconnect, and enjoy the world around you.


    Room Challenge


    ROOM ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #143 -Breakfast in Bed
    FORUM ID:JojoMOMSTER
    ORIGIN ID:jojoMOMSTER
    LEVEL: Established
    ROOM: Gardener's Cottage https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/A07ED8321E5A11EB88AB1AE2A2C073C3?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=jojoMOMSTER&max=50&maxis=false
    GALLERY COST: 14944
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Slideshow https://imgur.com/a/xY1TBM7
    ENTRY DETAILS: This stone cottage is a repurposed Gardener's cottage on a colonial estate. It has a kitchenette/sitting room, entry hall, back porch, bedroom and ensuite. Although whatever would have been there would have been gutted, I included some orangy warm wood tones as a nod to the Colonial style.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: art by Roseymow

    ROOM ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE – 143: Guesthouse
    FORUM ID: @icanhassims
    ORIGIN ID: icanhassims
    LEVEL: Established
    ROOM: Cozy Cabin Room https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/6F67188D1FA011EB877D6119CC9F00CD
    GALLERY COST: 14,982
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://icanhassims.weebly.com/143-bed-and-breakfast.html
    ENTRY DETAILS:
    I’m not quite happy with this cabin but it’s what I could do with the budget I had and still make it somewhat match the more comfortable cabin next to it.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!

    ROOM ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #143 -Breakfast in Bed
    FORUM ID: Clousinators
    ORIGIN ID: Clousinators
    LEVEL: Established
    ROOM: Guest House https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/3EED4896263511EB82ECD434B4652DF6?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=clousinators&max=50&maxis=false
    GALLERY COST: $13,536
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Guest House Photos https://imgur.com/a/ilexZVU
    ENTRY DETAILS: I wanted the guest house to have a little bit of everything and with the help of MOO we have it! A small living area right at the foot of the bed, a small kitchenette with a dinning area and a small bathroom, all under the budget!!
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A


    Sim Challenge


    SIM ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE – 143: Viviana and Noah Wainwright
    FORUM ID: @icanhassims
    ORIGIN ID: icanhassims
    LEVEL: Established
    HOUSEHOLD: The Wainwrights https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/4717FB101F0611EB809C1AE2A2C073C3
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://icanhassims.weebly.com/143-bed-and-breakfast.html
    ENTRY DETAILS:
    I assumed that because they inherited such a large estate that these sims would be fairly well off. However, they'd also be running a B&B and need to present as warm and welcoming. So I decided to really tone down their fashion choices without forcing them to be something they weren't.
    Viviana is focused on keeping her lineage going so that she can continue to pass down the estate to future generations. Whereas Noah is focused on getting (and staying) well off financially, also in hopes of passing down the fortune to future generations.
    They're both cheerful people and enjoy food and art together. Noah's outgoing nature is a great trait for hosting while Viviana's creative side help keeps the grounds beautiful and up to date.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!

    SIM ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #143 - Bed and Breakfast
    FORUM ID: Clousinators
    ORIGIN ID: Clousinators
    LEVEL: Established (if its the same for rooms/sims/and lots)
    HOUSEHOLD: The Wainwrights https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/2E0A1912262011EB85471AE2A2C073C3?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=clousinators&max=50&maxis=false
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: The Wainwright's Photos https://imgur.com/a/DaLCOCy
    ENTRY DETAILS: Viviana and Noah have big dreams for their little bed and breakfast. Noah wants to build something he can pass along to their children and Viviana wants to establish the business as having some of the best food in town. More details in the slideshow.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A

    FORUM ID: tunafishfish
    ORIGIN ID: tunafishfish
    LEVEL:
    HOUSEHOLD: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/A855EB6B23DA11EB855DD434B4652DF6?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=tunafishfish&max=50&maxis=false
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/HDQDZhj
    ENTRY DETAILS: I pictured Viviana to so privileged that she just doesn't think about money at all. She wears clothes that are comfortable for her and fit her well and then stops thinking about it. If you were to ask her about them, she'd shrug It's just a little something she picked up in Windenburg last time she was there. What do you mean you haven't been? Viviana loves her home and she loves her garden. Running this BnB is a way for her to keep her family's home now that they've settled her father's debts.
    Noah doesn't come from money and feels more pressure to fit in to the social circle he finds himself in now. He thought that he'd made his way onto easy street when he married Viviana and is somewhat annoyed that he has to go back to working. He loves his wife, but he might have a bit of a roving eye.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A


    Expert


    N/A


    Master


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #143 - A Bed & Breakfast
    FORUM ID: AlJay
    ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
    LEVEL: Master
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Umbrage Manor in Willow Creek
    NEW LOT LINK: Luxury Bed & Breakfast https://www.ea.com/en-ca/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/49F1E77D25BE11EB837705BB85D44FD3
    LOT COST: $6,500.00
    GALLERY COST: $337,345.00
    TOTAL COST: $343,845.00
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: A Bed & Breakfast https://imgur.com/a/vVf67Lp
    ENTRY DETAILS:
    Noah and Viviana's old Colonial house has been fully renovated into a beautiful new Bed & Breakfast. It has been modernized as requested. By "modernized" I mean: each bedroom has been given it's own attached full bathroom and there have been many modern day features and activities added to upgrade the home. The house is located in Pendula View, the historical section of Willow Creek, on the Umbrage Manor corner lot. The House still has a classic elegance on the interior, making the guests (as well as Noah & Viviana) feel like they are living in the lap of luxury. The walls are decorated with geographical, travel, and postage stamp artwork throughout the home. This home features a sunny breakfast room, formal dining, and living room. Library, office, large communal kitchen, game room, laundry facilities for the guests, evening lounge, theater, table game room, gym, and sauna. I have created a beautiful communal living and entertaining space in the back yard for the guests to enjoy as well. Adding a snack bar, hot tub, loungers, chess tables, as well as tables for seating or enjoying a snack. I have renovated the two old one room cabins into guest houses, giving them plumbing as well. This was a huge project but was very enjoyable, as my first love in the game was building Colonial houses
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: All nocc artwork was made by myself


    Results


    Starting Out
    Comments
    1st Place: @IllusoryThrall
    2nd Place: @tatselk


    Established
    Comments
    1st Place: @Pinkusfamily
    2nd Place: @Clousinators
    3rd Place: @Jazmi1396 @soloushen


    Expert
    N/A


    Master
    Comments
    1st Place: @AlJay
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    #BnS144 - A Winter Festival Miracle

    The deadline for this challenge is 31 December 2020

    Snowflakes drift slowly down outside. Inside, you and your employees are having a holiday party, complete with holiday carols, eggnog, and Secret Father Winter presents. It is a Saturday, so the office is closed. Everyone is laughing at a joke that Karl/Rose just read from a Winter Festival cracker when one of the other employees waves to get your attention and points at the front doors.

    Outside, a thin layer of snow on their various hats, stands a small group of hopeful teenagers. They smile and wave, so you unlock the door, wondering if they are carolers.

    “Hello,” you say with holiday cheerfulness. “how can I help?”

    A red-headed girl in a blue pom-pom hat pipes up, “We would love your help! We are from the local high school. Last summer, one of our favorite teachers, Miss Owens, came down with a rare illness. She was extremely sick for several months and ended up in the hospital. She had to sell her house to pay the hospital bills, and she has been homeless ever since. Winter Festival is her favorite holiday, and since the other teachers she usually stays with are going out of town, we want to give her a Winter Festival “miracle” by gifting her several nights stay in a local hotel. And maybe a special gift of some sort as well.”

    Another teen, a blond and burly boy, picks up the story. “We are collecting money to help Miss Owen. She is a very special lady who always makes every student feel welcome and excited about her subject. She really has a gift. We want to give her something special back for all her patience and kindness. Would any of you be willing to donate a few dollars to help us help her?”

    For a moment everything is silent in the office except for the carols. But you quickly recover from this special tale and invite the teens inside to warm up. You ask the young group several questions to get a better sense of their teacher’s situation. All your employees are also hanging on their words and thinking hard. Then you ask how much they have been able to raise so far.

    “We have nearly $3,000.00 so far,” a male in a red parka offers. “All of the teachers and staff have put in what they could, and nearly all the students have donated, too. Some kids have pledged their lunch money for the next week to help Miss Owens.”

    “A girl with very bright pink cheeks and bubble-gum pink hair adds, “We only just thought to try collecting from businesses. You are our first try. She gulps back tears as she begs you, “Oh, please say you will help us!”

    You look around at your employees, and you can almost see the wheels turning in their minds.

    “We will donate our time, right guys?” Says your construction manager, Kim. The construction crew all cheer their support of his statement.

    Karl volunteers, “Instead of sending the flooring the last client decided was wrong, we can use that. Oh, and the cabinets and kitchen appliances that we were going to donate. I can contact the local thrift stores for furniture...”

    Your man who contacts all the suppliers, Rob, butts in, “I bet we can scrounge some supplies and materials from our suppliers if we explain the situation. And remind them of the season.” He smiles broadly as the others all laugh.

    Your newest employee, Marvin from interior design, says, “And I happen to have a lot that I will donate. Since the wedding is now permanently off, I would rather see it go to a good cause then to have to brood over what might have been.”

    You give Marvin a quick hug, and he smiles.

    Other employees also speak up with ideas and donations. Within ten minutes, a plan to donate a small cottage to the teacher in great need is in the works. Several people are already on the phones, working hard with their connects to see just how much they can come up with.

    You turn to the now hopeful and more cheerful teenagers. “Please, continue on to the other businesses, showing this business card to them and letting them know that we are willing to build Miss Owens a home. Any plants, furniture, building materials, or donations of money or services will be greatly appreciated. Let’s make this Winter Festival Miracle happen!”

    The cheers and whistles drown out even the carols.


    THE BRIEF


    *Due December 31, 2020.
    *Choose a small lot (no bigger than 30x20). The cost of the lot is NOT included in the budget this time.
    *The budget is $32,500.
    *The house needs to have at least one bedroom and one bathroom.
    *Include a kitchen and eating area, a living room area, and a book corner with a desk.
    *Fully landscape the lot.
    **Please take pictures in summer, but also include a few pictures of winter/holiday at least of the outside as well.**

    Sims Challenge

    *create Miss Owens and some of her teen-aged students. Show them enjoying the new cottage.
    *include their clothing choices, traits, likes, etc.
    The Room Challenge:
    *the budget is $15,000.
    *create a bathroom decorated for the Winter Festival holiday.


    Entry List


    Starting Out


    N/A


    Established


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE – 144
    FORUM ID: @icanhasims
    ORIGIN ID: icanhassims
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: 20x15 (can’t remember name) in Willow Creek
    NEW LOT LINK: Warm Tiny Home https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/75650A1935D011EB8529F063F73A62CC
    LOT COST: n/a
    GALLERY COST: 31,184
    TOTAL COST: 31,184
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://icanhassims.weebly.com/144-a-winter-festival-miracle.html
    ENTRY DETAILS:
    This tiny home packs in a lot of warmth and holiday cheer. The furniture may be second-hand and perhaps not always the best quality, but the love that went into this build can be felt throughout the sim world as teen students and a very generous design company brought a dream to life for one very special teacher.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM (please copy and paste into your entry post)
    CHALLENGE #144 - A Winterfest Miracle
    FORUM ID:KitelDesigns
    ORIGIN ID:KitelDesigns
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Civic Cliffs
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/9C2EF91D376C11EB8F4405BB85D44FD3?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Kiteldesigns&max=50&maxis=false
    GALLERY COST: 32363
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/95tnS9B
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Art pics/framed art was picked from the Gallery, and was created by the following #San04071971 #Madboy6754 #lolopoppy #klary27 #abrantesli562
    This mid-range cottage is a lovely home for those who are just starting out. The traditional layout of this cottage has been renovated with modern decor throughout. a large eat in kitchen, a large mastersuite, and spacious living room with attached office.


    BUILD ENTRY
    CHALLENGE #144 - A Winter Festival Miracle
    FORUM ID: Jazmi1396
    ORIGIN ID: Jazmi1396
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Havisham House
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/4F1747E03BD311EB8967D434B4652DF6?category=lots&searchtype=item_name&sortby=downloads&time=weekly&searchquery=Miss Owens Home&max=50&maxis=false
    GALLERY COST: 32261
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/KTnWxz7
    ENTRY DETAILS: I used 1 pack: gettogether. 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and there is a sunroom for help healing Ms. Owens. There is a little attic room, later she can design it as a guest room.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes


    CHALLENGE #144 - A Winter festival Miracle
    FORUM ID: becka28
    ORIGIN ID: beckablitz
    LEVEL: Estabished
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Cottage Am See - Windenburg
    NEW LOT LINK: BNS144 Miss Owens Miracle https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/E342A4D73D0A11EB81901AE2A2C073C3
    LOT COST: $1,500
    GALLERY COST: $32,282
    TOTAL COST: $33, 728
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Slideshow https://imgur.com/a/0QLzXzd
    ENTRY DETAILS: (Be sure to tell us about your entry) : I tried to limit packs - the 3 main packs were Cats and Dogs, Parenthood and the free holiday pack. One or two minor items come from Get together and Laundry Day. A lot of the objects in the living space feature the dark grey blue colour - I wanted it to look like they had painted the variety of donated objects to look uniform and belong together in the cottage. Miss Owens has a study and a beautiful window seat in the turret window to sit and read - or relax as she regains her health. I felt her favourite colour was pink (hence the exterior and bedroom colours). There are holiday decorations and as I don't own seasons - I made it a Summerfest celebration and placed Sandpals instead of Snow pals and placed some sand "snow" around them. I love the lot and feel its secluded location means the owners don't have to follow the dominant faux Tudor style of Windenburg.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM (please copy and paste into your entry post)
    CHALLENGE #144 - A Winter Festival Miracle
    FORUM ID: liel88
    ORIGIN ID: Liel88
    LEVEL: Established?
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Riverside Roost
    NEW LOT LINK: A Merry New Start https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/13EE29C6409511EB84166119CC9F00CD
    LOT COST: 2,500
    GALLERY COST: 32,307
    TOTAL COST: 34,807
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/0i2K4XD
    ENTRY DETAILS: This cozy little cottage is made out of different materials wich the students painted in warm colours suitable for Winter Festival. The furniture comes from practically everywhere, some of it is given by people who had no use for it anymore and some of it is store bought with the money the students collected. Some furniture has been repainted by the students so it would all match together.
    The students have also made holiday decoration and holiday cards.
    Since Miss Owens loves Winter Festival the students hope that she will feel right at home in her new place, surrounded by lovely holiday wishes and decorations.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please, always room for improvement.


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #14 - A Winter Festival Miracle
    FORUM ID: Soloushen
    ORIGIN ID: Woofhoof
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Cottage Am See
    NEW LOT LINK: Lupin Cottage https://www.ea.com/en-au/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/97337BA3412A11EB88F16119CC9F00CD?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns144&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: $1500
    GALLERY COST: $32474
    TOTAL COST: $33974
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Lupin Cottage https://imgur.com/gallery/gxjx52D
    ENTRY DETAILS: A small but cosy and charming cottage with everything that Miss Owens needs to get on the road to recovery. A spacious entrance hallway, a large living area, lovely kitchen, bathroom and a charming bedroom. The outdoors are perfect to relax in and enjoy the scenery and landscaping.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A)
    FACEBOOK PROFILE: https://www.facebook.com/louise.sutherland.9235


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #144-A Winter Festival Miracle
    Forum ID: MaryKup
    Origin ID: MaryKup
    Level: Established
    Link to lot: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/EFF69694454711EB8FF784EC70211833?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=Marykup&max=50&maxis=false
    Lot cost 2000
    Gallery Cost: 34437
    My build cost: 34,437-2000=31,437
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/21UClu8
    Pretty little one bedroom, one bath cottage. It has a lovely book nook, office area, wonderful kitchen, dining room. A cozy bath and bedroom, all decked out for the holidays.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #144 - A Winter Festival Miracle
    FORUM ID: xamira99
    ORIGIN ID: xamira99
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Mid-Nowhere
    NEW LOT LINK: Red Roof House https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/F6BB7CF3451511EB80121AE2A2C073C3?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=xamira99&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: $1,500 - NA
    GALLERY COST: $32,467
    TOTAL COST: $33, 967 - NA
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Red Roof House Pictures https://imgur.com/gallery/g7RE5OF
    ENTRY DETAILS: The Red Roof House is a three level house located on a small hill. The red roof is chosen as it makes the house looks stand out among the green & the blue sky. There's 3 different materials for the exterior, which are brick, woods, & normal paint. The house is also considered as a tiny residential lot with 99 tiles only.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Definitely, YES!
    TWITTER TAG: xamira99


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #144 - A Winter Festival Miracle
    FORUM ID: EleneK
    ORIGIN ID: EleneK
    LEVEL: Beginner - Established (I’ll let you decide)
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Comfy Cubby
    NEW LOT LINK: Recovery House https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/EAB35BC2496811EB8AA3F063F73A62CC
    LOT COST: 1,500
    GALLERY COST: 32,307
    TOTAL COST: 33,807 (Lot cost was free so challenge cost = 32,307)
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/R8qYBsu
    ENTRY DETAILS: Small 1 bed/1 bath Tudor Style Cottage. Single story so a recovering patient will not have to deal with stairs. Open concept.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes. This is only my third Sims 4 build. But I would like to know where I am short in getting my Sims 4 builds up to the level of my past Sims 3 builds.
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC.
    Packs used = Island Adventure, Get to Work, Movie Night Hangout, and Holiday Pack.
    FACEBOOK PROFILE: https://www.facebook.com/lisa.baumer.3


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #144 - A Winter Festival Miracle
    FORUM ID: @IllusoryThrall
    ORIGIN ID: Wyldhawke
    LEVEL: (Established? I think)
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Darkwing House (Britechester)
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/F8FB9659473611EB88276119CC9F00CD
    LOT COST: 1,500
    GALLERY COST: 32,411
    TOTAL COST: 32,411 (the lot cost was specifically stated that it wasn't included in total price.)
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://illusorythrall.wordpress.com/2020/12/31/100daycreativity-day-9-build/
    ENTRY DETAILS: Welcome to Bookworm Corner! This is a charity project for a local hero, a Literature Professor at the University of Britechester. It’s 1 bedroom, and 1 and a half bathrooms, and built with entirely donated materials, barely squeaking in under the budget for the build. (Shown in the second picture.) I adored this build, and had a terribly hard time getting things just right so that it still looked like a proper house but stayed in under the budget. Originally, the house had a garage and everything, but that made it too expensive and had to go.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes Please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None used
    TWITTER TAG: IllusoryThrall
    FACEBOOK PROFILE: none
    TUMBLR LINK: none


    Sim Challenge


    SIM ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE – 144: Teacher and Students
    FORUM ID: @icanhassims
    ORIGIN ID: icanhassims
    LEVEL: Established
    HOUSEHOLD: Teacher with Teen Students https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/8666BDA335A311EB8D1F6119CC9F00CD
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://icanhassims.weebly.com/144-a-winter-festival-miracle.html
    ENTRY DETAILS:
    Miss Owens, a high school teacher, has been very sick and her teen students have decided to raise money to help her out. They may come from different backgrounds and have different interests, but they're all good kids. As such, all the teens have the good trait but have varying interests and traits besides.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!


    SIM ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE – 144: Teacher and Students
    FORUM ID: Kiteldesigns
    ORIGIN ID: Kiteldesigns
    LEVEL: Established
    HOUSEHOLD: Ms. Owens and Students
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/ZXXEV8u
    ENTRY DETAILS:
    Ms. Owens is an English Teacher at Desert Winds High School. Last year, she was diagnosed with Ovarian cancer. After surgery, and months of treatment, she is now in remission. However her Medical debts forced her to sell her home. She is currently living in a Half-way Home for Cancer Survivors. Her students are ready to help Ms. Owens get a home for the Holidays.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!


    SIM ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE – 144: Teacher and Students
    FORUM ID: becka28
    ORIGIN ID: beckablitz
    LEVEL: Established
    HOUSEHOLD gallery link: Miss Owens & her Students https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/A5DC4D8C403511EB8823D434B4652DF6
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Slideshow https://imgur.com/a/92Z5zmC

    ENTRY DETAILS: Miss Owens is a good teacher who always makes every student feel welcome and excited about her subject. She was extremely sick for several months and ended up in the hospital. She had to sell her house to pay the hospital bills, and she has been homeless ever since. Her students decided to form a committee to collect money to do something special for her and the town got behind their efforts and donated money, land and materials for a new home. Students were based on the following descriptions from the entry details: blonde and burly boy,
    red haired in the blue beanie, girl with bright pink cheeks and bubble gum pink hair and a male in a red parka. I tried to keep to the same packs as I used with Miss Owens house.


    Room Challenge


    ROOM ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE – 143: Festive Bathroom
    FORUM ID: @icanhassims
    ORIGIN ID: icanhassims
    LEVEL: Established
    ROOM: Small Festive Bathroom https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/DE1D0AF135CE11EB8FBAF063F73A62CC
    GALLERY COST: 14,982
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://icanhassims.weebly.com/144-a-winter-festival-miracle.html
    ENTRY DETAILS:
    A small festive Winterfest bathroom, ready to bathe in holiday cheer!
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!


    ROOM ENTRY
    CHALLENGE – 144: Winter Festival Miracle
    FORUM ID: Jazmi1396
    ORIGIN ID: Jazmi1396
    LEVEL: Established
    ROOM:
    https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/A12FE31E36FD11EB8C08F8716E6D1AC6?category=rooms&searchtype=item_name&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Christmas Bathroom (red)&max=50&maxis=false
    GALLERY COST: 6.698
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/WX8LoA5
    ENTRY DETAILS: Small bathroom with red and green christmas decor Arts by: #juwels64
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure


    ROOM ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #144 - A Winter Festival Miracle
    FORUM ID: Soloushen
    ORIGIN ID: Woofhoof
    LEVEL: Established
    ROOM: Golden Christmas Bathroom https://www.ea.com/en-au/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/64C2EE34424F11EB80FE05BB85D44FD3?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns144&max=50&maxis=false
    GALLERY COST: $13984
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Golden Christmas Bathroom https://imgur.com/gallery/rjeT8Ms
    ENTRY DETAILS: A Christmassy bathroom decked out with golden themed decorations, surely to get you into the Christmas Spirit! Featuring a bathtub, separate shower, toilet, sink and delicious throne.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
    TWITTER TAG: (entirely optional but makes it easier for us to tag you)
    FACEBOOK PROFILE https://www.facebook.com/louise.sutherland.9235
    TUMBLR LINK: (entirely optional but makes it easier for us to tag you)


    ROOM ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #144 -A Winter Festival Miracle
    FORUM ID:xamira99
    ORIGIN ID:xamira99
    LEVEL: Established
    ROOM: A Festive DIY Bathroom https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/5907043F461411EB839DD434B4652DF6?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=xamira99&max=50&maxis=false
    GALLERY COST:$9,782
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:A Festive DIY Bathroom Pictures https://imgur.com/gallery/RCogKnP
    ENTRY DETAILS: A group of Miss Owen's students gathers together to give her a gift by crafting the tub, toilet, sink, mirror, & shelves for Miss Owen in the spirit of gifting.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: YES, please!
    TWITTER TAG: xamira99


    Expert


    CHALLENGE #144 - A WINTER FESTIVAL MIRACLE
    FORUM ID: Alisim19
    ORIGIN ID: Aliana101
    LEVEL: Expert
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Mt Komorebi 20x15
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/en-au/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/2DCAA5DE4BA311EB8FB084EC70211833
    LOT COST: N/a
    GALLERY COST: 32,118 …but I uploaded without the festive decorations doh. With decs it was 32,523, screenshot in slideshow
    TOTAL COST: 32,523
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/oiVdDu7
    ENTRY DETAILS:
    Way out of practise and really short on time so this was a fun quick build playing with my new pack and platforms....I went for a minimalist Japanese cottage rather than a traditional cosy Christmas but I had huge fun and thoroughly enjoyed this challenge, thank you
    I decided that Ms Owens could live in Mt Komorebi, and while we didn’t manage to scrounge much furniture from the thrift stores, what we got was enough – especially when combined with the flooring and kitchen appliances we already had in stock. Limited time meant that while everything got playtested it does need moveobjects on to place properly.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Not even any gallery art used this time!


    Master


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #144 - A Winter Festival Miracle
    FORUM ID: AlJay
    ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
    LEVEL: Master
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Rustic Residence in Windenburg
    NEW LOT LINK: Christmas in the Country https://www.ea.com/en-ca/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/BC362F15420F11EB80326119CC9F00CD
    LOT COST: $2000.00
    GALLERY COST: $32,132.00
    TOTAL COST: 34,132.00
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: BnS #144 - A Winter Festival Miracle https://imgur.com/a/QOCYWO3
    ENTRY DETAILS: The lot that Marvin was no longer in need of just so happened to be in Windenburg. It was originally intended to be his vacation home, but as it turns out it will suit Miss. Owens quite nicely. The home has a European cottage style, with vines growing up the stone walls and a feature copper roof over the bay window. The house has two fireplaces in the home for extra warmth and a large dining space for Miss. Owens to enjoy spending Christmas with her students and friends. She is an avid knitter and so you will find many hand made items throughout the home. There is also a fishing pond on the property for Miss. Owens to enjoy during her summer holidays as well.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: All nocc artwork was created by myself


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #144 - A Winter Festival Miracle
    FORUM ID: AIRIS6962
    ORIGIN ID: Airis6962
    LEVEL: Master (That´s what sweet Christine says)
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Mid-Nowhere
    NEW LOT LINK: Rosehill Cottage https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/14117CA146AA11EB89ED84EC70211833
    LOT COST: $1,500
    GALLERY COST: $30,875
    TOTAL COST: $32,375
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:
    https://imgur.com/a/ks4F0i8
    ENTRY DETAILS: English cottage style building.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, but don´t be very hard, please.


    Room Challenge


    ROOM ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE – 143: Festive Bathroom
    FORUM ID: AIRIS6962
    ORIGIN ID: Airis6962
    LEVEL: Master?
    ROOM: Blanca Navidad https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/995D2CCB372811EB810005BB85D44FD3
    GALLERY COST: 9,340
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: - see spoiler
    ENTRY DETAILS:
    Beautiful art work by #roseymow
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, but don´t be very hard, please.


    Results


    Starting Out
    N/A


    Established
    Comments
    1st Place: @xamira99
    2nd Place: @Becka28
    3rd Place: @Jazmi1396
    Room Challenge: @xamira99
    Sim Challenge: @KitelDesigns


    Expert
    Comments
    1st Place: @AliSim19


    Master
    Comments
    1st Place: @AlJay @AIRIS6962
    Room Challenge: @AIRIS6962
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  • BuildnShareBuildnShare Posts: 4,061 Member
    edited March 2021
    #BnS145 - Winter Designer Showdown

    The deadline for this challenge is 31 January 2021

    Calling all designers!

    It's time to show off your awesome skills in our Spring Designer Showdown!!!

    INSTALL LOT FROM THE IN-GAME GALLERY: Search for Hashtag #BnS145. The lot is by SimTresa and is titled "Spring Designer Showdown"

    In the showdown, you have a foundation to start with.

    Place the lot on any lot sized 30x20 or larger, in any direction that will fit.

    Your goal is to build a vacation retreat for either one person or a small family or group who want to celebrate in privacy or isolation, rather than having a huge party with lots of friends and family. The holiday can be any you like, for any season. Do make sure to show us exterior shots taken in summer, though. You may not add anything to increase the size of the foundation given, except if adding stairs makes you add a space. You can build only on the foundation given. You can put walls of any kind and fences anywhere you wish on the foundation.

    Rules

    *NO changes to the foundation size or shape, except if adding stairs automatically adds a space.
    *No basements.
    *You can build in the yard as long as it is not attached to the house. Any required rooms cannot be off of the foundation.
    *You can use any fences, walls, windows, and doors that you wish. You can designate any space on the foundation as a porch or room (so indoor or outdoor space).
    *The lot must be fully landscaped.

    THE BRIEF

    The budget is $100,000 which includes the lot as is.
    At least one bedroom
    At least one bathroom.
    A kitchen and place to eat.
    Any other rooms or areas you wish to include.
    The build can be as many floors as you want up but no basements.
    Please include a picture of the ground floor from overhead with the grid on so that we can verify no changes were made to the foundation.
    Due to the nature of this challenge, there is no sim or room challenge this month.


    Entry List


    Starting Out


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE – 145
    FORUM ID: @DeanXeL
    ORIGIN ID: DeanXeL
    LEVEL: none
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Brook Bungalow in Willow Creek
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/en-au/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/F9273DA3542711EB831CD434B4652DF6?
    LOT COST: 3,000
    GALLERY COST: 96,933
    TOTAL COST: 99,933
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/IdYH0Op
    ENTRY DETAILS:
    This is a (basegame) southern plantation style getaway, a home away from home. Great place away from the busy city to have a relaxing stroll in the park, feed the koi in the pond or have a lazy day inside in this beautiful house with 3 bedrooms/bathrooms. This is the perfect retreat for a small family or a couple of friends. The weather is guaranteed sunny every day (with basegame) and perfectly enjoyable when having breakfast in the round sun room.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please, though after this challenge I am painfully aware my landscaping needs work...
    PICTURES:
    I am as of a few days ago a new member, so I do apologize for my limits as a contributor, one of them being unable to post straightforward pictures


    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: Flickr Album for BNS145 https://flic.kr/s/aHsmTT9Wdf
    ENTRY DETAILS: This is the perfect holiday home. It’s 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.


    CHALLENGE #145 - winter Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID:seaben
    ORIGIN ID:seaben06
    LEVEL: for sims 3 I'd say i defiantly fit the intermediate category but for the sims 4 this is my first time entering so i will let the judges decide what level i am for 4
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: (Which lot did you build on?) the 30x30 lot in Newcrest
    NEW LOT LINK: craftsman getaway
    LOT COST: 2'500
    GALLERY COST: 78'570
    TOTAL COST: 81'070
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://seabensims.wordpress.com/2021/01/29/bns145-craftsman-getaway-2/
    ENTRY DETAILS: i made a 3 bed 1 bath craftsman style house for vacations or permanent living
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: criticize every last detail so i can learn how to be a master builder
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: i didn't use cc in this


    Established


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE – 145
    FORUM ID: @icanhasims
    ORIGIN ID: icanhassims
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Coorinberg Cottage in Windenburg
    NEW LOT LINK: Lovers’ Getaway https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/5D26BFE3508911EB8D3205BB85D44FD3
    LOT COST: 3,000
    GALLERY COST: 72,877
    TOTAL COST: 75,877
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://icanhassims.weebly.com/145-winter-designer-showdown.html
    ENTRY DETAILS:
    This lovers' getaway cabin is ready for Love Day, with a massage room and onsen hot tub. All of this is surrounded by pristine forest and a natural pond in front. The red flashes of décor are designed to get the heart pumping and libido going for that special someone.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE – 145
    FORUM ID: @jazmi1396
    ORIGIN ID: Jazmi1396
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Rock Ridge Canyon, Glimmerbrook
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/F31FFF345A9811EB8452AE047B3DBC76?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Jazmi1396&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 4,000
    GALLERY COST: 95,854
    TOTAL COST: 99,854
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/iWouBX6
    ENTRY DETAILS:
    If you are looking for a quite, romantic place for celebrate Valentine's day, where there are no neighbors and curious eyes, its a perfect cottage for that. Romantically furnished for 2 sims, heart-shape pool and beautiful garden.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #143 - Fall Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
    ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: 2-4-2- Wakabamori (Rental lot ) in Mt. Komorebi
    NEW LOT LINK: Winter Vacation Retreat https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/C32E82A75D3E11EB86F5C813C76F354F?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=pinkusfamily&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: $ 3,300
    GALLERY COST: $ 95,971
    TOTAL COST: $ 99,271
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Album https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=1652411471645604&set=a.2926046400948765
    ENTRY DETAILS: Winter Vacation retreat . Located in Mt Komorebi. A Winter Vacation Rental. 2 bed room , 2 bath Family Vacation rental. Child Friendly..
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Art By SimSationalToo, Juwels64 & AlJay2000 in the Gallery
    FACEBOOK PROFILE: Mom's Sims 3 & 4. Creations


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM (please copy and paste into your entry post)
    CHALLENGE #145- Winter Showdown
    FORUM ID:KitelDesigns
    ORIGIN ID:KitelDesigns
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Von-Windenburg Estate
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/34B0EEF34E4C11EB855BF063F73A62CC?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=Kiteldesigns&max=50&maxis=false
    GALLERY COST: 73,130
    Lot Cost: 12,000
    Total cost 85130
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/PjWb52F
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
    This tucked away rental cabin is just what you need to relax, unwind, and recharge. This Modern wood cabin is situated on the secluded Windenburg Island, allowing you to escape the hustle and bustle of the real world during your stay. Plenty of panoramic views are available from both floors of this unit. Enjoy play games, go hiking, or find your inner Zen. Take a boat out if you prefer, or delve into a rousing game of chess. at night, tell ghost stories while roasting marshmallows. afterwards, sleep in one of the two master suites located on the second floor. Enjoy your lovely stay here, and make sure to fill out the guestbook before you leave.


