*UPDATED 29/7* My Sims 2 Big Brother House - A work in progress

[Enid]

I guess you could say this is my new "project". There have been countless times where I've started to build BB houses and then suddenly quit because they've taken me so long. Now I'm determined to complete this and I'm sort of recording my progress on here. :P

*None of the custom content used is my own work, so don't sue my ass*

I started this 21/7 and this is my work so far;

*UPDATED 26/7* Living area (http://www.thisisbigbrother.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3555609&postcount=11) / Kitchen (http://thisisbigbrother.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3560473&postcount=16)
*UPDATED 29/7* Store room and laundry (http://thisisbigbrother.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3572990&postcount=35) / Bedroom (http://thisisbigbrother.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3576851&postcount=37) (pics below are outdated now)

OLD Bedroom - three double beds and three singles. Lots of storage space, including a built in wardrobe.

http://a.imageshack.us/img245/5584/bedroomview1.jpg

http://a.imageshack.us/img708/5387/bedroomview2.jpg

Bathroom - This is the main bathroom, accessed directly from the bedroom. Includes shower and bathtub.

http://a.imageshack.us/img710/2504/bathroomview2.jpg

http://a.imageshack.us/img198/164/bathroomviewl.jpg

Diary room - I'm not sure if I like this yet. I need opinions.

http://a.imageshack.us/img695/7328/diaryroomview.jpg

The watchtower - My own little unconventional BB idea here. Wanted something a little different so I added a two-story "watchtower" in the garden. One HM will be forced to sleep in here every night. Ew.

http://a.imageshack.us/img237/9056/watchtower.jpg

Outside - I like attention to detail. :3

http://a.imageshack.us/img824/9496/frontviews.jpg

http://a.imageshack.us/img413/5453/sideviewo.jpg

Top down view - as you can see, I am nowhere near finished yet.

http://a.imageshack.us/img820/4903/topdownview.jpg

I'd like to hear some feedback! :)

[LemonJam]

Thats hot. I love the diary room btw.

[Scarlett.]

VERY well done :D

[GypsyGoth]

Wow! I love the bedroom colours :love:

The watchtower is wonderful :laugh2: Great idea :thumbs:

And I think the bathroom wallpaper is too busy, I don't think I'd like to spend long there.

Also I don't think the DR stars on the wall match up with the zebra stripes.

But overall it's very good so far, I look forward to seeing more :)

[AndrewLee***]

its kinda tacky looking, but I LOVE the whole watchtower idea. But the only prob w/ that would be camera's and the houseguest might get to see things the wernt suppose to through the windows. And I LOVE the bedroom. Mine only probs ar the bathroom and diary. I thinks its just b/c there is no actual theame to the house.

[Smithy]

It's really really good, I really like the bedroom, But i'm not too keen on the diary room chair :/
Im an absolute fail when it comes to sims pmsl.

[Enid]

Cheers guys. I'll end up changing a few bits and pieces anyway.

I've always had an issue with the diary room 'cause I've never been able to find a wacky chair to use haha.

[Braden]

That's very very good

[Jordan.]

Amazing! Thats probably one of the best ive seen :)

I miss Sims 2. :(

[Jords]

Wow, I love The Watchtower idea, good job!

[Enid]

Just completed the living area. No doubt I'll make some slight tweaks. I always do. :D

I love the lighting!

http://a.imageshack.us/img571/1852/loungeview1.jpg

http://a.imageshack.us/img51/3463/loungeview2.jpg

http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/4769/loungeview3.jpg

[Smithy]

I like it :D
Especially the table

[hotleggs]

very good , love it :)

[GypsyGoth]

The Living Room :lovedup:

[_Seth]

****ing hell man that's right nice. :D

[Enid]

How's the kitchen guys?? :)

http://a.imageshack.us/img237/6493/kitchenview1.jpg

http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/8462/kitchenview2.jpg

And another view of the bathroom. I just added the chaise longue and I think I like it.

http://a.imageshack.us/img710/2504/bathroomview2.jpg

[_Seth]

The kitchen is brilliant and stylish, but is there a theme your doing for the house?

[Enid]

The kitchen is brilliant and stylish, but is there a theme your doing for the house?
I never had a set theme in mind, apart from having a modern and kinda-minimalist design to it. I'm mainly basing it on personal taste.

