Maxis Homes Exhibition 2007 - Results Up!!!

[romyhorse]

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c251/romyhorse/banner-1.jpg

Welcome to my first contest, Maxis Homes Exhibition 2007! Do you like a challenge? Do you like decorating your sims' homes? Then why not join my contest. As the title suggests you will be decorating with Maxis furniture.

Rules:

* Only one entry per contestant
* No Custom Content apart from Maxis recolours, Maxis match and walls/flooring of your choice
* Be polite

Application Round Requirements:
Applications End Midnight Monday 5th November (GMT)

Bathroom: decorate a bathroom no bigger than 4x5 following the rules. Room can be any shape, diagonal walls/half walls allowed, no interior walls.
Please let me know if you require Base, NL or Uni posters.

Please include the following pictures for your Application:
2-4 pictures of your room
1 overhead picture

Rounds

Round 1 - Contemporary Kitchen
Design a contemporary kitchen. Room size maximum 5x8, can be any shape including diagonal walls. Up to 4 pictures plus an overhead view.
Due 9/11/2007 8am GMT (midnight Thursday PST)
Closed for Judging


Round 2 - Cosy Living Room

Design a living room with a warm feel to it. It must have a fireplace and be a maximum of 8 square long by 6 squares wide, but
it can be any shape within those limits. Other than that it's up to you!
Bonus Points - bonus points are available this round if you do not use any recolours, Maxis Match, spawned items, bonus items, no pre-oder items, Life Stories items, no invisible recolours, no OSMPs, no flowers made at the flower bench, no downloaded walls/floors. You can only use the original items in buy/build mode to get the bonus points.
Pictures requirements: up to 4 plus overhead.
Round Closed

Round 3 - Junior Bedroom
Design a bedroom for a toddler, child or teen, either gender.
Room size a maximum of 6 squares long by 5 squares wide but it can be any shape within those guidelines.
You can use recolours etc this round, there are no bonuses.
Picture requirements: up to 4 plus overhead.
Round Closed

Round 4 - Senior Bedroom
For this round you are designing a bedroom for Grandma and Grandpa Sim! They want it to be reasonably traditional, Grandma quite likes floral print or checks (and Grandpa likes whatever Grandma likes!), and comfortable. They would like a TV in the bedroom as they don't sleep as well as they used to and an en-suite bathroom (so they don't have to go too far in the middle of the night!), the bathroom must have a toilet, sink and shower (bath is optional).
Bedroom must contain one double or 2 single beds, a dresser, a mirror and at least 1 comfortable chair (plus the TV).
The maximum size of the room (including en-suite) is 12 squares by 8 squares, but it can be any size or shape within those limits.
Picture requirements: Bedroom up to 4, En-Suite up to 3, plus an overhead of both.

Round Closed

Contestant List:

4. migamoo Application (http://forums.sims2community.com/showpost.php?p=1052184&postcount=20), Round 1 (http://forums.sims2community.com/showpost.php?p=1056097&postcount=145), Round 2 (http://forums.sims2community.com/showpost.php?p=1061964&postcount=281), Round 3 (http://forums.sims2community.com/showpost.php?p=1067482&postcount=347), Round 4 (http://forums.sims2community.com/showpost.php?p=1073082&postcount=394)
6. Daisie Application (http://forums.sims2community.com/showpost.php?p=1052560&postcount=35), Round 1 (http://forums.sims2community.com/showpost.php?p=1056833&postcount=167), Round 2 (http://forums.sims2community.com/showpost.php?p=1061292&postcount=262), Round 3 (http://forums.sims2community.com/showpost.php?p=1065025&postcount=326), Round 4 (http://forums.sims2community.com/showpost.php?p=1072621&postcount=392)
12. Essa Application (http://forums.sims2community.com/showpost.php?p=1052913&postcount=48), Round 1 (http://forums.sims2community.com/showpost.php?p=1055955&postcount=135), Round 2 (http://forums.sims2community.com/showpost.php?p=1061723&postcount=276), Round 3 (http://forums.sims2community.com/showpost.php?p=1064904&postcount=324), Round 4 (http://forums.sims2community.com/showpost.php?p=1073388&postcount=401)
18. eedgan Application (http://forums.sims2community.com/showpost.php?p=1053395&postcount=79), Round 1 (http://forums.sims2community.com/showpost.php?p=1058639&postcount=207), Round 2 (http://forums.sims2community.com/showpost.php?p=1061402&postcount=268), Round 3 (http://forums.sims2community.com/showpost.php?p=1065709&postcount=334), Round 4 (http://forums.sims2community.com/showpost.php?p=1073206&postcount=395)
20. Babbelsim Application (http://forums.sims2community.com/showpost.php?p=1053650&postcount=86), Round 1 (http://forums.sims2community.com/showpost.php?p=1056468&postcount=156), Round 2 (http://forums.sims2community.com/showpost.php?p=1062203&postcount=289), Round 3 (http://forums.sims2community.com/showpost.php?p=1065773&postcount=335), Round 4 (http://forums.sims2community.com/showpost.php?p=1071845&postcount=389)
26. mangnoliae Application (http://forums.sims2community.com/showpost.php?p=1054995&postcount=113), Round 1 (http://forums.sims2community.com/showpost.php?p=1058825&postcount=211), Round 2 (http://forums.sims2community.com/showpost.php?p=1061417&postcount=269), Round 3 (http://forums.sims2community.com/showpost.php?p=1066694&postcount=339), Round 4 (http://forums.sims2community.com/showpost.php?p=1073273&postcount=400)
32. goodnightpeter Application (http://forums.sims2community.com/showpost.php?p=1056090&postcount=144), Round 1 (http://forums.sims2community.com/showpost.php?p=1057135&postcount=176), Round 2 (http://forums.sims2community.com/showpost.php?p=1063771&postcount=300), Round 3 (http://forums.sims2community.com/showpost.php?p=1067441&postcount=346), Round 4 (http://forums.sims2community.com/showpost.php?p=1073227&postcount=396)

Judges: PM me if you would like to judge.
1. Vaalyah
2. Coldfloral
3. Chinchillagirl6

Emergency Judges:
1. zizismommy
2. Zaggytiddies

Prizes

linuslover30 has generously donated two of her Sims:

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c251/romyhorse/flintandrebelimage.jpg

More pictures here (http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c251/romyhorse/flinthayes.jpg) and here. (http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c251/romyhorse/rebelfontaine.jpg)

coldfloral, one of our lovely judges has donated a beautiful beach house as a prize:

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c251/romyhorse/000q2wgp.jpg

See more pictures here (http://pics.livejournal.com/coldfloral/gallery/0001kfsd)

Vaalyah, another of our lovely judges has kindly donated this beautiful dress:

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c251/romyhorse/aa2-1.jpg

Other view here (http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c251/romyhorse/aa1-1.jpg)

Everyone who posts a completed entry will receive a poster each round.
Winner will receive a large collection of poster, examples below:

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c251/romyhorse/prizes.jpg

More here (http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c251/romyhorse/5f.jpg) , here (http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c251/romyhorse/4d.jpg) ,here (http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c251/romyhorse/4e.jpg) , here (http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c251/romyhorse/4f.jpg) , here (http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c251/romyhorse/5b.jpg) and here (http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c251/romyhorse/5g-1.jpg)

Other donations very welcome :)

[beeps]

Contest Approved
Begins 10.31.07
Ends 11.30.07

Do not post replies and/or contest applications before the contest host has checked in on this thread, or your post will be deleted.

DO NOT WRITE USELESS POSTS like "Hey cool contest, I think I might join." Reserve type posts and useless posts about coming back with an application will be deleted.

[romyhorse]

Hi! Applications are open :D Let me know if you have any questions...

[SwitchfootKatie]

I there a budget we need to follow?

[romyhorse]

No budget :)

[SwitchfootKatie]

I have all eps and Sps so choose whichever is easier for you(I quite like whichever one you used for the previews).

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w200/Switchfoot_KatieKat/sims/snapshot_7434eda1_14350b9c.jpg

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w200/Switchfoot_KatieKat/sims/snapshot_7434eda1_94350b75.jpg

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w200/Switchfoot_KatieKat/sims/snapshot_7434eda1_b4350b5c.jpg

#4 (http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w200/Switchfoot_KatieKat/sims/snapshot_7434eda1_b4350ac8.jpg)
Top View (http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w200/Switchfoot_KatieKat/sims/snapshot_7434eda1_74350c5d.jpg)

Be gentle, its my first home contest ever.

[honeynutcows_SC]

im sorry if this isnt good enough im rubbish at bathrooms

picture 1
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r172/lozzawozzaere/bathroom1.jpg
picture 2
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r172/lozzawozzaere/bathroom2.jpg
picture 3
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r172/lozzawozzaere/bathroom3.jpg
overview
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r172/lozzawozzaere/overview.jpg

[p$ycho$immer]

I have a small question. Would it be ok if I used Lost Maxis content in my room? :)

[romyhorse]

The reason I'm allowing Maxis Match and recolours is because there is so little in the base game, it gives those who only own that or just one or two EPs more options, so I will allow Lost Maxis content as well on the same note. (If there is anything in your pictures I don't recognise I will PM you, as I don't have all the Stuff Packs.)