    CHALLENGE #145 - Winter Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID: becka28
    ORIGIN ID: beckablitz
    LEVEL: established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Summer Home (Windenburg)
    NEW LOT LINK: A Home for the summer https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/1E0BC0C55FB811EB8810AE047B3DBC76
    LOT COST: $3,000
    GALLERY COST: $96,893
    TOTAL COST: $99.893
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: slideshow https://imgur.com/a/pAApuQR
    ENTRY DETAILS: Large summer home for celebrating Summerfest and the summer break - suitable for groups or a family (total of 8 sleeping spaces inc. 1 single bed and 1 toddler bed). Built on 30 x 40 Summer Home lot in Windenburg so it feels private and is large enough to contain everything a family needs to celebrate in isolation without visiting other lots. Has sauna, pool, playground, plenty of games equipment, wellness things and large open plan living space.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #145 - Winter Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID: Clousinators
    ORIGIN ID: Clousinators
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Reef Finery in Sulani
    NEW LOT LINK: Romantic Retreat https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/2B1E71A6605011EB8B01AAF47222A433?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Clousinators&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 5,000
    GALLERY COST: 79,918
    TOTAL COST: 84,918
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Romantic Retreat Tour https://imgur.com/a/36swhsM
    ENTRY DETAILS: Location, location, location! This romantic getaway is perfect for a couple by themselves, but if you have guests there is a pull out couch. Its pet friendly! Every room in this house has wonderful views and there is plenty of things to do or sights to see. The entire house is designed with bright pinks and yellows to give a romantic feel all throughout. Its a one bed room house with 1.5 bath, and includes a home study, laundry room, private access to a boat (you'll probably need it, you're basically on you're own island!), spacious back deck, private upstairs balcony, and a firepit!
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please!
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS:
    mbarnet: Art : Love 8
    SimSationalToo: Still NOCC Nautical Signs
    BabeWire: Wish u a lovely Valentine
    SimDels: PhotoSet: Valentine's Day


    CHALLENGE #145 – 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


    Expert


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #145 - Winter Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID: Alisim19
    ORIGIN ID: Aliana101
    LEVEL: Expert
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Journey’s end, Sulani 40x30
    NEW LOT LINK: Indulgence Getaway Rental https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/6A970B9D630A11EB8197C813C76F354F
    LOT COST: 4,500
    GALLERY COST: 94,997
    TOTAL COST: 99,497
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Indulgence Slideshow https://imgur.com/a/i7oPq0Q
    ENTRY DETAILS:
    Design Notes: Why ‘Indulgence’ for a sub 100k build? Whilst I did try to make this feel reasonably luxurious, it's actually because after a fairly extended break from building I decided to indulge myself…I normally limit pack use but I used all my favourite items from a gazillion packs, I really wanted to play around with platforms and I decided to design to suit what I currently crave in real life…. and then try to make it all work
    Sunshine, tick! A clean modern build that doesn’t have a 100 year old leaky roof, tick! No clutter to tidy up, no carpets to vacuum, no home schooling to fit in, tick tick tick! Suspended fire place that I love but *really* won’t fit in my actual home? Built it instead, big tick!! (Oh and you may notice the well stocked bar…depending on the day that could well come higher in the wish list haha). I’ve also got a bit of fascination going with creating structure in an unstructured environment which is how the build wound up in Sulani when it would have been easier to use Oasis Springs!!
    At first glance I thought this was a nice simple foundation….actually found it quite tricky – nice challenge BuildNShare, thank you!
    Sales pitch:
    So, welcome to our beautiful rental property - purposefully and breath-takingly positioned on an outcrop of Sulani, Indulgence Getaway showcases the island's award winning beaches and mesmerising sea views. Whichever holiday you want to celebrate in peace and solitude, this is the place for you! Polished concrete floors, squishy seating (or as close as I can get with Sims sofas!) and artistic flair are the order of the day throughout, plus there's a gleaming showstopper of a bar that's ideal for home mixed cocktails.
    (Thoroughly playtested but does need moveobjects on to place so that all the scenery stays put)
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Most certainly, all feedback very welcome!
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Thanks to SimSationalToo, juwels64, Fruitloops40 & Rinkydinxx for fantastic NoCC art


    Master


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #143 - Fall Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID: AlJay
    ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
    LEVEL: Master
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: 5-1-1 Kiyomatsu
    NEW LOT LINK: A Winter's Retreat https://www.ea.com/en-ca/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/FB8B44CD5D8611EB8D7F364C9C703F15
    LOT COST: $7000.00
    GALLERY COST: $92,985.00
    TOTAL COST: $99,985.00
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: BnS #145 - Winter Designer Showdown https://imgur.com/a/mnIXgB5
    ENTRY DETAILS: This winter getaway is designed with a Japanese or Asian inspired style. It can be used as a rental property or can also be the permanent home of a family who loves to ski in the mountains. It has many indoor and outdoor activities for the family to enjoy when they are not skiing. It has a hot tub under a gazebo to rest those weary muscles and a fire pit to hang out at and tell a few stories. Inside there are many toys for the children, a large TV with gaming system and a large dining room and kitchen; just in case the family wants to host a dinner party.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please!
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: All nocc artwork was made by myself


    Results


    Starting Out
    Comments
    1st Place: @DeanXeL


    Established
    Comments
    1st Place: @Pinkusfamily
    2nd Place: @Clousinators
    3rd Place: @Jazmi1396


    Expert
    Comments
    1st Place: @AliSim19


    Master:
    Comments
    1st Place: @AlJay


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    #BnS146 - The Bradley Bunch

    The deadline for this challenge is 28 February 2021

    "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 “paint” any object in the house currently to use for the remodel.

    Sims Challenge

    *create the Bradley Bunch, excluding Beatrice.
    *show their clothing choices and them in their new home.
    *include aspirations, traits and skills.

    Room Challenge

    *Create one of the kids' rooms-either for the boys OR the girls.
    *The budget is $20,000.


    Entry List


    Starting Out


    CHALLENGE #146 - The Bradley Bunch
    FORUM ID: sarabeth6701d
    ORIGIN ID: sarabeth6701d
    LEVEL: Starting Out (I think)
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Riverside Roost
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/1DDC4A7B7A3B11EB8460FCAA752B5B46
    LOT COST: 41,704
    GALLERY COST: 70000 over the cost of the lot and house
    TOTAL COST: 103593
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Imgur is not cooperating with me, I can’t get posts to be made public. I have provided the screenshots below under spoilers to aid in loading.
    ENTRY DETAILS: I kept the same clapboard style exterior from the original build but with a pink, yellow, and white trim. I love the New Orleans style and spent several hours on Pinterest looking for landscaping ideas for this build. You’ll find a lot of oleander, gardenias (white flowered bushes), palms, and ferns in this yard. I tried to match it to the rest of the neighborhood. There is a large magnolia tree in the back. I kept the front of the house the same width, but expanded and enclosed the porch at the side of the house both upstairs and downstairs to accommodate a dining room (downstairs) and bedroom (upstairs). The second floor was also expanded to accommodate larger shared rooms for the girls. I was trying to use a lot of the original furniture, but I loved the couches featured in the Paranormal Stuff pack as well as Parenthood and drew mostly from that. I think the combined furniture styles mesh well with the aesthetic typical in Willow Creek. I went with either mint green, grey, or light blue with trim tones throughout the house. The floor is still a wood floor but was refinished to a lighter stain. I added a lot of “mess” details (accessory wise) throughout the house, because with 6 rambunctious children, there will be plenty of destruction. The living room is large and is truly a family room, all the toys etc for the children are located here for their enjoyment and enrichment.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please!
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC was used
    SPACE FOR PICTURES: I tried to use Imugr but its not cooperating. Everything is under spoilers https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/17819704/#Comment_17819704


    Room Challenge


    NOTE: Edited to include gallery link
    ROOM ENTRY FORM (please copy and paste into your entry post)
    CHALLENGE #146 - The Bradley Bunch
    FORUM ID: tatselk
    ORIGIN ID: tatselk
    LEVEL: Starting Out
    ROOM: Aqua Trio (https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/B1D8BF5A73ED11EB82706EADD5D6A7E6 )
    GALLERY COST: § 16,978
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://tatselk.tumblr.com/post/643701682381946880/aqua-trio
    ENTRY DETAILS:
    This bedroom is built for 3 brothers: Henry (15), Harold (10), and Robbie (6).
    Inspired by the riverside location of Riverside Roost, I have decorated the room in watery shades of white and blue.
    Also, as the boys’ step-mother, Agatha, wanted to keep the style of Riverside Roost as much as possible, I went for a traditional, countrified style in the décor of the room.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
    TWITTER TAG: N/A
    FACEBOOK PROFILE: N/A
    TUMBLR LINK: https://tatselk.tumblr.com


    Sim Challenge


    SIM ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #146 - The Bradley Bunch
    FORUM ID: sarabeth6701d
    ORIGIN ID: sarabeth6701d
    LEVEL: Starting Out
    HOUSEHOLD: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/4DB8D95C7A3B11EB850FFCAA752B5B46
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Imugr isn’t cooperating with me today so its under spoilers in this post
    ENTRY DETAILS: I have to say I had a lot of fun making this family! I plan on playing them later! Dan Bradley: He is a hoot. He works in the Tech Guru career (midlevel) and is an adult (about 40). After his first wife was abducted by aliens never to be seen again (although rumor has it she was seen hanging out with Don Lothario), he was left with 3 rambunctious boys to raise. Dan is a geek, family oriented and a goofball. You will often find him making references about the Marvel Universe or making fun of Journey to Batuu. He is a cheerful guy but tends to be a source of embarrassment to his sons. He always wears socks with his sandals. He was cosplaying at the Geek Con in San Myshuno when he met…
    Agatha Hornsby: Agatha is a lovely lady. She was left with 3 young daughters to raise all on her own after her husband was tragically squished by a vending machine while buying a bottle of green tea. Agatha is an adult and has a mid level position in the journalism career. She is a major bookworm, cheerful, and family oriented. Agatha was writing a feature article on the outdoor Geek Con held in San Myshuno every year for the San Myshuno Times newspaper. She normally is not into these weird geeks, but when she spotted that second Boba Fett wearing socks and sandals talking to Darth Vader, she just had to introduce herself. Boba Fett had her in stitches with his quirky sense of humor. And that is how she met Dan. Agatha loves to write slam poetry and can often be found at the library reciting it Beatnik style. Both Dan and Agatha want to be super parents and want their children to succeed at all things in life.
    THE CHILDREN
    Henry Bradley: Dan’s oldest son, 15 yr old Henry is strikingly different from his father. He has recently adopted a goth aesthetic, or emo. He can never decide. He loves the color black. Henry is a loner and gloomy. You will often find him moping in his section of his room. He wants to become a writer in the future. He has secretly written several fanfic novels featuring a steampunk duo of Sherlock Holmes and Kylo Ren who solve mysteries on planet Sixam. Henry gets along well with Agatha believe it or not. He loves coffee, and recently took a part time job working for Starbucks. He also likes listening to metal and electronica music.
    Harold Bradley: Henry’s little 10 yr old brother. Harold is the spitting image of his dad and is a total geek. He loves robots and anything and everything Voidcritter. He can play just about any videogame. If only they could get him to play outside.
    Robbie Bradley: Dan’s youngest son at 6 yrs old. I really debated making him either a toddler or a child. I went with a toddler life stage but I gave him maxed skills so he has full range of speech and motion. He has a more child age fashion instead of that of a younger toddler. He should be ready to age up to a child stage but he is a sweet kid and is fun to play. He’s a curious little booger and loves to explore.
    Katie Hornsby: Agatha’s oldest daughter at 14 developed horrible acne after hitting puberty and has started using a lot of make-up to cover it up. While doing so, she discovered a major love for fashion, style, and make-up. Although her fashion statements may not be the most coordinated at this stage. But give the girl some due, she’s still learning. She is a DIVA. Katie is self-absorbed and an insider. She wants to lead the most exclusive fashion clique in highschool, but also make as many friends as possible. Agatha enrolled her daughter into drama club in an effort to give the child a creative outlet.
    Sherry Hornsby: Katie’s 9 year old sister is quite different from her mother and sisters. She loves the outdoors! You’ll often find this little girl playing on the swing set or out looking for frogs and little fish. She lives to camp. As a result, Agatha signed her up for the Scouts, and Sherry has taken it like, well, a fish to water!
    Mindy Hornsby: Agatha’s youngest daughter at 5. Again I debated making her a toddler or child. I went with toddler. She has maxed toddler skills with full range of motion and speech. She’s adorable! But she likes to do everything herself since she is quite independent.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please!
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
    SPACE FOR PICTURES: Under the spoilers. Includes all their clothing choices for each outfit category https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/17819705/#Comment_17819705


    Established


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE – 145
    FORUM ID: @icanhasims
    ORIGIN ID: icanhassims
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Riverside Roost in Willow Creek
    NEW LOT LINK: Riverside Roost Renewed https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/93206FE46D7311EB80EFFCAA752B5B46
    LOT COST: $41,704
    GALLERY COST: 97,173
    TOTAL COST: 97,173
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://icanhassims.weebly.com/146-the-bradley-bunch.html
    ENTRY DETAILS:
    Construction Notes:
    I built out the second floor to create a second large bedroom for the boys. I also extended the rear portion of the house to accommodate the additional bedroom for Beatrice. The study area is incorporated into the open plan design of the front of the house. The upstairs bathroom was extended to make it slightly larger for all the children to use. I cheated a bit and separated out two toilets rather than making two separate bathrooms because I had such little space to work with as it is. I also refinished the wood flooring (including the stairs) and updated the tile in the kitchen and bathrooms. All wallpaper was updated as well. In addition, I broke down the wall between the kitchen and hallway, opening up the area for multi-use.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!


    Sim Challenge


    SIM ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE – 146: The Bradley Bunch
    FORUM ID: @icanhassims
    ORIGIN ID: icanhassims
    LEVEL: Established
    HOUSEHOLD: The Bradley Bunch https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/B43ACF846A5A11EB8117C3C6F37CF8C6
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://icanhassims.weebly.com/146-the-bradley-bunch.html
    ENTRY DETAILS:
    The Hornby family is merging with the Bradley family to create one very large (and hopefully happy) family! Parents Dan and Agatha have three children each, meaning there are lots of kids to wrangle. But what family doesn't have its challenges? The Bradley Bunch is ready to go!
    Individual summaries:
    Dan
    Dan has always wanted a big family and his dream is finally coming true. He is dedicated to his job but enjoys fishing and being outdoors with his family in his time off.
    Agatha
    When you think of a super parent, Agatha is who you should be visualizing. And it’s a good thing with six kids! She is family-oriented and neat but doesn't take herself too seriously. She can be a total goofball with the whole family.
    Henry, 15
    Henry, age 15, is in that physically awkward teen phase where he's easily clumsy. Hopefully that doesn't get in the way of his desire to become a chef. Kitchen accidents do happen! As a vegetarian, he wants to revolutionize the use of plants in food.
    Harold, 10
    Harold, age 10, is a bit of a mischievous and rambunctious kid, he likes to feel physically powerful and sometimes that ends up looking like bullying other kids. Being the middle boy has been difficult on him as he doesn't feel he gets the attention he deserves, and thus acts out.
    Robbie, 6
    A musical savant, this whiz kid is learning to play both the piano and the violin. Next year he's considering picking up the electric guitar… if he can even hold one!
    Katie, 14
    A bit of a gloomy teen, Katie, age 14, uses her teen mood swings to fuel her creative senses. Her gloominess tends to worsen the longer she goes without painting.
    Sherry, 9
    A social butterfly, Sherry, age 9, is happiest surrounded by her friends and taking part in club activities around the neighborhood. She often gets in trouble at school for talking during class.
    Mindy, 5
    Mindy, age 5, is a whiz kid, constantly seeking out new knowledge and skills. She has been on the honor roll since preschool and looks to be continuing that track in kindergarten.


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM (please copy and paste into your entry post)
    CHALLENGE #146- The Bradley Bunch
    FORUM ID:KitelDesigns
    ORIGIN ID:KitelDesigns
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Riverside Roost
    NEW LOT LINK: Unable to link due to CC
    GALLERY COST: 107651
    Lot Cost: 2500
    Total cost 110,151
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/g3iEVVB
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: CC from Peacemaker
    This lovely New O'rlean's double shotgun home has been renovated, and modernized, but left with it's original charm. The home is now able to house 9 sims comfortably, with plenty of seating, and room for a big roost. The home inside has a traditional mid-century decor vibe. The simple functional style of this home allows for maximum use of the smaller space. The main addition of the basement really allows for the family to spread out. The yard has also been transformed, expanding the upper balcony, and adding a lower patio. Play area's for the kids make this space family friendly.


    CHALLENGE #146 - The Bradley Bunch
    FORUM ID: SarahTheRed
    ORIGIN ID: SarahLaCroix
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Riverside Roost
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/en-au/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/1493749A755711EB89CA3CBA924B87DD
    LOT COST: 41,704
    GALLERY COST: 100,639
    TOTAL COST: 58,935
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://sarahlacroixsims.tumblr.com/post/644048771963060224/the-family-roost
    ENTRY DETAILS: I challenged myself to leave the external structure of the build as is as much as possible for authenticity, changing some of the color and style. I added an enclosed side yard for family leisure activities, and gave the interior of the home a retro vintage vibe. The maid's quarters are close to the central living area as well as the kids rooms. The parents get a little more privacy with a bedroom, office and private porch upstairs.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NoCC
    TWITTER TAG: SarahLaCroixSim (not as active on Twitter)
    FACEBOOK PROFILE: https://www.facebook.com/SarahLaCroixSims
    TUMBLR LINK: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/view/sarahlacroixsims


    CHALLENGE BnS #146 - The Bradley Bunch
    FORUM ID: MaryKup
    ORIGIN ID: Marykup
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: The Bradley Bunch
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/69F4EB7E79F911EB8FE9CACBBEC83282?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=MaryKup&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 2,500
    GALLERY COST: 109, 919
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/APLga4n
    This is a modified double shotgun home great for entertaining and for a large family. It has 4 bedrooms, 5 baths. We had to redo this house for a new family while keeping the “bones” of the house. There is a master bedroom with en suite. The 3 boys and 3 girls share rooms and they each have their own bathrooms. The housekeeper has her own room also with En Suite. Plenty of activities for the whole family inside as well as outside. There is a BBQ area, swings, doll house and bikes to use outside as well as a lovely garden. No CC was used, #MOO, #testing cheats, #show hidden objects.


    Room Challenge


    ROOM ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE – 146: One of the kids’ rooms
    FORUM ID: @icanhassims
    ORIGIN ID: icanhassims
    LEVEL: Established
    ROOM: Hornsby Girls’ Room https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/3EDF21B36D7311EB8EAFFCAA752B5B46
    GALLERY COST: 6,867
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://icanhassims.weebly.com/146-the-bradley-bunch.html
    ENTRY DETAILS:
    NOTE: The gallery version does not include the platform bed because it is against the wall.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!


    Room OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM (please copy and paste into your entry post)
    CHALLENGE #146- The Bradley Bunch
    FORUM ID:KitelDesigns
    ORIGIN ID:KitelDesigns
    LEVEL: Established
    Gallery link- due to me using platforms, I could not upload this room as a room
    GALLERY COST: 17315
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/abgjynJ
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
    This room has been designed to accommodate all three girls. The room is set up with each girl getting a lofted bed, and space underneath to customize for themselves. The eldest daughter Katie has her own full space, full of her photography stuff. The younger 2 share a space. outside their nooks, the room is kept pretty stark and clean. The girls must keep their personal stuff in their enclosed space, per there mom. (Please note the room has been thoroughly play tested and everything in this room does work)


    Sim Challenge


    FORUM ID: Nali272
    ORIGIN ID: Trinican
    LEVEL:
    HOUSEHOLD: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/DEE2BBBB73C911EB8C8BC3C6F37CF8C6?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Trinican&max=50&maxis=false
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/jy6K5WF
    ENTRY DETAILS: I think this is my first CAS entry. Hope I did this correctly.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: sure
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: no CC used


    Sime OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM (please copy and paste into your entry post)
    CHALLENGE #146- The Bradley Bunch
    FORUM ID:KitelDesigns
    ORIGIN ID:KitelDesigns
    LEVEL: Established
    Gallery link- https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/8029917173E811EB8EF6CACBBEC83282?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Kiteldesigns&max=50&maxis=true
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/gJYgDr3
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None


    Expert


    CHALLENGE #146 - The Bradley Bunch
    FORUM ID: Alisim19
    ORIGIN ID: Aliana101
    LEVEL: Expert
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Riverside Roost, 30x20
    NEW LOT LINK: Riverside Roost Re-Boot https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/CAD44D0A71DF11EB8907633A273E99A7
    LOT COST: 2,500
    GALLERY COST: 109, 146
    TOTAL COST: 111,646
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Slideshow here https://imgur.com/a/wBcbWtV
    ENTRY DETAILS:
    Build notes:
    I had no idea that Willow Creek was based on New Orleans and I’d never heard of a shotgun house before this – cue lots of research….who would have guessed that Maxis built long narrow houses with ridiculously high walls intentionally! I decided to try to stick to the traditional concept of keeping the central wall in the double shotgun, no hallways and having to cut through each room to get to the next….it made for some tricky decorating in long narrow rooms! After looking at all the amazing colours in the New Orleans homes and a fairly monochromatic last couple of builds, I also decided that for this challenge I wanted to have a riot of colour, so I made my Agatha and Dan into a creative, colour loving pair and built for them I learned a lot and had great fun with this one, thank you @BuildnShare!
    Sales pitch:
    Welcome to the newly renovated Riverside Roost. As Agatha loved the double shotgun style of her original home and requested we keep it as much as possible, we simply extended the camelback (upper floor) right to the back and proposed adding a small extension over the deck - thankfully Agatha agreed! We also extended the deck, added a pool and created some beautiful garden areas for the couple and their children.
    Sadly we discovered dry rot in the roof so it had to be replaced, but we kept the style; we also brightened up the paint and trim work New Orleans style to better suit this vibrant, lively family.
    Dan & Agatha share a love for bright colours and collecting eclectic art & furniture, so the home is filled with lots of pops of colour and some fantastic light fittings plus you'll find plenty of the exotic indoor plants that we brought from gardener Dan's old home.
    We thought that was a bit rough on the teens to share with the younger siblings, so managed to get them separate rooms too. (16 rooms in total in this fairly small footprint, they must be mad haha)
    Fully playtested (even hired a butler to be the maid – he was rubbish though so Agatha sacked him!), built with MOO but places perfectly without.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None, some art by my sims.


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #146 - The Bradley Bunch
    FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
    ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
    LEVEL: Expert
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Riverside Roost in Willow Creek
    NEW LOT LINK: Riverside Roost Reno https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/E8FDF221732811EB83BB633A273E99A7?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=pinkusfamily&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: $41,704
    GALLERY COST: $ 110,358
    total should be at or BELOW the challenge budget : Spent $ 68,654 on Renovations
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Album https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=1652411471645604&set=a.2944694665750605
    ENTRY DETAILS: This wonderful home offers lots of potential. We expanded the main floor on each side, As well as the 2nd floor each side & front. When hearing the description of our Family in the brief, It reminded me of one of My Favorite Television shows growing up . The " Brady Bunch ". In this home remodel I had their Television Home in mind. Although expanded & remodeled on the outside to keep the appearance that our Client likes. On the inside I kept my Favorite Television Families Home in mind. This Home has been recreated to model ( somewhat- or my version ) Of televisions " Brady Bunch " home's interior..
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Art from the Gallery by Juwels64, AlJay2000, ThePlumBOBSims , & SimSationalToo
    FACEBOOK PROFILE: Mom's Sims 3 & 4. Creations


    FORUM ID: Allears
    ORIGIN ID: SassiLassi
    LEVEL: Expert
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Riverside Roost in Willow Creek
    NEW LOT LINK: Riverside Roost Re-Do https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/1BB95DB37A2C11EB82F0CACBBEC83282?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=SassiLassi&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: $2,500
    GALLERY COST: $109,203
    TOTAL COST: $111,703
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/tneIKzG
    ENTRY DETAILS: I tried to include details that I thought a large family would need (or could appreciate). Plenty of room in the yard for the whole family to have bar-b-ques together. A wrap-around patio is added for added family fun. The laundry is included on the 2nd floor with the bedrooms for convenience. In the hallway upstairs I've made room for a "study area" for the older children to do their homework, since there's not a lot of extra room in the bedrooms. There's a large private balcony off of the master bedroom for some "quiet time" for the parents when needed. A basement is included with a large family room for the family to gather and have fun, and there's also a study with an office in the basement.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NoCC artwork by @roseymow and @juwels64 Also, NoCC Perfect year-round plants by @SheriGR


    Room Challenge


    CHALLENGE #146 - The Bradley Bunch
    FORUM ID: xamira99
    ORIGIN ID: xamira99
    LEVEL: Expert
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: N/A
    NEW LOT LINK: Bradley Boys' Secret Base https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/B128C3DF708311EB8FB66EADD5D6A7E6?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=xamira99&max=50&maxis=true
    LOT COST: N/A
    GALLERY COST: $19,215
    TOTAL COST: $19,215
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Bradley Boys' Secret Base https://imgur.com/gallery/kQ5WsBh
    ENTRY DETAILS: I build the room for the Bradley boys. My main colour theme is green with a little bit of yellow & white to make the room more lively & fun. For the layout, I focus on sectioning their beds to respect & provide them a personal space as they grow up.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
    TWITTER TAG: xamira99


    Sim Challenge


    SIM ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #146 - The Bradley Bunch
    FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
    ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
    LEVEL: Expert
    HOUSEHOLD: The Bradley Bunch https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/3C8E167773C611EB8722FCAA752B5B46?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=pinkusfamily&max=50&maxis=false
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Album https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=1652411471645604&set=a.2946700072216731
    ENTRY DETAILS: Here's a story,
    Of a lovely lady,
    Who was bringing up three very lovely girls.
    All of them had hair of Red,
    Like their mother --
    The youngest one in curls.
    Here's a story,
    Of a man named Bradley,
    Who was bringing up three boys of his own.
    They were four men,
    Living all together,
    Yet they were all, alone.
    Till the one day when the lady met this fellow,
    And they knew it was much more than a hunch,
    That this group might somehow form a family.
    That's the way we all became the Bradley Bunch!
    ( The Brady Bunch Lyrics from the TV sitcom. The series aired for five seasons. from September 26, 1969, to March 8, 1974 )
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A


    Master


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #146 - The Bradley Bunch
    FORUM ID: AlJay
    ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
    LEVEL: Master
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Riverside Roost
    NEW LOT LINK: Riverside Roost Reno https://www.ea.com/en-ca/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/0F50103774AC11EB8ED8C3C6F37CF8C6
    LOT COST: $41,704.00
    GALLERY COST: $110,328.00
    TOTAL RENOVATION COST: $68,624.00
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: BnS #146 - The Bradley Bunch https://imgur.com/a/RKQms2w
    ENTRY DETAILS: I have updated the Bradley's home by adding more expensive looking exterior extras; replacing the doors and windows and such. I have extended the camel back second floor to accommodate all the bedrooms for the family, as well as widening the front right side portion of the house for extra space. The home is designed to be very family friendly; with a large kitchen and dining space, as well as many activities for the family to enjoy (the kids were the most excited about the tree house fort in the back yard). This house may not be the most tidy of homes, but it should suit the Bradley family quite nicely.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please!
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: All nocc artwork was made by myself #AlJay2000


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #146 - The Bradley Bunch
    FORUM ID: AIRIS6962
    ORIGIN ID: Airis6962
    LEVEL: Master
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Riverside Roost Makeover
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/5601C1D676C411EB8C9C6EADD5D6A7E6
    LOT COST: $41,704.00
    GALLERY COST: $94,508.00
    TOTAL RENOVATION COST: $52,804.00
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/K17tCcx
    ENTRY DETAILS: I used most of all greens and browns colors, since the ownner seems to like them, but I combined with other colors for contrast. I used almost all the pieces of furniture and decor items from the original house. I enlarged the second floor and the balcony and side porch. I added more windows because the house looked a bit dark. More details in the descriptions on the Slideshow.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Of course. But don´t be hard and don´t expect that I agree
    Out of jokes, I always consider your criticism much and I have them in mind.
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: I don´t use CC or Mods.


    Results


    Starting Out
    Comments
    1st Place: @sarabeth2984
    Room Challenge: @tatselk
    Sim Challenge: @sarabeth2984


    Established
    Comments
    1st Place: @SarahTheRed


    Expert
    Comments
    1st Place: @Allears
    2nd Place: @AliSim19
    3rd Place: @Pinkusfamily
    Room Challenge: @x4m1r4
    Sim Challenge: @Pinkusfamily


    Master
    Comments
    1st Place: @AlJay @AIRIS6962


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  • BuildnShareBuildnShare Posts: 4,061 Member
    edited September 2021
    #BnS147 - Empty Nest

    The deadline for this challenge is 31 March 2021

    You have just sat back down behind your desk opposite the elderly couple when the man speaks.

    “We heard how you helped our friends when their homes flooded, and hope you can help us too,” Robin Nestlehut begins.

    “I would love to help. Tell me what I can do for you,” you request, imagining that they must have lost their home in a similar natural disaster.

    “It’s nothing like you must be thinking, please forgive us,” Robin’s wife, Wren, speaks up. We have a big old farmhouse and a large farm to go with it.” “Unfortunately, we can’t keep it up ourselves anymore and none of our children are interested in coming home to take it over, so we have to sell.”

    Robin looks away wistfully for a moment, then seems to brighten. “But we’ve decided to use the opportunity to downsize. We would like a small house with a small yard, which will be easier for us to care for.”

    “Two bedrooms would be nice, one could serve as both a guest room and a hobby room,” Wren adds. “We’ll need two bathrooms as well.”

    “Our favorite room in the farmhouse was the sunroom, so we would prefer a sunroom in the new house,” Robin requests.

    “I think we can work with that. I hope you love your new home just as much as your old one,” you say.


    THE BRIEF


    Budget: 40,000
    The house needs:
    At least 2 beds and 2 baths
    One room must double as a guest room and hobby room.
    A sunroom
    The usual kitchen, living and dining areas.

    Sims Challenge

    Create Robin and Wren Nestlehut and show them enjoying their new home. Be sure to show all of their outfits in the slideshow.

    Room challenge

    Create the guest room/hobby room. Budget: 10,000


    Entry List


    Starting Out


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE – 147
    FORUM ID: @DeanXeL
    ORIGIN ID: DeanXeL
    LEVEL: Starting out
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Cookout Lookout
    NEW LOT LINK: Mid-century Bungalow https://www.ea.com/en-au/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/5B0B086F802111EB8E48FCAA752B5B46
    LOT COST: 2000
    GALLERY COST: 37,984
    TOTAL COST: 39,984
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/uX5McBf
    ENTRY DETAILS: I built a mid-century bungalow for the couple of empty nesters. I had to use basegame only, since it is all I have. Could have used a few extra simoleons to finish it off super nice... Anyway, I didn't want to compromise on the look of the house too much and give it a nice mid-century styled look. The main living/kitchen area is open-plan, but cozy with brown and orange colors. The bedrooms are relaxing and light colored, all with plenty of light and a view of the community garden. the guest bedroom doubles as an art studio and the outside garden is not high-maintenance, but pretty and relaxing. I did add blinds to the bedrooms, but no curtain to the rest of the house for budget reasons and the fact that basegame curtains are fairly dumb... lol
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM (please copy and paste into your entry post)
    CHALLENGE #147 - Empty Nest
    FORUM ID: tatselk
    ORIGIN ID: tatselk
    LEVEL: Starting Out
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Streamlet Single
    NEW LOT LINK: Nestlehut Nook ( https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/AD0B20037EE311EB8ADBCACBBEC83282 )
    LOT COST: §1,500
    GALLERY COST: §38,483
    TOTAL COST: §39,983
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://tatselk.tumblr.com/post/645170570080796672/nestlehut-nook
    ENTRY DETAILS:
    To make the Nestlehuts, who used to live in a farmhouse, feel more at home, I chose a traditional architectural style (double gallery house) and a countrified interior design style (farmhouse/craftsman) for Nestlehut Nook.
    As the Nestlehuts’ favourite room in their old house was the sunroom, the facade of Nestlehut Nook has been decorated in bright, cheery shades of red, white and yellow.
    Finally, given that the Nestlehuts used to own a farm, I added some nature-y skill objects (like a bee box) so that they can stay connected to the great outdoors in their new home.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
    TWITTER TAG: N/A
    FACEBOOK PROFILE: N/A
    TUMBLR LINK: https://tatselk.tumblr.com


    CHALLENGE #147 - Empty Nest
    FORUM ID: ellejoyner
    ORIGIN ID: ellejoyner
    LEVEL: (first time) (lame newbie) (completely clueless)
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Potters Splay (Willow Creek)
    NEW LOT LINK: So for some reason the link isn't showing up for me on the website, even though it shows up in the game's gallery (I could be dumb and doing something wrong?) but I was sure to put the hashtags and it shows up when those are searched for (in the game), so praying that'll be enough!
    LOT COST: $2500
    GALLERY COST: $36,991
    TOTAL COST: $39,491
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW https://imgur.com/a/lSw8otc
    ENTRY DETAILS: A charming Victorian, built in the late 1800s, complete with a traditional tower, wrap around porch and adjacent storage shed. This single level home provides the perfect place for retirement and downsizing from the farm life the Nestlehuts are accustomed to.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: As long as it's constructive, sure
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No recolors/CC, but I did create my own family portraits using two basegame items, as well as debug/liveedit objects. The moveobjects cheat was also utilized.


