OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM #228 -50 Shades of Gray
NAME: PINKUSFAMILY
LINK TO LOT: 18 Maywood Lane
LINK TO MEDIA: "50 Shades of Gray"
LEVEL: intermediate
LOT SIZE, ADDRESS & FINAL COST: 20 x 30 , 18 Maywood Lane , $ 146,365
LOT DESCRIPTION & DETAILS: Located in Sunset Valley at 18 Maywood Lane . This 20 x 30 lot provided just enough room for our medium Mediterranean style home with a small pool round back and space for entertaining. Using only black, white & shades of gray. The outside siding of this home is white stucco, with several shades of gray accents at the doors & windows. Inside we became creative with wall paper & paint in Black, white & shades of gray. There is an all white Modern Kitchen. 2 black & white tiled full baths. A warm gray guest bedroom. Living room, dining room & office. With the Master bedroom all decked out in several shades of gray. (On a personal note : I had fun with this , Coming from recently building in Sims 4 - and not using the color wheel in a while - I made shades of Gray, ranging from gray that looks blue,off white to even green, yet it is all different shades of gray.. Also I was challenged to make it tight quarters as far as furniture arrangement, again coming from Sims 4 where Tiny living has made it easier to create small spaces, I pushed it to see what kind of space I could put to the test here in 3. I Tend towards using many clutter objects, I was able to make use of a Mod from "Mod the Sims" - One more Slot. ) Most pictures were taken in the fall, and during a storm, There are a few Build mode pictures at the end of the album.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: "yes"
CREDIT TO SIMMERS FOR CUSTOM CONTENT USED: Mod the Sims "One more Slot Please " ( link in comments of Photo album)
FACEBOOK PROFILE: Mom's Sims 3 & 4. Creations
I LOVE this build so much @pinkusfamily going to recommend it and see if I have enough store content to download it and not have every item replaced lol
It was my taste in Car at the beginning of the build that set me off budget.. I did not know a car could be so expensive..LOL
Cost in Sims 3 varies very greatly then in Sims 4.. Since I play tested the house,( because I put the furniture in so close ), I am sure the cost some how went down than when I first built it..
But thank you both for your kind words.. This style is something different than I usually do.. It started out as an A frame...LOL
I did notice the cheap car in the garage and guessed that was a budget restraint because of the other choices @Pinkusfamily. The cost for these challenges is supposed to be the cost before you play test. Someone told me that when a house with depreciated value is installed in their game, the price always goes back up to normal value (so not as cheap). It could be a mod that causes that. I'm not sure and haven't play tested it, but the rules used to firm on before play price.
Since I started Sims 3 Challenges, I have jotted down the Price when I finished Building, or taken a Picture. ( Think I forgot to snap a picture the last 2 challenges ) ..Before I Sim tested..
Yes tho, The Car had to be re-colored, It had a discolored door that did not match the rest of the car..LOl, Ya caught me ...
NAME: as13579
LINK TO LOT: https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=9404728#
LINK TO MEDIA: https://imgur.com/a/Iwwe2cV
LEVEL: intermediate
LOT SIZE, ADDRESS & FINAL COST: 20x30, 18 Maywood Lane, 92k
LOT DESCRIPTION & DETAILS: this was my first build in over a year so it's not perfect but i'm happy with the results. The lot size was perfect for me to fit in everything that I needed.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes
What a great build @JMConcept! Love the design with its symmetry in an asymmetrical way! I'd be tempted to add a connecting wall to the empty room on top and make it a great closet, bath, or study as it looks like you could add a single-tile hallway under the roof pitch. I just might have to check out your build in my game. Great job!
thank you @ciane however the empty room isn't a full size wall as i've shortened it with constrainfloorelevation false, not to mention even a single-tile hallway pops through the roof
NAME: oliv3
LINK TO LOT: Lot
LINK TO MEDIA: Pictures
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: n/a
LEVEL: intermediate?
LOT SIZE, ADDRESS & FINAL COST: 30x20, 5 Sun Song Ave, final cost: $148,499
LOT DESCRIPTION & DETAILS:
Hannah and Reginald Gray wants modern, so they shall have modern…
2 bedrooms + 2.5 baths
Large kitchen for foody guru Hannah
Cozy study for Reginald to manage CouchPotato.com
Curved pool with lots of outdoor seating for the couple to entertain guest
You can thank E.L James, author of Fifty Shade of Gray, for inspiring me with a twisted idea to not include any curtains lol
Most of the cost was dedicated to the exterior. Also, chose to try out some different sidings and paints on the exterior which just drove the price up. Fairly awful at snapping pictures, so if anyone knows any good tips, please share
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT TO SIMMERS FOR CUSTOM CONTENT USED: n/a
@oliv3 - I love your design with its big round window and lots of juts in and out and different textures and shades! The outdoor fireplace is a great idea too!
I think your pics are great, but if looking for help with small spaces...
I will go in close to get in the room and then TAB. Then you can back out using x or pulling back with your mouse. You can still use the mouse to tilt and rotate. The keys that correspond to left and right are a and d. Up and down are e and q. Back and front are w and s. And zoom in and out are z and x. Using the keys sometimes helps where the mouse isn't doing what you want or maybe moves more than you want.