:clap: Yay! We got our first 2 entries and first 2 judges! Keep them coming :D

[honeynutcows_SC]

i have a question if we need to are we allowed to use beddings that arnt maxis?

[Essa]

Are Life Stories objects allowed?
Do you have an idea of the timeline? I don't know if this question makes sense? :(

This contest sounds great and I may give a try. :)

[summer_wine]

romy horse i love the idea of your contest and i'm definitely thinking of joining.

question: since you're allowing object recolors, what about wallpaper and floors? do they need to be maxis only as well?

[romyhorse]

Any bedding, walls and floors are allowed, after all they are just recolours. Same goes for pictures, any recolours of a Maxis mesh are allowed. I had been thinking about allowing Life Stories objects, so yes that's okay. If any one wants any links to LS or Maxis Match PM me :D

I am hoping to have 4 rounds after the applications so applications would run for a minimum of 5 days (depends how many people enter).

Those of you thinking about entering, would you prefer eliminations each round and a chance to win a star, or would you prefer no eliminations? PM me and let me know.

[SilentPsycho]

Would you be able to use OMSPs, as they're not Maxis-made?

[romyhorse]

Yes, I would allow OMSP's as you could use invisible recolours of Maxis tables, counters etc instead, but OMSP's just make it easier :)

[SilentPsycho]

My first attempt at a Building Contest. Here I go!

Overview:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/SilentPsycho/Maxis%20Building/snapshot_00000016_f435f62f.jpg

Free Shots:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/SilentPsycho/Maxis%20Building/snapshot_00000016_f435f68b.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/SilentPsycho/Maxis%20Building/snapshot_00000016_d435f71b.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/SilentPsycho/Maxis%20Building/snapshot_00000016_9435f75d.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/SilentPsycho/Maxis%20Building/snapshot_00000016_9435f64d.jpg

[romyhorse]

Two newbies! I'm glad you chose my contest as your first, I'm going to try and keep it quite easy as it's my first time hosting.

[migamoo_SC]

Are we allowed to use IgnorantBliss's curtains that pull textures from bedding? I mean, if we only use Maxis bedding?

[romyhorse]

Yes, that would be classified as Maxis Match, and as you can use any bedding recolours you could use any of the curtain recolours (Maxis didn't really provide us with much in the way of curtains!).

Looking ahead, there will be one round where there will be a bonus if you don't use any recolurs/Maxis Match etc.

Can I remind the contestants who have applied to state whether they want Base Game, Uni or Nightlife posters, thanks.

[migamoo_SC]

The Bathroom

http://digitaldeathwatch.com/sims/maxishouses/bathroom01.jpg

http://digitaldeathwatch.com/sims/maxishouses/bathroom02.jpg

http://digitaldeathwatch.com/sims/maxishouses/bathroom03.jpg

http://digitaldeathwatch.com/sims/maxishouses/bathroom04.jpg

Also, Romy, Nightlife be just fine for me. :)

[ChihoSan]

Here's my application. And I have all expansions.

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc254/ChihoSan/bathroom1.jpg

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc254/ChihoSan/bathroom2.jpg

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc254/ChihoSan/bathroom3.jpg

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc254/ChihoSan/bathroomtopview.jpg

[honeynutcows_SC]

oh my its migamoo were all dead lol
p.s romy i have all expansions expt celebration so i dont mind

[Chinchillagirl6]

Great job everyone! I love how different the shape of everyone's rooms are. :D

Romy, you have a PM.

[SilentPsycho]

oh my its migamoo were all dead lol
p.s romy i have all expansions expt celebration so i dont mind

Same with me, except the SP I don't have is H&M. I don't mind.

[Daisie]

When do apps end? I'm interested in entering but will be away this weekend. :)

[romyhorse]

Applications will be open until at least Monday night, I might extend for a couple of days into Round 1 if there aren't many entries.

Thanks migamoo and ChihiSan for entering, I don't think I've seen you in a contest before migamoo :)

[migamoo_SC]

I've been in a few contests before when I first joined, but nothing since I've started posting again. I really like the idea of this one, so I thought I'd join, although I've never done a building challenge before.

[romyhorse]

Okay, here are the pictures for everyone who completes the application round:

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c251/romyhorse/6a.jpg

[Chinchillagirl6]

Those are adorable Romy. :) Did you make them?

[honeynutcows_SC]

they are so so so beautiful thankyou

[romyhorse]

Yes, thank you! The judges can also have any of the round pictures as a thank you if they want ;)

[Cinamun]

I haven't entered a design contest in a long time Romy. It's funny because I love designing rooms more than I do making sims for beauty contests LOL Can you tell me how many rounds there will be and will the picture requirements (2-4 pics including overhead) be the same each round? Just asking because i'd love to enter, but I don't want to over-burden myself.

[romyhorse]

I am planning 4 rounds and picture requirements will probably be the same each round (and once you've decorated the room you don't need to change it for every picture like you do beauty contests so 1 or 2 extra wouldn't make any difference). For each round there will be a "maximum" room size but you can make it as small as you want. I hope you find time to enter, people who do well in beauty contests are usually really good at decorating as they get plenty of practise making backgrounds!

[SwitchfootKatie]

Adorable pictures! now my little simmies can have the perfect room.

[Daisie]

Application

Overhead Shot (http://i16.tinypic.com/68k43tg.jpg) (click me!)

http://i4.tinypic.com/61mhgk5.jpg

http://i16.tinypic.com/5xgkprt.jpg

I have all EPs (for poster purposes). :)

[Cinamun]

Double Entry

http://img57.imageshack.us/img57/377/maxisroom31gp7.jpg

Combination Bath/Shower
*Note: Bath/Shower is a maxis recolor

http://img399.imageshack.us/img399/9199/maxisroom1yr3.jpg

His and Hers Sinks

http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/9982/maxisroom2to8.jpg

Toilet, Wastebasket, Bath Towels

http://img399.imageshack.us/img399/6908/maxisroom3zd2.jpg

Overhead Shot

http://img57.imageshack.us/img57/4060/maxisroom4lj5.jpg

I have University, Nightlife, Open For Business and Seasons.
No Stuff Packs.

[ChihoSan]

Wow, those bathrooms are amazing. I can see I'll have my work cut out for me. And Romy those pictures are awesome!! I'm so excited!

[photo]

Here's mine... The Hong Kong and collage posters are recolors as well as the rug...

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f138/photo_me2004/maxisaboveresize2.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f138/photo_me2004/maxisoneresize.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f138/photo_me2004/maxisthreeresize.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f138/photo_me2004/maxistworesize.jpg

I have all the EP's and no stuff packs

[migamoo_SC]

These bathrooms look amazing. Now I'm getting a bit nervous.

[romyhorse]

Yeah! I wake up to 3 new entries, great entries everyone :D

[starwyn]

I'm in. Haven't done a contest for a long time and this one looks nice and easy, considering it's maxis only...CCwalls being allowed is good though...they make all the difference :) My pics are ready but photobucket is down so i will get my app in as soon as the site is back up.

[starwyn]

I hope i've read everything right, of not i can change it. Also, sorry for the double post but i wanted this to be in it's own post :)

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y134/starwyn/Sammys%20sims/topbathroommaxis.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y134/starwyn/Sammys%20sims/bathroom1maxis.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y134/starwyn/Sammys%20sims/bathroom3maxis.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y134/starwyn/Sammys%20sims/bathroom2maxis.jpg

[romyhorse]

Everything looks okay :)

[himawara]

This is my first contest in an English forum.

I will try my best. :)

Application:

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa239/himawara/in_up.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa239/himawara/in2.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa239/himawara/in4.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa239/himawara/in6.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa239/himawara/in5.jpg

I have all EPs and Glamour Life Stuff, Party SP.

[romyhorse]

Welcome to your first contest in English! Great entry and good luck!

[pompom]

Okey here is my entry! I tried to make it simple and clean. And I dont know why I went with green. I have Seasons and Nightlife

Picture 1
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/pompom91/Scr00-1.jpg


Picture 2
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/pompom91/Scr01.jpg


Picture 3(overview)
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/pompom91/Scr05-1.jpg

[summer_wine]

am sorry if this was asked before, but does it have to be playable? like should all the stuff be usable by the sims?

[Essa]

THE BATHROOM


http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/6420/mheappdessusvc1.jpg


http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/4540/mheapp01fu7.jpg


http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/2867/mheapp02wd2.jpg


http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/2930/mheapp03nx6.jpg

[romyhorse]

summer_wine it doesn't matter if it's playable as long as it looks playable :D

Thanks for joining pompom and Essa. It's amazing how everyone's entries looks totally different even though everyone is using Maxis.