    FORUM ID: LadyPepper
    ORIGIN ID: LadyPepper3
    LEVEL: This is my first build challenge, so I would love input in what level I should participate in.
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Arid Ridge in Oasis Springs
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/D236A219898411EB88CB225F404F2F30?category=all&searchtype=item_name&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Arid Ridge&max=50&maxis=true
    LOT COST: 1,272
    GALLERY COST: 33,822
    TOTAL COST: 35,094 (I hope I did this right)
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/eTjldAt
    ENTRY DETAILS: I tried to be as mindful as possible to the needs the Nestlehuts, due to the fact they are an elderly couple especially. Easily accessible areas (no stairs) and a warm climate were a must. I tried to make the exterior harmonious with the natural vegetation around the neighborhood as well as the surrounding buildings. I have started them out with a small succulent garden, but there is plenty of open space for them to develop a more extensive garden if need be.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please!
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none


    Hello! This is my very first Build-n-Share entry on the forums. I was a bit confused on whether the budget was $40,000 or $35,000, so I erred on the side of caution. If there's any issues with my submission I'm happy to rectify them - it's a lot of info to take in at first!
    FORUM ID: TrillianAstra042
    ORIGIN ID: TrillianAstra042
    LEVEL: _____
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Hindquarter Hideaway
    NEW LOT LINK: View in Gallery https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/22B7297D89D411EB8D4D970CB1898012
    LOT COST: $2000
    GALLERY COST: $31,633
    TOTAL COST: $33,633
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: View Slideshow https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https://trillianastra042.tumblr.com/post/646239953243766784/saltspring-hideaway-home-of-the-nestlehuts-this
    ENTRY DETAILS: I went with a Canadian Pacific Northwest vibe for this challenge, thinking of all the retirees that end up on islands just off the coast up here.
    Robin and Wren Nestlehut have downsized from their beloved farm in the interior to enjoy retirement on the beautiful coast of the Pacific Northwest. Having lost their last home due to flooding but still craving a peaceful rural environment, Robin and Wren opted for a stilts house perched on a hill which merges seamlessly with its forested surroundings - no risk of flooding here! The Nestlehuts can take in the wilderness from their back porch, tend to their small garden patch, and fish in the nearby pond. Robin and Wren are both creative souls too. Robin enjoys playing his guitar in the sunroom and sometimes Wren makes an appearance to knit by his side, later retreating to her multi-purpose room to masterfully render landscape paintings.The couple’s eclectic, colourful decor reflects their personalities and fondness for hand-crafted things. Wren’s nationally renowned paintings are displayed prominently throughout the house.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: thank you to nax33 for collecting all the easel paintings
    TUMBLR LINK: https://trillianastra042.tumblr.com/


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM (please copy and paste into your entry post)
    CHALLENGE #147 - Empty Nest
    FORUM ID: Sarabeth6701d
    ORIGIN ID: Sarabeth6701d
    LEVEL: Starting Out
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Raffia Quinta
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/DC4CC5C2928411EB822518444CEE1D1E
    LOT COST: 1500
    GALLERY COST: 38167
    TOTAL COST: 39667
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: I still can't get my twitter or imgur to cooperate. Starting a tumbler this month. The slideshow below but all under spoilers so I don't clog the page https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/17847761/#Comment_17847761
    ENTRY DETAILS: Hello All! Here is my entry for this motnh's challenge. I really enjoyed building this house. I figured that the Nestlehuts would want to move somewhere warm and cold free. I built on the Raffia Quinta lot in Oasis Springs. This 2 bedroom/2 bath house is a fusion of US Southwest style house with Craftsman elements. I figured the Nestlehuts would have brought a lot of their furniture from the old farmhouse to the new. There is an antique vibe to the furniture. My version of the Nestlehuts are as a quirky couple. They really never had a a defined sense of style in their decor and is happy that way. Therefore they have eclectic furniture. They are passionate about their hobbies and the house reflects that. Wren has a knitting craft room in the back. They have an extra bed for visiting children/grandchildren. Robin still likes to poke around the garden a bit so he has a gardening area in the backyard and a shed with a woodworking bench. But the couple especially want to travel so
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please!
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
    TWITTER TAG: N/A
    FACEBOOK PROFILE: ( N/A
    TUMBLR LINK: N/A


    Sim Challenge


    CHALLENGE #147 - Empty Nest
    FORUM ID: ellejoyner
    ORIGIN ID: ellejoyner
    LEVEL: (first time)
    HOUSEHOLD: (see house entry for explanation - they just aren't showing up on the website for some reason not sure how to correct this, but they do show up in the gallery in the game!)
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: (bottom portion of the slideshow - if I need to make a separate imgur album I absolutely can tweak this!) https://imgur.com/a/lSw8otc
    ENTRY DETAILS: The Nestlehuts have been married for forty-seven years, but don't tell these crazy cats. They are quintcential empty-nesters, and loving every moment. Wren, a former model, can never be accused of frumpiness, every bit as fashionable and glamorous as she was in her teens and Robbie still posesses all the charm and pizzazz one might expect from a jazz musician turned artist. With rhe kids grown and out of the house, Wren enjoys her days in the garden, while Robbie paints from the porch.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None (it seems to be indicating there's CC used, but I went through both Sims four times to check that nothing was used outside of the game's items.)


    FORUM ID: TrillianAstra042
    ORIGIN ID: TrillianAstra042
    LEVEL: _____
    HOUSEHOLD: View in Gallery https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/970626C689D611EB883C970CB1898012
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: View Slideshow https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https://trillianastra042.tumblr.com/post/646239933752819712/robin-wren-nestlehut-meet-robin-and-wren
    ENTRY DETAILS: Robin and Wren are both creative souls. Robin is a talented guitarist: he and his close friends have been playing folk music at local pubs together for decades, amassing a local following. Wren is a renowned painter and artisan. She oozes creativity and can occasionally be spotted in town in her colourful outfits. The couple’s eclectic decor reflects their personalities and fondness for hand-crafted things. Wren’s masterful landscape paintings are on display throughout the house and she uses the guest bedroom as her personal studio. A short distance from home, the couple are able to enjoy walks along the rugged coastline.
    Robin’s Style: Neutral and practical with a hearty helping of 70′s nostalgia. He’s got a pocket for every situation! He also detests getting dressed up and pulls out the same two outfits he's been wearing for way too many years.
    Wren’s Style: Vibrant, customized, and hand-made! Wren is not afraid to mix colours, patterns, and chunky jewellery. Her fashion is a reflection of her creativity and cheerful attitude. She also wears a lot of knits - a cozy choice for temperate coastal weather.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
    TUMBLR LINK: https://trillianastra042.tumblr.com/


    SIM ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #147 - Empty Nest
    FORUM ID: sarabeth6701d
    ORIGIN ID: sarabeth6701d
    LEVEL: Starting Out
    HOUSEHOLD: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/E4DBB4C3928511EB862B18444CEE1D1E
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: (REQUIRED - your images are what BuildnShare will use to judge your entries) https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/17847794/#Comment_17847794
    ENTRY DETAILS: I enjoyed making this couple! I had a fun vision for the Nestlehuts. Robin and Wren Nestlehut inherited an old farm in Brindleton Bay back when they first married. Which was perfect because Robin had always dreamed of being a farmer. Wren was first a housewife helping her husband with the farm and raised their 4 kids. After their children were older and nearing their teen years, Wren started teaching grade school. They had the quintissential traditional lifestyle. But don't let this spunky couple fool you! Now that their youngest has finally left the nest (mind you he was pushing 30) they have decided to break away from the farm and enjoy their retirement to the max!! They sold their old farm and farmhouse and moved to sunny Oasis Springs.
    Robin loves the outdoors, is cheerful, and adventurous. He mastered the gardening career and has since retired. He has completed the botanist, successful lineage, and soulmate aspirations. Robin has life skills. His hobbies include woodworking, reading, bowling, and dancing. Robin has always wanted to travel and would like to pick up hiking. His current aspiration is Outdoor Enthusiast. Maybe a camping trip to Granite Falls would be fun? OR, a hiking trip through the mountains in Mt. Komorebi? OR...Sailing in Sulani? A fishing trip to Selvadorada?! So many decisions!!
    Wren loves the outdoors, is adventurous, and creative. She is a colorful lady and beloved grade school teacher that has since retired. But she is not known for her sense of style. Maybe colorful....to garish? Anyway this feisty grandma loves to bowl and can get down and boogie with the rest of them. I had a blast making their 70s style disco outfits for the Party category:) She has a few tattoos peaking around here and there that embarrass her children and grandchildren to no end...especially the lower back tattoo lol. Wren has mastered the Rennaisance sim aspiration, big happy family, and soulmate. She recently picked up knitting, and wants to become the Lady of Knits! But Wren is also adventurous. She decided to put her own spin on it...knitting and travel! She'd love to make a sweater for the hermit living in the mountains of Granite Falls...A scarf for the mermaid she met in Sulani...Socks for the skeletons at the temple in Selvadorada? Knitting a hat on the peak of Mt. Komorebi? YES PLEASE!
    Please note the changes to the entry form, the judges are having some difficulties in working out if people are entering the Room/Sim challenges, therefore we are making it compulsory for the Sim and/or Room challenges to have their own media showcases.


    Established


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE – 147
    FORUM ID: @icanhasims
    ORIGIN ID: icanhassims
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Cottage Am See in Windenburg
    NEW LOT LINK: Small Country Home https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/FF1B789C7FBD11EB867B633A273E99A7
    LOT COST: 1500
    GALLERY COST: 38,500
    TOTAL COST: 40,000
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://icanhassims.weebly.com/147-empty-nest.html
    ENTRY DETAILS: The Nestlehuts much prefer nature over electronics and so there really aren’t any in the home, other than an old jukebox that Robin rescued from a closing diner. When building the house, they took location into careful consideration. They wished to have some privacy while still being close to a fishing hole. They were ecstatic to discover that their home would have a small pond of their own! With Wren’s joy of knitting, they knew they would have to double their small guest room as a knitting room as well. Wren loves to rock in her chair slowly while reminiscing or working on her latest project. In addition to the firepit out back, there is also a large fireplace inside the home. What can I say, sometimes the elderly get cold? Besides, Robin loves to nap on the couch in front of a raging (and contained) fire.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!


    FORUM ID: AfterMidnight
    ORIGIN ID: AfterMidnight13
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Cottage Am See
    NEW LOT LINK: New Nest https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/F0391E597D5111EB85EF3CBA924B87DD?category=lots&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=BnS147&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 1,500
    GALLERY COST: 38,498
    TOTAL COST: 39,998
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Here https://imgur.com/a/eulP4Gr
    ENTRY DETAILS: A cottage for Robin and Wren Nestlehut to spend the rest of their lives in together.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None


    FORUM ID: JosieAnglin
    ORIGIN ID: NacreousSky
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Mid-NoWhere
    NEW LOT LINK: Robin's View https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/11F50D96809211EB82F3633A273E99A7
    LOT COST: 1,500
    GALLERY COST: 38,373
    TOTAL COST: 39,873
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Here https://imgur.com/a/6t2b95W
    ENTRY DETAILS: Even though Robin and Wren had to sell their old home, I figured I would include their items form their old farmhouse into their new home! This house is a cute farmhouse home - but more of the laid back and simpler lifestyle for the two to grow old together. I included a little nook for Wren to knit in a rocking chair in her free time. I didn't include a sunroom due to budget but I did include a back porch for the two to relax and enjoy the outdoors together.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None


    CHALLENGE BnS #147 – Empty Nest
    FORUM ID: MaryKup
    ORIGIN ID: Marykup
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Empty Nest
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/en-ca/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/7EFC032E8F1D11EB8F818498AD3ACFB4?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Marykup&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 2,500
    GALLERY COST: 39991
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/HhmhXPT
    I made a shotgun style house based loosely on the house my dad and stepmother retired too. It has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, a laundry room and an open concept living, dinning, kitchen area. There is a lovely covered porch out back with a planting area, eating area and just plain relaxing area. This home is close to the river for ease of access to fishing. It is beautifully landscaped. It is comfy, homey and has good internet.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Of course.
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM (please copy and paste into your entry post)
    CHALLENGE #147- Empty Nesters
    FORUM ID:KitelDesigns
    ORIGIN ID:KitelDesigns
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Hindquarter Hideaway
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/A89A905B7FB711EB8E09633A273E99A7
    GALLERY COST: 37922
    Lot Cost: 2000
    Total cost 39922
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/zmaoVYz
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Gallery photos from #Mag6002 and #Madboy6754
    Welcome to this tucked away Craftsmen gem. Located in in the more rural parts of Brindleton bay, this home is perfect for a young family, or empty nesters. With plenty of natural light throughout the home, and a beautiful sunroom, captures the essence of this beautiful home. The top floor has 2 bedrooms, with the master having an en-suite. Downstairs has a powder room, small kitchen, living, laundry, and dining.


    Sim Challenge


    SIM ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE – 147: Robin and Wren Nestlehut
    FORUM ID: @icanhassims
    ORIGIN ID: icanhassims
    LEVEL: Established
    HOUSEHOLD: The Nestlehuts https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/CF10606C7FBE11EB8976633A273E99A7
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://icanhassims.weebly.com/147-empty-nest.html
    ENTRY DETAILS: The Nestlehuts are a cheerful elderly couple who've been married for.. well, it seems like forever! They have found true love with each other. In addition to sharing their romantic sides, the couple enjoys time outdoors and being creative. They couldn't ask for a better soulmate. The Nestlehuts prefer comfort over flashy fashion when choosing their attire and so you’ll find plenty of knits and sensible shoes.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!


    Sime OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM (please copy and paste into your entry post)
    CHALLENGE #147 Empty Nesters
    FORUM ID:KitelDesigns
    ORIGIN ID:KitelDesigns
    LEVEL: Established
    Gallery link- https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/306A06457FB711EB8BFB633A273E99A7?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Kiteldesigns&max=50&maxis=false
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/g9FVAtb
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
    #BNS147 #Kiteldesigns Meet the Nestlehuts. Wren and Robin have been living and running Robin's family farm their entire married life. Now their kids, Peregrine and Hawk, have now grown up, and have left the nest. They have tried to keep up with the farm, but without help, it is a bit too much. and neither kid wants the farm. Peregrine is married with a kid in the suburbs, and Hawk is working in the city. So now they need to either find someone to take over the farm for them, or sell.


    Room Challenge


    ROOM ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE – 147: Guest Bedroom/Hobby Room
    FORUM ID: @icanhassims
    ORIGIN ID: icanhassims
    LEVEL: Established
    ROOM: Guest Bedroom/Hobby Room https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/5F0EDCE07FBF11EB8B65633A273E99A7
    GALLERY COST: 4,617
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://icanhassims.weebly.com/147-empty-nest.html
    ENTRY DETAILS: This small guest bedroom and hobby space holds a lot of room for both comfort and creativity. With all the knitting supplies tucked away and on the walls, there remains plenty of room for a guest to feel comfortable. Bonus: with all the knitting getting done in this room, it’s decorated with some of the finished products!
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!


    Expert


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY
    CHALLENGE – 147
    FORUM ID: @Jazmi1396
    ORIGIN ID: Jazmi1396
    LEVEL: Expert
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Rustic Residence (30x20) Windenburg
    NEW LOT LINK: Small Nest https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/46F34850804A11EB8996633A273E99A7?category=lots&searchtype=item_name&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=Small Nest&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 2000
    GALLERY COST: 37,923
    TOTAL COST: 39,923
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/Q0Btz7t
    ENTRY DETAILS: I thought Nestlehuts was best suited for a one-story farmhouse, with a long, shady porch, wich offers beautiful views of the nearby lake. They like traditional but not old-fashioned equipment. (I hope) I used base game + seasons pack.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #147 – Empty Nest
    FORUM ID: Alisim19
    ORIGIN ID: Aliana101
    LEVEL: Expert
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: The Summer Home, Windenburg 40x30
    NEW LOT LINK: Gallery link https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/0DFDF93C857111EB876BC3C6F37CF8C6
    LOT COST: 3,000
    GALLERY COST: 36,980
    TOTAL COST: 39,980
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Stonehill Cottage Slideshow https://imgur.com/a/pDqNqNk
    ENTRY DETAILS:
    Design Notes: Inspiration for this build came from this pic by Jim Mitchell that I found on Pinterest (Romantic Garden flowers worked great but totally didn't fit the budget lol, but I kinda got there!). I really wanted to try to get the lane winding up to the house - and I really wanted some sheep in the shot - so I had to use a 40x30 lot to get enough room and Summer Home was so perfect for my build I decided it was worth blowing nearly 10% of the limited budget on. Inspiration for the inside came from the dozens of similar cottages I’ve holidayed in over the years…I wanted that hodge podge, slightly mismatched but totally cosy feel. Plus of course I wanted to play with my new kitchen
    Playtested. Built with MOO but places & plays perfectly without. Some light TOOL use (mostly for plants on the slope as it’s quicker than raising it up from underneath) and started off as pack light but added a few more in just through low cost clutter to finish off. Thoroughly enjoyed this @BuildnShare, thank you!
    Sales pitch:Welcome to the new home for retiring sheep farmers Robin and Wren Nestlehut. Ready to downsize but heartbroken at the thought of leaving the land that's been in the family for generations, we found the ideal solution - instead of selling it all, choose a couple of small fields to keep and build on! As it happened, there was an old tumble down cottage near to Robin's favourite fishing pond, so the Nestlehut's came to an agreement with the new buyer that they would keep this little parcel of land and we renovated the cottage to match all the clients requests.
    Also, twice a week the new farmer will bring part of the beloved sheep flock to visit and they can graze in the pond field to keep the grass down....so the Nestlehut's get their small cottage with a small easy to maintain yard, get to visit with the sheep and get the benefit of retaining a second field in case they ever decide they've downsized too far and want a garden shed/play area for the grandkids etc.....perfect!!
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: All feedback very welcome
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Thanks to:
    @Rosemow and @juwels64 for fantastic NoCC art
    ogran77, xXocea and TheKalino for cute 'sheep'
    @SheriGR for perfect spliced plants
    @icanhassims & @Pinkusfamily for the idea to use holiday deco as window dressing!


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #147 - Empty Nest
    FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
    ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
    LEVEL: Expert
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Rustic Residence in Brrindleton Bay
    NEW LOT LINK: Gallery https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/3219D1638D1811EB8CDB18444CEE1D1E?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=PINKUSFAMILY&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: $2,000
    GALLERY COST: $ 37,910
    TOTAL COST: $ 39,910
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Album https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.2969543016599103&vanity=1652411471645604
    ENTRY DETAILS: Our New Down sized Home is located at Hindquarter Hideaway in the Cavalier Cove neighborhood of Brindleton Bay. Cavalier Cove is a very large neighborhood located right on the seaside. Our Home lot is the furthest property from the water’s edge, but a small fishing pond nearby more than makes up for it. The Home has 2 bed rooms & 2 baths. A Craft / Hobby room & a Sunroom. It has an Open concept Country Kitchen and Living room combo. Much down sizing was done. But all homey & comfortable belongings were kept . To Make our house feel like their home...
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Art by SimSationalToo & PlumBOBSims from the Gallery.
    FACEBOOK PROFILE: Facebook


    Master


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #147 - Empty Nest
    FORUM ID: AlJay
    ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
    LEVEL: Master
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Cottage Am See in Windenburg
    NEW LOT LINK: Cottage with a View https://www.ea.com/en-ca/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/7C33BD1D8BEC11EB8DDC225F404F2F30
    LOT COST: $1500.00
    GALLERY COST: $38,484.00
    TOTAL COST: $39,984.00
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: BnS #147 - Empty Nest https://imgur.com/a/Vq2QtXN
    ENTRY DETAILS: I chose to give Robin & Wren a small two story farm/cottage style home in the country in Windenburg. The yard is small and so it should not require much maintenance, although I have given them a few garden pots to enjoy growing some fresh vegetables. The property has stunning views and access to many prime fishing spots, the perfect retirement hobby. The house has an open concept layout with sunshine yellow walls and many pictures of memories made in their farmhouse mounted on the walls throughout the house. I have given them the sunroom they requested and also a hobby room; complete with an easel, guitar, book shelves, knitting tools, crafting desk, computer and storage for crafting supplies. Robin & Wren should feel right at home!
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: All nocc artwork was created by myself


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #147 - Empty Nest
    FORUM ID: AIRIS6962
    ORIGIN ID: Airis6962
    LEVEL: Master
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Dashsund´s Creek in Bridlenton Bay.
    NEW LOT LINK: Bridgelands https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/E240E1BE8E5E11EB8235C80C31D3D2E6
    LOT COST: $2,000
    GALLERY COST: $37,998
    TOTAL COST: $39,998
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/7UTjX8K
    ENTRY DETAILS: I made a small country house style house for Robin and Wren in one storey, in Dashsund´s Creek lot (20x30) Bridleton Bay. It is a very private place sourrounded by nature but with easy access to the beach and the country, hiking trails and stunning views. The yard is small and full of plants that do not require maintenance. They have two porches, one on the front and other on the back by the sunroom, both with a bench to sit. In the back yard I made a BBQ area under an arbor, which is a very nice place to have meals with family. There are three planters by the left too, if they want to enjoy gardening. The house has an open layout and it has a mix between rustic and traditional with use of stone, wood and stucco for walls. More in the descriptions in the slideshow.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Of course.
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC


    Results


    Starting Out
    Comments
    1st Place: @TrillianAstra042
    2nd Place: @DeanXeL
    Sim Challenge: @sarabeth2984


    Established
    Comments
    1st Place: @AfterMidnight
    2nd Place: @KitelDesigns
    3rd Place: @icanhassims
    Sim Challenge: @icanhassims
    Room Challenge: @icanhassims


    Expert
    Comments
    1st Place: @AliSim19


    Master
    Comments
    1st Place: @AlJay







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  • BuildnShareBuildnShare Posts: 4,061 Member
    edited September 2021
    #BnS148 - Spring Designer Showdown

    The deadline for this challenge is 30 April 2021

    It’s spring again, and you know what that means - it’s time for another Designer Showdown!

    This one is going to be a little bit different. With spring, comes spring cleaning, and this lot is in desperate need of some cleaning up! Your task is to transform this rundown, dirty house and its overgrown yard back into a beautiful lot sims would be happy to live in.
    Squatters have been living here and have left a lot of garbage and junk behind when they were evicted. Some of the furnishings were left by the original inhabitants, but you don’t have to use any of it if you would rather not.

    Build on any lot you like.

    Rules:

    *Do not move the exterior walls.. (Half walls may be fixed)
    *You may change any wall patterns, floors, doors, windows, stairs, railings, spandrels, Porches, decks and roofing.
    *You may change the landscaping.
    *You may alter interior walls.
    *You can add on to the exterior. The wall you attach the extension to can’t be removed, shortened, or lengthened.
    *You may change or simply removing be he laid traits.

    Lot link: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/779A354192AD11EB84F8C80C31D3D2E6


    THE BRIEF


    Budget: 150,000 simoleons.
    Clean up, repair and furnish the house however you want. The lower level can be either a separate apartment or just a regular basement.
    Remember to landscape the lot.

    Note: As always, this challenge does not have any pack requirements. However, if you have certain packs, you’ll find little extras in the build.
    Strangerville: Wall cracks
    Cats and Dogs: Pet poop, scratches, and paw prints on the walls.
    Seasons: Cobwebs
    Romantic Garden: Overgrown rose bushes.


    Entry List


    Starting Out


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #148 - Spring Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID: ellejoyner
    ORIGIN ID: ellejoyner
    LEVEL: (leaving blank - cause I haven't been labeled yet)
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Potters Splay
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/3F5578C39A5911EB80B4E71AC1307F24
    LOT COST: $2500
    GALLERY COST: $142,695
    TOTAL COST: $145,195
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/KBIBmzB
    ENTRY DETAILS: A spacious three story home, newly renovated from head to toe. Complete with gorgeous back patio and upper deck. The lower floor has been fully customized as a separate rentable apartment. The upper floor houses three bedrooms and two full baths.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #148 - Spring Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID: LadyPepper
    ORIGIN ID: LadyPepper3
    LEVEL: Starting out
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Riverside Roost
    NEW LOT LINK https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/E5A10CF3A5C811EB89EA4D68E38405F0?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=spring designer showdown&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 3,182
    GALLERY COST: 139,886
    TOTAL COST: 143,068
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW https://imgur.com/gallery/FTmZiqi
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none


    CHALLENGE BnS #148 –Spring Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID: VeeNomNom
    ORIGIN ID: VeeNomNom
    LEVEL: Starting Out
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Potters Splay
    NEW LOT LINK: where do I find this link >< ?????
    LOT COST: $2,500
    GALLERY COST: $137,653
    TOTAL COST: $140,153
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1dCDJspsA7PHciNN4BgtCat32RBZgXL8S
    ENTRY DETAILS: This home belongs to a suburban family of 3 who decided to renovate the basement to make room for University student homestays!
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please, always keen on new tips and tricks! (be gentle though it's my first upload hehe, only found out about the challenge 11hrs before its due and I'm not 100% satisfied)
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: n/a[/quote]


    CHALLENGE #148 - Spring Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID: ScholarSim
    ORIGIN ID: ScholarHob
    LEVEL: Starting Out
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Potters Splay
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/A5568E3C9D9111EB8C3816881702A645
    LOT COST: $2500
    GALLERY COST: $147,236
    TOTAL COST: $149,736
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://flic.kr/s/aHsmVtKnkk
    ENTRY DETAILS: Westbrook Construction Company is excited to put this rejuvenated first-time flip back on the market. Spacious and charming, it's perfect for any family, complete with a basement in-law suite. Both the master and inlaw bedrooms have an en suite for privacy. It's a steal for waterfront property in Willowbrook, a charming family-oriented neighborhood. Stop by an open house today, this won't be on the market for long!
    The lot has been designed to be as eco-friendly as possible to keep Willowbrook clean and has a delightfully homey feel. With all the renovations and new appliances, there should be little need to call a repair service. It’s almost as if you have little gnomes keeping the place tidy for you!
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Please! I tried to bring the excellent criticism from the last challenge I participated into this house and feel it made it a stronger build.
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A


    CHALLENGE BnS #148 –Spring Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID: ForeverTuesday
    ORIGIN ID: Mikaela1237
    LEVEL:
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Mid-Nowhere (20x20)
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/B10E1D6BA9D911EB8DA2FC20F490ED8C?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns148&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: $1,500
    GALLERY COST: $148,379
    TOTAL COST: $149,879
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/39xxemH
    ENTRY DETAILS: The house was in pretty bad shape when the Gregory family bought it, but with some repairs and TLC, it now feels like home. Lisa and Darwin (kids) were super excited to be able to decorate their new bedroom, but their favorite part of the house is their parents' office because it has a hidden bookshelf door and they get to brag to all of their friends about the secret room! Jazmin (mom) loves how spacious the kitchen is, but she's hoping to purchase some newer appliances in a year or two when the family has saved up a bit more money. Colleen (teen) adores having her own space; she never got to just relax and chill with her friends at home when her family lived in a cramped apartment in San Myshuno. Katy (toddler) is still learning to talk, but she insists that she's a bunny princess whenever she's playing in her new bedroom and her parents have never seen her be so excited for bedtime. Clarence (dad) is happy to see his family so happy. He did a lot of the work on the house himself and it's great to see how much everyone appreciates the special things he included just for them.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please!
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
    TWITTER TAG: @starlitreader


    FORUM ID: CBSSDH
    ORIGIN ID: CBSSDH
    LEVEL: ----
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Tail's end
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/E43FAA8DAA3911EB861F16881702A645
    LOT COST: 3,000
    GALLERY COST: 146,800
    TOTAL COST: 149,800
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/cHbX9ry
    ENTRY DETAILS: This home belongs to a family of 4. John and Lisa wanted to fix it up when they moved out of the city after the baby was born. Since they are from the city they didn't want a full country style house so they settled on their dream modern farmhouse design. With muted colors against the black trims, lots of floral decorations and just an overall cozy feeling it was hard for them not to fall in love with this interior. The house itself has 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths with a gorgeous master bathroom, baby room, yoga room, reading nooks, a butlers pantry and a candle making station. Now the outside is beautifully landscaped with wildflowers, rock walls, a private pond and a beautiful garden that you can see out the dinning room window.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: ----


    Established


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE – 148
    FORUM ID: @icanhasims
    ORIGIN ID: icanhassims
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Hallow Slough in Willow Creek
    NEW LOT LINK: Spring Hollow https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/A0D06895970511EB8AF8225F404F2F30
    LOT COST: n/a
    GALLERY COST: 124,241
    TOTAL COST: 124,241
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://icanhassims.weebly.com/148-spring-designer-showdown.html
    ENTRY DETAILS: This home was built for family fun! With bedrooms for two adolescents, a teenager, and master bedroom, it’s ready for a medium sized family to move-in. In addition to the comfortably furnished living spaces, there is a basement recreation area and home gym. There is also a spacious laundry room and garage converted into a crafting space. Though the backyard is small, there is a swing and monkey bars for the kids, accessed through a beautiful side garden.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!


    FORUM ID: tunafishfish
    ORIGIN ID: Needleworkreve
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Asphalt Abodes
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/F23873C099A811EB898F4D68E38405F0
    LOT COST: $2,000
    GALLERY COST: $139,971
    TOTAL COST: $141,971
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://needleworkreve.tumblr.com/post/648090960891412480/spring-designer-showdown
    ENTRY DETAILS: I loved the house that Simtresa posted, with its sloping lot and daylight basement and I wanted to keep the character of the lot but just clean it up and make it pretty. Somehow in sectioning off the house to get a new layout, it kept on going in a very traditional direction, and I got this idea that the people that live there are restoring it to its former glory as an early 20th century frame farmhouse. I was all set to decorate it in a formal traditional manner, but things kept on going in a looser, more Bohemian direction. I decided to go with it and the build turned out very warm and homey.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC was used in the making of this build.
    TWITTER TAG: NA
    FACEBOOK PROFILE: NA
    TUMBLR LINK: https://needleworkreve.tumblr.com/


    FORUM ID: AfterMidnight
    ORIGIN ID: AfterMidnight13
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: The Lighthouse
    NEW LOT LINK: Cliffside Home https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/CFF203E4996C11EB8DCE4D68E38405F0?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns148&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 3,000
    GALLERY COST: 146,968
    TOTAL COST: 149,968
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Here https://imgur.com/a/nU6W5vf
    ENTRY DETAILS: With the squatters gone for good, a family of six has purchased the property and transformed it into a modern home on the cliffside.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #148 - Spring Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID:pammiechick
    ORIGIN ID: pammiechick
    LEVEL:Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Domus Familiarus
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/A8D1970A9D8711EB8762BF0D07DD8127?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=pammiechick&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 2500
    GALLERY COST: 142730
    TOTAL COST: 145230
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Part 1 https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https://pammiechick.tumblr.com/post/648317210540097536/build-n-share-spring-designer-showdown
    Part 2 https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https://pammiechick.tumblr.com/post/648318114561474560/spring-designer-showdown-part-2
    Spoiler for overheads https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/17858428/#Comment_17858428
    ENTRY DETAILS: This home has an eclectic country feel for a burgeoning family. I tore down all the walls on the first floor for an open concept family room, kitchen and dining area. Upstairs is a quaint reading area next to the teen girl's room with artwork by Babewire. She has her own modern bathroom to match. For the parents, the master's decor was inspired by the beautiful wall art by Babewire. The master bathroom enjoys a nice tub as well as shower and beautiful decor.
    In the basement is a spacious game room complete with bar, ping pong table, game table and video games. There's also the children's room for baby, toddler and child. Next to that is a beautiful bathroom as well as a country inspired office. To round out the home is a nice laundry room.
    Outside, there's a swingset and toddler pool, Patchy, yoga mat to enjoy the beautiful flowers. Bees and grub center for gardening. Jacuzzi and outdoor seating with bar. On the side is a horseshoe set and a secret wishing well!
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: ok
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NA
    TWITTER TAG: pammiechick1
    FACEBOOK PROFILE: Pammie Chick
    TUMBLR LINK: https://pammiechick.tumblr.com/


    CHALLENGE BnS #148 –Spring Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID: MaryKup
    ORIGIN ID: Marykup
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Optimist’s Outlook, Newcrest
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/en-ca/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/03E99AA7A91A11EB80B4E59CA32C0F74?searchtype=hashtag&category=all&time=all&searchquery=bns148&sortby=newest&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 3000
    GALLERY COST: 148468
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/nJ9NfKk
    I designed this house for a to family enjoy. The basement has a garage, a workout area, a bath with shower and a family style entertainment area, big TV, bar, juke box, bar, chess set and ping pong table. First floor has a lovely, decorated living room, dining room, kitchen, full bath and laundry room. Second floor has a master bath with en suite, 2 kids’ room and another bath. It also has a quite area for ready or knitting. The yard has a pool, BBQ area and she shed. Beautifully landscaped.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Of course.
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #148 - Spring Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID: KitelDesigns
    ORIGIN ID: Kitel Designs
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Tranquil Crescent
    NEW LOT LINK - Has CC, so not able to provide gallery link
    LOT COST: 2500
    GALLERY COST: 143709
    TOTAL COST: 146209
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW https://imgur.com/a/GNniFr5
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Peacemaker, no cc Gallery Pictures


    Expert


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY
    CHALLENGE #148 - Spring Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID: Jazmi1396
    ORIGIN ID: Jazmi1396
    LEVEL: Expert
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Municipal Muses (40x30)
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/181F94AF9BCD11EB8C22E59CA32C0F74?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=Jazmi1396&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: $4000
    GALLERY COST: $145.855
    TOTAL COST: $149,855
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/qamZER0
    ENTRY DETAILS: I thought i would change the style of the house: modern shapes, but this time with warm colors. I added a couple of walls that make up "rooms", but I only used these as columns at the corners of the house, and as a base for the sloping roof to decorate the building. For the interior design, I started primarily from this orange color. I hope you like it!
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #148 - Spring Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID: Clousinators
    ORIGIN ID: Clousinators
    LEVEL: Expert
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Potter's Splay
    NEW LOT LINK: Spring Designer Showdown https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/56B9BA8B9E3911EB86504D68E38405F0?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=clousinators&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 2,500
    GALLERY COST: 118,502
    TOTAL COST: 121,002
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: House Tour https://imgur.com/a/jTffc7C
    ENTRY DETAILS: First of all... the amount of poop used on the original lot is insane I wanted to keep the outside close to the original house so I kept the green siding and the windows. I added a few more here and there just to add in more light. I kept this as a single family home, there are 4 bedrooms with plenty of room for more beds for a growing family, or it can be used as a large rental house. I also wanted to utilize as much as the space as possible so I added a patio area to the front of the house and used the back yard for the kids and gardening. The basement and first floor were rearranged. I forgot to take pictures of the laundry room but its small anyway and just has a shelf, washer and dryer, and the broom and ironing board.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None used
    TWITTER TAG: mere5915


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #148 - Spring Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
    ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
    LEVEL: Expert
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Darkwing House University Housing
    NEW LOT LINK: Britechester Housing https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/B91AD83C9F2911EB808BE59CA32C0F74?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=PINKUSFAMILY&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: $ 1,500
    GALLERY COST: $ 146,061
    TOTAL COST: $ 147,561
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Album https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=1652411471645604&set=a.2986014351618636
    ENTRY DETAILS: The Britechester College Housing committee purchased our rundown, dirty house, with the overgrown yard at a competitive price. A Crew of students recruited by the housing committee transformed this rundown, dirty house and its overgrown yard back into a beautiful lot for Students to live in. Cleaned up & painted. 4 student living quarters were made with 3 shared bathrooms on the 2nd floor. The Main floor became a Shared Kitchen, dining room ,public bathroom & formal living room for students to socialize. The lower level was transformed into a library for student study, and an entertainment area for relaxing. The Garage was made into a simple Gym for students to blow off steam after those grueling studies. The landscaping was just cleaned up , weeded & pruned. Flower boxes & hanging plants were added for hominess..
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Art by Seaweed102 in the gallery
    FACEBOOK PROFILE: Mom's Sims 3 & 4. Creations


    Master


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #148 - Spring Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID: AlJay
    ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
    LEVEL: Master
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Sandy Run in Newcrest
    NEW LOT LINK: Welcome to Suburbia https://www.ea.com/en-ca/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/FD8A3132A2BB11EB846916881702A645
    LOT COST: $2500
    GALLERY COST: $143,527.00
    TOTAL COST: $146,027.00
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Spring Designer Showdown https://imgur.com/a/lGrcp6n
    STORYLINE
    "You're telling me lumber is how much!?! Oh, that will never do. There is no way we can make a profit with that kind of expense". You hang up the phone and begin to think of other options for the new development property you own in Newcrest. "Hmmm", you think to yourself. "There is that rental property we have over in Willow creek. Now might be the perfect time to move it. We can build something in Willow Creek later, when the lumber prices are not through the roof." As you grab a pen, you begin to get excited; "Yes, that is definitely what we will do!" You say, as you begin to jot down your plans. "We will raise the house three notches and add some weeping tile around the base, I noticed that the house seemed to have some flooding issues. We would hate for anyone to have to deal with that." You pause for a moment to think. "Let's add a garage, and a deck! They tend to be great for resale" you say. "I think that we will use greys and neutral tones as a color guide, we want this house to appeal to as many people as possible. We will give them all the extras! Make this a home that they can't live without!" Looking over your notes you are satisfied. "Yes," you say; "This will be the perfect suburban family home".
    ENTRY DETAILS:
    I made this one for me It is made to look just like your average cookie cutter home that builders build in my part of the world. A "spec" home it would be called. Just your (above) average new home build, aiming to please the majority...although for some reason my husband the IRL builder didn't approve of my design. I guess you can't please everybody
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please!
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: All nocc artwork was created by myself


    Results


    Starting Out
    Comments
    1st Place: @CBSSDH
    2nd Place: @ForeverTuesday


    Established
    Comments
    1st Place: @AfterMidnight
    2nd Place: @KitelDesigns
    3rd Place: @tunafishfish


    Expert
    Comments
    1st Place: @Pinkusfamily


    Master
    Comments
    1st Place: @AlJay

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  • BuildnShareBuildnShare Posts: 4,061 Member
    edited July 2021
    #BnS149 - The Hawthorne Project XII

    The deadline for this challenge is 31 May 2021

    You are going through your email when a subject catches your eye amid the junk, thank you messages, and other mail.. The Hathorne Project! It has been so long since a request from that philanthropic foundation has been forwarded to you. Perhaps the relatives who had taken over after Mrs. Hawthorne’s death have finally finished reorganizing and rebuilding and are taking on new clients. Excited, you skip all of your other mail in your eagerness to open it and find out what will be asked of you next.

