The Sims Bi-Weekly Build Challenge, Week 103: Fixer Uppers; Modernized Farmhouse Edition!

Bi-Weekly Build Challenge, Week 103: Fixer Uppers; Modernized Farmhouse Edition!
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Bi-Weekly Build Challenge, Week 103: Fixer Uppers; Modernized Farmhouse Edition!

Posted: 15 Nov 2020 05:22 AM PST

VOTE FOR WEEK 102: A Dream Cottage... For A Witch HERE!

Winners

Week 101: Lodging with Spirits; Haunted Hotels & Spooky Staycation Spots!

🥇1st Place (46.88% of the votes):

/u/amphitrite66 - New Orleans Andrew Jackson Hotel - TS4

🥈2nd Place - (TIED - 40.63% of the votes):

/u/Saaedra - Straud Bed & Breakfast - TS4

/u/absurb_little_birb - (Don't) Go into the Light - TS4

🥉3rd Place - (TIED - 34.38% of the votes:

/u/Deena_hax - Haunted Chui Manor - TS4

/u/zoebuilds - The Hotel Simtez - TS4

See all the rankings here.

Introduction for Newcomers

Every two weeks the challenge will change, We'll design a different house or interior of a room and we might even sneak a few Create-A-Sims in to break it up a little.

Certain challenges will have a monetary limit, some will be spend as much as you like/can to impress.

We try to make it so everyone can participate in all challenges no matter which Sims game you have and which expansion/stuff packs you have.

If you would like to see some of our past challenges, please check out THIS link.

Bi-Weekly Build Challenge, Week 103: Fixer Uppers; Modernized Farmhouse Edition!

Not everything is originally designed strictly in terms of style. Sometimes, we focus on function over aesthetics. Very simply put, homes built on agricultural lands were called farmhouses and they were built out of necessity. The style evolved from the characteristics of the place, people, climate and materials available in the particular region where it was located. While there were no set rules for constructing or defining the look of early farmhouses, they were usually one to two floor rectangular dwellings, made of local materials ranging from wood, stone, and mudbricks depending on the abode's location. The iconic farmhouse we are familiar with today that features clapboard, exterior siding, a semi-enclosed front porch, and two floors became a standardized look. In many parts of America today, the aesthetic of these old, practical farmhouses is becoming popular once again. This has led to the emergence of what we call the 'modern farmhouse' style, defined by homes that seek to combine the feel of the utility-focused farmhouse with the needs of modern comfort. But of course, apron front sinks and bead-board backsplashes, both hallmarks of contemporary farmhouse style, were not a thing during colonial times in the United States. Build from scratch or choose any Farmhouse-style home (you may use EA properties or download from the gallery), then spruce it up with modernized features and be sure to capture that homey, family-centered and folksy aesthetic!

Key Elements:

Simple floor-plans. Many farmhouses feature ample cooking space in the back on the house, formal living area in the front of the house, and bedrooms on the second floor. Unlike many modern homes, stairs were are often located near the kitchen.

Functional porches. They had two primary functions. During the summer, they provided a place to cool off. And all year round they functioned as mudrooms providing a place to kick off dirty work boots before heading inside.

Clapboard/wooden siding. The original exterior colors for these houses were relatively limited and premixed in a choice of white, light green, pale yellow, light blue, and a few dark colors, notably red.

Residential properties ONLY. Must be fully functional. (TIP: Consider using cheats to unlock debug/hidden items and to place objects more freely!)

NOTE: Challenges are open for TWO weeks!

Reference Links --

To submit an entry you must comment on this post and format your comment like this, IF IT'S NOT IN THIS FORMAT IT WILL BE DISQUALIFIED:

Your reddit username - Title of submission - Version info - unformatted link to photo or video

Link to Gallery Download (Use #RedditBuildChallenge as a tag for ease!) You don't have to link to the Gallery, its only to make it easy for people to find if they want to download

Build Guidelines

Requirements:

One entry per person.
If you downloaded a home from the gallery to "fix up", please share a screenshot of the home prior to renovation.
Residential properties only (NO apartments!).
No Photoshopping images.
CC allowed.

Important Dates

November 28th: Challenge Closes around 10pm EST and then posts are verified/voting commences. Winners will be announced when the next challenge goes live (typically within 1-2 days after the deadline).

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It's a bit chilly

Posted: 15 Nov 2020 02:29 AM PST