BryonyRae wrote:

Skeeter101 wrote:I would like to withdraw from the competition. I just realised that I might not get to play The Sims very often, so I might not be able to use the prize and I would like to give it to someone who might actually get some use out of it. Once again I am really sorry BryonyRae for any inconvenience I may have caused. But you can all see the house I created any way .

Skeeter, I'm sorry you've dropped, but thanks for showing us the house.

Edit: By the way, you could nominate someone else to receive the prize in your stead.

Thanks Bryony but I might watch from the sidelines (meaning I won't nominate anyone).

Yay, I'm almost finished. Just need to do some landscaping and then I can test everything. But it's 10.30pm here.. time for some sleep.

Zoey95 wrote:Okay, here's my entry:
House: Casa de Gecko http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5744896

Thanks for your entry!

Hmm... I think I may try something! Sounds like fun, AND if I were to somehow win the Bauhaus set is on my wishlist, so it'd be an ideal prize. I've got an idea partially drawn out already, so we'll see if the execution is as good as my imagination!

Elimarna wrote:Hmm... I think I may try something! Sounds like fun, AND if I were to somehow win the Bauhaus set is on my wishlist, so it'd be an ideal prize. I've got an idea partially drawn out already, so we'll see if the execution is as good as my imagination!

Glad you're interested, Elimarna! I assume you work fast.

BryonyRae wrote:Glad you're interested, Elimarna! I assume you work fast.

That's what the girl I built a house for kept saying, but it took me 4 days and many hours to finish. Okay, it was also massive and a little more complex than "Okay, time to throw a room on, where else can I squeeze a door in?"

Legacies... I tell ya. When they just start popping out babies like there is no tomorrow, sometimes you just don't get a chance to build something proper.

To keep things related, this house is not going to take me anywhere close to four days to finish. I've done all the landscaping, all the building, and about a third of the decorating/furnishing. Bedrooms, one bathroom, and a few embellishments here and there and I can play test it with my new buddy, Beta House. Play testing won't take long, since I haven't used many cheats to place furniture, just flowers and garden lights.

And rocks. Because everybody needs a nice boulder here and there.

The architecture style is something I've NEVER done before, Sims 1, 2, or 3, and I'm excited about how it's turning out.

Yay, after much testing, moving a few things around and then more testing, I'm finished.

I present

Modern Spread

Lot size: 40 x 40
Furnished price: 195,619
Unfurnished price: 101,852
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2 1/2
Download link: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5752537
Additional photos including floorplan:http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/thumbnails.php?
album=1181
*edited to add preferred prize: Contemporary Comfort Living Set

This well appointed spacious home boasts 4 bedrooms including a master suite complete with bathroom and dressing room. There is another bathroom for the rest of the house plus an extra toilet.
The house also features a study, formal lounge, living area and very roomy kitchen and dining room.
The double garage also houses the laundry.
The backyard is a delight for young and old with a bbq, outdoor dining area, pool, spa, fire-pit and generous play area for the children complete with tree-house.

Front

Back

The kitchen includes an island cooktop and oven, dishwasher,trash compactor and walk in pantry (for show only)

Dining

Living

Lounge

Master bedroom

Second bedroom

Twinmum wrote:I present

Modern Spread

Thanks for the entry, Twinmum! Which prize would you like if you win?

Everybody has such AMAZING entries!

I am done, house is tested, and ready to upload. But later. Going to dinner now. ByronyRae, I have tried roughly 10 times to get Custard to work on my laptop, but it simply WON'T, so I can't double-check for CC for you. Just a heads-up for later when I get back and upload the house and stuff.

There shouldn't be anything, but I did recolor some EA furniture and save them as patterns to make matching it all easier, so if CC patterns show up, that's what it is. I don't think there is any other CC that snuck in.

BryonyRae wrote:

Thanks for the entry, Twinmum! Which prize would you like if you win?

I edited my entry post to include the info - Contemporary Comfort Living Set

Here is my entry!

Exchange Link: Rustic A-Frame Family Cabin
Lot Size: 40 x 30
Unfurnished Price: 58,556
Furnished Price: 103,521
Description: Make your next home this cozy A-Frame Cabin! With enough space for the entire family, you'll find yourself living in the comfort only a log cabin can provide. It features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and an open living area. Outside, your family can escape in the hot tub by the pool, enjoy a cook-out, or grow your dream garden. It also features an outdoor play area perfect for the kids and their friends.

Exterior Shots
Front

Courtyard

Barbecue Pit and Garden


Interior Shots
Front entryway

Open living area (kitchen, dining, living)

Master bedroom

Girls' bedroom

Boys' bedroom


The Bauhaus set is a good prize if I were to win.

Greetings to everyone

Here's my entry:

Lot Name: Mr. O'Brien House (1875 Trex Hill, Appaloosa Plains)
Lot Size: 40 x 30
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3.5

Link: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5757127

Furnished Cost: 175,021
Unfurnished Cost: 75,469

Lot Description: Mr. O'Brien house is a pet-friendly single storey luxury ranch house with 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a beautiful outdoor swimming pool, bbq area and a playground for the children.

Interior: I chose wood flooring layout for the entire house to blend with my pure white painted walls that because the wood will bring out the natural warm glow while the white paint is keeping the interior bright and clean looking. The combination effect display warmth, clean and relaxing surroundings. As for the floor plan, I'm extremely please with what I have created simply because this plan display a flow with a good proportion layout in every aspect that I dare to recommend to anyone looking for a good floor plan in real life. Every window and door are install in a precise manner, no more or less.

Pictures:


Backyard:



Playground: Design was inspired by a recent picture took with my niece.


Bedroom 1


Bedroom 2


Bedroom 3


Living / Dinning space



Lot was tested at my end. No Mods, custom contents not even store items.

Prize : I love the BahHaus Store set. With BahHaus set I can put my modern ideas altogather.

The new entries are looking good. Rec'd them.

Thanks for the entries, Elimarna and Sonia016!

Well, I'm pleased to announce that thanks to you guys, I actually finished a build! I present Zenfinity, a home I built in conjunction with this contest that follows its rules.

It's a 4 bedroom, 4-1/2 bath single story retreat. Situated on a 40×40 lot and costing ~221k furnished (97k unfurnished), the home features a central courtyard which includes a pool, jacuzzi, and many zen touches. Inside, you’ll find open living/dining/kitchen and an entertainment area with a pool table and bar in addition to the bedrooms and baths. There are also two narrow side yards with additional activities for kids and adults. There’s plenty of room for vehicles with covered parking for two and additional parking space in the long driveway.

Here are some shots of the home, but let me refer you to my slideshow for the majority of images.













The home is available for download here.