    Name: Elspeth Cook
    Traits: Vegetarian, Adventurous
    M/F/TG: F
    Aspiration: Musical Genius
    Occupation (Or Former Occupation): High School Student, I want to be a Teacher upon ageing up to young adult.

    just me! no spouse, no children

    My friend Jett and I were up to no good, again. We snuck into the Bridgeport Post Office. We found a stack of postcards next to a wormhole generator to the Sims 4 universe. Just for fun we tossed our backpacks through. We got confirmation that the transfer to the SIMs 4 universe was complete. We giggled with glee. Our backpacks had homework books, gym clothes and a change of clothes for a sleepover. Then I realized that in the Sims 4 universe they would figure out the owners of the backpacks and we would get in big trouble. Being quite small, I crawled through the wormhole generator to recover the backpacks.

    Sims 3 Sims and Sims 4 Sims are not compatible. As such, I overwhelmed the machine. As soon as I got to the Sims 4 the wormhole generator caught fire. I realized all the mail would be soaked by the sprinklers and this would get me in huge trouble. I grabbed the backpacks and got out of there before the Fire Brigade arrived.

    I have been on the run ever since. I have been staying in a tree fort in Magnolia Park. I wake up cold each morning and go workout and take a shower, I attend school online at the Library using the alias Lokey Drummer. After school hours I will sometimes paint at the museum. I busk. In the evening I dress up in clubwear and sneak through the back door to the Blue Velvet and get free chips. I use some of the money from selling my paintings to grill fruit. I have cobbled together a guitar for busking and bought an air mattress for my tree fort. I am going to be a young adult in two day

    I don’t know much about building but I think my teacher will be able to get me 20000 simoleons as long as I buy a lot. I would like a functional home on my new lot with the remaining funds after I buy the lot.

    I am open to having a home of 64 tiles or less for the skill gains multiplier.

    I like the aesthetic of the room Cosmic Clean from the room catalogue and would like a bathroom with some of those elements if possible.
    I will join the teacher career so I can improve the lives of Sim children just like my teachers helped me immensely. Their kindness made being alone and destitute bearable. I will need a home office for teaching online. I can’t teach online from the library for the sake of the privacy of the student.

    Please make the exterior of my house any colour but off-white.
    See @JojoMOMSTER's creative entry here! https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/17802045/#Comment_17802045


    THE BRIEF


    Budget: 20000 (Lot cost + build cost)
    As with all Hawthorne legacies, the home must contain a computer, a garden, a chess table, an easel, at least one musical instrument, a piece of fitness equipment and a fully stocked bookcase
    The house must be no larger than 64 tiles
    The house’s exterior can be any color but off-white.

    Sim Challenge

    Because this a Hawthorne Project Challenge, there is no sim challenge. Download @JoJoMomster’s sims 3 runaway Elspeth Cook from the Gallery here. https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=http://https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/D992FB966B4C11EB87563CBA924B87DD?category=households&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=jojoMOMSTER&max=50&maxis=false

    Room Challenge

    Create Elspeth’s new bathroom based on the Cosmic Clean room she admired. Budget is 5,000


    Entry List


    Starting Out


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #149 Hawthorne Project 12
    FORUM ID: DeanXeL
    ORIGIN ID: DeanXeL
    LEVEL: Starting Out
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Rindle Rose
    NEW LOT LINK - different color wall in the bathroom, but same price. https://www.ea.com/en-au/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/4CBEFD97B0A011EB8B42E71AC1307F24
    LOT COST: 2000
    GALLERY COST: 17799
    TOTAL COST: 19799
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOWhttps://imgur.com/a/D5pJoW1
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: no CC
    I know Elspeth is alone, but I decided to make a tiny home fit for 2, this way she can make it her home and keep it for as long as she needs it, whether she finds someone special or not. The house is all on one floor, making it spaceous and easy to get around. The shape is fun and provides for a modern feel. I decided to go with black, both for the modern look and the fact that Elspeth does not enjoy white/off-white. I know I got the comment before of not decorating the walls, but because of the shape and the colors used on the furniture, the house gets a 'busy' feel quite fast and if I were Elspeth, I would want to hang up a few of my own created paintings to make the house feel like my own


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #149 – The Hawthorne Project
    FORUM ID: LadyPepper
    ORIGIN ID: LadyPepper3
    LEVEL: Starting out
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Streamlet single
    NEW LOT LINK - https://www.ea.com/en-au/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/09F44E82BBC311EB8991FC20F490ED8C?category=all&amp;searchtype=item_name&amp;sortby=downloads&amp;time=all&amp;searchquery=BNS challenge 149&amp;max=50&amp;maxis=false
    LOT COST: 1,506
    GALLERY COST: 18,470
    TOTAL COST: 19,976
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/Xmmx7b5
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none


    FORUM ID: ForeverTuesday
    ORIGIN ID: Mikaela1237
    LEVEL: Starting Out
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Crick Cabana
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/4662B92DBF4211EB8FD9BF0D07DD8127
    LOT COST: 1,500
    GALLERY COST: 18,487
    TOTAL COST: 19,987
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/4StG3MG
    ENTRY DETAILS: I saw a very cute trailer house by CozyBuilds and was inspired to build a trailer home for Elspeth. The stairs in the back even fold up so that Elspeth can travel with the house if she wants to! After building the trailer, I had only placed 24 tiles and the house seemed like a good size, so I decided to make a little 8-tile mini schoolhouse for Elspeth to teach from, which would allow me to keep the lot at 32 tiles for the extra micro home bonuses. The house itself was designed to look like a barn on the outside with solar panels to keep Elspeth's electricity bills down. To help save money, the kitchen appliances are used and most of the furniture is from thrift stores, but Elspeth found some pretty cool stuff and the savings left her with enough money to buy a washer and dryer. The bathroom is a miniaturized version of the blue cosmic clean bathroom that Elspeth liked so much, with a small piece of the large plant in a wall mounted vase and some added towels and storage. Most of the walls in the house are also the white "pretty in plastic" from the cosmic clean bathroom, with the exception of one wall in the living space being red wallpaper to help the house feel more fun. The house is fully playtested and 100% functional, though the outdoor trash can is a trash chute hidden inside of a debug trash bin. The schoolhouse was designed to look like an old one-room schoolhouse, with the chalkboard and easel placed strategically so that they will be visible from Elspeth's webcam. Since the house is so small, I built Elspeth a large beautiful garden that is meant to feel a bit like a walk through the woods, especially towards the back of the lot. She has a planter box and pots for vegetables, and outdoor chess table, a picnic table for eating outside, and string lights so she can even use the garden at night.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please!
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
    TWITTER TAG: @starlitreader


    Established


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE – 149
    FORUM ID: @icanhasims
    ORIGIN ID: icanhassims
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Comfy Cubby in Newcrest
    NEW LOT LINK: Tiny Modern https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/062EDB70AD2211EB810EE59CA32C0F74
    LOT COST: 1500
    GALLERY COST: 18,193
    TOTAL COST: 19,693
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://icanhassims.weebly.com/149-hawthorne-project-xii.html
    ENTRY DETAILS: (This is my first Hawthorne Project so hopefully I did it right!) This tiny modern is surprisingly bright inside, thanks to the huge windows without curtains. After all, who would want to obstruct the views of that lovely garden path and backyard? Perfect for an artist or musician on a budget, and in this case, a teacher who does both!
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #149 Hawthorne Project 12
    FORUM ID: KitelDesigns
    ORIGIN ID: Kitel Designs
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Comfy Cubby
    NEW LOT LINK - https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/0464830FAB8611EB8466E71AC1307F24?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Kiteldesigns&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 1500
    GALLERY COST: 18288
    TOTAL COST: 19788
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW https://imgur.com/a/tBa3Nu3
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: no cc Gallery Pictures
    This Tiny 64 Square home is anything but small. This home boasts a large kitchen and living space. a Upstairs loft provides a bedroom with an amazing view. And it is all yours for a Starter home price!


    CHALLENGE #149 - The Hawthorne Project XII
    FORUM ID: pammiechick
    ORIGIN ID:pammiechick
    LEVEL:Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Bellington Boathouse
    NEW LOT LINK:https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/55479552B6CB11EB804BBF0D07DD8127?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=pammiechick&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 1500
    GALLERY COST: 18488
    TOTAL COST: 19888
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/zSnIhEy
    ENTRY DETAILS: What a quaint #tinyhome for a teen to start out in! This ecoliving ecofriendly home has just enough to make anyone comfortable! It has many areas for gardening, easel for painting, ladder for an upstairs view! Murphybed for convenience and a guitar to make her creative juices flow. Included in the room is a stocked bookcase and workstation with computer. Beautiful, cool artwork is by surfchiccreation ! I playtested the lot to make sure everything worked!
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure.
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None.
    TWITTER TAG: pammiechick1
    FACEBOOK PROFILE: Pammie Chick
    TUMBLR LINK: https://pammiechick.tumblr.com/


    FORUM ID: AfterMidnight
    ORIGIN ID: AfterMidnight13
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: The Shipping Views
    NEW LOT LINK: Elspeth’s Container Home https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/BF187C32B68B11EB84A0E71AC1307F24?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns149&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 750 (yeah, I was surprised too)
    GALLERY COST: 19,185
    TOTAL COST: 19,935
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Here https://imgur.com/a/2FzLvTd
    ENTRY DETAILS: When I think of tiny homes I tend to think of container homes, and since it's a style I thought would suit Elspeth's aesthetic, I decided to build her a tiny container home for this challenge.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #149 - The Hawthorne Project XII
    FORUM ID: becka28
    ORIGIN ID: beckablitz
    LEVEL: established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Agave Abode in Oasis Springs
    NEW LOT LINK: Simple Starter BnS149 https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/61CD49A9BC7D11EB8357FC20F490ED8C
    LOT COST: $1,500
    GALLERY COST: $17, 846
    TOTAL COST: $19, 346
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: slideshow https://imgur.com/a/sBAkqhc
    ENTRY DETAILS: This is just a simple desert shack style starter home. I used the corrugated iron wallpaper which gives it a very Australian flavour. The lot is a mix of indistrial/ modern and rustic. The wall finishes are those from the cosmic clean room and the bathroom has similar fixtures and fittings. The cosmic clean room also inspired touches such as the rug in the living room area. The required items easel, musical instrument, bookcase, computer and garden are included.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM:yes please


    CHALLENGE BnS #149 –The Hawthorne Project
    FORUM ID: MaryKup
    ORIGIN ID: Marykup
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Comfy Cubby
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/en-au/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/2A5BCDC4C23311EB8D34FC20F490ED8C?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=Marykup&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 1500
    GALLERY COST: 19382
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW https://imgur.com/a/WahgRZS
    This is a fun little house just perfect for someone starting out. It is built on a 20 x 15 lost in Newcrest. It has 1 bedroom, 1 bath, a study area, bookcase, TV area. An eat in kitchen with the necessary coffee pot. Outside it is beautifully landscaped with an area to play chess or paint, Your bike is also stored out back and there is a small BBQ area to have fun and hang out with friends.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Of course.
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC


    Room Challenge


    ROOM ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE – 149: Bathroom
    FORUM ID: @icanhassims
    ORIGIN ID: icanhassims
    LEVEL: Established
    ROOM: Sleek and Clean
    GALLERY COST: 3,149
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://icanhassims.weebly.com/149-hawthorne-project-xii.html
    ENTRY DETAILS: This sleek and clean bathroom is ready to soothe without taking up much space (or money).
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!


    Expert


    N/A


    Master


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #149 - The Hawthorne Project XII
    FORUM ID: AlJay
    ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
    LEVEL: Master
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Canal Corner
    NEW LOT LINK: A Home For A Runawayhttps://www.ea.com/en-ca/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/F080E6AFB5EB11EB872AE71AC1307F24
    LOT COST: $750.00
    GALLERY COST: $19,209.00
    TOTAL COST: $19,959.00
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: BnS #149 - The Hawthorne Project https://imgur.com/a/CEdKWRi
    ENTRY DETAILS: I chose to make Elspeth a 46 tile tiny home in Evergreen Harbor. The home is a modern design using the blue Cosmic Clean bathroom as inspiration. It meets all the Hawthorne Project requirements. Having a pool and soccer ball for fitness, A laptop, vertical garden, chess table, easel and a violin. I also gave her a yoga mat to help her develop her wellness skill.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: During my playtest Elspeth met The Bradley Family made by @Pinkusfamily You will see them in my slideshow under the update on Elspeth


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #149 - The Hawthorne Project XII
    FORUM ID: AIRIS6962
    ORIGIN ID: Airis6962
    LEVEL: Master
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Canal Corner
    NEW LOT LINK: Aubergine Divine https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/E8B4A08BBF9D11EB8E264D68E38405F0
    LOT COST: $750.00
    GALLERY COST: $19,174
    TOTAL COST: $19,924.00
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/qbmiPyd
    ENTRY DETAILS: I made a house in two levels with normal stairs. Inside I combined black with light wood colors and used blue as highlight color. Dark brick walls with light wood floors to give it an industrial feel. I could have placed the chess table and the easel in the backyard but I preferred to place them in two fakes balconies because they are covered by the roof. More in the slideshow descriptions.
    As funny note I will tell that when I was making it the name of my preferred lipstick came to my mind, so I called it the same
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Of course!
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No


    Results


    Starting Out
    Comments
    1st Place: @ForeverTuesday


    Established
    Comments
    1st Place: @AfterMidnight
    2nd Place: @icanhassims
    3rd Place: @Becka28
    Room Challenge: @icanhassims


    Expert
    N/A


    Master
    Comments
    1st Place: @AlJay



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  • BuildnShareBuildnShare Posts: 4,061 Member
    edited August 2021
    #BnS150 - Before and After

    The deadline for this challenge is 30 June 2021

    "Do you remember that house we worked on a few years ago? The one you always wished you could redo” Karl asks, bursting into your office.

    “There are several of those…” You reply, wondering why Karl has brought this up now.

    “The one we spent so much on the windows for that we didn’t have enough to finish the landscaping,” Karl prompts.

    “Oh, I remember now, the one with the mismatched railings and columns because the paint wasn’t mixed right-”

    “Yes! The one we were in such a hurry to finish we forgot some small Hmmmdetails, like pictures. I never could remember if we actually finished the roof trim.”

    You wince a little at the memory, thinking about how far you’ve come since then. You’ve learned a lot over the years. “So what brought on this trip down memory lane?”

    “Turns out the owners plan to sell, but first they want us to come back and finish the job. We can remodel and update as well.”

    You give him a disbelieving look. “I never thought I’d get the chance. Of course we’ll do it!”


    THE BRIEF


    Budget; The budget is the same as it was for the original challenge you entered your chosen build in.
    Pick your worst or least favorite build you submitted for any BNS challenge and rebuild it.
    The house should still be recognizable as the original in some way.
    The change can be as simple as new windows and doors or as thorough as an additional porch, new furniture, a new interior layout, and changes to wall and flooring choices.
    Show off any new skills you’ve picked up if you want. You may add new Build/buyfeatures or items from new packs.
    Remember to landscape.
    If you remember them or can find them, use the judges’ suggestions from the original challenge to inform at least some of your changes.
    Include a link to your original slideshow in your entry form - make sure to let us know what you changed.

    Newbies: Don’t worry, you’re not being left out! To participate in this challenge, you have some options:
    1. Choose a build you already have uploaded to the gallery. Show us before and after shots in the same slideshow if you didn’t have one before.
    2. Ask one of us for a build you can work on.
    3. Choose an existing EA build to remodel. Previous challenges of this time have featured the Goth and Caliente houses if you want to use one of those.
    Your budget is an additional 25,000 over the original lot's gallery price.

    Room challenge

    Choose your least favorite or worst room to remodel. It doesn’t have to be from the same build as your build entry.
    Note for newbies: you have the same three choices as above.

    Sim Challenge

    Pick a badly dressed townie or several and give them a makeover. Be sure to show us before and after outfits.

    Remember to include the entirety of the hashtag #BnS150 or your entry will not be judged!


    Entry List


    Starting Out


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE – 150
    FORUM ID: @Lissykin
    ORIGIN ID: Lissykin
    LEVEL: Newbie
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Bargain Bend (Whitewood Manor Renovation)
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/F3F2A482CEF611EB8707C0B26CC30691
    LOT COST: 2200
    GALLERY COST: 139,602
    TOTAL COST: 141,802
    ORIGINAL LINK TO GALLERY: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/9728E7D1A75811E48AAC1187FA282F31
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imageshack.com/a/Fb0w7/1
    ENTRY DETAILS: I built the original home in 2015 so it was super fun to renovate it. I added a sunroom off the kitchen, updated the interiors, upgraded all the appliances and beds, and added a flower garden and floral arranging table. The exterior doesn't look much different but the interiors have changed.
    Since this is my first entry, I hope I did this right! If I've missed anything, please let me know. Thank you!
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes


    FORUM ID: ForeverTuesday
    ORIGIN ID: Mikaela1237
    LEVEL: Starting Out
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Nookstone
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/809CC256CE2011EB84186EA8212881BB
    LOT COST: 1,500
    GALLERY COST: 36,519
    TOTAL COST: 38,019
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW (my renovation): https://imgur.com/a/54jRh7J
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW (before and after pictures): https://imgur.com/a/B6mOSB6
    ENTRY DETAILS: Inspired by the new Courtyard Oasis kit, I renovated the Nookstone starter house in Oasis Springs, turning it into a Moroccan style home. To keep the house somewhat recognizable, I left the exterior shape of the house the same and the interior layout almost the same, with just the kitchen and living room flipped, the bathroom enlarged and split into two smaller rooms, and a single wall piece removed from the bedroom entryway. I also moved the house forward on the lot so that I could replace the empty front yard with a large patio in the back. I looked at a lot of reference pictures while doing the renovation and I hope I did justice to the Moroccan style. I designed the house to be colorful and open, with lots of big windows and archways to let in light and air. I created a couple (Amira and AJ Yassine) who live in the newly renovated house. They love cooking together in the red kitchen and spend almost as much time outside on the patio as they do indoors.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please!
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
    TWITTER TAG: @starlitreader


    Established


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #150 - Before and After
    FORUM ID: KitelDesigns
    ORIGIN ID: Kiteldesigns
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Hindquarter Hideaway
    NEW LOT LINK:
    LOT COST: $3,000
    GALLERY COST: $56,139
    TOTAL COST: $59,139
    LINK TO ORIGINAL ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/LqQSTSA
    Link to NEW ENTRY- https://imgur.com/a/ZoWAuvt
    Original ENTRY DETAILS: Original Challenge 121- Out of the Box. A smartly engineered home. I designed this as if the first 30G was donated money, and the other 30G was from items donated by the community. The solar panels donated by the Energy company. The garden plot put together by the local gardening club. Counters and fridge donate by a restaurant supply company. Books and toys donate by town members, etc.
    This home has the solar panels to reduce electric bill costs, Rain Tank to help with the Garden plot and to lower water costs. Fire places to reduce heating costs. Garden plot to supplement food stores. Although there still needs to be some homey touches needed, it is a lovely home for the group of 7
    The Main living area is on the 2nd floor, to take advantage of the natural light from the many Windows. Kids can do their homework at the dining table, or at the computer desk. A toy box for the kids to play as well. Mom can watch from the living room, or while cooking. The bedrooms are on the first floor.
    REVAMPED ENTRY DETAILS- This home has been revamped utilizing eco-lifestyle and dream home decorator to revitalize this build. This home is still eco and budget concious- a Solar roof allows for the home to produce its own power, the new rain collectors capture for water use. The garden has been expanded to allow for further growing options. The inside layout has been updated, to improve a bonus living space downstairs, and a modernized upstairs living space. Enjoy the new home!!!
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please!
    Original CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: http://sims4downloads.net/simista-rainwater-tank-2/ , http://simista.blogspot.com/2016/02/domestic-solar-panel.html
    New Credit- No CC Gallery Pictures from Mag6002


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE – 150
    FORUM ID: @icanhasims
    ORIGIN ID: icanhassims
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Comfy Cubby in Newcrest
    NEW LOT LINK: Guy Orange’s 2nd Chance https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/95EED39FCAFF11EB86B41188C4E77F67
    LOT COST: 1500
    GALLERY COST: 28,280
    TOTAL COST: 29,780
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://icanhassims.weebly.com/150-before-and-after.html
    ENTRY DETAILS: I had a lot of fun revamping my first Build-N-Share entry! I believe I’m not only a better decorator (both interior and exterior) but I’m also a lot better and taking photos! lol
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!


    CHALLENGE #150 - Before and After
    FORUM ID: SimTresa
    ORIGIN ID: SimTresa
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Rippling Flats
    NEW LOT LINK: Morning Glory Reno https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/D9695A70D77211EB8C6AA46954E8DEB9
    LOT COST: 3,000
    GALLERY COST: 80,815
    TOTAL COST: 83,815
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: New: https://imgur.com/a/H6YgMvS
    Original Slideshow: https://imgur.com/a/i9oguDQ
    ENTRY DETAILS: Question: Is it possible to take a build that never should have been submitted and make it good enough - while coming in under budget? Answer: Yes! I've always wanted a do-over of BNS99, Back to Their Roots. Nearly three years later, here it is. I moved from rustic farmhouse to more of a modern farmhouse look, partly to use the new DHD stuff. I also wanted to include as many of the Lunar New Year free items and few touches from Snowy Escape because the Chens are Chinese and it fit the "back to their roots" theme. I gutted most of the interior and moved some other walls slightly (ground floor went from 14x14 to 15x16). There's a brand new color scheme, and most of the expensive Cats and Dogs items have been replaced - it turns out modern is cheaper than country. I chose to keep the vaulted ceiling and dormers as I liked them.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #150 - Before and After
    FORUM ID:JojoMOMSTER
    ORIGIN ID:jojoMOMSTER
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Brooks Bridge Borough in Glimmerbrook
    NEW LOT LINK: Luv Shak 2.0 Carlos and Betty https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/782FE064D6B811EB8ED8ADE44B91FD6A?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=jojoMOMSTER&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 1750
    GALLERY COST: 35000
    TOTAL COST: n/a lot cost was excluded for this challenge
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: BnS150 Luv Shak 2.0 and BnS113 Happily Ever After https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://imgur.com/a/dd8I95t https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://imgur.com/a/k3mOQjn
    ENTRY DETAILS: https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/17921719/#Comment_17921719
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: art by roseymow and SurfChicCreation


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #150 - Before and After
    FORUM ID: becka28
    ORIGIN ID: beckablitz
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME:
    old LOT LINK: Family in Need BNS141 https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/en-au/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/0D07DDA6F4BC11EA8A6FC2DBEBA66C98
    New Lot link: BNS 150 Tiny Home redo https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/DCF0EC30D9AB11EB8644A46954E8DEB9
    LOT COST: $1,500 Comfy Cubby - Newcrest
    GALLERY COST: $33,429
    TOTAL COST: $34, 929
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Original Slideshow 141 https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://imgur.com/a/12njPFA
    BNS 150 Before and After https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://imgur.com/a/vp19RAX
    https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://imgur.com/a/vp19RAX
    https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/17921968/#Comment_17921968
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes thank you
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none


    Sim Challenge


    SIM ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #150 - Before and After
    FORUM ID:KitelDesigns
    ORIGIN ID:KitelDesigns
    LEVEL: Established
    HOUSEHOLD: BFF
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/lUuvy6R
    ENTRY DETAILS: The group of friends known as the BFFs were tired of their old looks, and were ready for a makeover. With fresh haircuts and updated wardrobes, the BFFs look less like ragged college students, and more like mature young adults
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none


    SIM ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE – 150: Before and After
    FORUM ID: @icanhassims
    ORIGIN ID: icanhassims
    LEVEL: Established
    HOUSEHOLD: Revamped Orange Family https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/BC836936CE1F11EB8C351188C4E77F67
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://icanhassims.weebly.com/150-before-and-after.html
    ENTRY DETAILS: Since moving out last year, Guy Orange has further developed his own style in clothing and décor. He enjoys an eco-industrial mix at home and a more artistic taste in clothing. Since becoming more independent, he has also stopped being gloomy and much more outgoing. His parents have also chilled out considerably since Guy has left. The peace and quiet have done wonders for their moods, no longer being hotheaded or consumed with work (to gain wealth). Both their styles have also relaxed as the peace and quiet at home have increased.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!


    Room Challenge


    CHALLENGE #150 Before and After Redoing 119 - For the Old Gold and Green
    FORUM ID:KitelDesigns
    ORIGIN ID:Kitel Designs
    LEVEL: Established
    ROOM: BNS#119 DormROOM
    LOT COST: §3,000
    LOT NAME: Avarice Aces
    GALLERY COST:§13540
    Original LINK TO GALLERY: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/939F3D1C79CA11E9862126A9E137F5E7?searchtype=ea_origin_id&time=all&category=all&searchquery=abc1538544310&sortby=newest&max=50&maxis=false
    New Link to Gallery https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/569C9B06CA6611EB8D0B1188C4E77F67?category=rooms&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=KitelDesigns&max=50&maxis=false
    Original LINK TO SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/DLmhiZ5
    New Link https://imgur.com/a/KOkPf3f
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: no CC


    Expert


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #150 - Before and After
    FORUM ID: Clousinators
    ORIGIN ID: Clousinators
    LEVEL: Expert
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Pier Perfection
    NEW LOT LINK: Relaxing Pier Home https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/26D6214ED17B11EB8E93C0B26CC30691?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Clousinators&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 4,200
    GALLERY COST: 110,490
    TOTAL COST: 114,690 (Budget: 125,000)
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Pier Home Tour https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://imgur.com/a/6OKjJTJ
    ENTRY DETAILS: Slideshow of the original build https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://imgur.com/a/vsDcTGv
    This has always been my least favorite entry for the BNS challenges (it was also my first: BNS 140). Since Mr.Downey is selling we decided to change quite a bit. We updated the landscaping around the house and added more to blend in with the surrounding area. The roofing always bothered me on the original so I replaced it all and added new unique skylights to let in a little extra light and to add some texture to a plain roof. The entire color scheme has been lightened so the house doesn't feel as dark as before. The interior got a new layout and brighter colors as well. More details in the slideshow.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: mnewi1103, hootofthesims, catatron16, MidnightPixie85
    TWITTER TAG: mere5915


    Master


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #150 – Before & After
    FORUM ID: AlJay
    ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
    LEVEL: Master
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Slipshod Mesquite
    LOT LINK: Overseas Rescue Redo https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/en-ca/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/5196480BD08611EB803EA46954E8DEB9
    LOT COST: $2000.00
    GALLEY COST: $44,984.00
    TOTAL COST: $46,984.00
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: BnS #150 - Before & After https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://imgur.com/a/hNsp4Y7
    ENTRY DETAILS: I chose to renovate BnS #108. It is a container development made for Settlement for Simanity. There are three units. Each unit is developed for a particular family, taking into consideration their needs and likes. I designed this before we had the Eco Living pack and thought it would be a perfect one to redo now that we have sea-can items. This project was also before we had access to the debug menu and so I have taken full advantage of that and given the property a very large landscape improvement as well. I have drastically improved the interior of each unit and painted the sea-cans to a brighter color. I have moved the playground to the back of the property, adding a garden feature in its place. This gives the property a pleasing curb appeal and is a little bit safer for the children playing. I also made sure to add the community garden that I missed on the first go around.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITISM: Yes, please


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM CHALLENGE – 150 'Before and After
    FORUM ID: AIRIS6962
    ORIGIN ID: Airis6962
    LEVEL: Master
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Jardines De Abril
    NEW LOT LINK:
    https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/EB072573D07511EB863C6EA8212881BB
    LOT COST: $1,500
    GALLERY COST: $10,487
    TOTAL COST: $11,987
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:
    https://imgur.com/a/RoKKYtt
    ENTRY DETAILS: Remake of my lot 'Remembrance of Granada', inspired by The Generalife gardens in The Alhambra (Granada, Spain) but with the limit of a budget of $12,000. That was my entry for #BnS97 "A garden for Daisy".
    It´s a Generic lot type where your sims can go to hang out, relax, read a book or play chess. Of course, they can also paint or play an instrument if they have them in their inventory and take to there.
    I´d have liked to have more budget to give stuff enough for a Park lot but I only got to add a chess table and books to read.
    I have learned much since my first version but I still don´t know to make miracles :joy:
    EDIT: My original entry is here:
    https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16544375/#Comment_16544375
    Judges´s criticism:
    https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16574820/#Comment_16574820
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Of course, although I have certain idea about what you are going to say


    Results


    Starting Out
    Comments
    1st Place: @ForeverTuesday


    Established
    Comments
    1st Place: @JojoMOMSTER
    2nd Place: @Becka28
    3rd Place: @SimTresa
    Room Challenge: @KitelDesigns
    Sim Challenge: @icanhassims


    Expert
    Comments
    1st Place: @Clousinators


    Master
    Comments
    1st Place: @AlJay



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    #BnS151 - Summer Designer Showdown

    The deadline for this challenge is 31 July 2021

    It’s time for the Summer Designer Showdown!
    You will be given a choice of three families to design for. Each has different likes and dislikes.
    Turn this simple starter home into each family’s dream home.

    https://i.imgur.com/uEWEX9L.png?2

    You can find the lot on the gallery under either #BNS151 or Summer Designer Showdown.
    The families have already removed all of their belongings, leaving you with a mostly empty shell to work with.
    The house is smaller than the lot, so you can place it on any lot that will fit the size of your planned build.
    You can add or remove both interior and exterior walls.
    You can change the wallpaper, flooring, roofing, siding, windows, doors, and steps.
    You can raise or lower the foundation.
    You can add anything you like.
    The most important rule of this challenge is to have fun!