[Essa]

I second that. Everyone's app are great.

Romy, I have all EPs and SP except the Christmas pack or whatever its name. :D
Your pictures are really cute.

[stylequeen_SC]

BE NICE :D
this is my first home design contest

I have all EPs except Bon Voyage and no just FFS stuff pack

View#1 (http://i19.tinypic.com/535a0jm.jpg)

View#2 (http://i6.tinypic.com/6gmfgnp.jpg)

View#3 (http://i12.tinypic.com/6garlsn.jpg)

View#4 (http://i16.tinypic.com/53hse4i.jpg)

Overview (http://i6.tinypic.com/4qh22w0.jpg)
*Bath is MAXIS recolor*

HELP: I can't post pics :( does anyone else get this message:
The filesize limit for inline images is 175kb. Please reduce the size of your image.
I don't understand. I thought the limit was 650x550???

[honeynutcows_SC]

beautiful bathrooms everyone
will there be elliminations

[migamoo_SC]

HELP: I can't post pics :( does anyone else get this message:The filesize limit for inline images is 175kb. Please reduce the size of your image.I don't understand. I thought the limit was 650x550???

650x550 pixels is the size dimension maximum. Image file size cannot exceed 175kb.

[stylequeen_SC]

650x550 pixels is the size dimension maximum. Image file size cannot exceed 175kb.

how can I check the file size? and how can I decrease it??

[ChihoSan]

I check mine's size by right clicking the icon for the picture (Say on my desktop) and then check properties. And I use the Gimp so if I need to downsize mine, I just take it down from 100% quality compression, to like 98. It has a slider. And you can't tell a difference, really.

[romyhorse]

beautiful bathrooms everyone
will there be elliminations

There will be no eliminations in the Application Round.

Thank you for entering stylequeen lots of first-timers here!

[beeps]

stylequeen... We have had the file size rule for a long time, but recently Delphy coded something special into the site to make it impossible for anyone to post an image with a file size larger than our image file size limit. You can either save your images as another file type (JPEG, GIF, etc), compress it, shrink it or link it. See the following quote for more information. And please, next time use the PM system for questions like this.

File Size: Images should not be larger than 175 kbs. This should be plenty even at maximum image size at a decent level of compression. Most any graphics program can save JPEGs at multiple levels of compression to fit the 175 kb file size limit. Photoshop's Save For Web feature is especially useful for this as it makes for very small file sizes with great smooth compression - but even if you don't have Photoshop, the free program GIMP will compress JPEGs at different levels and show you the file size. To see an image's file size, right-click on the image on your computer or in a browser window and choose Properties.

[stylequeen_SC]

thank you bP :D

[Oriana_SC]

Nikki, I love your bathrom. :)

[joshuajsmith3000]

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa124/joshua_smith3000/snapshot_0000001a_142e5fc0.jpg

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa124/joshua_smith3000/snapshot_0000001a_942e5fd2.jpg

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa124/joshua_smith3000/snapshot_0000001a_142e5fda.jpg

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa124/joshua_smith3000/snapshot_0000001a_d42e5ff2.jpg
I have all expansion packs and stuff packs.

[SilentPsycho]

Hit enter twice between pictures.

[joshuajsmith3000]

thanks so much

[pompom]

Yeah Nikki we're both Decorating "virgins" xD
Very nice bathroom :D

[sawcarn]

Great contest idea, I'm joining =)
I have all expansion packs and stuff.

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h114/sawcarn/Sims/Maxis%20contest/maxis_round1_2.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h114/sawcarn/Sims/Maxis%20contest/maxis_round1_1.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h114/sawcarn/Sims/Maxis%20contest/maxis_round1_3.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h114/sawcarn/Sims/Maxis%20contest/maxis_round1_4.jpg

[romyhorse]

Nice entries joshuajsmith3000 and sawcarn! We're up to 15 entries, we'll soon be catching up with "Model of The Year"... okay, maybe not :D

[starwyn]

Wow, there's quite a lot of apps coming in. You must be really excited now romy.
I've seen 2 apps with a plant i have never seen before, one of them is in Essa's and i have not seen those mirrors either. Are they from GL stuff pack?
btw i have all EP's and the xmas SP and FFS....sorry i forgot to answer that question earlier

[TingTong]

sawcarn- There doesnt seem to be a door in your entry?

[romyhorse]

The mirrors are Glamour Life, but I missed that plant. I think all the other plants are okay...

[sawcarn]

:einstein Oops, totally forgot. How dumb am I? :Slap:

Hah, changing it tomorrow, thanks for saying TingTong.

The plant you are talking about is from Bon Voyage, in case you didn't know =)

[romyhorse]

If you think there is a non-Maxis object please PM me rather than posting on the thread, I've PM'd a few people about their entries already. In the application round there are no eliminations so it doesn't really matter, but in future rounds you will be penalised if there are any non-Maxis items. If I spot anything I will PM you so you have a chance to change it before the round ends.

Thanks sawcarn I have BV but hadn't noticed that plant before! You don't need to change your entry since there are no eliminations (unless you really want to :D).

[sawcarn]

You're welcome, oh well, I changed it now, just in case =)

[crocobaura]

Hello everyone. This is my bathroom application. :)
I have all EPs and Stuff packs upto Bon voyage.


http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f134/crocobaura/snapshot_123ea738_d437f03e.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f134/crocobaura/snapshot_123ea738_b437f1ff.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f134/crocobaura/snapshot_123ea738_f437ed7e.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f134/crocobaura/snapshot_123ea738_9437f1e1.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f134/crocobaura/snapshot_123ea738_5437f0ca.jpg


The various deco used are accesories spawned with the "boolprop testingcheatsenabled" cheat.

Good Luck to all participants. :)

[romyhorse]

The various deco used are accesories spawned with the "boolprop testingcheatsenabled" cheat.

Wow! I didn't know you could do that, mind you I don't use that cheat much. Thanks for joining and teaching me something new :)

[honeynutcows_SC]

Wow! I didn't know you could do that, mind you I don't use that cheat much. Thanks for joining and teaching me something new :)
ooh i didnt know that either with you saying dont use the cheat much is it against the rules or is it bad for the game or somthing

[beeps]

is it against the rules or is it bad for the game or somthing
Its bad for your game. But please keep chatter out of the contest thread and either search for this information on your own or use the PM system to ask someone. Thanks.

[starwyn]

I wasn't suggesting earlier that the plants were not maxis (although i have BV and did search for it because i liked it but couldn't find it) I just assumed they were from a stuff pack that i don't have :)
Loving all the entires so far, it's amazing what everyone is coming up with for maxis only

[summer_wine]

Application

Bathroom


Aerial View

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q190/faking_it_album/bath1.jpg

Toilet

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q190/faking_it_album/bath4.jpg


Countertops

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q190/faking_it_album/bath3.jpg


Shower and Bath

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q190/faking_it_album/bath2.jpg



This is my first decorating contest and the timing is perfect because I wanted to start collecting recolors in my game, so this is a wonderful idea, romyhorse! Also i have Uni and NL and those posters are just adorable. i can't wait to get them :D

[eedgan]

I suggested a contest like this a few weeks ago - little did I know how much of a challenge it was! I miss my clutter! Okay, for the record, I have all EP's...

I decided to do a modern bathroom with clean lines and a simple floorplan. I chose a white base and used red for contrast. I also used Independent Expressions windows (Maxis-match) by MaryLou and the wooden deck stairs (Numenor) recolour in white (by Nengi65) - I assume that it is allowed. If not please let me know and I will change it. :nod:

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i1/eedgan/snapshot_00000001_f438530e.jpg

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i1/eedgan/snapshot_00000001_343852f8.jpg

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i1/eedgan/snapshot_00000001_94385355.jpg

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i1/eedgan/snapshot_00000001_14385347.jpg

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i1/eedgan/snapshot_00000001_743851b1.jpg

At last... a decorating contest where I am not competing with you romyhorse! :elephant:

[romyhorse]

Welcome summer_wine and eedgan! I did see a contest like this mentioned and was waiting on it, but when no one proposed it I decided to have a go myself :)

I have got links to the stuff pack objects which I will post later (they are on my other computer), I don't mind you PMing me if you think there is CC in an entry as I can't guarantee to spot everything.

Here are the links to the Stuff Packs:

Glamour Life (http://thesims2.ea.com/about/sp2_renders.php)

Celebration (http://thesims2.ea.com/about/sp4_renders.php)

Family Fun (http://thesims2.ea.com/about/sp1_renders.php)

Happy Holiday (http://thesims2.ea.com/about/holiday_renders.php)

[starwyn]

Wow eedgan. I never realized maxis could be so beautiful...damn you are tough competition! lol ah well, it's all for the fun anyway :)

Thanks for the links Romy...i just clicked on happy holiday..i have that stuff pack yet there are items in it that i don't have in my game???