[Smithy]

omg I love it, that is what I would want my kitchen to look like :D

[_Seth]

I never had a set theme in mind, apart from having a modern and kinda-minimalist design to it. I'm mainly basing it on personal taste.

Hmm yeah that's what I would do. :)

[Enid]

omg I love it, that is what I would want my kitchen to look like :D
Haha me too. :)

And thanks.

[Photon]

Kitchen looks great. The mirrors function incredibly well in providing the sense of larger space. Form and function are one in this space!

[Braden]

Really love that chair in the Bathroom!

Your doing a great job :)

[iRyan]

This makes me wanna start playing Sims again...

[Ruth*Star]

That's an Awesome house, I love the curtains in the living room.

[GypsyGoth]

The kitchen is gorgeous, I love the black.

[Patrick]

I love this.

I've always found TS2 is MILES better than TS3 when it comes to creating Big Brother Houses/Series which is all I use the game for nowadays.

This is brilliant, every part of it is fantastic.

[Patrick]

Enid what site do you use to download your custom content?

I use ModTheSims2 but I haven't came across furniture and stuff that realistic and awesome, there must be a better site that you use.

[Enid]

Enid what site do you use to download your custom content?

I use ModTheSims2 but I haven't came across furniture and stuff that realistic and awesome, there must be a better site that you use.
I mainly use ModTheSims. They have some really good stuff there, but they also have some really bad stuff and you just gotta filter through. I also use Garden of Shadows and PMBD (stands for Paysites Must Be Destroyed. "Premium" custom content that is collected from different websites and made free to download)

4eversimfantasy.net is another website I use. It has REALLY good stuff on there, but most of it's premium items, so I just nick 'em off PMBD, hehe.

[_Seth]

I've always found TS2 is MILES better than TS3 when it comes to creating Big Brother Houses/Series which is all I use the game for nowadays.

Really? Aww why?! :(

[Patrick]

I mainly use ModTheSims. They have some really good stuff there, but they also have some really bad stuff and you just gotta filter through. I also use Garden of Shadows and PMBD (stands for Paysites Must Be Destroyed. "Premium" custom content that is collected from different websites and made free to download)

4eversimfantasy.net is another website I use. It has REALLY good stuff on there, but most of it's premium items, so I just nick 'em off PMBD, hehe.

Awesome! :D

Thanks alot, can't wait to see these sites.

Really? Aww why?! :(

Well for one, TS3 seems to have lag alot and I have heard alot of people have had trouble with brightness.
I thought it was just my computer but even when I watch other Youtubers TS3 videos, they lag big time.

TS2 has better custom content and tbh graphics, The Sims 3 looks quite childish and looks like play dough.

On The Sims 2 I think it focusses more on the house which is why it's better to make BB related stuff with, where as with TS3 it focusses more on The Sims and The 'Outside' World lol

Although TS3 is probably better for Action/Adventure sort of films, I think The Sims 2 just works well if you're making a little reality show.

[Ruth*Star]

I mainly use ModTheSims. They have some really good stuff there, but they also have some really bad stuff and you just gotta filter through. I also use Garden of Shadows and PMBD (stands for Paysites Must Be Destroyed. "Premium" custom content that is collected from different websites and made free to download)

4eversimfantasy.net is another website I use. It has REALLY good stuff on there, but most of it's premium items, so I just nick 'em off PMBD, hehe.

Aswell as ^ I'd recommend Garden Of Shadows aswell for some neon stuff and realistic hairs and stuff.
I got a nice lighting mod of GOS which adds a dawn and a dusk, Makes pictures look more realistic, Its a bit awkward to install but its a gorgeous mod.
Black Pearl Sims is nice aswell, Most of my bedroom and living sets came from there.
Holy Simoly aswell, Those lush curtains came from there, I have those in my game.

[_Seth]

Awesome! :D

Thanks alot, can't wait to see these sites.



Well for one, TS3 seems to have lag alot and I have heard alot of people have had trouble with brightness.
I thought it was just my computer but even when I watch other Youtubers TS3 videos, they lag big time.

TS2 has better custom content and tbh graphics, The Sims 3 looks quite childish and looks like play dough.

On The Sims 2 I think it focusses more on the house which is why it's better to make BB related stuff with, where as with TS3 it focusses more on The Sims and The 'Outside' World lol

Although TS3 is probably better for Action/Adventure sort of films, I think The Sims 2 just works well if you're making a little reality show.