    THE BRIEF

    Budget: 50,000 - 150,000 depending on which family you choose.

    Smiths: 65k
    Vargases: 170k
    Larsons: 180k

    The house must have all the usual rooms, plus any special requests each family may have.

    Make sure everyone has a place to sleep.

    Remember to landscape the lot.

    1. Casey and Emily Smith: Casey works as a hospital receptionist and as such is into healthy living. Emily is active and enjoys sports and music. Their dream home includes a gym and pool. They love to prepare healthy meals together. Their favorite colors are green and blue. They love modern, contemporary styles.

    2. Ricardo and Zahra Vargas: He’s a secret agent and she’s a novelist. They need a comfortable office space or two since they both spend plenty of time at their computers. An avid reader, Zahra would love a home library. They have two children, with one on the way, so they’ll need a big yard with plenty of play options. The Vargases hate the color black. He prefers Mission style furniture, she likes a more playful, boho flare.

    3. Jamie and Pat Larson: Jamie and Pat recently became the guardians of their nieces and nephews, ranging in age from infant to teen, so they need a much larger house. They need plenty of space for the four children to pursue their various hobbies, which include basketball, video games, art, and woodworking. A crafts room would be ideal. Jamie has always wanted a rooftop observatory. Their favorite colors are blue and red. They’re not too picky about style, but both hate Gothic Farmhouse style. The four children all have different favorite colors.

    Sim Challenge

    Create the family you’re building for, or any of the three households if you’re not doing the build, and show their traits and any skills. You can pick likes and dislikes in addition to those included in the brief.

    Room Challenge

    Budget: 15k
    Build the living room for the family you choose to build for, or any of them if you’re not doing the build challenge.

    Remember to include the entirety of the hashtag #bns151 or your entry will not be judged!


    Entry List


    Starting Out


    FORUM ID: tatselk
    ORIGIN ID: tatselk
    LEVEL: Starting Out
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Cacti Casa
    NEW LOT LINK: Vargas Villa (https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/8592883BE95711EB87C9486C5771AD1E )
    LOT COST: § 3,500
    GALLERY COST: § 166,462
    TOTAL COST: § 169,962
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://tatselksism.tumblr.com/post/657236523125784576/vargas-villa
    ENTRY DETAILS:
    I decided on a mission-style house for the Vargases as I thought that it would fit both Ricardo’s preference for mission-style furniture and Zahra’s boho tastes.
    This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom house provides plenty of room for the Vargases’ growing family.
    Containing a pool and a play area, the enclosed yard at the rear of the house allows the family to fully enjoy the great outdoors.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
    TWITTER TAG: N/A
    FACEBOOK PROFILE: N/A
    TUMBLR LINK: https://tatselksism.tumblr.com/


    Room Challenge


    ROOM ENTRY FORM (please copy and paste into your entry post)
    CHALLENGE #151 – Summer Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID: tatselk
    ORIGIN ID: tatselk
    LEVEL: Starting Out
    ROOM: Boho Bonding (https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/09AB7BE5E13B11EB837DC0B26CC30691 )
    GALLERY COST: § 14,988
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://tatselksism.tumblr.com/post/656306640617865216/boho-bonding
    ENTRY DETAILS:
    To keep both Ricardo and Zahra Vargas happy, I chose to use simple mission-style furniture but jazzed things up with colourful, boho-style décor and accent pieces.
    I also added some bookshelves and a desk where the Vargases can do some reading and writing at.
    Finally, I created a cosy area for the little Vargases to play in.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
    TWITTER TAG: N/A
    FACEBOOK PROFILE: N/A
    TUMBLR LINK: https://tatselksism.tumblr.com/


    Established


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE – 151
    FORUM ID: @icanhasims
    ORIGIN ID: icanhassims
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: ? in Evergreen Harbor
    NEW LOT LINK: Modern & Contemporary https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/68378C82DECF11EB82431188C4E77F67
    LOT COST: 4000
    GALLERY COST: 45,649
    TOTAL COST: 49,649
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://icanhassims.weebly.com/151-summer-designer-showdown.html
    ENTRY DETAILS: Situated in Evergreen Harbor, the Smith's home is a mixture of modern and contemporary design, with a palette of blue and green throughout. Fulfilling their dream house goals, there is both an indoor home gym and pool in the side yard. There's even a dedicated music room for Emily to practice in. The couple chose Evergreen Harbor because of its move toward healthier living, even if parts of the neighborhood are still in transition. For a health-conscious couple, it was important to have a clean environment. While there is some landscaping, the couple didn't want the outside of their home to look too "busy" and so went with minimal foliage to complement their modern and contemporary look.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #151 - Summer Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID: KitelDesigns
    ORIGIN ID: Kiteldesigns
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Beech Byway
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/51D184CADDE411EB828A6EA8212881BB?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=KitelDesigns&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: $2,000
    GALLERY COST: $47926
    TOTAL COST: $49926
    CC- None
    Constructive Criticism- Yes please
    Link to NEW ENTRY- https://imgur.com/a/22cwRGy
    Description-
    The new couple Em and Casey were looking for the dream starter home to start out their lives together. They are a very active couple who likes to workout together, and meal prep healthy meals. They enjoy contemporary style, with greens and blues being their favorite colors. This home fits into all of their wants and needs for a starter home. The main floor has a semi open concept design, with each area having a designated function. Upstairs only has one bedroom, with a attic reading nook bonus space.


    FORUM ID: AfterMidnight
    ORIGIN ID: AfterMidnight13
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Arid Ridge
    NEW LOT LINK: Azalea Casa https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/371CC11AEC1B11EB830F6EA8212881BB?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns151&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 5,500
    GALLERY COST: 94,491. It says 93,991 on the gallery, but I believe that is incorrect because I had to reupload the build so items may have depreciated.
    TOTAL COST: 99,991
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Here https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://imgur.com/a/ydJVchf
    ENTRY DETAILS: Azalea Casa is a home built with the Vargas couple and their growing family in mind. It is spacious, child-friendly, and boasts a lovely backyard for everyone to use.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE – 151
    FORUM ID: pammiechick
    ORIGIN ID: pammiechick
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Brook Bungalow in Willow Creek
    NEW LOT LINK: Contemporary Gem https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/411820B0EF6211EB8C64A46954E8DEB9?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=pammiechick&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 2,500
    GALLERY COST: 62,402
    TOTAL COST: 64,902
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Here https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://imgur.com/gallery/isBGH5J
    ENTRY DETAILS: This contemporary, modern home was made for a cute couple, Casey and Emily Smith. They always wanted a home gym and music studio plus they have a piano, modern kitchen, pool, hottub, spacious backyard for entertaining, and a wonderful area for gardening. Their cozy bedroom is just right for knitting, working on a computer or ...um...enjoying themselves!
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None


    CHALLENGE BnS #151 – Summer Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID: MaryKup
    ORIGIN ID: Marykup
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Summer Designer Showdown
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/7EB9AB82F23211EB8631ADE44B91FD6A?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Marykup&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 3000
    GALLERY COST: 132482
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW https://imgur.com/a/V4L3czB
    I built a cozy three bedroom, 2 ½ bath home, with a living room, dinning room kitchen, laundry room and a boho office on the first floor, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths on the second floor, the master bedroom is setup for the new arrival. The yard is fully landscaped, has a kids play area, a pool with a sunken firepit, sitting area, BBQ area and since dad is a spy, he has a HE shed out back. There are gnomes scattered all around the gardens, can you find them??
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Of course.
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #151 - Summer Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID: Aquacatt
    ORIGIN ID: aquacatt3
    LEVEL: I participated in BNS with Sims 3 (about 10 years ago), so I'd say established, except I can't figure out how to share photos here or how to find my "new lot link" in the gallery. Oh boy I feel old!
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Hillside Highlands, Newcrest
    NEW LOT LINK: How do I find this link?
    LOT COST: 2000
    GALLERY COST: 62983
    TOTAL COST: 64983
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://flic.kr/s/aHsmWoKULX
    ENTRY DETAILS: Casey and Emily Smith love their new updated modern build. There's plenty of room for Emily to pursue her love of fitness, she even turned one of the spare bedrooms into a home gym. Casey loves the large kitchen so he can prepare gourmet vegan dishes that keep the family on the path to wellness.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Most CC is from The Sims Resource. Walls are from https://peacemaker-ic.tumblr.com/
    SPACE FOR PICTURES: Does sharing a photo from flickr not work? Help please.


    Sim Challenge


    SIM ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE – 151: Summer Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID: @icanhassims
    ORIGIN ID: icanhassims
    LEVEL: Established
    HOUSEHOLD: Casey and Emily Smith
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://icanhassims.weebly.com/151-summer-designer-showdown.html
    ENTRY DETAILS: Casey and Emily Smith are a health-conscious and active couple. Casey is a strict vegetarian and loves to indulge in cooking her favorite foods. Emily is always on the move, whether it's on her bicycle or the treadmill. When she does finally settle down, it's usually to play one of her many musical instruments. Their favorite colors are blue and green, respectively, and they both love contemporary and modern décor.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!


    Room Challenge


    ROOM ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE – 151: Living Room
    FORUM ID: @icanhassims
    ORIGIN ID: icanhassims
    LEVEL: Established
    ROOM: Contemporary Living
    GALLERY COST: 8,777
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://icanhassims.weebly.com/151-summer-designer-showdown.html
    ENTRY DETAILS: This contemporary living room is small (due to the size of the rest of the house) but packed with comfort and activities. If watching TV isn't your jam, there is a bookcase for reading instead. In addition, there's a small office space in the corner to ensure productivity is paired with your relaxation.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!


    Expert


    CHALLENGE #151 - Summer Designer Showdown
    ORIGIN ID: Jazmi1396
    LEVEL: Expert
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Summer Designer Showdown
    NEW LOT LINK: https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/2F5CC382DDDC11EB84D0C0B26CC30691?category=lots&searchtype=item_name&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Summer%20Designer%20Showdown&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 4,000
    GALLERY COST: 95,997
    TOTAL COST: 99,997
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/l5Yybl5
    ENTRY DETAILS: I thought a traditional style house would be the most suitable for the Vargases, maybe this is where mission and boho style fit together. I used warm colors, shades of brown, yellow, orange and green on the first floor, where I tried to do mostly mission style, complete with 1-2 boho items. There are a lot more boho elements in the main bedroom, which I like best. There are many of play options in the backyard, but adults can also relax here.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #151 - Summer Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID: Clousinators
    ORIGIN ID: Clousinators
    LEVEL: Expert
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Chateau Frise
    NEW LOT LINK: Larson Family Home https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/C14FE926F0EF11EB8669A46954E8DEB9?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Clousinators&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 4,000
    GALLERY COST: 144,381
    TOTAL COST: 148,381 (I guess being short on time helped me keep it under the original budget)
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Larson Family Home Tour https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://imgur.com/a/Ubzr184
    ENTRY DETAILS: Pat and Jamie Larson are taking on a challenge of raising 4 nieces and nephews, so I decided to take on the challenge of building them a house. For the exterior of the house I wanted to keep a little of the original build shape so the front porch area and nearby walls are the same, the rest of the house I tried to make visually appealing with lots of different angles. I picked the lot in Brindleton because I felt it gave it a more traditional home feel and its a nice spacious lot with great views. 4 bedrooms, 4 bath, a game room, home office, covered and uncovered porch, pond, garden, firepit, and basketball court. It has a little of everything for everybody. I was on vacation for a while and ran short of time so I could have done more but I think the house is perfect for the Larson Family and all their new interests. Maybe they can use the leftover money to take a nice vacation together as well
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: All NoCC Art. Artists: holyshmowow, xXSarina_27xX, cosmond12, catatron16, major19822003, AlJay2000 ( @AlJay ), lostine815
    TWITTER TAG: mere5915


    Sim Challenge


    CHALLENGE #151 - Summer Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID: Clousinators
    ORIGIN ID: Clousinators
    LEVEL: If it is the same as the building level then Expert, if it is unrelated to the building level then Established
    HOUSEHOLD: The Larson Family https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/FB5AF145EE4611EB85461188C4E77F67?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Clousinators&max=50&maxis=false
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Larson Family Pictures https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://imgur.com/a/66a8D3T
    ENTRY DETAILS: When Jamie's sister and brother-in-law unexpectedly passed away she knew instantly that she needed to be there for her nieces and nephews. Luckily her husband Pat was completely on board. Together they will take on the challenge of raising 4 kids of all different ages and with 4 different interests.
    I was unsure how to get the family tree the right way in CAS so I made everyone in the prompt and the parents of the kids. This way everyone has the right relationship (aunt, uncle, etc) and the kids will look alike.
    Jenny Leone (Kids' mother, sister to Jamie)- perfectionist, cheerful, family oriented.
    Leo Leone (Kids' father, husband to Jenny)- creative, good, cheerful.
    Jamie Larson- Family Oriented, Foodie, Neat (Aspiration: Master Chef)
    Pat Larson- Family Oriented, Foodie, Perfectionist (Aspiration: Botanist)
    I thought perfectionist and neat might be a fun twist with a house full of kids
    Leo Jr. -Athletic and cheerful (hobby: basketball)
    Lindsay- geek (hobby: video games)
    Julie- Angelic (hobby: arts and crafts)
    Jaiden - infant. (hobby: woodworking)
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
    TWITTER TAG: mere5915


    Master


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #151 - Summer Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID: AlJay
    ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
    LEVEL: Master
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Dusty Turf in Oasis Springs
    NEW LOT LINK: Modern Healthy Living https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/en-ca/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/DDDAE005E98111EB85ABADE44B91FD6A
    LOT COST: $3,500.00
    GALLERY COST: $61,472.00
    TOTAL COST: $64,972.00
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: BnS #151 - Summer Designer Showdown https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://imgur.com/a/mct6lrc
    ENTRY DETAILS: I have chosen to build a modern contemporary home for Casey and Emily Smith . I have kept the exterior shell of the original home the same. I have just removed the roof and decorative dormers, replacing them with a more modern style, adding a carport and a gym. The interior of the home is decorated with whites and blues, has a chef's kitchen for the couple to enjoy and a 5 piece bathroom for convenience. The home has nearly a full wall of windows and doors to enjoy easy access and views to the back yard. The back yard has many places for seating and dining. The couple will be sure to enjoy some back yard parties here. The pool boasts a sunken seating area in the middle as well as a waterfall wall. The gym has sliding doors/walls that are open to enjoy the view and the breeze. There is also a vegetable garden for the couple to enjoy gardening and using fresh herbs and vegetables in their cooking.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none


    Sim Challenge


    SIM ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #151 - Summer Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID: AlJay
    ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
    LEVEL: Expert
    HOUSEHOLD: Casey & Emily Smith (I will add the link when the gallery cooperates)
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: BnS #151 - Sim Challenge https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://imgur.com/a/rITfqIG
    ENTRY DETAILS: Casey & Emily Smith are a fun, active young couple who enjoy healthy living. Casey is currently employed at the Hospital. He is a good person, loves to dance and enjoys good food. His life dream is to become a master chef. Emily is currently unemployed but spends her days doing anything involving fitness, music, and gardening. She is active, musical, and loves food almost as much as Casey. Her life goal is to be a strong athlete.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please!
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none


    Results


    Starting Out
    Comments
    1st Place: @tatselk
    Room Challenge: @tatselk


    Established
    Comments
    1st Place: @AfterMidnight
    2nd Place: @Aquacatt
    3rd Place: @MaryKup
    Room Challenge: @icanhassims
    Sim Challenge: @icanhassims


    Expert
    Comments
    1st Place: @Jazmi1396
    Sim Challenge: @Clousinators


    Master
    Comments
    1st Place: @AlJay
    Sim Challenge: @AlJay

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    #BnS152 - Home Sweet Office

    The deadline for this challenge is 31 August 2021

    Your latest clients barely wait for Karl to open the door before striding past, looking sleekly sophisticated and confident in their matching suits.

    “We apologise for barging in, but we’re in a hurry, we need to be at court in an hour,” the one on the right says, impatiently smoothing down a lock of unruly hair.

    “I understand. Mr. Lau, isn’t it? What can I do for you?” You ask at his brisk nod.

    “We have a list of our needs,” the other attorney, who must be Adil Bailey, says, unfolding a sheet of paper.

    “Thank you, but I’d like to hear from you exactly what you’re looking for,” you say.

    “We’re getting married, and want to start our own law office together rather than continue to work at separate law offices. We also need to combine our households. We only have enough simoleons for one lot, Justin Lau explains.

    Mr. Bailey nods. “That’s why we want a law office with living quarters upstairs, to save on money.. The office portion needs to have at least two offices, a restroom, conference room, and waiting room. A kitchenette would be convenient but not necessary if it can’t be done.”

    “Upstairs, we’d like one or two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a great room,” Justin adds. “Keep the landscaping simple, please, we don’t have much time for yard work.”

    You nod, making notes of everything. “What’s the budget?”

    “Will 100,000 do?”

    “It should. Do you have any color or design preferences?”

    “Bold colors, with lots of wood and leather,” Mr. Lawson replies before Mr. Bailey can open his mouth.

    “The rest we leave in your very capable hands,” Mr. Bailey says.

    “Thank you for the vote of confidence. I think we can have your new office and home ready in one month,” you say, standing to shake hands.

    “Good It’ll be nice not to have to worry about a commute,” Mr. Lau says just as his phone rings. He pulls it out to answer even as he turns to leave.

    Mr. Bailey only has time for a quick wave and apologetic glance before he too is on his phone.


    THE BRIEF


    The budget is 100,000
    Lot size: 30x20
    The office space on the main level must have two offices.
    Must have a restroom (or two)
    Must include a reception and waiting area.
    Optional kitchenette.
    The house:
    At least one bedroom and bathroom.
    Must have a great room - kitchen/living/dining combination.

    Sim Challenge

    Create Justin Lau and Adil Bailey and show them in their home/office. You can pick all their traits, likes and dislikes. Be sure to show all their outfits.

    Room Challenge

    Budget: 10k
    Build the office reception and waiting area.
    Remember to include the entirety of the hashtag #bns152 or your entry will not be judged!


    Entry List


    Starting Out


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM (please copy and paste into your entry post)
    CHALLENGE #152 – Home Sweet Office
    FORUM ID: tatselk
    ORIGIN ID: tatselk
    LEVEL: Starting Out
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Beech Byway
    NEW LOT LINK: Lau-Bailey House (https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/860BC6EAF75311EB8FE8C0B26CC30691)
    LOT COST: § 2,000
    GALLERY COST: § 97,792
    TOTAL COST: § 99,792
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://tatselksism.tumblr.com/post/659452749287686144/lau-bailey-house
    ENTRY DETAILS:
    For the office part of the house, I went for a sleek modern cosmolux style to make it look more professional.
    For the residential part of the house, I decided to decorate it in MCM-style. This is so that the décor is in line with the clients’ design preference of using bold colors, with lots of wood and leather.
    To ensure a smooth visual transition between the office and residential parts of the house, I used a orange/green colour scheme throughout the house.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
    TWITTER TAG: N/A
    FACEBOOK PROFILE: N/A
    TUMBLR LINK: https://tatselksism.tumblr.com/


    Established


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE – 152: Home Sweet Office
    FORUM ID: @icanhasims
    ORIGIN ID: icanhassims
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Preeminent Domain in Magnolia Promenade
    NEW LOT LINK: Office/Loft Combo https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/1F9FE07F012911EC8C39EA3E90C3E6E0
    LOT COST: 3000
    GALLERY COST: 85,437
    TOTAL COST: 88,437
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://icanhassims.weebly.com/152-home-sweet-office.html
    ENTRY DETAILS: This office/loft combo is perfect for the professional sim(s) who is busy taking care of business with the convenience of living on the same property. Considering their busy schedule, landscaping consists of easy to manage décor, leaving wildflowers, wild lavender, and low maintenance fountains. The office half has two personal offices, reception area, bathrooms, and conference room/kitchenette. The loft has a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, living room, reading area, and BBQ area outside.
    Because of the size and orientation of the lot, I really wanted to elongate the building to better fit it. So, I decided to create a loft with the bedroom and bathroom above the office side of the building with the rest of the loft built back behind it. I also basically created a two-sided building with each end of the lot having their own entryway and décor.
    I took into consideration the clients’ desire for bold colors, and including a lot of leather and wood. Both the office space and loft area abound with color, different hues helping differentiate between the various rooms. I focused in on the loft to present more leather furniture, though both sides have plenty of wood furniture as well.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!


    CHALLENGE BnS #152 – Home Sweet Office
    FORUM ID: MaryKup
    ORIGIN ID: Marykup
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Home Sweet Office
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/70EBF51301E911EC846B2E638F0580EA?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=Marykup&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 2000
    GALLERY COST: 79930
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW https://imgur.com/a/5vf5YVS
    Two story office/apartment home for young up-and-coming professionals. Easy to take care of yard for those who don't have time to garden. Two offices/law library/kitchenette/bath downstairs. Two bedrooms, full bath, laundry and open concept living area upstairs. Artwork provided by #Catatron16, #Gamerwindy, #Aljay2000, #mnewi1103.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Of course.
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Artwork provided by #Catatron16, #Gamerwindy, #Aljay2000, #mnewi1103.


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #152 - Home Sweet Office
    FORUM ID: KitelDesigns
    ORIGIN ID: Kiteldesigns
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Asphalt Abodes
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/29777B13F4D411EB8689A46954E8DEB9?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=KitelDesigns&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: $2,000
    GALLERY COST: $97466
    TOTAL COST: $997466
    CC- None, Gallery Art by #Thesims4Ame #MrsBarbiex3 #Team88byMPKG #Samie40 #reginamh1230
    Constructive Criticism- Yes please
    Link to NEW ENTRY- https://imgur.com/a/TJxibiA
    This older brownstone rowhouse has all the charm of these vintage homes have to offer. The first floor has been converted into a large formal office building. Most of the upper floors have been converted into apartments, instead of a full home. While most are in the process of being modernized, one of the apartments is still holding the rustic charm of the past. (Please note, i have done 2 versions of this, one with just the office and their apartment decorated that i am submitting here, and then completed all the apartments, which i am not submitting here, but is in the gallery).


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #152 - Home Sweet Office
    FORUM ID: pammiechick
    ORIGIN ID: pammiechick
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Preeminent Domain
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/B184B5240A0D11EC8F0B19BFEC232A3C?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=pammiechick&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: $3,000
    GALLERY COST: $96,993
    TOTAL COST: $99,993
    CC- None
    Constructive Criticism- Sure
    Link to NEW ENTRY-https://imgur.com/gallery/NV2vNZf


    Sim Challenge


    SIM ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE – 151: Engaged Lawyer Couple
    FORUM ID: @icanhassims
    ORIGIN ID: icanhassims
    LEVEL: Established
    HOUSEHOLD: Lawyerly Couple https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/B3ECB26DFFD611EB8EA9047BDC94C7FE
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://icanhassims.weebly.com/152-home-sweet-office.html
    ENTRY DETAILS: Justin & Adil have just gotten engaged! As long as they're merging households, they decided to merge their legal practices as well. Adil is a bit more outspoken & Self Absorbed than Justin, who tends to be more proper and gentler. In some ways they may seem like opposites, but in the end, they share the same life goals, primarily to become as rich as possible so that they can enjoy their hobbies outside of work.
    I envision Adil as being an arrogant individual while Justin is always politely apologizing for him behind his back as they leave.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!


    Room Challenge


    ROOM ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE – 15: Reception and Waiting Room
    FORUM ID: @icanhassims
    ORIGIN ID: icanhassims
    LEVEL: Established
    ROOM: Reception Area https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/8E867A92009A11EC8A6619BFEC232A3C
    GALLERY COST: 9,976
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://icanhassims.weebly.com/152-home-sweet-office.html
    ENTRY DETAILS: A bright and simple reception area for an office.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!


    Expert


    CHALLENGE #152 - Home Sweet Office
    FORUM ID: Jazmi1396
    ORIGIN ID: Jazmi1396
    LEVEL: Expert
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Movers & Shakers in Willow Creek
    GALLERY NAME: Home Sweet Office (BG)
    GALLERY LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/F0FC47DFFD1C11EB8142047BDC94C7FE?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Jazmi1396&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: $4,000
    GALLERY COST: $95,971
    TOTAL COST: $99,971
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/MdSqs7T
    ENTRY DETAILS: This beautiful business lot is easily accessible and there are two Spa on the adjacent lots. Therefore, it is quiet and peaceful at night, so it is also suitable for an apartment. It also has a nice view of the water. On the lower level I used more serious dark colors plus red, and upstairs in the comfortable home orange and green are the predominant colors. Whith the 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms this home will suit them for a long time. I hope Justin and Adil will have a good time here. I used basegame only for this challenge.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Arts by Mnewi1103 Aljay2000 Catatron16 and Juwels64


    CHALLENGE BnS #152 – Home Sweet Office
    FORUM ID: abelhinha35
    ORIGIN ID: Issabella14
    LEVEL: Expert
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Home Sweet Office
    GALLERY: Link https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/3BABFC41042111EC8BB019BFEC232A3C?
    LOT COST: 2000
    GALLERY COST: 97 991 (I didn't realize that the lot cost gets subtracted on the gallery, I am not going to change it now. Will remember next time) So, I had spare time to adjust my build with the extra 2000. Will update my build on the gallery and slide show tonight.
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/1XDMQfa
    This was the build I had in mind the moment I read the brief. It is a 3 story modern industrial build, with modern rustic furnishing to compliment the build. The bold colors I used were dark blues, orange, gray and black. I also used leather and a lot of different wood tones. The ground and 1st floors is the Law Firm Offices. There is an elevator\door (with stairs), on the 1st floor to the loft, which occupies the whole 2nd and 3rd floor. This door\entrance is exclusively for Justin Lau and Adil Bailey. My motivation was to establish the Law Firm, offices, more than the loft. My opinion is that the right office environment will bring clients to the firm and intern the growth of the firm. This will enable the client to furnish the loft to their desires.


    CHALLENGE BnS #152 – Home Sweet Office
    FORUM ID: Zita1966z
    ORIGIN ID: Zita1966
    LEVEL: Expert
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Vegas Law
    GALLERY LINK: DL https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/ED3085AA02AE11EC836B2E2CE62140A4
    LOT COST: 2000
    GALLERY COST: 97822
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Having issues with Imgur so added all the images here click spoiler below and apologies for the inconvenience https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/17961678/#Comment_17961678
    The attorneys are drawn to the nightlights of Sim Vegas and was thrilled to find this property in the heart of the city. Contemporary, modern and with bold wood and leather design choices, I hope they will fall in love with this property.


    Master


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #152 - Home Sweet Office
    FORUM ID: AlJay
    ORIGIN ID:AlJay2000
    LEVEL: Master
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Planet Honey Pop in San Myshuno
    NEW LOT LINK: An Appealing New Home https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/en-ca/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/F2C30F1EFAB611EB8A04AFF129554B0D
    LOT COST: $15,000.00
    GALLERY COST: $84,940
    TOTAL COST: $99,940.00
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: BnS #152 - Home Sweet Office https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://imgur.com/a/ihh560n
    ENTRY DETAILS: I chose to spend the big bucks on a lot, giving Justin & Adil prime downtown real-estate for their Law Firm. The Office is designed with dark wood paneling on the walls and a mostly carpeted space for comfort and sound control. There are two offices, a conference room and a staff room with a kitchenette as requested. The furniture is mostly red leather but I didn't want to go too bold for a office space. I wanted the clients to feel safe and comfortable there without the distraction of a bunch of colors. The upstairs residential unit is a different story. I have designed it as more of a loft style, giving it dark hardwood floors and plastered brick walls. I used bright colors throughout the home in the furniture as well as the artwork on the walls. There are two bedrooms in the unit as well as two bathrooms. I have also given the couple a deck off the Master suite to enjoy.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please!
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: all nocc artwork was made by myself


    Results


    Starting Out
    Comments
    1st Place: @tatselk


    Established
    Comments
    1st Place: @pammiechick
    2nd Place: @icanhassims
    Sim Challenge: @icanhassims
    Room Challenge: @icanhassims


    Expert
    Comments
    1st Place: @Zita1966z


    Master
    Comments
    1st Place: @AlJay




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    #BnS153 - Rainbow Paradise

    The deadline for this challenge is 30 September 2021

    You offer the nervous young woman in front of her a reassuring smile, hoping to set her at ease. Her hair is as bright and colorful as her clothes, yet her eyes don’t reflect the same cheer. Rather, there’s some sadness and desperation in them. “Hello. How can I help you?”

    Ashleigh Tipton sits down, folding her hands in her lap. “I should probably give you some background first, so you’ll understand how important this is to me.”

    This is unusual, but you nod encouragingly. “I’m listening.”

    “So the short version is, I’m Mortimer Goth’s niece. Our parents were estranged but when my mother died, I was sent to live with Uncle Mortimer and Aunt Bella. We never did get along: I don’t understand them, they don’t understand me. We’re just too different, and I know they consider me an obligation and burden. We’ll all be happy once I move out. My parents left me some money, so I can afford to have a small house built as far from the Goths and Willow Creek as possible.”

    You admire her determination and can’t help but empathize with her story. “I would love to help you. What did you have in mind?”

    “A small, modern house. I just need one bed and one bathroom, plus an office and workout space. If possible, I’d love a small pool in the yard, we never had one growing up and I always wanted one.”

    “That sounds easy enough. Any other requirements?”

    “Just..make sure the house looks nothing like the Goths’ place please. No dark colors or black. White and light gray are okay if you must.”

    “Noted. And what’s your budget?”

    “$60,000.”

    “All right. Your new home should be ready in a month.”

    “Thank you so much! These last few years have been horrible. It’ll be like paradise to be in a home that suits me.” Finally, a smile lights up her face.

    “You’re very welcome.”


    THE BRIEF


    Budget: 60,000
    Build the house on any 20x15 lot in any world other than Willow Creek.
    Must look as unlike the Goths’ house as possible.
    Needs at least one bedroom and bathroom.
    The office and exercise rooms may be combined if budget and/or space don’t allow for separate rooms.
    Add a small pool in the yard.
    Remember to landscape.

    Sim Challenge

    Create Ashleigh Tipton and show her enjoying her new home.

    Room challenge

    Create Ashleigh’s exercise room. Budget: 9,000

    Remember to include the entirety of the hashtag #bns153 or your entry will not be judged!


    Entry List


    Starting Out


    FORUM ID: ElleJoyner
    ORIGIN ID: ellejoyner
    LEVEL: Starting Out
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Raffia Quinta
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/158B2A6D111D11EC874D047BDC94C7FE?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=ellejoyner&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: $3500
    GALLERY COST: $51,960
    TOTAL COST: $55,460
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/6SYpMs4
    ENTRY DETAILS: 85 Raffia Quinta is a sleek modern home, not lacking in character or color. Brightly landscaped, with a sprawling mapel tree and abundant desert flora throughout. Complete with a small pool in the backyard, a luxurious bathroom, charming great room, spacious bedroom and an office or den with panoramic views.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No custom content, but I did use NoCC artwork from the gallery by CocoSims2205, Yolimy, EvaRotky, catatron16 and SimSationalToo. I also used the T.O.O.L. and BetterBuildBuy mods from TwistedMexi, and both debug and the hidden objects items.
    (I apologize for the links/images not being posted. I still cannot figure out the coding for all that!)


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #153 - Rainbow Paradise
    FORUM ID: xXQueenBeeXx
    ORIGIN ID: XxXQueenBeeXx
    LEVEL: Starter
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Rafia Quinta
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/C55D8414177511EC89712E2CE62140A4?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=BNS153&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 3500
    GALLERY COST: 43,611
    TOTAL COST: 47,111
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/swGmRni
    ENTRY DETAILS: Funny story. As I was play testing I thought I found a routing bug with the toilet; however, it was that eco lifestyle overhead light blocking my sims path.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A


    FORUM ID: ForeverTuesday
    ORIGIN ID: Mikaela1237
    LEVEL: Starting Out
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Raffia Quinta
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/52A2CA55221411EC8EAF2E638F0580EA
    LOT COST: 3,500
    GALLERY COST: 56,486
    TOTAL COST: 59,986
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/uBFbsJJ
    ENTRY DETAILS: Ashleigh's new house is just as bright and fun as she is! She got a job as a freelance artist, so the space that was going to be an office got turned into a craft room instead! The house has tons of plants (Ashleigh has gotten very into gardening) and lots of books. There are skylights and large windows to let in plenty of natural sunlight (Ashleigh always hated how dark the Goth house is). She loves the warm weather in Oasis Springs and is so happy to finally have her own house with her childhood dream of a pool.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please!
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
    TWITTER TAG: @starlitreader


    Established


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #153 - Rainbow Paradise
    FORUM ID: KitelDesigns
    ORIGIN ID: Kiteldesigns
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Raffia Quinta
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/62AFA2C70DCB11EC87732E638F0580EA?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=KitelDesigns&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: $3500
    GALLERY COST: $54979
    TOTAL COST: $58479
    CC- None
    Constructive Criticism- Yes please
    Link to NEW ENTRY- https://imgur.com/a/zWgH9ri
    This Simple home is packed full of party and color. It is full of an artists Beautiful works throughout. Perfect for those who love fitness and art, wrapped up into one home.