[stylequeen_SC]

will there be eliminations before round 1???

[romyhorse]

Thanks for the links Romy...i just clicked on happy holiday..i have that stuff pack yet there are items in it that i don't have in my game???

Those are the items that come with the Sims 2 Holiday Edition (Sims 2 plus Happy Holiday Stuff) so maybe it's slightly different (I couldn't find just the Happy Holiday Stuff Pack), I also noticed there was a large flower display from Celebration not shown in the link either (but it is in the preview screenshots).

There will be no eliminations in the Application Round, there will be in the following rounds so you will have a chance to win a star.

[brilliantcat]

This seemed like such a great idea so I built and decorated and decorated some more :D

Aerial
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/brilliantcat/maxisBAapp.jpg

Other Shots
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/brilliantcat/maxisBAapp2.jpg

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/brilliantcat/maxisBAapp3.jpg

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/brilliantcat/maxisBAapp4.jpg

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/brilliantcat/maxisBAapp5.jpg

The windows are Windkeeper's Maxis Match, the tall and short candle on the floor are Maxis Match, the mid-size is the original, and the fish/boot are from Seasons, extracted to be buyable.

[Zaggytiddies]

Hi guys! just checking in as your ej... the rooms look great. I hope I get a chance to put in my 2 cents :)

[Babbelsim]

~funkyness Bathroom~


~Shot - 1~
http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/8201/bathroom1tm5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

~Shot - 2~
http://img45.imageshack.us/img45/656/bathroom2kz9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

~Shot - 3~
http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/5589/bathroom3rx9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

~Shot - Overhead~
http://img57.imageshack.us/img57/8420/bathroom4jj9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)




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yay my first deco contest i looooove maxis stuff! ^__^

almost forgot i have all EP's but no stuff packs.

[BetteBob]

oops, I forgot, I only have the base game, Seasons EP and the H&M stuff pack
Bathroom

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y131/bettebob/Stareck/Bathroom2.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y131/bettebob/Stareck/Bathroom3.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y131/bettebob/Stareck/Bathroom.jpg

overhead (http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y131/bettebob/Stareck/bathroom-overhead.jpg)

[romyhorse]

Three more amazing entries! We've broken the 20 barrier and still 2 more days to go :D

[jenny]

Great rooms everyone!!!!!!

[honeynutcows_SC]

wow everyone i didnt know maxis could look so good you guys are amazing
p.s romy seen as this contest is very popular will there still be no app elliminataions

[romyhorse]

No, still no eliminations for applications. I'm glad I'm not judging :lol:

Edit: I've added the first round requirements so you can all start on it but please don't post your entry until the Application Round is closed, thank you :)

[stylequeen_SC]

Round 1 looks great romy :D

can we have the kitchen smaller than 5x8?

[romyhorse]

Round 1 looks great romy :D

can we have the kitchen smaller than 5x8?

Yes, it can be any size or shape as long it is no bigger than 5x8.

Edit: In case anyone is unsure, by contemporary I mean in style at the moment, so that covers quite a range or styles.

[SwitchfootKatie]

Can the kitchen include a dining area or breakfast nook?

[romyhorse]

Yes, as long as it has all the basics you can do what you want with it.

[SwitchfootKatie]

ok thanks :D

[hathompson]

i hope theres still space to enter, il be back with an app this arvo hopefully!

[paigeyt]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y114/paigeyt/Sims/maxis02.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y114/paigeyt/Sims/maxis04.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y114/paigeyt/Sims/maxis03.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y114/paigeyt/Sims/maxis01.jpg


:)
I have all the expansions and I don't have GL or HH stuff packs.

[starwyn]

Is round 1 the round where we gain points if no recolours etc are used? And does that include using only maxis wallpaper? Also does the kitchen have to be contemporary as i'm useless at knowing what style is what. I just put together what i think looks good.
What i mean is, if i place a dining table and chairs in the kitchen, how will i know if they are contemporary? I know i sound like a complete moron here.

[summer_wine]

awesome round 1, romy!

btw, will points be deducted if the maximum room size is not followed?

[SharnaPax]

Fantastic idea, Romy! I had no idea how hard this was going to be when I began. I automatically ran to my favorite CC stuff... and then I had a hard time finding the Maxis items! I do believe I have some overwritten content, which means tomorrow I begin the Long Process of Elimination. Great contest, and these entries are superb!

I have all EPs and stuffies.

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b14/Lyric_K/maxis_contest/screen01.jpg

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b14/Lyric_K/maxis_contest/screen02.jpg

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b14/Lyric_K/maxis_contest/screen03.jpg

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b14/Lyric_K/maxis_contest/overhead.jpg

[romyhorse]

Thanks for entering paigeyt, and SharnaPax :)

hathompson there's no limit on entries so I look forward to seeing you.
starwyn Round 2 is the round with the bonus, and if you want the bonus you can't use anything other than what came with the game, so just Maxis wallpaper (it's up to you to decide whether the bonus points are worth it!).
Contemporary is what you would see if you went into a kitchen showroom. I chose that style because the country kitchen has got so many matching items that I didn't think it was fair on the people who don't have Seasons so I chose a style that would exclude the country kitchen.
summer_wine yes points will be deducted if any of the round rules are not followed.

[Mumo_SC]

The Bathroom
Aerial View
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g272/mumof5ferals/bath4.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g272/mumof5ferals/bath2.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g272/mumof5ferals/bath3.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g272/mumof5ferals/bath1.jpg

[Babbelsim]

i edit my apps (http://forums.sims2community.com/showpost.php?p=1053650&postcount=86)

i just noticed that my room was a tile to big, stupit me hehe :smash:

[romyhorse]

i edit my apps (http://forums.sims2community.com/showpost.php?p=1053650&postcount=86)

i just noticed that my room was a tile to big, stupit me hehe :smash:

Don't worry about it, you're not the only one ;)

[Chinchillagirl6]

Oh my gosh. If your entries look as awesome as your applications this is going to be sooo hard. :) I love every single application.

[[email protected]]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v358/sawcat/sims%20contests/bathover.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v358/sawcat/sims%20contests/bath2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v358/sawcat/sims%20contests/bath5.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v358/sawcat/sims%20contests/bath1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v358/sawcat/sims%20contests/bath4.jpg


I have all eps and stuffs

[starwyn]

Would it be against the rules to throw a splash of Asian to the kitchen round? I'm getting a bit stumped for a look that i'm happy with.
Edit: I'll rephrase that. Would i lose points?

[romyhorse]

Well, I'm not judging so I can't say for sure, but as long as it looks up to date it should be okay.

[Essa]

Romy, at what time will the application round end?
The new entries are amazing. :blink:

[romyhorse]

Application Round ends Monday night, 12am GMT. If anyone wants to apply but can't make that please PM me :)

Round 1 entries can be posted from Tuesday morning. I'll update the first page.

[migamoo_SC]

Okay, just to get things clear, apps end Monday at midnight, or Tuesday at midnight?

[mangnoliae]

http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/9751/screenshot196ba8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/4750/screenshot187ts7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/6622/screenshot191en1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/7540/screenshot195ns8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)



I couldn't resist joining, I've been wanting to try out only maxis for a while now. I have all eps and stuff packs except celebration stuff and the newer holiday stuff pack. :)

[Cinamun]

Okay, just to get things clear, apps end Monday at midnight, or Tuesday at midnight?

I believe its Monday at midnight that applications close and we can start posting our Round One entries Tuesday morning.

[romyhorse]

Okay, just to get things clear, apps end Monday at midnight, or Tuesday at midnight?

Monday midnight :)

Edit: Cinamun got it right :D

Thanks for entering sawcat6 and mangnoliae! I'm really looking forward to Round 1.

[leighthesim_SC]

ok i will be back with an entry to this tommorrow and my round one i will do tommorow and post thursday even though i barley have anytime i can't resist a gooc building contest challange

[Engram]

Please don't laugh too hard, this is my first deco contest and only second attempt at a contest ever... Everyone's bathrooms are looking incredible. Without further ado, here is my attempt. Everything is Maxis, no recolours except the walls and floor.

Aerial

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc79/EngramAu/maxis%20deco%20contest/aerial.jpg

From the outside

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc79/EngramAu/maxis%20deco%20contest/bathroom.jpg

Toilet area

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc79/EngramAu/maxis%20deco%20contest/toiletarea.jpg

Bath area

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc79/EngramAu/maxis%20deco%20contest/batharea.jpg

I have all expansions including BV and no stuff packs.

[romyhorse]

Thanks for entering Engram, don't worry there are lots of House contest newbies here :D. Looking forward to your entry Leigh.

[Daisie]

Contemporary is what you would see if you went into a kitchen showroom. I chose that style because the country kitchen has got so many matching items that I didn't think it was fair on the people who don't have Seasons so I chose a style that would exclude the country kitchen.Can I use items from the country theme if they're used... separately, and not in a "country" context? I'm talking about things like recolors of the country window or the curtains, or something.

