Build Challenge ~ Livin' in the Tropics

[MrsFlynn]

In celebration of Lapaige getting Island Paradise we decided to create a building contest.

Build a tropical style house that we can share and use in our own towns.

   
   ~ Rules and Information:

 –  Build a house yourself, No shell.
 –  House needs to be at least 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms.
 –  Some basic furnishings required, like kitchen, dining, livingroom, bedrooms and bathrooms.
 –  Custom Content can be used in build.
 –  No bigger than 40x40 to leave room for porches/patios, etc.
 –  Can add a garage, foundation, porch, basement or more floors desired.
 –  Additional floors and basement(s) can be whatever size.

✽ ~ . ~ . ~ -=>.<=-  ~ . ~ . ~ ✽

[MrsFlynn]

I will be taking inspiration from Lapaige's build - here

What can I say, I really like the floorplan!! lol

[Lapaige46]

I was pretty sure I posted this but now I can't find it. MrsFlynn, if you do, please delete it.

Long side (back) - 26
Left end - 22
Right end - 18
Front left - 11
Front right - 11
Indent - left side 6/across front - 4/right side 2

Use it if you wish or change any aspect.

You need to click on the picture to see the whole thing.

[MrsFlynn]

I love your starting build!!   Definitely one to keep for later, thank you for the numbers.

I ended up started over a few different times today.  I think I am starting to get somewhere. lol

Floorplan: 20 wide by 25 front to back of lot.
 

Front of house:


Starting build on a 30x30 on builder's island for easier building.

[Lapaige46]

I've lost count of how many times I've started over with this thing. I've been working at it for at least the last 3 days, even before you issued the challenge.  I think I'm finally getting what I want.
For reasons which will become evident later, I have to build mine on site. Normally I build on Builder's Island.

Edited to add: I'm building a shareable one on Builder's Island. I realized the one I'm building in PI wouldn't be shareable. They will  be basically the same. I also realize how big it is but I was building it based on the book. These folks are veary wealthy.
The house can be scaled back and still have plenty of room.

[Lapaige46]

Disregard previous layout. I seem to have made some modifications and not necessarily on purpose.  Starting over.

And one more thing. The original layout included patio/porch space. I obviously rushed to post it before I was finished with it.

[MrsFlynn]

Wanted to share progress screenshots of my build -







I have some plants scattered in the yard on the left side. Trying to figure out what to keep and what to get rid of. The roofline is tall enough for some kind of small room in the attic. But not quite sure what to do with it.

The house has CC windows and some doors -

Carribean Built Set Pt. 1
https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims3/id/1210176/

It also has CC fencing -

Matching Fences TI
https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims3-objects-buildmode-fencesgates/title/matching-fences-ti/id/1227249/

[Lapaige46]

That looks good. Thanks for the link. I wasn't aware there was a Caribbean build set. I do thave the matching fences though.

[MrsFlynn]

You're welcome!! Here's the 2nd part of that set.

Carribean Built Set Pt. 2
https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims3-sets-objects-construction/title/carribean-built-set-pt-2/id/1210199/

There's at least a couple of different windows/doors sets in this set. Might look good in your build?

[Lapaige46]

Cool. Thanks.