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #153 - Rainbow Paradise
    FORUM ID: becka28
    ORIGIN ID: beckablitz
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Oak Alcove in Newcrest
    NEW LOT LINK: Pretty in Pink Modern https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/84DDEEDF123211EC8BF8047BDC94C7FE
    LOT COST: $1,500
    GALLERY COST: $58,214
    TOTAL COST: $59,714
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: slideshow https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://imgur.com/a/FsYAf9H
    ENTRY DETAILS: This modern home is very different in style, era and colour from the goth house. Pastels and white instead of deep jewel tones. Modern style furnishings and compact living zones. Ashleigh has a pool out the front and an alfresco dining space to enjoy the outdoors. This house is pretty and feminine but also practical for the modern young woman.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, thanks.
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: n/a


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #153 - Rainbow Paradise
    FORUM ID: jojoMOMSTER
    ORIGIN ID: JojoMOMSTER
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Mid Nowhere, Windenburg
    NEW LOT LINK: BnS153 Far Away Island https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/F0CA5C07143F11EC8D7A2E2CE62140A4?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=jojoMOMSTER&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 1500
    GALLERY COST: 58379 (+120 gallery art = 59999)
    TOTAL COST: 59879
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: BnS153 Far Away Island https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://imgur.com/a/cYrOa3k
    ENTRY DETAILS: art by Sparkilli, The only red item is the punching bag ;-) This is a small contemporary beach house with a furry friend and many ways for Ashleigh to sort out her feeling and express herself.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: of course!
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: art by Sparkilli


    FORUM ID: AfterMidnight
    ORIGIN ID: AfterMidnight13
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Oak Alcove
    NEW LOT LINK: Rainbow Road 111 https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/1B95AAD6166711EC89E019BFEC232A3C?category=lots&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns153&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 1,500
    GALLERY COST: 58,400
    TOTAL COST: 59,900
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Here https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://imgur.com/a/PTNnYCr
    ENTRY DETAILS: Had a little fun with color in this one.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None


    FORUM ID: Chrischris8894
    ORIGIN ID: Twitchy_Owl94
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Agave Abode
    NEW LOT LINK: Colorful Oasis https://www.ea.com/en-au/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/43C313B4199211EC837019BFEC232A3C
    LOT COST: $1,500
    GALLERY COST: $58,147
    TOTAL COST: $59,647
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/VErd2ZN
    ENTRY DETAILS: Colorful Oasis is a vibrant artist's retreat for those looking for an airy, loft-like living space, with plenty of room for exercising & relaxing the mind & body. This is my entry for BnS #153 Rainbow Paradise.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE – 153: Rainbow Paradise
    FORUM ID: @icanhasims
    ORIGIN ID: icanhassims
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Raffia Quinta in Oasis Springs
    NEW LOT LINK: Colorful Oasis https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/C4432A4A19C611EC8536EA3E90C3E6E0
    LOT COST: 3,500
    GALLERY COST: 55,529
    TOTAL COST: 59,029
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://icanhassims.weebly.com/153-rainbow-paradise.html
    ENTRY DETAILS: Something that is nearly universally hated by goths (and Goths) is the sun and hot weather. After all, it gets really warm in all those black clothes really quickly. So Ashleigh decided the best place to get away from her Goth family was to move to Oasis Springs! She chose a lot near the water so that she could build her own little colorful oasis of brightness and cheer. You’ll find evidence of the rainbow both throughout the house and in the gardens, side yards, and backyard outside. Being a painter, there is also an easel on the second floor for Ashleigh to express herself whenever she wants.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!


    CHALLENGE #153 - Modern Rainbow
    FORUM ID: pammiechick
    ORIGIN ID: pammiechick
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Nookstone
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/F2DE785C1A9711EC89A2EA3E90C3E6E0?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=pammiechick&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 1500
    GALLERY COST: 52,363
    TOTAL COST: 53,863
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/uItSJ05
    ENTRY DETAILS: Modern two story with pool on second floor. Beautiful transparent touches with outdoors coming in. Bottom floor wall encompasses above floor pool. Carport, yoga area, pop art, and bright colors round out the aesthetic. An office area is included on the second floor in an open concept living area.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure


    Only Happy Hues
    FORUM ID: Archer_Girl
    ORIGIN ID: saturnspoon
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Agave Abode
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/61468E3D1E6C11EC87787DB6A3FFB678?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=saturnspoon&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: $1,500
    GALLERY COST: $55,631
    TOTAL COST: $57,131
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/XggkciR
    ENTRY DETAILS: The exterior inspiration was the colors of the desert landscape and Ashleigh's love of water. The interior is playful and full of sunshine. It's modern but still comfortable.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes


    CHALLENGE BnS #153 – Rainbow Paradise
    FORUM ID: MaryKup
    ORIGIN ID: Marykup
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Rainbow Paradise
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/8384C864221611EC8C177DB6A3FFB678?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Marykup&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 1500
    GALLERY COST: 49377
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW https://imgur.com/gallery/4H49IGp
    A cute 1 bedroom, 1 bath home for an up and coming young lady who loves sports. Open concept kitchen, living room, office area. A lovely bedroom with a massage chair. Dream bathroom and a really cool exercise room. Outside is a pool, a BBQ area and it is all beautifully landscaped. Artwork provided by #nessiesim, #mnewi1103.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Of course.
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Artwork provided by #Nessiesim, #mnewi1103.


    Sim Challenge


    SIM ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE – 153: Summer Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID: KitelDesigns
    ORIGIN ID: KitelDesigns
    LEVEL: Established
    HOUSEHOLD: Ashleigh Tipton
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/I2xmuzT
    ENTRY DETAILS: Ashleigh Tipton is the Niece of Mortimer and Bella Goth. However she abhors the dark colors or the Goths, so she moved out of the Goth Household and into her own abode in Oasis Springs. She loves birght colors and wants to make it on her own
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!


    SIM ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE – 153: Summer Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID: becka28
    ORIGIN ID: beckablitz
    LEVEL: Established
    HOUSEHOLD: Tipton https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/55B5AA13123411EC820A047BDC94C7FE
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: slideshow https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://imgur.com/a/euGd6Kt
    ENTRY DETAILS: Ahleigh is the neice of Mortimer Goth - unfortunately they don't get each other and Ashleigh has planned to move out as soon as she gets her inheritance from her mother. Ashleigh loves pastels especially pink and prefers the sport outdoor life to the intellectual indoor pursuits of the Goths.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please


    CHALLENGE – 153: Rainbow Paradise
    FORUM ID: Chrischris8894
    ORIGIN ID: Twitchy_Owl94
    LEVEL: Established
    HOUSEHOLD: Ashleigh Tipton https://www.ea.com/en-au/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/E54DD108199211EC85E219BFEC232A3C
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/csFH4Ii
    ENTRY DETAILS: With a cheerful outlook as bright as her color preferences, you would never guess that she is the niece of Mortimer Goth. She aspires to write & illustrate her own collection of children's books; she hopes her new home will provide her with the creative sanctuary she's always dreamed of.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!


    SIM ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE – 153: Ashleigh Tipton
    FORUM ID: @icanhassims
    ORIGIN ID: icanhassims
    LEVEL: Established
    HOUSEHOLD: Colorful Ashleigh https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/99EDEA45180111EC8E81EA3E90C3E6E0
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://icanhassims.weebly.com/153-rainbow-paradise.html
    ENTRY DETAILS: Ashleigh Tipton is Mortimer Goth's niece, but she couldn't be any more different! She loves bright colors, flashy clothes and make-up, and thrives on her cheerful and creative personality. As a painter and art lover she longs to fill the world with brightness.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!


    Room Challenge


    ROOM ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE – 153- Workout room
    FORUM ID: KitelDesigns
    ORIGIN ID: KitelDesigns
    LEVEL: Established
    ROOM: Workout room
    GALLERY COST: 8912
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/rZ0PYKF
    ENTRY DETAILS: This small workout room is packed with all one would need to increass their fitnessa and wellness. We enter onto the stage where one can do kick boxing or yoga. as we walk down to the main level, we can do strength training or cardo.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!
    Please note, this is saved as a lot on the gallery due to it having a platform.


    ROOM ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE – 153: Home Gym
    FORUM ID: @icanhassims
    ORIGIN ID: icanhassims
    LEVEL: Established
    ROOM: Colorful Workout https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/D7BC1BEF181D11EC88867DB6A3FFB678
    GALLERY COST: 6,345
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://icanhassims.weebly.com/153-rainbow-paradise.html
    ENTRY DETAILS: This small home gym is perfect for those who love bright colors. In addition to running and weights, bring more wellness into your sim's life with a little meditation.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!


    Expert


    CHALLENGE BnS #152 – Rainbow Paradise
    FORUM ID: abelhinha35
    ORIGIN ID: Issabella14
    LEVEL: Expert
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Modern Beginnings
    GALLERY: LINK https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/82ACCE9B0FDE11EC8954047BDC94C7FE?
    LOT COST: 1500
    GALLERY COST: 58366
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/pfoRonY
    This time round I used fresh and soft colors, not too bold, to embrace the opposite of the Goth's house. I don't want Ashleigh to feel overwhelmed in her new home. I want her to enjoy the open views and the gentle touch of color.


    CHALLENGE BnS #152 – Rainbow Paradise
    FORUM ID: Zita1966z
    ORIGIN ID: Zita1966
    LEVEL: Expert
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Vibrant Interior
    GALLERY: LINK https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/0480FAD8116E11EC84417DB6A3FFB678
    LOT COST: 1000
    GALLERY COST: 58954
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: LINK https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://imgur.com/a/P7rmKIa
    Ashleigh Tipton is young and planning her future away from the Goth residence. We designed a modern house for with a subtle soft color pallet to enhance the curb appeal. Inside we kept the subtle color pallet but with a burst of color to compliment this young lady's personality. With a tight budget we still managed a smaller 2nd bedroom for her friends to sleep over and a separate laundry room and gym area. We kept her study nook in the open-plan area so she can be close to the kitchen and living areas whilst working on her computer and study.


    CHALLENGE #153 - Rainbow Paradise
    FORUM ID: Jazmi1396
    ORIGIN ID: Jazmi1396
    LEVEL: Expert
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: 5-6-1 Shinrinyoku
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/4D62A655164F11EC8F3D2E2CE62140A4?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Jazmi1396&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 1000
    GALLERY COST: 58917
    TOTAL COST: 59917
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/8hXDt27
    ENTRY DETAILS: Friendly little house. With the colors of the roof, I wanted to evoke the rays of the sun. Ashleigh longed for a small, modern, colorful home. To make it comfortable and novel, I made her a basement with natural lights and a secret patio to relax (opening from her bedroom).
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: of course!
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: nocc art by mbarnet, aljay2000, shooshaaaa


    Sim Challenge


    CHALLENGE – 153: Rainbow Paradise
    FORUM ID: Jazmi1396
    ORIGIN ID: Jazmi1396
    LEVEL: Expert?
    HOUSEHOLD: Ashleigh Tipton https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/902AAAFA14D611EC80A3047BDC94C7FE?category=households&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Jazmi1396&max=50&maxis=false
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/B1Xjx3S
    ENTRY DETAILS: Ashleigh is a young woman, who is moving out of his foster parents’ dark, goth house where she didn’t feel well. A little sadness is still visible in her eyes, but she will soon leave her old life behind and be very happy.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!


    Master


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #153 - Rainbow Paradise
    FORUM ID: AlJay
    ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
    LEVEL: Master
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: 2-4-1Wakabamori in Mt. Komorebi
    NEW LOT LINK: The Good Life https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/en-ca/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/E51D023010BC11EC856F19BFEC232A3C
    LOT COST: $800.00
    GALLERY COST: $59,198.00
    TOTAL COST: $59,998.00
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: BnS #153 - Rainbow Paradise https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://imgur.com/a/TfwMHP7
    ENTRY DETAILS: This modern home is nestled in the the corner of 2-4-1 Wakabamori in Mt. Komorebi. Way up in the mountains, and as far away from Willow Creek as we could get. The home is designed with the modern exterior that Ashleigh desired, but we have added a soft and pretty feminine style to the interior of the home. The home has three floors with two decks and an open air yoga studio on the third floor. There is a Zen garden, patio, grill, fire side seating and a hot spring pool for her to enjoy in the back yard. The lot is eco friendly, with solar power panels, geothermal heating and a recycling station; encouraging an Eco friendly environment. The lot also has a peaceful aspect to it. *Note - I changed the solar panels to roof ones for the gallery upload because the ground ones I used for the pictures required cleaning and they were un-accessible.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please!
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: All nocc Artwork was made by myself


    Sim Challenge


    SIM ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #153 - Rainbow Paradise
    FORUM ID: AlJay
    ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
    LEVEL: Master
    HOUSEHOLD: Ashleigh Tipton https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/en-ca/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/4A93FF3910C611EC8DB319BFEC232A3C
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Ashleigh Tipton https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://imgur.com/a/o1o2LdA
    ENTRY DETAILS: Ashleigh Tipton has just turned 18 and has decided to move out of the Goth's house. She still has to finish up the rest of her grade 12 year of schooling, but feeling like a burden and having absolutely nothing in common with the Goth family, other than her genetics, Ashleigh has decided to move out as soon as possible. She is moving to Mt. Komorebi, as far away from willow Creek as physically possible. The Goth family insisted that she learn the violin, so she is very skilled in that, but she actually prefers to play the guitar. She likes focus music and hates spooky music. She absolutely detests the pipe organ! She loves the color green and hates the colors black and red. Ashleigh loves to snowboard and is often found outdoors. She loves modern and boho decorating styles and would be happy if she never had to see another piece of Queen Anne furniture in her life again. Ashleigh is a good person and loves the outdoors. Her dream aspiration is to have inner peace. She is hoping that by leaving the Goth family behind as a distant memory, and starting a new life on her own, that inner peace is something that she can actually achieve.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please!
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none


    Results


    Starting Out
    Comments
    1st Place: @ellejoyner


    Established
    Comments
    1st Place: @AfterMidnight
    2nd Place: @Archer_Girl
    3rd Place: @icanhassims
    Sim Challenge: @icanhassims
    Room Challenge: @KitelDesigns


    Expert
    Comments
    1st Place: @abelhinha35
    Sim Challenge: @Jazmi1396


    Master
    Comments
    1st Place: @AlJay
    Sim Challenge: @AlJay



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  • BuildnShareBuildnShare Posts: 4,061 Member
    edited January 2022
    #BnS154 - Fall Designer Showdown

    The deadline for this challenge is 31 October 2021

    It’s time for the Fall Designer Showdown!

    This one is going to be a little bit of a puzzle - but you only get one of the pieces! You will have to design the rest yourself.

    Twelve unfinished living rooms have been designed and uploaded onto the gallery. Your task is to choose one of these living rooms and design an entire house to go with it. You can place the room on any size lot in any world.

    The lot with the rooms can be found by searching for Fall Designer Showdown 2021, #bns154 or #Fall2021 on the gallery.


    THE BRIEF


    You can change the size, shape and layout of the room.
    You can change all color swatches.
    You can change the size, position and number of windows and lights. The one thing you can’t change is the style of the room, so if you choose to replace something, it must be with something else of the same style. (Don't replace all furniture, keep at least one original object. This rule can be overridden by Note 2. For example, you want to do an Industrial style build but the room is empty.)
    The completed house needs at least two bedrooms and one bathroom, a living room kitchen/dining, and any other spaces you decide toad, budget permitting.
    Landscaping is important and must match the style of the house.
    Budget: 150,000

    Note 1: If your chosen style has missing objects because you don’t have the pack, don’t worry about it. Pick something of the same style to replace it.
    Note 2: Storybook is a real architectural style, examples can be found here: 57 plans found! (architecturaldesigns.com)
    Note 3: Boho is more about decor than architecture, so pick a style you think it will work well with.


    Entry List


    Starting Out


    CHALLENGE #154 - Fall Designer Showdown [INDUSTRIAL ROOM]
    FORUM ID: ellejoyner
    ORIGIN ID: ellejoyner
    LEVEL: Starting out? [not really sure haha]
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Fountainview Penthouse in San Myshuno
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/A89875F9254411EC857B2E638F0580EA?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=ellejoyner&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: $13000
    GALLERY COST: $136831
    TOTAL COST: $149831
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/t9kxnd1
    ENTRY DETAILS: A classic industrial loft, complete with two bedrooms and two full bathrooms.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No custom content, but NoCC artwork from the gallery is by Bibabelula45, Cocosims2205 and Catatron16. I also used T.O.O.L. and BetterBuildBuy, by TwistedMexi. As well, items from the hidden objects and debug menu were utilized.


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #154 - Fall Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID: xXQueenBeeXx
    Origin ID: XxXQueenBeeXx
    Level: Starter
    Gallery: https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/40314DE7383611EC87112E638F0580EA?category=all&searchtype=item_name&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=Victorian%20Magic&max=50&maxis=false
    Lot Cost: 2,000
    Gallery Cost: 92,168
    Total Cost: 94,168
    Slideshow: https://imgur.com/gallery/XUNCOKS
    Entry Details: Beatrice Crumplebottom recently bought this house and gave it minor improvements. She retained it's old charm inside, although nobody remembers when the shed in the back appeared.
    Constructive Criticism: Yes please!


    FORUM ID: ForeverTuesday
    ORIGIN ID: Mikaela1237
    LEVEL: Starting Out
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: 2-5-1 Wakabamori
    NEW LOT LINK (photos above bed not included): https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/E65AF827397611EC845CEA3E90C3E6E0?category=lots&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=bns154&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 14,500
    GALLERY COST: 134,146 (the linked gallery upload has a different price because the "cc" photos above the bed have been replaced by a single frame to allow for me to get a gallery link. The build with the photos has also been shared on the gallery, but the "cc" in that means that I can't get a web link for it)
    TOTAL COST: 148,646
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/AnGTiw7
    ENTRY DETAILS: I fell in love with the Boho living room and I had a ton of fun trying to get the style right. Inspired by a picture I saw online, I decided to build a Victorian-style shell. The kitchen and dining room being divided by a chimney was actually inspired by the Victorian house I grew up in, which has this feature, and it was really fun incorporating it and continuing it downstairs to divide the living room from the hallway. I ended up using items from the original living room throughout the house because I wanted a bigger couch in the living room and the rest of the room ended up being designed around that (I'm also planning to incorporate more items into an outdoor seating area). I tried to keep the whole house cozy and fun, with rooms either being colorful or using warm neutrals. I learned a ton about the different ways Bohemian design can look while building the house, and every room was based on one or more reference photos. I think my favorite room is the parents room.
    I put the house on a 50x50 lot because I had a cool idea for the landscaping where I'd surround the house with a forest and build little walking trails and different areas (gardens, sitting areas, etc.) throughout the forest. Unfortunately, I moved the house to the lot, added a bunch of trees to roughly show the idea, and then woke up the next day with no power. My power was out for almost two days, so I didn't have time to finish the landscaping (for the same reason, this house isn't playtested). Please judge the house as-is, but know that the random items outside (including 2 mailboxes) and otherwise unfinished landscaping are not intentional parts of the build. I'm hoping to finish the landscaping within the first few days of November and I'll share a new lot link and slideshow on here when I do (just for fun, not for judging).
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please!
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: The photos over the parents bed by are from the gallery, uploaded by KatyLady90, Sophisticat42, Batllia, supereb2000 and misspie03. They're not cc, but the gallery marks the photos as cc if I try to upload the lot with them.
    TWITTER TAG: @starlitreader


    Established


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE – 154: Fall Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID: @icanhasims
    ORIGIN ID: icanhassims
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Cordelia’s Secret Cottage in Henford-on-Bagley
    NEW LOT LINK: Victorian Home & Garden https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/B475DC9E262511EC84D62E638F0580EA
    LOT COST: 1,925
    GALLERY COST: 136,491
    TOTAL COST: 138,416
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://icanhassims.weebly.com/154-fall-designer-showdown.html
    ENTRY DETAILS: I decided to go with the Queen Anne style and gear it toward a Victorian woman (Sara Wilchester) who loves to garden. There is a large greenhouse on the side of the home where Sara can garden to her heart’s delight. She can then transplant any flowers she grows to her romantic garden side yard, complete with pond inhabited by swan. The actual front of the home is to the side with a wrap-around porch to the front of the building.
    There is also Victorian era entertainment available, including cross stitch, knitting, and the grand piano. In addition to the formal dining room, there is also a small nook in the kitchen for casual dining. The upstairs boasts a Grand Bathroom with large tub platform in which to soak in the views and the bubbles! The Master Bedroom and attached bath are the perfect size for a lady of the age to sit and read, prepare her clothing and make-up, and take herself in with the floor length mirror. Also, due it to being the Victorian age (if we ignore the TV and computer), there was an obsession with the paranormal at the time, and so the guest bedroom was turned into a dual purpose séance room. The guest bedroom also leads to a wrap-around balcony on the second floor.
    I also created Sara Wilchester so that she could make the cross stitch hangings in the hallway near the stairs. As hostess to this viewing, she is presented cross stitching in a few photos and a display of her attributes and style are available on the slideshow webpage.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #154 - Fall Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID:JojoMOMSTER
    ORIGIN ID:jojoMOMSTER
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Rock Ridge Canyon
    NEW LOT LINK: Old Cedar forest Cottage https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/52D78182315911EC8B172E2CE62140A4?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=jojoMOMSTER&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 4000
    GALLERY COST: 83941
    TOTAL COST: 8791
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: here https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://imgur.com/a/dAyC1Cz
    ENTRY DETAILS: I chose the modern living room. It reminded me of a family cottage so I decided to build a family cottage in the woods. art by: mbarnet, mnewi1103, SurfchicCreation, Takissis, tiya33. Thank you for your art.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: art by:mbarnet, mnewi1103, SurfchicCreation, Takissis, tiya33


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    Frais et charmant ~ "Fresh and Lovely
    FORUM ID: Archer_Girl
    ORIGIN ID: saturnspoon
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: The Summer Home - The Countryside Neighborhood - Windenburg
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/D66CA4D7354211EC80212E2CE62140A4?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=saturnspoon&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 3,000
    GALLERY COST: 113,478
    TOTAL COST: 116,478
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/xFuZ2t0
    ENTRY DETAILS:
    I chose to design in the category of "French Country" for this challenge. This was indeed a challenge! I scrapped it all and started over many times in an effort to reflect this style in a very genuine way. I've built chateau-like homes in the game that were very French in the architectural style (Second Empire) and decorated with very plush and expensive furnishings. I felt that "French Country" isn't quite a Chateau but it's a combination of a few different styles and they include, "Cottage", "Farmhouse" and "Shabby-Chic". I felt the interior should have a rustic and comfortable feel, using lighter fabrics and colors, and no heavy, dark furniture. I wanted my design to have quaintness but also some finer pieces that looked as though they had been handed down in the family. Or in my mind I imagined the homeowners going to antique shops searching for special pieces and painting or refinishing some shabbier items they found. The sitting room is by far the "fanciest" in this home and I remain torn about my choices in that room. I felt the sofa should have been something more comfy. Just a classic sofa style with a linen slip cover over it and some lovely cushions. I had a sofa that sort of fit that description but the color choices just wouldn't work. It is after all the room that would most often be used to entertain, so perhaps it's okay. As for the design of the home and the exterior, I researched many photos on Google and read some design blogs and it seemed all the homes shared windows with shutters and open windows. And this seems genuine if you're in French countryside that is nearer the Mediterranean. You would want shutters to block out heat but open windows and double doors to allow a breeze when you could get it. The biggest struggle was finding the right windows and I don't know that I was completely satisfied with what I chose but I reached a point where I just had to move forward or I wasn't going to be able to enter as I'm going on vacation this week and won't be back until Nov 1st. Also, this particular home is not outfitted with many electronics or modern appliances. This is a country home and these homeowners are very busy tending their sunflowers and working in the barn on their wood crafts and floral designs. They have one small TV and a radio in the sitting room but no computers or gaming devices. It felt more authentic to avoid them.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #154 - Fall Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID: pammiechick
    ORIGIN ID: pammiechick
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Cordelia's Secret Cottage
    Gallery : Hippie Hollow Barn https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/745324D1374F11EC8147EA3E90C3E6E0?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=pammiechick&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 2000
    GALLERY COST: 96,746
    TOTAL COST: 98,746
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Hippie Hollow Barn on Imgur https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://imgur.com/gallery/hcIvi2W
    ENTRY DETAILS: When Raynbow Stark was left some money from her grannie, she knew she could convert this old #barn into something #amazing . Rich in #boho accents Raynbow's creativity may have got the best of her but she doesn't care since she's a free spirit. She loves #llamas so she invested in her own--her name is Drama Llama and she lives out back next to the #shrine Raynbow made for her. #llama artwork by @rosemow
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: all the beautiful llama artwork is by Rosemow


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #154 - Fall Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID: SimTresa
    ORIGIN ID: SimTresa
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME:Lagoon Look
    NEW LOT LINK: Lagoon House uses cc - no link.
    LOT COST: 4,000
    GALLERY COST: 95,240
    TOTAL COST: 99,240
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/Vt1Dy43
    ENTRY DETAILS: This beachfront house has decks and porches on three sides. The roof deck provides plenty of extra space for entertaining or just to hang out as a family. The loft can be converted into a fourth bedroom if needed. The house can also be used as a rental instead of a family home. Alexander and Lana Goth rent out the front bedroom for a little extra inicome and to share the beauty of Sulani with tourists.
    Since my last Sulani build veered more toward a modern style, I wanted to try something a bit more traditional. Envisioning a simple, laid-back lifestyle for the inhabitants, I went easy on the electronics and decor. First time I've ever done beach landscaping, so sorry if it's not very good.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: A couple of items from Peacemaker's Island Living set were used. https://peacemaker-ic.tumblr.com/post/616369860529815552/island-living-buildmode-expanded-thirty-eight


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #154 - Fall Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID: Kiteldesigns
    ORIGIN ID: Kiteldesigns
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME:Cookout lookout
    NEW LOT LINK: uses cc - no link.
    LOT COST: 2000
    GALLERY COST: 119,688
    TOTAL COST: 121688
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/OWPTnuI
    Style- Storybrook
    ENTRY DETAILS: This lovely little storybrook home is a one story home with a basement. This home is modest, but has plenty of room for an older couple to live peacefully. There is plenty of outdoor space, with beautifully landscaped yards to putter around in. This little peace of paradise in the woods would certainly be attractive to many. Large vaulted ceilings throughout most of the first level, making the home seem larger than it is. A modest kitchen, and bathroom for this home. Both bedrooms are fairly spacious, with plenty of room to stretch out if necessary. The basement is mostly unfinished, with food storage, a furnace room, and some workspace to work on hobbies.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: beams and cross braces are from HeyHarries Orjanics pack 1.


    Expert


    CHALLENGE – 154: Fall Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID: Jazmi1396
    ORIGIN ID: Jazmilia
    LEVEL: Expert
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Rock Ridge Canyon, Glimmerbrook
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/5239DD74294911EC8BEF2E2CE62140A4?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Jazmi1396&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 4,000
    GALLERY COST: 145,969
    TOTAL COST: 149,969
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/0WubBwK
    ENTRY DETAILS: Since this is the fall challenge, I choose the industrial style, because I love it and I can easily imagine it in fall colors. However, this time I didn’t want to build it in the usual urban environment, I imagined a lot of autumn trees around the house. It became a two-storey, 2-bedroom, 3-bathroom house surrounded by a small pond. There are also terraces and a barbecue area. The living room is quite large, here I tried the industrial style with red color. The truth is, I would love to live here too.


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #154 - Fall Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID: Abelhinha35
    ORIGIN ID: Issabella14
    LEVEL: Expert
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: 117 Kings Cres
    Gallery : Link https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/B65BFB9A340111EC8702047BDC94C7FE?
    LOT COST: 2000
    GALLERY COST: 147 959
    TOTAL COST: 149 959
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Link https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://imgur.com/a/K8cPone
    ENTRY DETAILS: I used the modern living room challenge.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: two pieces of art, in the office, by: mnewi1103 (it does not show up as cc)


    Master


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #154 - Fall Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID: AlJay
    ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
    LEVEL: Master
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Cacti Casa in Oasis Springs
    NEW LOT LINK: Mid Century Modern Family https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/en-ca/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/73046B022ADB11EC83E87DB6A3FFB678
    LOT COST: $3,500.00
    GALLERY COST: $126,358.00
    TOTAL COST: $129,858.00
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: BnS #154 - Fall Designer Showdown https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://imgur.com/a/xKJr9OF
    ENTRY DETAILS: I really tried to challenge myself with this one. I don't think that I have ever made a Mid Century Modern home before so I hope that I got the design concept correct. I used all the furniture that was given in the sample room throughout the house except the side table. In keeping with the fall theme I used browns, yellows, oranges and greens to decorate the house. I tried to make it look like the home was picked right out of the mid 1900's, leaving out a big screen TV and a computer. The house is designed for a family with three children, one of which is a toddler and the home is also pet friendly.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please!
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: All nocc artwork was created by myself AlJay2000


    Results


    Starting Out
    Comments
    1st Place: @ellejoyner


    Established
    Comments
    1st Place: @pammiechick
    2nd Place: @Archer_Girl


    Expert
    Comments
    1st Place: @Jazmi1396


    Master
    Comments
    1st Place: @AlJay



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  • BuildnShareBuildnShare Posts: 4,061 Member
    edited December 2021
    #BnS155 - Down on the Farm

    The deadline for this challenge is 30 November 2021

    The first thing you notice about your newest clients, the Grangers, is that while they’re dressed for a day in the country, their clothes look brand new and freshly ironed. It is almost as though the couple were dressed in costumes.

    “Hello, welcome. Please sit down and tell me what I can do for you.”

    The two glance at each other, and Amelia nods to her husband, William, indicating that he should do the talking.

    “We’ve decided living in the city is getting too expensive, so we’re looking to move to the country.”

    “It’ll be safer for our kids, plus all the fresh air and wide open spaces will be good for them. I’ve always wanted them to have a yard to play in,” Amelia adds.

    “I grew up in the countryside, and decided it’s time I go back. I’m planning to try my hand at farming. I’ve always wanted to be more self -sufficient, there just isn’t much room in the city to grow your own food. We’re going to try canning fruits and vegetables too.”

    “And I’ll be able to focus full time on my crafting - knitting, embroidery, painting. I’ve been told I could earn money selling my creations online, so I want to try. It’ll be much more fun than being stuck in a stuffy office doing boring work. No offense.”

    “None taken. What did you do before?” You ask, curious.

    “I was an accountant until I got laid off. See? I told you, boring,” Amelia says with a quick laugh.

    “And I was a scientist,” William adds.

    You nod, taking in the information. “What do you have in mind for your new home?”

    “A simple farmhouse with enough bedrooms for our future children. Room for several crops, of course,” William says.

    “And plenty of outdoor space for our children to run and play. There should be room for a small pond somewhere on the property - Will loves to fish,” Amelia adds.

    “An office for Amelia’s new online business. We don’t need a lot of electronics other than the computer though. We want to keep everything as simple as possible to conserve energy.”

    “That’s a good idea. How many bedrooms do you need?”

    “Three? Or maybe four? Can you do that for $120,000?” Amelia asks hopefully.

    “We can,” you assure her. “Your new farm should be ready in a month.”


    THE BRIEF

    Budget: 120,000
    Lot size: 40x30 or larger.
    Build a farmhouse with 3 or 4 bedrooms for the Grangers and any existing or future children.
    Include the usual living areas (kitchen, dining room, living room)
    Amelia needs an office for her online shop.
    Make sure to include William’s garden.
    Landscape!

    Note: Though this challenge was written with Cottage Living in mind, the pack is not required!

    Sim Challenge

    Create Amelia and William Granger along with at least one child. Choose all their traits, likes, dislikes, and aspirations. Show them enjoying their new home. Be sure to show all their outfits in the slideshow.

    Room Challenge

    Build William and Amelia’s new country kitchen. Budget: 15,000

    Remember to include the entirety of #BNS155 in your entry or it will not be judged!