[honeynutcows_SC]

romy earilier you said contemrary was in style so i did a beahy tropical style kitchen which wouldnt really be in a show room will i have to change it

[Mumo_SC]

I have edited my app, because I was 1 tile to big. I mis-calculated, sorry.

[romyhorse]

Can I use items from the country theme if they're used... separately, and not in a "country" context? I'm talking about things like recolors of the country window or the curtains, or something.

Yes, as long as the overall look is up to date and not too country that's okay.

romy earilier you said contemrary was in style so i did a beahy tropical style kitchen which wouldnt really be in a show room will i have to change it

Same as above, contemporary is just what's in fashion at the moment and covers alot of styles, if it would look more at home in a beach hut than a normal house then you might get marked down.

Google is your friend ;) Here are some pics here, (http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c251/romyhorse/kitchen_5.jpg) here, (http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c251/romyhorse/Columbus_Kitchen-1.jpg) here, (http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c251/romyhorse/Butterfly5.jpg) here, (http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c251/romyhorse/contemporarykitchen1.jpg) here, (http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c251/romyhorse/LE0601-31.jpg) here, (http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c251/romyhorse/contemp5.jpg) here, (http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c251/romyhorse/contemp4.jpg) and here (http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c251/romyhorse/682.jpg).

[Freelancer_SC]

Another rookie for ya... I've done a bajillion contests but never a building/decorating one. :blink: *scared*

I have Nightlife and Seasons EP, and Glamour Stuff.

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http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/5061/bathroom2ey1.jpg

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s68/freelancersims/Contests%20-%20S2C/bathroom1.jpg

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s68/freelancersims/Contests%20-%20S2C/bathroom3.jpg

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s68/freelancersims/Contests%20-%20S2C/bathroom4.jpg

[mungomomo]

Floorplan:

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g225/luellaluella/snapshot_f4144e3d_b439eef5.jpg

Extra Shots:

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g225/luellaluella/snapshot_f4144e3d_343a1a45.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g225/luellaluella/snapshot_f4144e3d_7439f706.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g225/luellaluella/snapshot_f4144e3d_f439f6b0.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g225/luellaluella/snapshot_f4144e3d_943a1892.jpg

This is a great challenge! I've never done a contest before, but this one really interested me because I don't really use Maxis stuff. I really enjoyed decorating it :D and I've also found out I'm so bad at taking snapshots :hmm:

Edit: Oh, I have all the EPs and SPs.

[TLAWBLIQUE360]

I made a little girl's bathroom. It has a pink and lime color theme with a few princess elements thrown in.

ARIAL
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc50/tlawblique36/MAXIS-kidsbdrm.jpg

FREESHOTS
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc50/tlawblique36/MAXIS-kidsbdrm1.jpg
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc50/tlawblique36/MAXIS-kidsbdrm4.jpg
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc50/tlawblique36/MAXIS-kidsbdrm3.jpg
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc50/tlawblique36/MAXIS-kidsbdrm2.jpg

[romyhorse]

Yeah! Three more great entries :yippee: Thanks for entering Freelancer, mungomomo and TLAWBLIQUE360 great to have you on board :D. I saw you lurking Freelancer and wondered if you were considering joining. You are all going to have to stop making such great rooms, you are making it too hard for my judges! :lol:

Edit: Vaalyah has donated a beautiful dress as a prize, check it out on the first page :)

[starwyn]

Wow Romy You have 30 applicants so far!
I'm so glad there's no eliminations this round because my round one is done LOL

[didgerdoni]

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/8110/maxbathdooric1.jpg

http://img67.imageshack.us/img67/4554/maxbathoppdoorrr0.jpg

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/715/maxbathmirrorpp2.jpg

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/8779/maxbathtoplb6.jpg

And now, I must shower. :) Oh, I have all EP's and no SP's, so NL posters, I think. Thanks!

[romyhorse]

Thanks for entering, I'll add you to the (long) list!

[stylequeen_SC]

romy didn't you say apps could have no internal walls??
bit confused

and round 1 looks awesome :) i'm getting going right now

[romyhorse]

For the application round I said no internal walls, but you could have half-walls. That only applies for the applications, however as there are no eliminations it doesn't really matter :)

[stylequeen_SC]

For the application round I said no internal walls, but you could have half-walls. That only applies for the applications, however as there are no eliminations it doesn't really matter :)

oh okay thanks for clearling that up :)
i was a bit confused *points at head* blonde! :P

[romyhorse]

APPLICATION ROUND IS CLOSED

There is at least one more person wanting to join so please have your applications in by morning (don't worry, I don't get up early;)). You can start posting your Round 2 entries now :) I'm looking forward to seeing your kitchens.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c251/romyhorse/kit.jpg

Round 1 - Contemporary Kitchen
Design a contemporary kitchen. Room size maximum 5x8, can be any shape including diagonal walls. Up to 4 pictures plus an overhead view.
Due 9/11/2007 8am GMT(midnight Thursday PST)

[migamoo_SC]

Will we be getting comments on our applications or are we just going into Round One like this?

[Essa]

THE KITCHEN


Overview
http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/8117/mher1dessuszl7.jpg


*****


http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/152/mher1cuis02er5.jpg


http://img108.imageshack.us/img108/6797/mher1cuis01ae6.jpg


http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/4964/mher1cuis03aq6.jpg


http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/2268/mher1cuis04tt3.jpg



Clutters come with the boolproptestingcheat. (Thanks Crocobaura for the tip)
Windows are part of Windkeeper's Helios Maxis set which match OFB full size windows.

[romyhorse]

Our first kitchen already! Nice entry Essa :)

Will we be getting comments on our applications or are we just going into Round One like this?

I want to keep my judges :lol:. As there are so many entries I will ask them to give a short comment for Round 1, but after that you will get more detailed comments.

[honeynutcows_SC]

round 1
i know its very beachy ill change it if i have time but i misunderstood the rules

overview
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r172/lozzawozzaere/overheadbtr.jpg

pictures
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r172/lozzawozzaere/btrkitchen2.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r172/lozzawozzaere/btrkitchen1.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r172/lozzawozzaere/btrkitchen3.jpg

[romyhorse]

Wow! You lot are quick! I forgot to add I'll send out the application prizes tomorrow, I'm off to bed now.

[Cinamun]

I went for a bold yet classic design. Bright reds, bold black and crisp white complete this look. Sort of a contrast between a 1950's diner and a modern masterpeice :D




http://img65.imageshack.us/img65/6002/92404499xa8.jpg



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http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/6631/87277718ti8.jpg



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http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/8204/46525316cc8.jpg



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http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/6456/81893545hm7.jpg



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http://img65.imageshack.us/img65/1433/overviewyr8.jpg

[starwyn]

Room is now 5x7 :)

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y134/starwyn/Sammys%20sims/newkitchenoverhead.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y134/starwyn/Sammys%20sims/newkitchen4.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y134/starwyn/Sammys%20sims/newkitchen3.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y134/starwyn/Sammys%20sims/kitchen5.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y134/starwyn/Sammys%20sims/newkitchen1.jpg

[Cinamun]

I love what you did with the colors Starwyn!
Essa I love the neutral colors and clean lines!
HNC, I love that look, thats my favorite design style from Seasons.

[SwitchfootKatie]

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w200/Switchfoot_KatieKat/sims/snapshot_7434eda1_54393035.jpg

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w200/Switchfoot_KatieKat/sims/snapshot_7434eda1_b4392fbf.jpg

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w200/Switchfoot_KatieKat/sims/snapshot_7434eda1_54392f69.jpg

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w200/Switchfoot_KatieKat/sims/snapshot_7434eda1_54392fe9.jpg

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w200/Switchfoot_KatieKat/sims/snapshot_7434eda1_b4392ff2.jpg

I saw a kitchen much like this in a showroom near where I live, so I figured this would be considered contemporary.

[starwyn]

Thankyou! That was my second attempt. I removed every item from that room and redid the whole thing lol. We've both used very similar items but then it is maxis only so we are limited :)
I'm loving the kitchens so far more than i even liked the bathrooms which were also fantastic.
btw i love your dining area with the windows
I also love Essa's natural look. I would never have thought of doing those colours but they really do look beautiful
I haven't done a beach theme in any of my houses yet honeynutcows so it was really nice to see... although i think Romy did mention something about this round not being too 'beachy' either way, i'm not at all bothered by it. It looks good

[goodnightpeter]

Thanks again Romy. :)

A bathroom for your little boy.