I will also go a level up and TAB and then use the q key to move down to the elevation I want. That way it will include what is above the stairs and skylights and give you upper walls and roof too.
Also, reducing picture save size (as opposed to physical height and width) usually doesn't reduce quality and will help the pics load faster and not take up as much bandwidth.
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I love those windows, especially the ones over the garage! Are they cc?
Edit the skinny windows are store content but the rest have to be from EP or sp
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Thanks!
NAME: PINKUSFAMILY
LINK TO LOT: 18 Maywood Lane
LINK TO MEDIA: "50 Shades of Gray"
LEVEL: intermediate
LOT SIZE, ADDRESS & FINAL COST: 20 x 30 , 18 Maywood Lane , $ 146,365
LOT DESCRIPTION & DETAILS: Located in Sunset Valley at 18 Maywood Lane . This 20 x 30 lot provided just enough room for our medium Mediterranean style home with a small pool round back and space for entertaining. Using only black, white & shades of gray. The outside siding of this home is white stucco, with several shades of gray accents at the doors & windows. Inside we became creative with wall paper & paint in Black, white & shades of gray. There is an all white Modern Kitchen. 2 black & white tiled full baths. A warm gray guest bedroom. Living room, dining room & office. With the Master bedroom all decked out in several shades of gray. (On a personal note : I had fun with this , Coming from recently building in Sims 4 - and not using the color wheel in a while - I made shades of Gray, ranging from gray that looks blue,off white to even green, yet it is all different shades of gray.. Also I was challenged to make it tight quarters as far as furniture arrangement, again coming from Sims 4 where Tiny living has made it easier to create small spaces, I pushed it to see what kind of space I could put to the test here in 3. I Tend towards using many clutter objects, I was able to make use of a Mod from "Mod the Sims" - One more Slot. ) Most pictures were taken in the fall, and during a storm, There are a few Build mode pictures at the end of the album.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: "yes"
CREDIT TO SIMMERS FOR CUSTOM CONTENT USED: Mod the Sims "One more Slot Please " ( link in comments of Photo album)
FACEBOOK PROFILE: Mom's Sims 3 & 4. Creations
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It was my taste in Car at the beginning of the build that set me off budget.. I did not know a car could be so expensive..LOL
Cost in Sims 3 varies very greatly then in Sims 4.. Since I play tested the house,( because I put the furniture in so close ), I am sure the cost some how went down than when I first built it..
But thank you both for your kind words.. This style is something different than I usually do.. It started out as an A frame...LOL
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Since I started Sims 3 Challenges, I have jotted down the Price when I finished Building, or taken a Picture. ( Think I forgot to snap a picture the last 2 challenges ) ..Before I Sim tested..
Yes tho, The Car had to be re-colored, It had a discolored door that did not match the rest of the car..LOl, Ya caught me ...
LINK TO LOT: https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=9404728#
LINK TO MEDIA: https://imgur.com/a/Iwwe2cV
LEVEL: intermediate
LOT SIZE, ADDRESS & FINAL COST: 20x30, 18 Maywood Lane, 92k
LOT DESCRIPTION & DETAILS: this was my first build in over a year so it's not perfect but i'm happy with the results. The lot size was perfect for me to fit in everything that I needed.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes
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OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM #228 -50 Shades of Gray
NAME: oliv3
LINK TO LOT: Lot
LINK TO MEDIA: Pictures
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: n/a
LEVEL: intermediate?
LOT SIZE, ADDRESS & FINAL COST: 30x20, 5 Sun Song Ave, final cost: $148,499
LOT DESCRIPTION & DETAILS:
Hannah and Reginald Gray wants modern, so they shall have modern…
You can thank E.L James, author of Fifty Shade of Gray, for inspiring me with a twisted idea to not include any curtains lol
Most of the cost was dedicated to the exterior. Also, chose to try out some different sidings and paints on the exterior which just drove the price up. Fairly awful at snapping pictures, so if anyone knows any good tips, please share
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT TO SIMMERS FOR CUSTOM CONTENT USED: n/a
I think your pics are great, but if looking for help with small spaces...
I will go in close to get in the room and then TAB. Then you can back out using x or pulling back with your mouse. You can still use the mouse to tilt and rotate. The keys that correspond to left and right are a and d. Up and down are e and q. Back and front are w and s. And zoom in and out are z and x. Using the keys sometimes helps where the mouse isn't doing what you want or maybe moves more than you want.
I will also go a level up and TAB and then use the q key to move down to the elevation I want. That way it will include what is above the stairs and skylights and give you upper walls and roof too.
Also, reducing picture save size (as opposed to physical height and width) usually doesn't reduce quality and will help the pics load faster and not take up as much bandwidth.
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Grey's Architecture Such grey! Much wow!
@Pinkusfamily I like the layout and the back yard especially
@JMConcept What a cute build! Very cozy almost cottage feel. I really like the seating area by the pool.
@oliv3 Great modern style! Really well done, lots of interest in that!
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