    Entry List


    Starting Out


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM (please copy and paste into your entry post)
    CHALLENGE #155 – Down on the Farm
    FORUM ID: tatselk
    ORIGIN ID: tatselk
    LEVEL: Starting Out
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Coorinberg Cottage
    NEW LOT LINK: The Grange (https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/0EAA8EC53F8911EC870C2E2CE62140A4 )
    LOT COST: § 3,000
    GALLERY COST: § 116,919
    TOTAL COST: § 119,919
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://tatselksism.tumblr.com/post/667172875204165632/the-grange
    ENTRY DETAILS:
    I went for a rustic, homey modern farmhouse look, in line with the Grangers’ request for a simple farmhouse. But I also threw in some modern, funky paintings and home accessories to reflect how the Grangers were from the city.
    Key features include 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a conservatory, a home office, a playroom and a large backyard with a pond and a play area.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
    TWITTER TAG: N/A
    FACEBOOK PROFILE: N/A
    TUMBLR LINK: https://tatselksism.tumblr.com/


    Room Challenge


    ROOM ENTRY FORM (please copy and paste into your entry post)
    CHALLENGE #155 – Down on the Farm
    FORUM ID: tatselk
    ORIGIN ID: tatselk
    LEVEL: Starting Out
    ROOM: Modern Farmhouse Kitchen (https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/B00216B53F8811EC862E2E2CE62140A4 )
    GALLERY COST: § 14,581
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://tatselksism.tumblr.com/post/667170322998542336/modern-farmhouse-kitchen
    ENTRY DETAILS: This modern farmhouse kitchen is the perfect place for a family to cook and gather together.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
    TWITTER TAG: N/A
    FACEBOOK PROFILE: N/A
    TUMBLR LINK: https://tatselksism.tumblr.com/


    Established


    FORUM ID: bmj97
    ORIGIN ID: quaeresims
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: 3 Olde Mill Lane in Henford-on-Bagley
    NEW LOT LINK: Granger Farmhouse https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/F45AFF543E8D11EC8E0A2E2CE62140A4
    LOT COST: §5,200
    GALLERY COST: §107,922
    TOTAL COST: §113,122
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/PCAMmxY
    ENTRY DETAILS: Granger Farmhouse is an American style farmhouse built on a 50x40 lot in the Henford-on-Bagley countryside. Outside, it has a large fishing pond, a garden for all your fruits and veg, and plenty of yard space for the entire family to enjoy. The interior is very cozy and homey with a large living room, an office full of creative items, three big bedrooms, and two and a half bathrooms.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: No thank you!
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC/recolors were used
    TWITTER TAG: N/A
    FACEBOOK PROFILE: N/A
    TUMBLR LINK: quiescos


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM (please copy and paste into your entry post)
    CHALLENGE #155 -Down on the Farm
    FORUM ID: ellejoyner
    ORIGIN ID: ellejoyner
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: 3 Olde Mill Lane - Henford
    NEW LOT LINK: Gallery Link https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/203086E8507511EC832B2E2CE62140A4?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=ellejoyner&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: $5200
    GALLERY COST: $136,372
    TOTAL COST: $141,572
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Imgur Slideshow https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://imgur.com/a/jQobFuH
    ENTRY DETAILS: A charming blend of the new and old - this farmhouse has been renovated with new modern additions. From the charming main house, to the barn and carriage house, every detail holds a delightful, welcoming standard, perfect for the Granger's new family residence.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NOCC art by #simsationaltoo, #hootofthesims, #catatron16, #oxanaksims, #bibabelula46, #evarotky, #juwels64, #holyshmowow and #AIJay2000


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #155 -Down on the Farm
    FORUM ID: Archer_Girl
    ORIGIN ID: saturnspoon
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Magnolia Blossom - Willow Creek
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/0E40D27D518E11EC8AC32E638F0580EA?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=saturnspoon&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 25,000
    GALLERY COST: 93,465
    TOTAL COST: 118,465
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/uNPlsuA
    ENTRY DETAILS: I tried placing this home on a number of different lots in various sizes. 64 X 64 lot was too large and 40 x 30 was too small. I didn't care for the locations of the 40 X 40 lots in my game and so I figured out that the 50 X 50 lot was perfect and despite the land costing $25K and taking so much of the budget, I still feel it was a good choice and worth the cost. The appearance of a dirt road in front of the farm allows a fairly seamless transition from the neighborhood into the lot. The surrounding trees and nearby bayou add to the aesthetic of a working farm very well. This is the second farm in a row I've created for BnS, so I can't lie, I am really ready to move on. But I still enjoyed creating this and it feels close to my heart because I grew up in a rural area of Kentucky and near the Kentucky River and our house was located on the edge of the neighbor's dairy farm. I spent a lot of time in my dad's vegetable garden and a lot of time sitting on the big, shaded porches of relative's and neighbor's homes and listening to "the grown folks visit." When I was in middle school I spent my Christmas breaks working in a tobacco stripping room to earn money to buy Barbie dolls. I'm very familiar with farm life and miss those relatives with those big houses and farms that we spent time on.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #155 - Down on the Farm
    FORUM ID: Kiteldesigns
    ORIGIN ID: Kiteldesigns
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME:Hounds Head
    NEW LOT LINK: uses cc - no link.
    LOT COST: 12.000
    GALLERY COST: 107998
    TOTAL COST: 119.998
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/P2Rwhvb
    ENTRY DETAILS: This old Carriage house overlooking Brindleton Bay became a perfect place for Karl to renovate for the Grangers to create a new life in the Country. The lower floor of the carriage house has been turned into a production floor that turns their produce into Fizz and Kombucha, taking advantage of Williams Scientist background. Also on the lower floor is a shop for selling both the Produce, Fizz Drinks, and Amelia's Craft creations. Behind the shop is the office for both Amelia and William to work, and meet clients. Upstairs boasts a spacious home for the Grangers, and their two Kids, Rhys and Marley. A large kitchen, flows into a Dining space, that flows into a living space. Marley
    s bedroom is located near the front door, and an extra bedroom turned craft room for Amelia. All the other bedrooms are located on the other half of the home, with a large master wing. a large upper deck/balcony gives the Grangers some personal outdoor space, while also giving a great view of the farm and scenery. A large field for growing plants, and an orchard off to the side of the home. a small pond for fishing can be found in the corner of the lot, and a hidden playground for the kids.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Counters from Peacemaker's Mina Kitchen, and Under TV cabinets- Peacemakers Hampton Built In


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #155 Down on the farm
    FORUM ID: pammiechick
    ORIGIN ID: pammiechick
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Hound's Head
    NEW LOT: Western Farm Beauty https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/907A448251F811EC821AEA3E90C3E6E0?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=pammiechick&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 12,000
    GALLERY COST:107,577
    TOTAL COST: 119,577
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Down on the Farm https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://imgur.com/gallery/EkG9tYV
    ENTRY DETAILS: Based off farms on the west coast this home has a little of everything PLUS all the farm living you could wish for. Chickens, cows, llamas, and pond fish dot this gem. It's also off the grid serviceable with water cultivation and eco-living amenities. There's a huge barn and fun activities like horseshoes and fishing. The home is landscaped with nature in mind and cows are at the heart of the decor of the home.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none


    CHALLENGE BnS #155 – Down on the Farm
    FORUM ID: MaryKup
    ORIGIN ID: Marykup
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Down on the Farm
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/F8B8D936521A11EC82367DB6A3FFB678?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Marykup&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 6055
    GALLERY COST: 110605
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW https://imgur.com/a/JPk0Bgv
    I built and lovely four bedroom, three bath farm house for the Granger’s and their doggie Leia. It has a nice country feel to it. A garden area to grow crops, a chicken coop and animal shed to have all the chickens and farm animals you can handle. There is a nice pond in the back for Mr. Granger to go fishing in. It also has 2 solar panels and a wind turbine to be eco friendly as well as a recycler. Art work by #Nessiesim, #mnewi1103, AlJay2000.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Of course.
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Also thanks to #Nessiesim, #mnewi1103, AlJay2000 for the art work


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #155 -Down on the Farm
    FORUM ID:JojoMOMSTER
    ORIGIN ID:jojoMOMSTER
    LEVEL:Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Dresden House
    NEW LOT LINK: Contemporary Farmstead https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/ADD6B08D51B511EC8CCA7DB6A3FFB678?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=jojoMOMSTER&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 12000
    GALLERY COST: 127849
    TOTAL COST: 139849
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Link https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://imgur.com/a/cUVRXul
    ENTRY DETAILS: I went completely off the rails with this one. I built a modern farmhouse on a 64x64 lot, a full working farm with tons of space for produce, livestock, chickens and pets. The children have plenty to do without ever touching any electronics. This home has room to grow, If the family has more children they can start using the attic as living space.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: This home features a wonderfully eclectic assortment of rooster and chicken art from the gallery. Art by Mandykay77, roseymow, Silverhawk201, jlewi38, FruilLoops40, SimSationalToo, jewels64, hootofthesims, OxanaKSims, and MBarnet


    Sim Challenge


    SIM ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #155 - Down on the Farm
    FORUM ID:jojoMOMSTER
    ORIGIN ID:JojoMOMSTER
    LEVEL: Established
    HOUSEHOLD: Green Homesteaders https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/9B834A7045F311EC8EF92E638F0580EA?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=jojoMOMSTER&max=50&maxis=false
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Link https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://imgur.com/a/6NfgW7e
    ENTRY DETAILS: This family is intense! Lots of chores and work to be done. The farm is actually quite profitable but there is never a dull moment.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please


    SIM ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE – 155: Down on the Farm
    FORUM ID: KitelDesigns
    ORIGIN ID: KitelDesigns
    LEVEL: Established
    HOUSEHOLD: Grangers
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/THD0dHv
    ENTRY DETAILS: Meet the Grangers, A City couple who have just moved to the Country, to open up their own farm. They have named their farm Granger Groves. William used to be a scientist, and now uses his skills to ferment and produce Fizz and Kombucha, using their organic produce. Amelia used to be an accountant, and uses those skills to helps with the farm's books, and runs a little online crafts business. They have two children named Rhys and Marley. They also have a cat and a dog.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!


    Room Challenge


    ROOM ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE – 155- Country Kitchen
    FORUM ID: KitelDesigns
    ORIGIN ID: KitelDesigns
    LEVEL: Established
    ROOM: Kitchen
    GALLERY COST: 14566
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/mz8DLvp
    ENTRY DETAILS: This lovely modern country kitchen boasts beautiful cream cabinets and backsplash, A large center island provides plenty of prep space, and a breakfast bar. Contains CC from Peacemaker
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!


    Expert


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #155 - FARM
    FORUM ID:Zita1966z
    ORIGIN ID: Zita1966
    LEVEL: Expert
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: LA RANCH
    Gallery : LINK https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/4E86E62C3FF711EC83FF047BDC94C7FE
    LOT COST: 5200.00
    GALLERY COST: 114797.00
    TOTAL COST: 11999.70 ($3 shy of budget lol)
    VIEW ALL PICS: LINK https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/18005217/#Comment_18005217
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No cc on the actual lot but did use tool mod to create a background surrounding the farm and there cc was used


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #155 Down on the farm
    FORUM ID: Abelhinha35
    ORIGIN ID: Issabella14
    LEVEL: Expert
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Back to the Countryside
    NEW LOT: Link https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/E00932B5423411EC8709EA3E90C3E6E0?
    LOT COST: 3,500
    GALLERY COST:116,170
    TOTAL COST: 119,670
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Link https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://imgur.com/a/g0d9VBm
    ENTRY DETAILS: When I read the brief, my heart went out to Amelia, longing for the simple but exciting living in the countryside. So I incorporated their city living lifestyle into a farm/country lifestyle.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #155 Down on the farm
    FORUM ID: Jazmi1396
    ORIGIN ID: Jazmilia
    LEVEL: Expert
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: 3 Olde Mill Lane in Henford on Bagley
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/701A8ABC471B11EC8DD8EA3E90C3E6E0?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Jazmilia&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 5,200
    GALLERY COST:114,741
    TOTAL COST: 119,941
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/8gcSYgp
    ENTRY DETAILS: I imagined a tuscan-style farmhouse for the Grangers, with plenty of free space around the estate for the kids to explore. Upstairs are 4 bedrooms, one with its own entrance from the outside. This could be the guest room for now, or if all the bedrooms are needed later, it could be the master bedroom, or even later it could be that of their biggest, already independent child. They want to keep everything as simple as possible to conserve energy, so the house only has one TV and one computer, and the garden has its own well with clean fresh water.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none


    FORUM ID: AfterMidnight
    ORIGIN ID: AfterMidnight13
    LEVEL: Expert
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: 14 Nettle Lane
    NEW LOT LINK: Granger Farm https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/12774C14519911EC86727DB6A3FFB678?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns155&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 3,500
    GALLERY COST: 98,135
    TOTAL COST: 101,635
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Here https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://imgur.com/a/XxqGTyl
    ENTRY DETAILS: I built the farmhouse earlier in the month and then let it sit until yesterday when I came back and did the landscaping. I ended up with more money left over than I was expecting - evidentially the base game rocks no longer cost an arm and a leg to purchase - and decided to leave it as I felt the build was finished.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None


    Master


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #155 -Down on the Farm
    FORUM ID: AlJay
    ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
    LEVEL: Master
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Olde Mill Hill
    NEW LOT LINK: Country Family Farmhouse https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/en-ca/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/24E0F04C4C7A11EC8F2D047BDC94C7FE
    LOT COST: $11,000.00
    GALLERY COST: $108,747.00
    TOTAL COST: $119,747.00
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: BnS #155- Down on the Farm https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://imgur.com/a/CUGbCD2
    ENTRY DETAILS:
    I have chosen to build William and Amelia a traditional farmhouse style home. I have elevated the house and built a retaining wall around the home. With plenty of rain in the area and a pond on the property we would hate to ever see the home flood. As mentioned, there is a pond on the property; this offers fresh water as well as a place for William to fish. There is an animal shed and chicken coop, a barn for storage and also a place where Amelia can work on some crafting items. There is a greenhouse and a garden with bees for William to grow and study plants, as well as a flower arranging table if they decide to get into that as well. The home is not off grid but it is designed in a way that they can choose that option if living expenses get too high (I know that the family had hoped to save money but property taxes are quite expensive when you have a large area of land). The home has an open concept living space, a large country kitchen with a walk in pantry to store their canning and simple living food items. It has a music room, crafting office for Amelia, 3 bathrooms, as well as 3 bedrooms on the second level for the family.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: all nocc artwork was made by myself


    Sim Challenge


    SIM ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #155 - Down on the Farm
    FORUM ID: AlJay
    ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
    LEVEL: Expert
    HOUSEHOLD: The Granger Family https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/en-ca/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/464DCCA651F411EC873A047BDC94C7FE
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: The Granger Family https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://imgur.com/a/npGGGqu
    ENTRY DETAILS:
    This family was a lot more work than I was expecting but I personalized the house for them so I figured I should share the family as well.
    William and Amelia have 3 children. Isabella is the oldest and they also have twin boys, Joseph and Benjamin. They have a sheepdog named Gus as well. William is a genius. He loves spending time outdoors with his garden and plants. He also loves to spend his spare time reading. Amelia loves to paint. She is crafty, creative and is an animal lover. Isabella loves art and she loves animals just like her Mom. Joseph wants to be the smartest kid in the school and he is a genius just like his father. Benjamin is an active boy who loves the outdoors and Gus is their friendly, loyal, and hairy Shetland sheepdog.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none


    Results


    Starting Out
    Comments
    1st Place: @tatselk
    Room Challenge: @tatselk


    Established
    Comments
    1st Place: @Archer_Girl
    2nd Place: @bmj97
    3rd Place: @MaryKup
    Room Challenge: @KitelDesigns
    Sim Challenge: @JojoMOMSTER


    Expert
    Comments
    1st Place: @Jazmi1396


    Master
    Comments
    1st Place: @AlJay
    Sim Challenge: @AlJay

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    #BnS156 - Home for Winterfest

    The deadline for this challenge is 31 December 2021

    A knock on your door draws your attention away from the window, where you are watching the first snow of the season and hoping no one is stuck out there in the cold, without any shelter.

    “Come in,” you call, turning.

    The older couple who enters holding hands looks tired, worried and hopeful all at once. The man speaks up first. “Hello, I’m Thor DeWinter, and this is my wife, Neva. We’re not used to asking for help, but in this case, I’m afraid we have to,” he says.

    “Of course. How can I help?”

    He glances at Neva, who squeezes his hand and nods encouragingly.

    “We just got custody of our six grandchildren when their parents died unexpectedly.”

    “We love having them all over to visit,” Neva interjects. “Please don’t get us wrong, we’re happy to do what we can to raise them.”

    “It’s just that our two-bedroom condo wasn’t meant for a family of eight. There are no other children in our building, and little to keep them occupied once watching TV and reading becomes boring,” Thor continues.

    “I understand. What do you need?”

    “A larger house. One with room for everyone. We couldn’t eat Harvestfest together in the apartment. If we stay until Winterfest, the tree will be in the dining room and the presents in the living room,” Thor replies.

    “We’d like at least three bedrooms, as many as five if possible, so the two oldest, Mazin and Gale, can have their own space. A dining room large enough to seat eight would be ideal. We’ll need at least three bathrooms to cut down on wait times.”

    “We don’t ask for much, just to get out of the apartment so our neighbors will stop complaining about the noise,” Neva adds. “Oh, I’d love a little garden. I gave up gardening as a career, but I like to keep my hand in.”

    “I think we can handle that,” you say, feeling for this obviously loving if struggling family and wanting to help any way you can.


    THE BRIEF


    Budget: $200,000
    The house needs three to five bedrooms
    At least three bathrooms
    A dining room large enough to seat eight..
    A living room and kitchen.
    A small garden for Neva.
    Landscaping.

    Optional, if you have Seasons: Include at least one screenshot of the house decorated for Winterfest in winter.


    Room challenge

    Design the DeWinters’ new dining room. Holiday decorations optional.
    Budget: 12,000


    Sim Challenge

    No Sim Challenge this time. Download the DeWinter family here. You can edit their outfits if you like. https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/860D61B87EF111E885FAF981CF0FE371


    Entry List


    Starting Out


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #156 -Home for Winterfest
    FORUM ID: HEW310
    ORIGIN ID: HEW310
    LEVEL: Starting Out
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Midtown Meadows
    NEW LOT LINK: Link https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/0B3A328269C211EC8B354ABE3565D4B9?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=hew310&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 3,000
    GALLERY COST: 170,130
    TOTAL COST: 173,130
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Link https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://imgur.com/a/fYGDhvj
    ENTRY DETAILS: I created a suburban home with plenty of room for the kids to grow. With indoor and outdoor spaces for year-round play, the kids will always be able to find a way to get their energy out. Their current rooms reflect their interests, but the neutral walls and floors allow for any room to be 'matured' at any time.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please


    Established


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #156 Home for Winterfest
    FORUM ID: pammiechick
    ORIGIN ID: pammiechick
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Tail End (BB)
    NEW LOT LINK: Home for Winterfest https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/50A6991561A611EC8C102F6BDDF4AE3F?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=pammiechick&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 3,000
    GALLERY COST: 186,787
    TOTAL COST: 189,787
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Ready for Winterfest https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://imgur.com/gallery/MD041NI
    ENTRY DETAILS: This three story home has it all for the DeWinters to enjoy. Lush yard with gazebo for Neva's garden. Space for swingset and bicycles plus toddler pool and jacuzzi. Outdoor kitchen, picnic tables and lounging area perfect for entertaining friends. The inside has a natural aesthetic and I used a multicultural family picture as inspiration. The children's level on the second floor transfers them into another world--meadow for toddler room, forest for children then onto fantasyland and space in the playroom and finally into the jungle and ocean in their bathroom. The teens have the topfloor with large screen tv, snack area and their own rooms that fit their tastes.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITCISM: yes


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #156 -Home for Winterfest
    FORUM ID: coolsim9999999
    ORIGIN ID: coolsim9999999
    LEVEL: This is my first time entering this challenge, but I've been building for a long time!
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: The Summer Home in Windenburg
    NEW LOT LINK:
    https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/44132C5D691311EC8B01C3F193DEAD3A?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=coolsim9999999&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: §3,000
    GALLERY COST: §196,814
    TOTAL COST: §199,814
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:
    https://imgur.com/a/8yWKQku
    ENTRY DETAILS:
    Thor collects holiday cracker prizes. Two are displayed in the kitchen, and two unopened holiday crackers are on the mantle. Neva loves to play video games on the computer and she’s hoping that Father Winter will bring her a new console for Winterfest so she can play with her grandchildren (she already has a big TV and game controllers, her outdoor garden is great because she loves the outdoors, and plenty of toys and activities for her grandchildren are strewn around the house, inside and out. Teen, Mazim requested squash soup for Winterfest dinner because he’s a vegetarian. As the other teen, Gale is a perfectionist, especially when it comes to makeup, which is kept on her dresser. However, the family just found out that Mazim is allergic to dogs, but not to cats, so for Winterfest, a cat will be joining the family, and when Gale wants to pet/play with a dog, she can walk over to nearby Pupperstone Park in Brindleton bay (there’s a new shower going in there right after Winterfest so she can get all the allergens off her skin/clothes and she can bring a new set of clothes in her backpack.) A genius child, Ramiel loves to play chess with his grandparents. His sister Elysia, also a child, loves to play on the monkey bars or read, so her grandparents were sure to include monkey bars and plenty of books for her. The toddlers, Storm and Rain, are silly and clingy, but both love their rooms, their tablet and their toys. In addition, there are 2 bathrooms outside., but three are full baths inside the house.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Art by @rosemow


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #156 -Home for Winterfest
    FORUM ID: Kiteldesigns
    ORIGIN ID: Kiteldesigns
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Midtown Meadows
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/3EAE8F7156C011EC843F047BDC94C7FE?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=KitelDesigns&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 3,000
    GALLERY COST: 140,918
    TOTAL COST: 143,918
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/7rAiAKg
    ENTRY DETAILS: his modernish home boasts plenty of space for a family of 8 to spread out. a Large spacious main living space on the bottom floor includes a large living room, kitchen and dining. there is also a first floor office and laundry/powder room. 3 bedrooms are on the 2nd floor, and 3 full baths. The rooftop boasts a rooftop garden and greenhouse. The poolhouse has been turned into two beds/bath gets us to 5 beds. A large garden perfect for kids and gardners alike.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #156 -Home for Winterfest
    FORUM ID: JojoMOMSTER
    ORIGIN ID: jojoMOMSTER
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Vacuous Green
    NEW LOT LINK: Now a Residence https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/CA0F385F647211EC855EF4435629C7A7?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=jojoMOMSTER&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 4000
    GALLERY COST: 195992
    TOTAL COST: 199992
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Here https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://imgur.com/a/QWgat84
    ENTRY DETAILS: The inspiration for my build
    Spoiler
    More backstory according to me: Thor's cousin Loki and his wife Valkeria had made their living running a small, friendly and very clean private motel. The small motel had sort of run its course as a viable business and Valkeria wanted to retire but who would buy the property? It was decided that Thor's family and Loki's family would trade properties. Thor and Neva now have plenty of space for the their grandchildren and everyone's interests.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes


    Room Challenge


    ROOM OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #156 - Home for Winterfest
    FORUM ID: coolsim9999999
    ORIGIN ID: coolsim9999999
    LEVEL: This is my first time entering this challenge, but I've been building for a long time!
    ROOM: (Link to where the room can be found with on The Gallery)
    https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/4EF4900E606411EC86B12F6BDDF4AE3F?category=rooms&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=coolsim9999999&max=50&maxis=false
    GALLERY COST: §11,968
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:
    https://imgur.com/a/zETvaRB
    ENTRY DETAILS:
    Backstory: Comfy and cozy in their new home, the DeWinters’ chic new dining room has a burst of holiday cheer that each of the DeWinters can feel from head to toe --- from the two toddlers to their grandparents. Sitting down to Christmas dinner will be quite a treat with plenty of space for all eight of them to eat.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please!
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: art by @rosemow


    Expert


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #156 Home for Winterfest
    FORUM ID: Jazmi1396
    ORIGIN ID: Jazmilia
    LEVEL: Expert
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Chateau Frise in Brindleton Bay (40x40)
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/7EABC0CF60D111EC8064A15490F1F0B0?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Jazmilia&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 4,000
    GALLERY COST:196,929 (When I looked before uploading, it looked like 195,940, I don't know what happened, sorry!)
    TOTAL COST: 200,929
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/gtB2qx4
    ENTRY DETAILS: This beautiful plot is one of my favorites, it is close to the sea, it provides a lot of outdoor activities and is also big enough for a multi-bedroom house. Two bedrooms on the first floor can be accessed from the entrance hall via a small hallway. Here is the main bedroom for grandparents and the two smallest's common bedroom next to each other. I wanted these two rooms downstairs so that grandparents and little ones wouldn’t have to climb a lot of stairs and be close to each other. Both have their own bathroom. There are 3 more bedrooms on the second floor, the two oldest children have their own rooms with private bathrooms. The home have many terraces, a hobby/playingroom for the children on the third floor, and lots of play option at the backyard. All home decorated for Winterfest.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #156
    FORUM ID: abelhinha35
    ORIGIN ID: Issabella14
    LEVEL: Expert
    BUILD NAME: A Home for Christmas
    GALLERY: Link https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/731AF902687911EC86AFC3F193DEAD3A?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Issabella14&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 3000
    GALLERY COST: 196 979
    TOTAL COST:199 979
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Link https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://imgur.com/a/Zr7Fiqr
    ENTRY DETAILS: I built a contemporary home with furnishing hopefully, to suit everyone's tastes. I have left the 1st-floor landing walls bare so that they can start placing their own photos there and create new memories. I have not placed Christmas decorations, cause I don't do it in RL, but I did take two picks of it decorated for Christmas.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes (please note that when placing this build the front stairs disappears, not sure why this happens but I have tested it numerous times and it happens every time.)
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None


    Master


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #156 -Home for Winterfest
    FORUM ID: AlJay
    ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
    LEVEL: Master
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: The lighthouse in Windenburg
    NEW LOT LINK: A Home for Winterfest https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/en-ca/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/AAA8CA3E63FB11EC807E2F6BDDF4AE3F
    LOT COST: $3000
    GALLERY COST: $176,729.00
    TOTAL COST: $179,729.00
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: A Home for Winterfest https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://imgur.com/a/xfbO2Xi
    ENTRY DETAILS: I have built a rustic country home with an industrial flair to the interior of the home for the DeWinter Family. The main living space is open concept with a large kitchen and dining room that can hold up to 8 people. The master suite is also found on the main level of the home. The second level is a private space made especially for the teenagers. It also has a study that Thor can escape to, if he finds the house too "people-y". The walk out basement is where all the activity is. There is a family room with plenty of activities for the whole family to enjoy. A laundry room and three more bedrooms. Each children's bedroom is uniquely designed to fit each child's interests. There is a bathroom for the toddler's to share and another for the children to share. The yard has a hydro garden for Neva, a playground, gazebo, hot tub, fire pit, and an ice rink for the family to enjoy as well. I have given the lot the homey, good schools, and child's play traits.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: All nocc artwork was created by myself


    Results


    Starting Out
    Comments
    1st Place: @HEW310


    Established
    Comments
    1st Place: @pammiechick
    Room Challenge: @coolsim9999999


    Expert
    Comments
    1st Place: @Jazmi1396


    Master
    Comments
    1st Place: @AlJay


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    #BnS157 - Winter Designer Showdown

    The deadline for this challenge is 31 January 2022

    You are working on a fairly involved design.

    An IM from Karl pops up: Two really sweet young people were walking by and are wondering if you would see them?

    You type back: Sure, bring them in.

    Dylan and Sally sit opposite you; they express their appreciation to you for seeing them.

    “Of course, so how can I help?”

    Dylan explains: “Sally and I have $22000 for a lot and house. We are kind of crafty/artistic gardeners and would like to be able to generate an income from home.”

    “What style or location do you have in mind?”

    Sally looks a bit worried but she adds-in an important detail: “My parents are going to a container auction in a couple days, they are gifting us a container of furnishings. We want where we live and the style of our house to work well with the free items. Also, if possible, we would like to re-purpose the empty container as a means of earning an income.”

    “So, you don’t know what they will pick for you?”

    Sally shrugs: “No idea”

    “No problem! We can choose a lot, get your container delivered and build a house to suit your needs. It will be ready for you in about a month,”

    Dylan is so happy. He jumps up, shakes your hand and says: “Thank you! This is going to be great.”


    THE BRIEF


    Place the 40x30 lot Container Yard and choose a container on behalf of Sally’s parents, Save this container as a room to your gallery. Here is the the link for Container Yard. https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/7B8BAB4C6CEA11EC817C2F6BDDF4AE3F?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns157&max=50&maxis=false It can also be found with the hashtag #BnS157 I hope you can find something here to suit your build.

    Purchase a lot and place your container. You can place your container on the ground, on dunnage or on a low foundation or platform. You can add a roof, windows, door, stairs if needed to access the door and re-paint the container if you like. Sally’s parents are paying to get your container situated. Your container must be free standing. It cannot share walls with your house. Your container is a space for Dylan and Sally to generate income. Some examples could be: a greenhouse, a massage studio, a painting or photo studio, or a woodworking space.
    You now have 22000 minus the lot cost to build a functional home and equip your container. Please try to use the furnishings provided. You can recolour them if you like. If you need to sell one two or three of the items Sally’s parents won’t be offended. You are free to purchase whatever else you need for your home.

    Sally and Dylan can be a young couple or twin siblings, you choose. If they are siblings each will need their own bedroom. If they are a couple, they will share a room. Your home needs a bathroom, a place to prepare and enjoy meals and space to relax and entertain. Sally and Dylan like gardening, they need a space for gardening.

    Room Challenge

    Choose one of the empty containers and create a space for Dylan and Sally to earn an income. Budget $2000.

    Sim Challenge

    Create Dylan and Sally. Tell us about their arts/crafting interests and show us their outfits.

    Remember to include the entirely of the hashtag #bns157 or your entries will not be judged!


    Entry List


    Starting Out


    FORUM ID: xXQueenBeeXx
    ORIGIN ID: XxXQueenBeeXx
    LEVEL: Starting Out
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Cordelia's Secret Cottage
    NEW LOT LINK: Overgrown Bliss https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/0F48FBEC6EA111EC8953A15490F1F0B0?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=XxXQueenBeeXx&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 1925
    GALLERY COST: 29,100
    Container Cost: 11,709
    TOTAL COST: 19,316
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/0AV3h8C
    ENTRY DETAILS: I aimed to have as many plants be by the garden loving couple! I opted to have their money maker be a cross between selling flowers and bouquets. I decided to have their home be colorful; however, I tried my best to keep it from going over the top. Especially, in the bedroom as I wanted most of the colors to be more neutral overall.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes!


    CHALLENGE #157 - Winter Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID: Lissykin
    ORIGIN ID: Lissykin
    LEVEL: Starting Out
    SIMS 4 BUILD NAME: Home Business Haven
    GALLERY: Link https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/E6234CD4719B11EC8F9BC3F193DEAD3A
    LOT COST: 1,500
    CONTAINER COST: 11,709
    GALLERY COST: 24,195
    BUILD COST: 22,347
    SLIDESHOW: Link https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://imageshack.com/a/dApw7/1
    This home offers many ways to earn simoleons; paint, write, make candles, take photos, can goods, cross-stitch, and of course, garden. All of the plants are spliced based on season and are perfect.
    Hi! I'm super new to this challenge, and I accidentally denied myself some budget. Oops! lol It's a plain house, but it's efficient.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #157 - Winter Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID: jordanfbrasil
    ORIGIN ID: jordanfbrasil
    LEVEL: - my first entry -
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Brindleton Bay Lot - 20x30 - Dachshund's Creek
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/66FC67067B3311EC8E254A384497AFB2
    LOT COST: §2,000
    GALLERY COST: §20,000
    TOTAL COST: §22,000 (I read the sub-posts regarding container value after submitting)
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/YlF9PoW
    ENTRY DETAILS:
    My oh my, this was quite the challenge! With the couple's §22,000 total budget, we had to be very strategic in providing them everything they need. Once we nailed down the essentials, we were able to develop the accents and landscaping.
    My approach to this build was to provide a contemporary aesthetic for the repurposing of a shipping container. Sally’s parents graciously allowed me to select a container on their behalf, and we were very fortunate! We had been gifted with neutral rustic kitchen pieces that provide a cozy and lived-in feel. A bright and fresh colour palette allows for pops of colours in various locations. We decided on yellow for the main house and green for the shipping container work studio.
    Since the budget was solid, the bathroom is a clean and open area for ease of maintenance and cleaning. The open staircase allows the room to feel larger instead of closed off. Upstairs, a lovely textured rug provides warmth to the couple’s bedroom.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please!


    Sim Challenge


    SIM ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #157 - Winter Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID: jordanfbrasil
    ORIGIN ID: jordanfbrasil
    LEVEL: - my first sim entry -
    HOUSEHOLD: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/34C6C0477B3511EC85C24A384497AFB2
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/UtY8Zer
    ENTRY DETAILS:
    This green-thumbed-woodworking-young-couple is ready to conquer the world together. After receiving a new home, they knew that they had to get their closets in order. Both are equally fashionable and expressive. Neutral colours, texture and fun shapes are things they always consider when putting an outfit together.
    Dylan and Sally tend to wear similar colour palettes because they enjoy being photographed together and love to show off their collective aesthetics.
    Sally is a fan of long draping clothing as well as fit and flare shapes. She has curves and loves to show them off. Dylan is a tad on the preppy side but loves to be comfortable. He thoroughly enjoys showing off his sneaker collection!
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please!


    Established


    CHALLENGE #157 - Winter Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID: pammiechick
    ORIGIN ID:pammiechick
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Bellington Boathouse
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/C53114E26FD411EC868A2F6BDDF4AE3F?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=pammiechick&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 1500
    GALLERY COST: 20,482
    TOTAL COST: 21,982
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/gOtSzM3
    ***NOTE*** I didn't realize we didn't have to count the container into our budget so my budget is $13000 lower than it should have been but I'm not redoing it since I like how low cost the build is for my followers.
    I created the container space for Sally's vlogging about knitting and gardening. The gardening area is inside the container as I placed a clear roof to let the sun in. The lot has a nice pond in between the home and the container with cool lanterns lighting the night and shimmering in the water. There's a few balconies for the couple to enjoy the view. I had to delete a few of the items in the container to keep within budget and I wish I had those now, but oh well! Next time I won't be so quick on the brief and see what others are doing. Lol!