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x171/goodnightpeter/0118.jpg

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x171/goodnightpeter/0119.jpg

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x171/goodnightpeter/0117.jpg

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x171/goodnightpeter/0116.jpg

[migamoo_SC]

The Kitchen

http://digitaldeathwatch.com/sims/maxishouses/Nkitchen03.jpg

http://digitaldeathwatch.com/sims/maxishouses/Nkitchen04.jpg

http://digitaldeathwatch.com/sims/maxishouses/Nkitchen02.jpg

http://digitaldeathwatch.com/sims/maxishouses/Nkitchen01.jpg

[Mumo_SC]

The Kitchen
Aerial View
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g272/mumof5ferals/kitchenaerial.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g272/mumof5ferals/snapshot_00000001_b43c967e.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g272/mumof5ferals/snapshot_00000001_943c96ca.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g272/mumof5ferals/snapshot_00000001_b43c972d.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g272/mumof5ferals/snapshot_00000001_d43c9711.jpg

[mungomomo]

Floorplan:

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g225/luellaluella/contest/snapshot_f4144e3d_b43baf0f.jpg

Extra Shots:

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g225/luellaluella/contest/snapshot_f4144e3d_d43bb96e.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g225/luellaluella/contest/snapshot_f4144e3d_943bb1b7.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g225/luellaluella/contest/snapshot_f4144e3d_143bb3e4.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g225/luellaluella/contest/snapshot_f4144e3d_b43bb137.jpg

Yay for big screens in the kitchen! :P

[romyhorse]

We've got a quarter of the Round 1 entries in already! I've updated the first page and I'm away to get your prizes sent out. I just wanted to bring to your notice that I have changed the time the round ends from midnight GMT Thursday to 8am Friday GMT, so those of you in the US/Canada have until midnight Thursday PST to finish up. These time zones are complicated so I've added a countdown.

Countdown (http://timeanddate.com/counters/customcounter.html?month=11&day=9&year=2007&hour=8&min=0&sec=0&p0=0)

I just wanted to add the contestants will be cut to 20 after Round 1.

[Vaalyah]

Nice idea adding a countdown! I always have problems with timezone and submitting schedule :D

[romyhorse]

I've sent out the NL prizes for the Application Round (base game on the way :)), if you didn't get a PM let me know. Babbelsim and crocobaura, your PM boxes were full, I'll try sending them later.

[zizismommy_SC]

Wow. There's so many things that I didn't even know came with the game. Great Job guys.

[crocobaura]

I've sent out the NL prizes for the Application Round (base game on the way :)), if you didn't get a PM let me know. Babbelsim and crocobaura, your PM boxes were full, I'll try sending them later.

Ok, cleared up the inbox. :dance:

[romyhorse]

Sent!

Here are the previews of the Base Game pictures, I think I actually prefer these to the NL version. If any contestant (or judge) would like this version let me know.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c251/romyhorse/basebath.jpg

[Essa]

Wow. There's so many things that I didn't even know came with the game. Great Job guys.
I second that. :)

Thanks Romy, Cin, Starwyn about my entry. :) This is only my second decorating contest. My first contest here was a decorating one.

Romy, this base game pictures are really cute. May I have them, please? :)

[Babbelsim]

looking great everybody! ^__^


I've sent out the NL prizes for the Application Round (base game on the way :)), if you didn't get a PM let me know. Babbelsim and crocobaura, your PM boxes were full, I'll try sending them later.

oops... :smash: it's clear now ^_^

[Babbelsim]

~Homeblue Kitchen~



~Shot - 1~
http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/584/kitchen1az3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

~Shot - 2~
http://img50.imageshack.us/img50/7403/kitchen2rk7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

~Shot - 3~
http://img129.imageshack.us/img129/5562/kitchen3fe9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

~Shot - 4 Overhead~
http://img129.imageshack.us/img129/4452/kitchen4tp8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)






xXx Babbel

[ChihoSan]

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc254/ChihoSan/kitchen1.jpg

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc254/ChihoSan/kitchen2.jpg

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc254/ChihoSan/Kitchen3.jpg

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc254/ChihoSan/kitchentop.jpg

[brilliantcat]

Wow, the kitchens all look so gorgeous yet different! I need to get a move on and get mine done today, I only hope I can do as good a job as you all have done :D

Edit: OOH, I like the base game versions too, if I can be greedy and request those as well. The wood frame really sets them off :)

[honeynutcows_SC]

ooh romy i love the base game ones may i have those

[SwitchfootKatie]

Oh I love the base game ones! Could I be horrible and get those as well?

[romyhorse]

Sent!

A few people have made their kitchens too big so maybe my instructions aren't very clear; the room can be any shape as long as it is within a maximum of 5x8 squares (ie 5 squares wide by 8 squares long). If you have any questions please PM me.

Edit: Forgot to say, you're entries are all looking great :D

[migamoo_SC]

If rooms are not within the rules- room size, are there disqualifications for point reductions?

[romyhorse]

If the rules aren't followed, either for room size or custom content, points will be deducted.

[SharnaPax]

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b14/Lyric_K/maxis_contest/kitchen04.jpg

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b14/Lyric_K/maxis_contest/kitchen03.jpg

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b14/Lyric_K/maxis_contest/kitchen02.jpg

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b14/Lyric_K/maxis_contest/kitchen01.jpg

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b14/Lyric_K/maxis_contest/overhead-1.jpg

[romyhorse]

Nice entry SharnaPax, did you do the recolours yourself?

[SharnaPax]

Yes, romy, my own. And thanks :)

Oops! I lied, I didn't do the fridge and dishwasher.

[Daisie]

Romy, I'd love the base-game posters too. They're so cute! :)

http://i24.tinypic.com/2qdx6o2.jpg

http://i23.tinypic.com/dbgk0n.jpg

http://i24.tinypic.com/rwkv8k.jpg

Note: The door is Maxis Match, the plant is extracted Maxis, and the ceiling light is a recolor.

[starwyn]

ok where is everyone getting this maxis match stuff?? I searched it on mts and didn't find very much...btw, beautiful, creative kitchens everyone!

[Daisie]

ok where is everyone getting this maxis match stuff?? I searched it on mts and didn't find very much...btw, beautiful, creative kitchens everyone!The N99 Maxis Match Project (http://n99forumpaks.djssims.com/index.php?skip=0&category=10) (make sure you look at all the pages!) is a good resource. :)

Also, anyone who hasn't done their kitchen yet may want to check out these matching cabinets (http://www.modthesims2.com/showthread.php?t=147410) for some of the MAxis counters.

[starwyn]

Thank you so much! I'm looking right now :)

[brilliantcat]

Woohoo, all done :dance:

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/brilliantcat/maxisR1kitchredo1.jpg

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/brilliantcat/maxisR1kitchredo2.jpg

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/brilliantcat/maxisR1kitchredo3.jpg

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/brilliantcat/maxisR1kitchredo4.jpg

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/brilliantcat/maxisR1kitchredo5.jpg

Note: Chairs are the Contempto chairs from base game modified to be dining chairs, overhead light is a recolor of the paper lamp believe it or not (gorgeous huh?), candles are Maxis Match of the holiday candle (I use those all the freaking time, I'm a candle nut), milk carton/water glass/pizza box/coffee mugs extracted directly from the game :) This is fun!

[Cinamun]

Great rooms guys! And thanks for the links Daisie!

[jenny]

I couldn't join the contest, ran out of time but you all have such great rooms!..its great to see Maxis stuff being used only....lots of great decorating:)Good Luck everyone!

[TLAWBLIQUE360]

Ooh Daisie, awesome links, many thanks. Oh and the kitchens are so great. There are about 30 contestants and each with creative ideas. I wouldnt wanna be a judge here.

[paigeyt]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y114/paigeyt/Sims/maxis14.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y114/paigeyt/Sims/maxis13.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y114/paigeyt/Sims/maxis12.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y114/paigeyt/Sims/maxis15.jpg

Maxis match upper counters, but that should be it.

[goodnightpeter]

"Contemporary Kitchen"

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x171/goodnightpeter/0129.jpg

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x171/goodnightpeter/0130.jpg

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x171/goodnightpeter/0131.jpg

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x171/goodnightpeter/0132.jpg

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x171/goodnightpeter/0133.jpg

Recolors -
"Handle and Spout"
"Four Vegetables in repose"
"Jacuster's 'Last Stand' Sectional Booth"
"'Stick 'Em Up' Bulletin Board"

[[email protected]]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v358/sawcat/sims%20contests/kitchen4.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v358/sawcat/sims%20contests/kitchen3.jpg

A galley style kitchen

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v358/sawcat/sims%20contests/kitchen1.jpg

With a breakfast nook

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v358/sawcat/sims%20contests/kitchen2-1.jpg

And plenty of cookbook storage

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v358/sawcat/sims%20contests/kitchenover.jpg

another mod take on a modern kitchen.

An anyone having trouble finding maxis match Beosboxboy (http://www.insimenator.net/forumdisplay.php?f=60) has some maxis match stuff at Insim too. Not to mention a slew of stuff on TSR

[Cinamun]

I updated my Round 1 (http://forums.sims2community.com/showpost.php?p=1055969&postcount=139) entry. My room was too big and looking at these entries, I cannot afford to lose any points :rofl: You guys are goooooooood!!

