Dear lot building Matyians,
I'm in need of a lot for a particular Sims 3 family and I'm having trouble building a home that is both practical and pleasing to the eye. I'm not creative when it comes to the scenery outside the house either which is why I decided to ask for professional help.
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I got all expansion and stuff packs and also all store items. I use very little CC in my game so I'd be grateful if you could manage to keep the CC to a minimum or use none at all.
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Who is it for?
The lot is for a Generation/Legacy family of 7 (parents with 5 children). I'm planning to keep the offspring living on the lot as long as possible so you should keep in mind that I would like to expand the lot later on and leave room/possibility for that.
The family currently consists of:
Two Adults (parents male and female)
One Young Adult (female)
Two Teens (two females)
Two Toddlers (two males)
What do I need?
This is a big family and it'll get even bigger. I would like as many generations as possible living on the lot but this means it also needs to be practical.
#For the 3 Girls, I would like spacious bedrooms (1 for each girl) with ensuite bathrooms.. I would like single beds for the teens and a double bed for the YA. There also should be room for desks in the teen rooms so they can make their homework.
There's no need for the ensuite bathrooms to be very big or fancy. The teens just need a toilet and a shower and the YA needs a bathtub to prevent stress but that's it.
>>>It's very important that they don't have electronic devices in their room such as radio, tv, phones, pc...
#The Master bedroom should also have an ensuite bathroom. This one can be spacious and luxurious.
Just go crazy and be creative here.
>>>The no electronics goes for the master bedroom as well.
#Nursery: I'd like a spacious nursery since I like the boys to share a room. So there should be room for two cribs and two feeding chairs. There should be a bathroom nearby also with two potties for the little ones. Let's not forget about the toys either
#Study: the study doesn't really have to take much room but I'd like an "office-type" look with two desks since daddy likes to work at home on his lappy and mommy is a professional writer. (They both have laptops so no need for pc) Other than the desks there ought to be some bookcases. Everything else is up to you.
>>>No electronics
#Kitchen and dining room: like I said before this is a big family so I would like a big table for them to sit and have dinner together. Daddy is a natural cook so he likes the expensive stuff and plenty of room to create gourmet art. I'd also like space for one toy oven. I have no other specific needs for the kitchen or dining area.
>>>You may add a telephone in the dining room or kitchen. No bars please.
#Garage: I'd like room for two cars and two bikes. Decorate as you see fit. I'd like the garage to be connected to the house.
#Basement: I'd like a big basement. Don't worry about it staying empty, I'm planning to expand anyways. What should go in the basement tho is a a small workout area (just a treadmill and one other workout appliance) and a laundry room.
#Living room: the family don't spend much time in the living room. It's basically just a spot to meet with guests. I'd like an expensive tv so enough people can watch it. A 3-sitter with 2 lounge chairs is plenty. If there's a bit of room for some dancing would be nice too but not necessary. You can place electronics in the living room such as a stereo and telephone. Decorate as you please but keep in mind that there are two painters in the family so there are plenty of paintings to go round once the house is done.
#Ground floor toilets: I'd like two small toilets on the ground floor for guests and family members who come home with a full bladder. Make them as small as possible but still roomy enough so sims can use them without getting stuck. All they need is a toilet and a sink. I advice to put them on opposite sides of the ground floor.
#Hobby room: I'd like small to medium size hobby room. There only need to be enough room for a chess table, an easel and that other painting object.
>>>No electronics.
#Floor Plan: I don't have a fixed floor plan in mind but I'd like to have two stories maximum (since I may want to expand to a third floor when the family gets bigger) In case you really cannot fit everything on just two floors make sure you put occupy as little as you can on the third floor.
(Keep in mind that they can do their hobbies outside or on a balcony or near the pool so save room where you can if they can do that activity some place else)
#Scenery: Here follows a list of DO NOT WANTS!
No ponds, no more than 2 trees, no bridges, no "hills" (I'd like the ground to be "flat" or as flat as possible), no excessive plants and bushes. No gazebos, no fountains and no sculptures.
A list of likes =D
I love patios and paths that lead to different areas of the house e.g. to the garage, front door, pool, backyard. I like bushes and flowers but not too much. I love grass and flower fields and realistic brown dirt patches such as near a tree or swing set.
What I need:
Pool (doesn't have to be very big and a bonus would be if it's an interesting fun shape)
A small play area for the kids with some of the outside toys. (not all of them maximum of two)
A medium sized area left empty in case I'd like one of the teens to take up gardening.
(Bonus) A small Pool House, if you can manage to fit it in. A teeny tiny house with just enough room for a double bed, one toilet and shower, one stove, two counters and a fridge.
Overall feel and preferences:
I was really looking for a modern house, I'm not really sure if Fata Morgana fits that label but I can definitely see a lot of those elements. Since I like that house so much anything that resembles that style will be wonderful. Of course if you're comfortable designing modern homes would be even better.
Colors I like:
White, Black, Blue, Pink, White, Grey and Red. I like both bright and pastel tho the common areas should be in soft colors. I really loathe green, yellow and orange and I don't care much for wood.
I'm partial to abstract, geometrical and themed patterns. I really hate anything that's floral or plantlike.
There is a spot on a 30x30 lot near a beach I've been saving for the house. I'm not sure it's possible to fit everything on a 30x30 but if you could that would be ideal.
I know my description is very detailed but I really know what I want for this family. It's a very important family to me and I'd like to give you as many details as I can so I can realise their dream home.
This is in no case a demand it's a simple request to help me realise this dream lot for a very special family.
Greets and thank you in advance in case you'd like to take my request.
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