I'm depressed now. I was so excited for TS3 on PS3. XD

[Braden]

lianasims2 is really good aswell :)

[Enid]

*Update*

Store room and laundry. Mostly just for "effect". The only working object is the sink, the rest is all decorative. :)

Door leads back out to the kitchen.

http://a.imageshack.us/img101/6319/storeroomview1.jpg

http://a.imageshack.us/img43/1835/storeroomview2.jpg

[iRyan]

You should put this house up for download.

[Enid]

Sorry those that loved the bedroom. I didn't, so I went ahead and gave it a mega overhaul. Now it has a more contemporary look. I promise no more changes now. :P

http://a.imageshack.us/img828/2994/newbedroomview2.jpg

http://a.imageshack.us/img710/985/newbedroomview1.jpg

Aaaaand here's a teaser for the garden. :)

http://a.imageshack.us/img839/9837/gardenview1.jpg

[Braden]

Wow! the garden already looks lovley. And the bedroom looks so much better :)

[Enid]

Wow! the garden already looks lovley. And the bedroom looks so much better :)
Thanks! :D

[Patrick]

Excellent.

I was just about to say the same thing as Ryan, could you put this house up for download?

[Smithy]

Arrgh

The bedroom is great, the black and white contrast make it look amazing

[Enid]

Excellent.

I was just about to say the same thing as Ryan, could you put this house up for download?
Sure, won't be a problem.

[Patrick]

Sure, won't be a problem.

Awesome :)

Will you put the DL link in the thread once the house is all finished and uploaded to the site?

[Enid]

Awesome :)

Will you put the DL link in the thread once the house is all finished and uploaded to the site?
Yes I will.

[sooty]

You are very clever!

By the way how many toilet and shower in the house?

[KG.]

Great work, this makes me really want to play Sims. :P

Where do you download your stuff from?

[Enid]

You are very clever!

By the way how many toilet and shower in the house?
Technically, there will be one bathroom, with a shower and bathtub, and a toilet room in the garden.

Great work, this makes me really want to play Sims. :P

Where do you download your stuff from?
http://thisisbigbrother.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3569042&postcount=29

[_Seth]

Technically, there will be one bathroom, with a shower and bathtub, and a toilet room in the garden.


I think there should be some other random toilet rooms scattered around. :)

[sooty]

Technically, there will be one bathroom, with a shower and bathtub, and a toilet room in the garden.


http://thisisbigbrother.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3569042&postcount=29

Can house mates use the bathroom as a community room or should it be a private room?

[Enid]

Can house mates use the bathroom as a community room or should it be a private room?
Well sims aren't very intelligent so I should imagine they'll want a little privacy if they're taking a bath or whatever, haha.

[Patrick]

^ Yep.

I hate it when you're trying to record a scene on The Sims 2 in the bathroom and the sim get's pissed and starts telling the other sims to **** when they are going to the piss or having a shower. LOL

[LemonJam]

Genuinely one of my favourite house designs I've seen, keep it up!

[sooty]

Well sims aren't very intelligent so I should imagine they'll want a little privacy if they're taking a bath or whatever, haha.

Nevertheless I am the person who thinks it would be difficult to put avatar picture, this project amaze me.

[setanta]

Only after seeing this thread now. Magic stuff Enid. Love the bathroom and the change to the bedroom.

[sammyboi]

sorry if youve already said, but what expansion packs did you use?
must say the house is actual amazing :3

[Patrick]

Enid you know on the very first picture you posted, where did you get that camera?

Like from what DL Site?
I love it, I have a camera in mine but it's a crap security one and that camera you used looks so Big Brotherish.

[Enid]

Enid you know on the very first picture you posted, where did you get that camera?

Like from what DL Site?
I love it, I have a camera in mine but it's a crap security one and that camera you used looks so Big Brotherish.
http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=237354 ;)

Thanks for the feedback guys.

[Enid]

sorry if youve already said, but what expansion packs did you use?
must say the house is actual amazing :3
Pets, Nightlife, Apartment Life, Seasons and IKEA home stuff.

[Patrick]

http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=237354 ;)

Thanks for the feedback guys.

Thanks :D

[setanta]

What kinda programmes are best to use for designing a garden patio or a decking area? It's my next little project out the back, and I would just like to kinda play around and come up with different ideas so that I can see a rough idea of how they'd look before I actually start on it.