[TLAWBLIQUE360]

I made a green kitchen with yellow and white accents. Its a modern kitchen for a small family with a breakfast nook and kitchen island.

ARIAL
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc50/tlawblique36/MAXIS-grnkitchenfix3.jpg

FREE SHOTS
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc50/tlawblique36/MAXIS-grnkitchenfix1.jpg
kitchen with maxis match cabinets

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc50/tlawblique36/MAXIS-grnkitchen3.jpg
Breakfast nook

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc50/tlawblique36/MAXIS-grnkitchenfix2.jpg
Kitchen

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc50/tlawblique36/MAXIS-grnkitchen2.jpg
Kitchen to breakfast nook

Its down to size now!

[Engram]

I am now officially scared... But will persist nonetheless :)

Aerial

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc79/EngramAu/maxis%20deco%20contest/aerial-1.jpg

Dining area

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc79/EngramAu/maxis%20deco%20contest/Dining.jpg

"Relaxing nook"

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc79/EngramAu/maxis%20deco%20contest/sink_and_seating.jpg

Stove and coffee maker

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc79/EngramAu/maxis%20deco%20contest/Stove_and_coffee_maker.jpg

Stove and fridge

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc79/EngramAu/maxis%20deco%20contest/Stove_and_fridge.jpg

All content is Maxis, either from the catalogue or generated using debug mode. The wall in the cooking area is from the N99 Maxis Match project.

[romyhorse]

I am now officially scared... But will persist nonetheless :)



All I can say is I'm glad I'm not competing or judging, I'm just the moderator of the rules :D

Six new entries since I went to bed, they are all looking great. I'll update the front page later. Just under 2 days to go.

[starwyn]

I have updated my entry Here (http://forums.sims2community.com/showpost.php?p=1055978&postcount=140)
Because my room was originally outside the 5x8 perimeter. It is now fixed :)

[himawara]

Here are mine:

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa239/himawara/kitchen_overview2.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa239/himawara/kit5.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa239/himawara/kitchen_in2.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa239/himawara/kit1.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa239/himawara/kit8.jpg

Everything is Maxis, some recolours of Maxis stuff. The blue Vase is from Celebration Stuff.

[summer_wine]

awesome rooms!

romy thanks for the prizes. i will work on mine maybe tonight but i still got a little more over 24 hours i think. :D

[romyhorse]

There is a counter on the first page, you've got 41 hours left as of now.

Here is a preview of the Round 1 prizes:

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c251/romyhorse/f1.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c251/romyhorse/f2.jpg

Here are the base game ones:

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c251/romyhorse/basefruit1.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c251/romyhorse/basefruit2.jpg

[sawcarn]

Round 1 - contemporary kitchen.
- I decided to go for a modern look with a asian feel to it and simple colours like red, black and white. Windows and cabinets are maxis match.

Overview
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h114/sawcarn/Sims/Maxis%20contest/maxis_round2_1.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h114/sawcarn/Sims/Maxis%20contest/maxis_round2_3.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h114/sawcarn/Sims/Maxis%20contest/maxis_round2_4.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h114/sawcarn/Sims/Maxis%20contest/maxis_round2_2.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h114/sawcarn/Sims/Maxis%20contest/maxis_round2_5.jpg

------------------------
BTW: Great entries this round ö

[Essa]

All I can say is I'm glad I'm not competing or judging, I'm just the moderator of the rules :D

Six new entries since I went to bed, they are all looking great. I'll update the front page later. Just under 2 days to go.
If you were competing I'm sure you would do great. You're like the queen of decorating contests.

All those new entries are just outstanding. :jaw:

May I ask how you guys are doing to extract items from the OFB flowers station? I can't figured that out. :(

[Chinchillagirl6]

All of these entries are beautiful. This is going to be so hard to judge. I haven't seen 1 entry I don't love.

[SharnaPax]

Essa, there's a hack to make the crafted flowers buyable. Let me see if I can find it real quick. Ah, found it. It's by Lucas at AussieTopenders (http://www.aussietopenders-sims2.com/hackedobjects.htm)

The "lost content" arrangement that I and a few others used is by Numenor at MTS.

I wanted to add that these rooms are jaw-dropping! I'm simply astounded.

[paigeyt]

All you have to do is make your sim "make on" of which ever flower arrangement you want, and then select it off of the table. You can use the insimenator to get their badge level to gold.

[Essa]

SharnaPax, thanks for the link. I didn't know there was such a hack around. :)
Paigeyt, thanks too.

[himawara]

I have updated my entry Here (http://forums.sims2community.com/showpost.php?p=1055978&postcount=140)
Because my room was originally outside the 5x8 perimeter. It is now fixed :)

The same with me. Will update mine tomorrow.

[brilliantcat]

I have also updated my entry - click me! (http://forums.sims2community.com/showpost.php?p=1057023&postcount=171) Apparently we're all fabulous decorators but we can't count :loco: Some very stiff competition here, I love all the entries :D

Oh, I know of course none of us were cut due to our bathroom entries but we were judged on them at all? I do like to get any constructive criticism I can so I can improve so if any of the judges or anyone else for that matter had any comments I'd love to hear them, pm is fine so as not to clog up the thread with chatter :)

[starwyn]

Ditto on the judges comments...it's always good to know how you're doing, wether or not it's good or bad.

If i don't make it to the next round i will still definitely be checking back to see all the wonderful entries. I'm loving this contest more and more. Everyone is so creative.

[romyhorse]

No comments this round but there will be for Round 1.

[crocobaura]

Wonderful entries everyone! Here's my Modern Kitchen submission. It's meant for a bachelor/bachelorette or a young couple with no kids.

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f134/crocobaura/Asnapshot_123ea738_743d31b6.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f134/crocobaura/Asnapshot_123ea738_b43d31b0.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f134/crocobaura/Asnapshot_123ea738_b43d323e.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f134/crocobaura/Asnapshot_123ea738_d43e85a7.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f134/crocobaura/Asnapshot_123ea738_b43e8588.jpg

The coffee bag and Pet food box were spawned with the boolprop testing cheatsenabled cheat and the computer in the corner was placed on a low OMSP and made to look like a small TV (good for watching cooking shows or football games). The maxis match upper counters are by CTNutmegagr at Neighborhood99. The shelf is the trophy shelf that comes with Bon Voyage and the curtains are a recolour of the blue bathroom curtains. Ceiling is visible second floor walls coloured in white.

[didgerdoni]

http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/615/maxkitchtopkf4.jpg

http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/9872/maxkitchpntii4.jpg

http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/3916/maxkitchtableiu9.jpg

http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/7724/maxkitchwinwm9.jpg

[Daisie]

All the Round One entries look great! So do the fruit posters. :D

[himawara]

Updated mine to fulfill the size requirements:
http://forums.sims2community.com/showpost.php?p=1057440&postcount=183

And all creations really look amazing!! Makes fun to see such good entries!

[SilentPsycho]

Here you go. I hope it's okay, modern or contempory styles are my worst area.

Overview:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/SilentPsycho/Maxis%20Building/snapshot_00000016_b43f0719.jpg

It is actually under 5x8 (count the tiles), just for some reason it looks 5x9 in the overview.

Freeshots:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/SilentPsycho/Maxis%20Building/snapshot_00000016_543f0758.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/SilentPsycho/Maxis%20Building/snapshot_00000016_343f07eb.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/SilentPsycho/Maxis%20Building/snapshot_00000016_143f08c0.jpg

[romyhorse]

Okay, I've edited the first page up to this point, and updated the pictures of the Round 1 prizes. 20 hours to go and 9 contestants still to post. Everybody's entries are looking good!

[summer_wine]

Round One

~Contemporary Kitchen~


http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q190/faking_it_album/kitch2.jpg
This kitchen island is not only good for food preparation but also for entertaining. Guests can sit and chat with the cook.


http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q190/faking_it_album/kitch3.jpg
Lots of storage area and room for traffic makes this a good family kitchen.


http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q190/faking_it_album/kitch4-1.jpg
A small espresso nook helps the parents in gearing up for the day ahead. A TV set is always a good addition.


http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q190/faking_it_album/kitch5-1.jpg
This alcove is a nice spot for kids to do their home work in while Mom cooks dinner.