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #157 - Winter Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID: coolsim9999999
    ORIGIN ID: coolsim9999999
    LEVEL: Established?
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Mid-Nowhere in Windenburg
    NEW LOT LINK:
    https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/8D3BD164705E11EC872AA15490F1F0B0?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=coolsim9999999&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: §1,500
    Container COST: §22,163
    GALLERY COST: §37,307
    TOTAL COST: §16,807
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:
    https://imgur.com/a/gaQiyRN
    ENTRY DETAILS:
    Dylan and Sally have moved into their new home. They found an abandoned car, boat and two bikes in the woods, which are on their property now. Their comfy forest home sits in the middle of a special island in Windenburg, which is surrounded by trees to suit their personalities and container (a painting studio).
    Both Dylan and Sally have the painter extraordinaire aspiration. While Sally is an art lover, creative and paranoid, her husband Dylan’s traits are erratic, clumsy and creative. They both share the love of painting (on the easel and the sketchpad, so both can produce income at the same time, and both are creative. Sally, an art lover, is paranoid, while her husband Dylan is erratic and clumsy (he drops his drippy, wet paint brushes on the floor sometimes, and has fallen off the treadmill several times, so Sally bought a penguin TV for him do exercise on the floor doing exercise videos).
    They share symptoms of Strangerville residents, although, they have slightly different diagnoses, but they prefer to live on the island in Windenburg, which is more isolated. The house has great ocean views, since the Windenburg island is, in fact, an island. Everyone else on the wooded island moved out when the couple moved in because Dylan and Sally prefer to be alone. The house is small, and the container is smaller, still. However, it’s perfect for them, and they are ecstatic that her parents purchased the perfect container for them to use to finally generate an income from painting. The artwork in the container was created by Dylan and Sally prior to moving in. It was the only surviving art from Sally’s parent’s basement, where the couple had stored their artwork while they were dating and engaged.
    A flood ravaged the majority of it, but these few pieces, which Sally’s parents had kept the highest off the ground in their basement. Now, her parents have invested in a sump pump because they realized the dire need for it after most of their items in storage in the basement, including Sally and Dylan’s artwork were destroyed in the flash flood.
    The house has one bedroom (with a fireplace) and bathroom on the second floor, and a kitchen, dining area, living room and study on the first. Pops of yellow and sprays of sunflowers pump some cheer into their tiny abode.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Art by @rosemow


    CHALLENGE #157 -Winter Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID: MaryKup
    ORIGIN ID: Marykup
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Nookstone
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/0908F1C682C811EC8B7BB1025F4CAE68?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Marykup&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 1500
    GALLERY COST: 32709-11878 (for container and contents) =20831
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW https://imgur.com/gallery/zcOx2OY
    I created a cute little one bedroom one bath house in Oasis Springs. I set the container in the back of the property and set it up for our newlyweds to do their thing back there. Floor arranging and candle making, which feeds their creative souls.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Of course.
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Thanks for xXSarina-27xX for the artwork.


    Just for Fun Unofficial Entry


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM "Just for fun" Unofficial enty (If I'm going to ask others to try something I should also do the build)
    CHALLENGE #157 -Container Sale
    FORUM ID:JojoMOMSTER
    ORIGIN ID: jojoMOMSTER
    LEVEL:Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Dachshunds Creek https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/3975D5FD830D11EC88A7B1B887CF3384?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=jojoMOMSTER&max=50&maxis=false
    NEW LOT LINK: Poms & Peeps
    LOT COST: $2000
    GALLERY COST: (container value 14038 and funds of 20000 gave me a budget of 34038) $34014
    TOTAL COST: $36038
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: (REQUIRED - link https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://imgur.com/a/RKqD4JE
    ENTRY DETAILS: I decide to give Dylan and Sally a simple home next to nature and the beach to enjoy with Sally's two pomeranians Stuff and Fluff. They have a decent garden and spaces for fruit trees. Dylan has claimed the container as a space for therapeutic massage. Sally loves to paint and can bring her easel around with her as she chooses.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes


    Room Challenge


    ROOM ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #157 - Winter Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID: coolsim9999999
    ORIGIN ID: coolsim9999999
    LEVEL: Established?
    ROOM: (Link to where the room can be found with on The Gallery)
    https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/37DD18DB6F7011EC8E44C3F193DEAD3A?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=coolsim9999999&max=50&maxis=false
    GALLERY COST: §1,995
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:
    https://imgur.com/a/ysf1Xi0
    ENTRY DETAILS:
    Backstory: Dylan and Sally are creative, erratic/paranoid art lover newly-wed painters. This is their money-making container, which was gifted to them by Sally’s parents as a wedding present. Sunflowers are part of their passion for art with a side love of gardening.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please!
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NA


    Sim Challenge


    SIM ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #157 - Winter Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID: coolsim9999999
    ORIGIN ID: coolsim9999999
    LEVEL: This is my first Sim entry for BnS.
    HOUSEHOLD: (Link to where the household can be found with on The Gallery)
    https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/E32A77E96F9611EC8EEFF4435629C7A7?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=coolsim9999999&max=50&maxis=false
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:
    https://imgur.com/a/a4jh4cs
    ENTRY DETAILS:
    Backstory: Newlyweds, Dylan and Sally are moving into a new lot and will generate money via painting in the new container that Sally’s parents gifted them. Sunflowers are their favorite flower, and they love to garden, especially sunflowers. They both wear the same ring all the time. Dylan and Sally sally forth sporting a hat each day, whereas, Dylan must always wear his headphones because he's erratic + he wants to distract himself from the voices in his head.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please!
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NA


    Expert


    CHALLENGE #157 - Winter Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID: Abelhinha35
    ORIGIN ID: Issabella14
    LEVEL: Expert
    SIMS 4 BUILD NAME: Livin in the woods
    GALLERY: Link https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/0D96B5AC708311EC81D5A15490F1F0B0?
    LOT COST: 2 000
    CONTAINER COST: 11 709
    GALLERY COST: 31 701
    BUILD COST: 21 992
    SLIDESHOW: Link https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://imgur.com/a/wZ5ruRO
    NB: I saved the container from @JojoMomster as a lot so my build says that it is original by @JojoMOMSTER, but that build was built by me.
    I made a workshop/greenhouse with the container that Sally's parents sponsored. I was also able to use 80% of the furnishing. I built this lot in Brindleton Bay, for relaxation and creative surroundings.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes!


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #157 -Winter Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID: illusie
    ORIGIN ID: illusie
    LEVEL: (This is myfirst entry, so I leave this up to you)
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: the 20x30 lot in Belomisia Jungle district in Selvadorada
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/87B2DEB177D811EC8FF1F4435629C7A7
    LOT COST: $1,500
    GALLERY COST: $28,901
    TOTAL COST: $1,500 (lot cost) + $28,901 (gallery cost) = $30,401
    $9,018 (container cost) + $22,000 (Budget) = $31,018 allowed to spend
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/IL30uI6
    ENTRY DETAILS:
    Dylan and Sally are twins. At a young age they found out they both loves gardening. While helping their mom in the garden they once discovered a fossil, which started Sally's interest in archeology. They kept looking for more fossils, but didn't find any in their mom's garden. A few plants were sacrificed in the name of science. Luckily they outgrew that phase...or did they? Now that Dylan and Sally are adults they are about to move out. Both still love gardening and love art. Dylan loves painting, while Sally is more interested in restoring art especially artifacts she dug up. thats why the twins moved to Selvadorada. There Dylan hopes to find new inspiration for his art, and Sally wants to make some new discoveries. They will earn money with the plants they frow in the shed and the artifacts Sally restores. Dylan sleeps upstairs where he will be able to grab a paintbrush the moment he wakes up. Sally sleeps downstairs. The twins received a container from their parents which they used for the house. They sold a few items, but kept most. They can't wait to move into their new home, which is called La Bienhallada (which means the welcome)!
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: photo's used in the house are taken by me and my sim
    TWITTER TAG: illusiesims


    Master


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #157 -Winter Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID: AIRIS6962
    ORIGIN ID: Airis6962
    LEVEL: Master ( although still I wonder why you say that )
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: 2-4-2 Wakabamori
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/2E31841280F511EC8B89B1B887CF3384
    LOT COST: 3,300
    GALLERY COST: 30,842
    TOTAL COST: 34,142
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/DPVVXS2
    ENTRY DETAILS: Minka 4-2 is a traditional country Japanese house for a couple. The container I picked cost was $17,583 so plus $22,000 gave me a total of $39,583 to spend. I imagine Dylan and Sally as a young modern couple who loves the nature, outdoors and gardening but at the same time they love to share their lifestyle as youtubers and as bloggers, and why not? to get some incomes from that, so they gave a makeover to the container to fit with the house style and placed there a study room and a youtuber studio and a small bathroom in the middle. More details in the slideshow.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure. I always feel curiosity.
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No
    TWITTER TAG: @InmaGar28491267
    FACEBOOK PROFILE: @Inma García Dominguez #Airis6962
    TUMBLR LINK: No


    Results


    Starting Out
    Comments
    1st Place: @xXQueenBeeXx

    Established
    Comments
    1st Place: @pammiechick


    Expert
    Comments
    1st Place: @illusie


    Master
    Comments
    1st Place: @AIRIS6962





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  • BuildnShareBuildnShare Posts: 4,061 Member
    edited April 2022
    #BnS158 - Be Mine

    The deadline for this challenge is 28 February 2022

    You look up with interest as your newest client steps in and takes a seat, anticipating a new challenge. “Hello, Mr. Love. What can I do for you?”

    Valentine Love smiles widely at you. “I have been looking everywhere for the best place to propose to my beloved Amanda. It has to be just right, you see, and unique. But nothing suited us. Then I hit upon the perfect solution: I could have one built!”

    You sit up straighter, intrigued, anticipating a new challenge. It has been a while since you have had the opportunity to build something other than a house and you welcome the change of pace, wanting to help this young couple. “Oh? What did you have in mind?”

    “Something small, intimate and romantic. An outdoor proposal area with lights, music and flowers. I would also like a covered area to eat either before or after.”

    You nodd, already getting ideas. “Is there anything else?”

    “Could you possibly include hearts or heart-shapes in the decor or landscaping?” Mr. Love asks earnestly.

    “I’ll see what i can do,” you promise.


    THE BRIEF


    Budget: $30,000
    Lot size: 20x15 or 20x20.
    Build an outdoor proposal area with lights, flowers and music.
    Include a space for Valentine and Amanda to sit and enjoy a meal.
    Add anything else you like as your budget allows.

    Sim Challenge

    Create Valentine and Amanda along with all their outfits.. Choose their traits, aspirations, likes and dislikes. Valentine must have the Romantic trait and Soulmate aspiration. Be sure to show them in their special proposal garden.

    Room Challenge

    No room challenge this time.


    Remember to include the entirety of the hashtag #bns158 or your entries may not be judged!


    Entry List


    Starting Out


    n/a


    Established


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #158-Be Mine
    FORUM ID: coolsim9999999
    ORIGIN ID: coolsim9999999
    LEVEL: Established?
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: 2-4-1 Wakabamori
    NEW LOT LINK:
    https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/69529F788BAE11EC8D394A384497AFB2?category=lots&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=coolsim9999999&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: §2,000
    GALLERY COST: §27,674
    TOTAL COST: §29,674
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:
    https://imgur.com/a/033Qxxd
    ENTRY DETAILS:
    Valentine Love has finally found the perfect place to propose to his soulmate, Amanda Heart. Valentine had this place built, so that it would be perfect. His wish for flowers galore, music and lights in an outdoor proposal area (under the pink tree) has plenty of flowers and their favorite classical music on his grandma's grammaphone. There's even a covered heart-shaped space to eat a meal after he proposes!
    The evening started in the proposal "room." Of course, Amanda said, "yes!" Then, they moved into the pond "room" to look at the swans and to "whisper sweet nothings." Next, the couple, check out the wishing well "room." Their wish for a child came true. They have 24 hours to pick the child up at the adoption agency. After that, they "tried for baby" in the hot tub "room," and surprise --- Amanda is eating for two! Speaking of eating, the couple finished up the evening by eating food from the buffet table and chatting before retiring to their nearby home for the night. Oh, but first, the need to pick up the child the adopted. Before the elopement or wedding (they haven't decided yet, they need to build the child a room and the baby a nursery.)
    So, Valentine and Amanda have gone from dating, to becoming engaged to becoming parents of at least two children! Now, off to plan the wedding/elopement!
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NA


    Sim Challenge


    SIM ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #158 - Be Mine
    FORUM ID: coolsim9999999
    ORIGIN ID: coolsim9999999
    LEVEL: This is my second time entering Sims in BnS.
    HOUSEHOLD:
    https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/CE13C2DD8BBC11EC86354A384497AFB2?category=households&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=coolsim9999999&max=50&maxis=false
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:
    https://imgur.com/a/8P8nzux
    ENTRY DETAILS:
    Backstory:
    Love and hearts are both in the air (or should I say in the proposal garden that the couple had built for their proposal.
    Valentine Love has finally found the perfect place to propose to his soulmate, Amanda Heart. He has the soulmate aspiration, while she is a musical genius. He's romantic, and she's creative. However, they both share the family-oriented and loves outdoors traits.
    She likes pink, while he likes red. However, they both like classical music and gardening. Both of them like to wear hearts in any piece of clothing they can. He even has heart-shaped glasses!
    Oh, and one more thing: The couple just eloped in their proposal garden after a few days when the children became children. They will plan a vow renewal for the very near future, so that their adoptive and biological daughters can be the flower pal and ring bearer. Now, that's going to be one difficult coin toss for the girls!!
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please.
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NA


    Expert


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #158-Be Mine
    FORUM ID: Zita1966z
    ORIGIN ID:Zita1966
    LEVEL: Expert
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Rindle Rose - Willow Creek
    NEW LOT NAME: The Proposal
    LOT COST: 2000
    GALLERY COST: 27909
    TOTAL COST: 29909
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: The Proposal https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://imgur.com/a/8axKqeb
    GALLERY LINK https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/CF28354C88E011EC8F244A384497AFB2
    ENTRY DETAILS:
    Valentine wanted a private romantic spot to propose to his beloved Amanda. he chose a former dog park that turned to ruins after many years but wanted to keep the ambiance of the exterior dog park. Valentine decided to revamp the inside to a romantic proposal park for his beloved Amanda


    CHALLENGE #158-Be Mine
    FORUM ID: illusie
    ORIGIN ID: illusie
    LEVEL: This is the second time I enter, I think last time I was in expert. Maybe you can pick which category is best
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Roses Are Red Park
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/11CD2067955511EC8CA03BD08D77A73C
    LOT COST: Willow creek Crick Cabana $1.500 or Rindle Rose $2.000 (I kept changing between these two, but think I used the first for the pictures)
    GALLERY COST: $27.624
    TOTAL COST: $2.000 + $27.624 = $29.624
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/8n8zcTZ
    ENTRY DETAILS: Valentine Love wants a place to propose to his sweetheart Amanda. Amanda loves flowers and hearts. Which is why both are used in the park. Mr Valentine went for the classic kind of park with flowers and violin music to woo her. In the heat of the moment they can even get married at the front of the park.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: -
    TWITTER TAG: @illusiesims


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY
    CHALLENGE: Be mine! #BNS158
    FORUM ID: Jazmi1396
    ORIGIN ID: Jazmilia
    LEVEL: Expert
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Piccola Luce in Tartosa
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/A9E414CE968611EC85793BD08D77A73C?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Jazmilia&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: $1000
    GALLERY COST: $27,923
    TOTAL COST: $28,923
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/BYkchlY
    ENTRY DETAILS:
    Small romantic "island" with kitchen, dining for 2, a piano, a loveseat for sitting and talking, many flowers, candles, swans, and a hearts-decorated area to propose to Amanda.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none


    Master


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #158-Be Mine
    FORUM ID:AlJay
    ORIGIN ID:AlJay2000
    LEVEL: Master
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Ancient Ruins in Windenburg
    NEW LOT LINK: Romantic Ruins https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/en-ca/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/E55BCC76878B11EC81054A384497AFB2
    LOT COST: $0 (what a deal!!)
    GALLERY COST: $29,978.00
    TOTAL COST: $29,978.00
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Be Mine https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://imgur.com/a/2p5IEO1
    ENTRY DETAILS:
    Mr. Love requested a "unique venue" to propose that suited him and his beloved Amanda. Doing my research; I discovered that Valentine works as a writer and loves to study and write about history, an avid historian! Amanda's passion is archeology and they both love the outdoors. This led me to the ancient ruins of Windenburg. An excellent location for the couple! The place was a mess when I got there, but I was able to make it the perfect venue for the couple. The ruins are quiet and private. The couple will not experience random sims interrupting them here. I have added public washrooms and a kitchen for them to hire a caterer. There is a covered dining space for the couple, as requested, and a stage for them to have live music. There is a bar and a bubble elation station in the venue as well. I have decorated the area with pinks, reds, and purples and have added many worn pots with flowers and candles throughout the space.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please!
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none


    Sim Challenge


    SIM ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #158 - Be Mine
    FORUM ID:AlJay
    ORIGIN ID:AlJay2000
    LEVEL: Master
    HOUSEHOLD: Be Mine, Mr. Valentine https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/en-ca/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/93F2ABB3875711EC830605BB85D44FD3
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Be Mine, Mr. Valentine https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://imgur.com/a/Mx0Ae66
    ENTRY DETAILS:
    Valentine and Amanda are both adults and well established in their careers. Valentine Love has a career as a writer, specializing in ancient history, but his life goal is to find his soulmate. He loves the outdoors, reading books, and is a hopeless romantic! Amanda Hugankiz works as a conversationist, but her passion is archeology. She wants to explore the jungle and discover and collect things. She loves adventure, the outdoors, and is a geek. Normally I would spend a day with the couple, sharing all their outfits but since their date is the special event this time I will share how Valentine's proposal went in my slideshow instead.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none


    Results


    Starting Out
    n/a


    Established
    Comments
    1st Place: @coolsim9999999
    Sim Challenge: @coolsim9999999


    Expert
    Comments
    1st Place: @Jazmi1396


    Master
    Comments
    1st Place: @AlJay
    Sim Challenge: @AlJay




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  • BuildnShareBuildnShare Posts: 4,061 Member
    edited August 2022
    #BnS159 - Little Green Men

    The deadline for this challenge is 31 March 2022

    “Hello. Come on, sit down.”

    You stand to greet the family of four who walks into your office with a friendly smile. The two children, a girl and a boy, wander around, checking out the bookshelf and looking out the window. The boy picks up a small animal statue and examines it as if he has never seen a horse before.

    The girl notices the view out the window and settles down to watch the ducks in the pond.
    Since they’re staying out of trouble, you turn your attention to their parents. “Mr. and Mrs. Greene, correct?”

    For almost a minute, there was silence as the pair gaze intently at you. Then the woman judges her husband, as if to remind him to speak up.

    “Oh! Yes. I am Martin Greene. My wife, Marlene. Our children Marcia and Marcell.”

    “A pleasure to meet you,” you say. Before another word can be spoken, Marcia discovers the wand that controls the blinds and begins playing with it.

    Her mother turns her head toward the new noise and frowns until Marcia stops.

    It is only later that you realize Marcia never looked at her mother during the entire exchange. “What can I do for you?”

    “We just moved here and are looking for a house. So far, we have not found one to suit us. We thought perhaps you could build us something that reminded us of the home we left behind,” Martin explains.

    Martine - no Marlene- nods. “The houses here - they are so boring. All squares and rectangles. We prefer interesting shapes - triangles, hexagons, octagons,” she explains.
    “We will of course accept right angles as necessary,” Martin is quic to add. “It doesn’t have to be very large, just big enough for our family to live comfortably and have space to pursue our hobbies.

    “I love flowers. You have such an amazing variety here, did you know that?” Marlene asks.

    “I do,” you reply, reminding yourself to stop and smell the roses the next chance you get. “What sort of budget am I working with?”

    “Will $90,000 be enough?”

    “Yes.”

    “Thank you. We will return in one month - we understand that is how long this will take?”

    “That’s right.”

    “Good-bye.”

    Minutes later, you are busy working on a blueprint when a strange noise reaches your ears. You look out the window just in time to see four green-skinned figures enveloped in a bright light and lifted toward a waiting spaceship.

    Somehow, you are not surprised. It has been many years since your last alien encounter, but you still remember Donnell Indigo. You can’t help but wonder if the Greenes are as green as their name implies.


    THE BRIEF


    Budget: $90,000.
    The house should include shapes other than simple rectangles and squares.
    Build at least three bedrooms
    The house needs a kitchen, living and dining areas
    Include space for the Greenes to pursue their hobbies.
    Landscaping should include plenty of flowers for Marlene.

    Sim Challenge

    Create the Greenes and show them enjoying their new home. You can pick all of their traits, likes and dislikes. Remember to show all their outfits in the slideshow. Note: if you don’t have GTW, you can use a Miscellaneous skin tone.

    Room Challenge

    Create Martin and Marlene’s bedroom. Budget: $12,000.


    Remember to include the entirely of the hashtag #bns159 or your entries will not be judged!


    Entry List


    Starting Out


    n/a


    Established


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #159 -Little Green men
    FORUM ID: Kiteldesigns
    ORIGIN ID: Kiteldesigns
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Tails End
    NEW LOT LINK: Unable to load to gallery due to issues with Gallery uploading errors
    LOT COST: 3,000
    GALLERY COST: 84,490
    TOTAL COST: 87490
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/KC6mlWw
    ENTRY DETAILS: This Coastal style home is a large spacious home, with a unique layout. Plenty of rooms for this family to spread out, and enjoy their hobbies. Plenty of space to Learn, relax and restore oneself in this strange world.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please


    Expert


    FORUM ID: AfterMidnight
    ORIGIN ID: AfterMidnight13
    LEVEL: Expert
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Plateau Place
    NEW LOT LINK: Interstellar Abode https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/2C92AE9BAE2C11EC8ED03843F643C540?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns159&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 5,500
    GALLERY COST: 84,483
    TOTAL COST: 89,983
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Here https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://imgur.com/a/9SV7TOG
    ENTRY DETAILS: My motto for this build was essentially, 'play around and find out.' No grand thoughts or ideas with this one -- I just wanted to make a funky little house for a family of funky little sims.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY
    CHALLENGE #BNS159 - Little Green Men
    FORUM ID: Jazmi1396
    ORIGIN ID: Jazmilia
    LEVEL: Expert
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Strangerville Overlook in Strangerville
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/F2919ACEAF9211EC8694C5E7D64523EA?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Jazmilia&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: $4.500
    GALLERY COST: $84.213
    TOTAL COST: $88.713
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/J6fRSIX
    ENTRY DETAILS: Since the Greenes don’t like right angles, most of the windows have become round. I also tried to choose the floor patterns so that there were no rectangles in them, and I used furniture with rounded corners where possible. I thought it would be even more fun that way. There are 2 places that will be nice for Marlene, here she can grow plants or relax watching her beautiful flowers.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none


    Master


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #159 - Little Green Men
    FORUM ID: AlJay
    ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
    LEVEL: Master
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Creek Corner Cove in Strangerville
    NEW LOT LINK: Out Of This World https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/en-ca/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/121E8D5DA00711EC8A28F7CA3216AB03
    LOT COST: $4500.00
    GALLERY COST: $85,203.00
    TOTAL COST: $89,703.00
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: BnS #159 - Little Green Men https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://imgur.com/a/n2KHsXG
    ENTRY DETAILS: I have chosen to build a futuristic looking home for the Greene family in Strangerville. There are many uniquely shaped rooms throughout the house, but mostly octagons; the decks and roofs are all circular. I covered nearly the entire house in windows, so there are not many wall items in this home. I have added many skill building items for the family to discover potential new hobbies, but they all love playing video games at the moment, so I gave them a big screen TV and two large curved couches so they can enjoy their gaming time together. The house has a high end security system, with an intercom system installed in each bedroom and by all exits. The yard has space for Marlene to garden, as well as create her flower arrangements. There is a place for the kids to play and a circular patio for the family to enjoy a meal outdoors. The home has many Eco features and has the Eco, good soil, and geothermal lot traits as well as the Reduce and Recycle challenge.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: all nocc artwork was created by myself


    Sim Challenge


    SIM ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #159 - Little Green Men
    FORUM ID: AlJay
    ORIGIN ID:AlJay2000
    LEVEL:Master
    HOUSEHOLD: Far From Home https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/en-ca/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/6EECE46AA00711EC8BA8F7CA3216AB03
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW The Greene Family https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://imgur.com/a/cF4TN5W
    ENTRY DETAILS: The Greene family is very excited to begin a new chapter in their life in their new home in Strangerville. Martin was an astronaut and after making a major arrest he has received The Oath Of Honor, but unfortunately he was forced to resign from his career because of it. This has given the family opportunity (and the money) to move to a different planet and experience new things. Martin wants to discover the secrets of Strangerville. He is a perfectionist, a genius, and likes to keep things neat and tidy. He is currently upgrading everything is sight, as he is very dissatisfied with the quality of the appliances of this planet, and he also has some extra time on his hands. Marlene loves everything that grows, especially flowers. She is currently working as a floral designer. She loves the outdoors, eating her vegetables and wants to keep the world around her healthy and happy. Marcia wants to be the smartest kid on the block and she is also very self assured. Marcell is a geek and, like his sister, also wants to be the smartest kid around.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM Yes, please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none


    Just for Fun


    BUILD OFFICIAL Just for fun ENTRY FORM (way over $)
    CHALLENGE #159 - Little Green Men
    FORUM ID: JojoMOMSTER
    ORIGIN ID: jojoMOMSTER
    LEVEL: established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Twin Oracle Point
    NEW LOT LINK: Props4RetroMCMSciFi https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/F6B4C92AA37611EC84D15E1DB2EDE461?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=jojoMOMSTER&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 8500
    GALLERY COST: 142163
    TOTAL COST: 150663
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: BnS159 Props for Retro MCM SciFi https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://imgur.com/a/Qiinqzl
    ENTRY DETAILS: I decided to take two kernels of wisdom from design of older houses for this custom build. First, a large central dining room, second, a foyer to greet guests. This house from the top down looks a bit like a propeller or some kind of blades. This is to denote air travel. There is a central circle with four triangles that have triangular bump outs. The basement is an octagon. I imagine this family enjoying shows like the Jestsons or the OG Star Trek. They would find these extremely funny. I used the 60s SciFi/Futuristic MCM style as it will be something this family appreciates. The family really like triangular closets, I'm not sure why but it's their thing.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none used


    Results


    Starting Out
    n/a


    Established
    Comments
    1st Place: @KitelDesigns


    Expert
    Comments
    1st Place: @AfterMidnight


    Master
    Comments
    1st Place: @AlJay
    Sim Challenge: @AlJay





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  • BuildnShareBuildnShare Posts: 4,061 Member
    edited February 2023
    #BnS160 - Spring Designer Showdown

    The deadline for this challenge is 30 April 2022

    It’s that time of year again!

    Another spring designer showdown!

    This time, your task is to complete this unfinished shell. Pick any lot size 30x30 or larger. You may rotate the shell any way you want. You can change the interior walls, but do not move the exterior ones.

    Decks, patios and balconies can be added.

    To give it a spring twist, you must use the color green somewhere in the build at least twice.

    Flowers, baby animals, and anything else you associate with spring are also encouraged.

    The shell can be found on the Gallery under Spring Designer Shodown, #bns160, #springdesignershowodown22 or #spring22


    THE BRIEF

    Budget: 175,000.
    The house needs at least three bedrooms and two baths.
    The foundation height and wall height can be changed.
    Platforms can be added anywhere.
    You can change and move the stairs.
    Remember to use the color green in at least two places. But if you choose to make the exterior green, you still need to use it inside too.
    Landscaping is always important!

    Sim Challenge

    None this time.

    Room Challenge

    None this time.

    Remember to include the entirely of the hashtag #bns160 or your entries will not be judged!


    Entry List


    Starting Out


    n/a


    Established


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #160 - Spring Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID: Khree29
    ORIGIN ID: Khree29
    LEVEL:
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Windom Downs
    NEW LOT LINK: https://ea.com/en-ca/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/0CF16EEBC10711EC84B97E0C7F7F7A61?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=Khree29&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: $3000.00
    GALLERY COST: $135,951.00
    TOTAL COST: 138,951.00
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/0lLGdnI
    ENTRY DETAILS: Welcome to the home of Mrs. Clementine Kirby. She's a globe trotting blogger. The first thing she did was buy a house to hold all her souvenirs. This two story home boasts an eclectic style, a mix of modern and tropical. Just like Mrs. Kirby. It has 3 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 3 balconies, a garage and pool. Also the color green. Lots of green!
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None used


    CHALLENGE #160 - Spring Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID: iampes23
    ORIGIN ID: iampes23
    LEVEL: Established
    [b[SIMS 4 LOT NAME:[/b] Slipshod Mesquite in Oasis Springs
    NEW LOT LINK: Luxury Family Abode https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/723E3007B92411EC85BD7A088609793C
    LOT COST: $2,000
    GALLERY COST: $139,790
    TOTAL COST: $141,790
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/zfAtx2C
    ENTRY DETAILS: I turned the shell to the side to create a single car garage. The theme is clean and modern, with hints of spring in nearly every room. It is a luxury home for a large family, with four bedrooms and three full baths. Moms will be delighted with an upstairs laundry room! The downstairs is spacious with an open floor plan. Outside, grassy areas mix with play areas and gardens. What will be your favorite nook?
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: no cc


    BUILD-N-SHARE CHALLENGE #160
    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM - Spring Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID: Kiteldesigns
    ORIGIN ID: Kiteldesigns
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Hounds Head
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/F61CD4EBC04311EC8EEE9350E70D1D67?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=KitelDesigns&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: $ 12000
    GALLERY COST: $ 161801
    TOTAL COST: $ 173,801
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/62gfMFp
    ENTRY DETAILS: This lovely Regency era English Country manor is what I came up with for this shell challenge. There is the modest Manor, turned historical museum, for people to come explore the times of the past. People can come explore the old home, the grounds, and even hold events on this beautiful country lot.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC Gallery Artwork from #Kiransims #NakoSama1


    BUILD-N-SHARE CHALLENGE #160
    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM - Spring Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID: MaryKup
    ORIGIN ID: Marykup
    LEVEL: Established
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Garden Essence
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/54744F58C8B611EC82E49350E70D1D67?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Marykup&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: 2000
    GALLERY COST: 164425
    LINK TO ENTRY https://imgur.com/a/wAM6OBK
    I decided to go kind of Victorian with this build. It has 3 Bedrooms, 3 ½ baths, a formal living room/dining room. Office, laundry room music/study area, also a lovely kitchen and office. Yard is landscaped and very kid friendly.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Of course.
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Thanks for xXSarina-27xX for the artwork.


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #160 - Spring Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID: Samiam7475
    ORIGIN ID: Karyn7475
    LEVEL:
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Umbrage Manor, Willow Creek
    NEW LOT LINK:
    LOT COST: $6500.00
    GALLERY COST: $127,402.00
    TOTAL COST: 133,902.00
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/XPPMqZA
    ENTRY DETAILS: This is my version of a Californian Farmhouse. A three bedroom, two bathroom stunner with a beautifully landscaped yard for all your sims summer fun.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Peacemaker for "The Looker" windows, main floor shower and throw pillows, AnYe for picture above tub, Simplistic for wallpaper in tv room and workout room, wide plank farmhouse siding by me.


    Expert


    BUILD-N-SHARE CHALLENGE #160
    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM - Spring Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
    ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
    LEVEL: Expert
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: `La Coppia Serena in Tartosa
    NEW LOT LINK: `Serena Spring https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/9CDCAA6BC1E411EC885498FA96677A6B?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=pinkusfamily&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: $ 6000
    GALLERY COST: $ 164,778
    TOTAL COST: $ 170,778
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Facebook album https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=1652411471645604&set=a.3261106560776079
    ENTRY DETAILS: For my Spring Designer Showdown Creation, I chose to go with what I know best. A country style home. I chose to build in Tartosa, on the 'La Coppa Serena lot. I have fallen in love with " My Wedding Stories " New world. In looking at the shell - I thought it a challenge to keep the floor plan. The fact that there was a cost cap did not even deter my creativity. ( I used debug for the landscaping and other objects came from there too ) I accomplished all I wanted with this build. I took the suggestion of using Green in 2 rooms, to a new high by using green as a style statement in more than several rooms, and used the colour in bedding , window treatments , furniture styles & flooring.. I enjoyed working on this Challenge. Art was used from the gallery #Juwels64, #ThePlumBobSims & #SimSationalToo.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Art was used from the gallery #Juwels64, #ThePlumBobSims & #SimSationalToo.


    CHALLENGE #BNS160 - Spring Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID: Jazmi1396
    ORIGIN ID: Jazmilia
    LEVEL: Expert
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Chateau Frise in Brindleton Bay 40x40
    NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/96A22321C73011EC887E11B6BA1E3DE3?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Jazmilia&max=50&maxis=false
    LOT COST: $4.000
    GALLERY COST: $170.921
    TOTAL COST: $174.921
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/F8lP4wh
    ENTRY DETAILS: I thought it was a big enough shell to make 4 bedrooms and even fit pets here. And this plot is one of my favorites. :) The fruit trees are blooming here (in real life), I wanted to show this atmosphere this lot.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none


    Master


    BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
    CHALLENGE #160 - Spring Designer Showdown
    FORUM ID: AlJay
    ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
    LEVEL: Master
    SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Rippling Flats in Newcrest
    NEW LOT LINK: BnS 160-Spring Has Sprung https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://www.ea.com/en-ca/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/820D1206BDF811EC818B7E0C7F7F7A61
    LOT COST: $3000.00
    GALLERY COST: $171,964.00
    TOTAL COST: 174,964.00
    LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Spring Designer Showdown https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://imgur.com/a/fZlslwX
    ENTRY DETAILS: I chose to go with a modern design for this challenge (All the random corners on the shell nearly did me in on this one). The home is designed for a couple who like to host parties. The house has a large open concept living and kitchen area, a gym, office, two spare bedrooms (each with an attached bathroom and deck), and many different outdoor areas to relax and enjoy all the activities placed throughout the property. I have added many decks and a few columns to the structure of this house. There is even a rooftop grilling and party deck. I have used pastel colors to decorate the interior of the house because they make me think of spring. Nearly every room in the house has green incorporated into it in some way.
    CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
    CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: The dumbbell rack in the gym is made by ionathegamer


    Results


    Starting Out
    n/a


    Established
    Comments
    1st Place: @KitelDesigns
    2nd Place: @Karyn7475
    3rd Place: @MaryKup


    Expert
    Comments
    1st Place: @Pinkusfamily


    Master
    Comments
    1st Place: @AlJay

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