Aerial View

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q190/faking_it_album/kitch1-1.jpg

[starwyn]

I love checking in and seeing everyones gorgeous entries :) And Romy, i love the fruit pics. Particularly the base game ones

Summerwine-If you open your pics in photoshop or similar, you can 'save as' and a box will pop up where you can choose the quality of your pic. The better the quality the larger the file size.
It will show you down the bottom of the box how big the size is and you can adjust the quality before clicking 'ok'.....did this make sense? I had trouble understanding it to to begin with but it's very easy.
Also, if it seems you're losing too much of the quality adjust the sharpness and contrast of the pic a little before saving it :)

[stylequeen_SC]

I'm trying I'm trying I'm trying

I really really hope i can get my round 1 in before the deadline. I'm working my *ss off here to get time to do it

[pompom]

Looking at all your kitchens I can't help to think that mine is a little simple but thats the kind of feel I'm going fore simple and clean :D

Picture 1

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/pompom91/Scr16.jpg


Picture 2

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/pompom91/Scr18.jpg


Picture 3

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/pompom91/Scr21.jpg


Overview

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/pompom91/Scr20.jpg

[photo]

Here's my kitchen... not much and its not very modern but its "contemporary" :D

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f138/photo_me2004/maxiskitchenabove.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f138/photo_me2004/maxiskitchenone.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f138/photo_me2004/maxiskitchentwo.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f138/photo_me2004/maxiskitchenthree.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f138/photo_me2004/maxiskitchenfour.jpg

[eedgan]

My entry's a little rushed and I had some issues with lighting...
I like a simple kitchen, light and airy, and not too cluttered.

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i1/eedgan/11snapshot_d4200709_743fb3c3.jpg

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i1/eedgan/snapshot_d4200709_b43fb53c.jpg

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i1/eedgan/snapshot_d4200709_d43fb550.jpg

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i1/eedgan/snapshot_d4200709_143fb506.jpg

[romyhorse]

Someone has asked for an extension, so you have an extra 24 hours to finish or do any final tweaks to your entries.

Nice entries summer_wine, pompom, photo_me2004 and eedgan, I'll add you to the front page.

[starwyn]

omg eedgan How do you keep coming up with these beautiful rooms!! I can't wait to see what you come up for the 'strictly maxis only' round

[BetteBob]

100% Maxis no downloaded recolors or Maxis Match

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y131/bettebob/Stareck/uploadKitchen4.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y131/bettebob/Stareck/uploadKitchen5.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y131/bettebob/Stareck/uploadKitchen6.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y131/bettebob/Stareck/uploadKitchen2.jpg

the chairs are from The Sims 2 Life Stories
I now have Seasons, H&M, FFS, and will soon have Teen Style as well

[mangnoliae]

http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/8682/screenshot197wg8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/4829/screenshot199qz4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/9575/screenshot200rg8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img119.imageshack.us/img119/4743/screenshot201fb1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/8531/screenshot204ce1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


Other entries look great, I love seeing how creative people get when they only use maxis content! :)

[goodnightpeter]

I changed my pictures (http://forums.sims2community.com/showpost.php?p=1057135&postcount=176) . Hopefully that's OK.

[romyhorse]

I changed my pictures (http://forums.sims2community.com/showpost.php?p=1057135&postcount=176) . Hopefully that's OK.

No problem!

I've updated the first page with a new prize, donated by coldfloral.

22 hours left to go...

[Essa]

omg eedgan How do you keep coming up with these beautiful rooms!! I can't wait to see what you come up for the 'strictly maxis only' round
I second that. Great work.

I really don't envy the judges. All the rooms are just beautiful. They will have hard time judging. :blink:

[joshuajsmith3000]

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa124/joshua_smith3000/snapshot_0000001a_5440ba12.jpg

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa124/joshua_smith3000/snapshot_0000001a_9440ba23.jpg

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa124/joshua_smith3000/snapshot_0000001a_7440ba4c.jpg

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa124/joshua_smith3000/snapshot_0000001a_3440ba54.jpg

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa124/joshua_smith3000/snapshot_0000001a_3440ba7a.jpg

[Freelancer_SC]

http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/3343/kitchen3jl1.jpg

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s68/freelancersims/Contests%20-%20S2C/kitchen1.jpg

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s68/freelancersims/Contests%20-%20S2C/kitchen2.jpg

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s68/freelancersims/Contests%20-%20S2C/kitchen4.jpg

[romyhorse]

Round 1 ends in about 8 hours, I'll PM the judges in the morning when get up. Thanks for getting you entries in joshuajsmith3000 and Freelancer, that just leaves 1 person left to post.

[TLAWBLIQUE360]

I fixed my app (post179 pg.8)

[starwyn]

I fixed my app (post179 pg.8)

Yours is that gorgeous green and yellow kitchen. I love it! It's funky :)

[romyhorse]

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c251/romyhorse/kitchen.jpg

Judges have been PM'd, good luck everyone!

Only one person didn't get their entry in so 11 ( :!: ) will be leaving us this round.

Judging this round is on how well you interpreted the contemporary theme (within the limits of the game!). I am using a ranking system of scoring for fairness. I shall post Round 2 on the front page in case you want to start planning ahead.

[brilliantcat]

AHHHHHHHHHHH! *panicpanicpanic* Good luck everyone :D *runs in circles*

[starwyn]

I hate this part :( Can we have the next round instructions to give us/me something to take my our minds off it while we're waiting-even if i don't make it through to the next round. I still want to attempt each round anyway :)
btw-how many eliminations are there this round?

[romyhorse]

See my post above ;)

[starwyn]

woops I didn't see that. Did you edit that post because i swear it didn't say that before?? Anyway I'm not getting ahead of myself i'm just really enjoying this challenge and am keen to get started on the living room even if i'm eliminated but i have one question.

Can i have a sim make flowers from the flower making station to use in this round?

[summer_wine]

great round romy! how many bonus points will you get if you did an all maxis round?

[stylequeen_SC]

:dunce: :banghead: :bricks: :fright: :cry: :madashel: :swear: :gonemad: :bag: :damnu: :weep:

cant believe i missed it
so sorrry

[romyhorse]

woops I didn't see that. Did you edit that post because i swear it didn't say that before?? Anyway I'm not getting ahead of myself i'm just really enjoying this challenge and am keen to get started on the living room even if i'm eliminated but i have one question.

Can i have a sim make flowers from the flower making station to use in this round?

Yes, I edited it earlier :). If you want the bonus, no flowers from the flower making station, only objects in buy/build mode. I'll add that to the instructions.

great round romy! how many bonus points will you get if you did an all maxis round?

I haven't entirely decided but it's will probably be 4 bonus points. Taking into account I'm using a ranking system for scoring you would raise your placing 4 places. There will be 8 people leaving at the end of Round 2 so if you can't live without your recolours you will need to be in the Top 8 to be sure of going through to the next round. I hope that makes sense!

[summer_wine]

it *kinda* makes sense :) no recolors then hehe.

thanks for the lovely prizes!

[SilentPsycho]

Where you say 'no recolours', does that mean 'no recolours at all' or just 'no custom recolours at all'?

[romyhorse]

Where you say 'no recolours', does that mean 'no recolours at all' or just 'no custom recolours at all'?

No custom recolours, you can use the Maxis recolours.

[eedgan]

Romy, 2 questions.
1. Can I use internal walls?
2. Are Maxis pre-order gifts and official Maxis content like Alienware Computer etc. from the Exchange disallowed?

[romyhorse]

1. Yes.
2. No, if you were to take out your Downloads folder, what's left is what you are allowed to use.

[Daisie]

Judging this round is on how well you interpreted the contemporary theme (within the limits of the game!).Eek! Everybody else's kitchens were more contemporary than mine... Oh well, we'll see how it goes. Good luck everybody!

[romyhorse]

Hi, everyone, there is a problem with Mediafire at the moment so if you are having trouble downloading the prizes try again later. If the problems continues I will upload them elsewhere tomorrow. Thanks :)

Edit: It's working now!

[TLAWBLIQUE360]

Thanks starwyn! 11 will be going, that bites but it was alot of entries. Anywhoo, good luck every1. Im going to check out round 2

I think im gonna give the maxis only thing a try but ill wait a little, dont want to jump the gun.

[SharnaPax]

romy, I assume items from the Teen Style stuff pack are ok? I just now installed it, didn't look at the stuff much, just made sure my game hadn't asploded.

[romyhorse]

romy, I assume items from the Teen Style stuff pack are ok? I just now installed it, didn't look at the stuff much, just made sure my game hadn't asploded.

Yes, that's okay.

[starwyn]

This is reeeeeaaally hard!

[Engram]

This is reeeeeaaally hard!
It feels like I've been waiting and waiting for days... I don't have great hopes of getting past the round but the waiting is killing me anyway :)

I'm in a part of the globe where the day starts earlier than everywhere else (GMT+10, so I have a whole 10 hours to wait before the deadlines roll around even thought the "deadline time" has already passed for me). So this is especially hard because I think, hey, the time's up but then it's another 10 hours to go! :lol:

[romyhorse]

It seems like a long time but it's only just been over 24 hours :lol:. One of my judges hasn't been online yet, but then, it is the weekend. I don't want to fall behind schedule so I'm going to PM the judge again and my second EJ (I've already got scores from one judge and one EJ), if they can't judge before 9pm (GMT) I will judge and get the results posted tonight. I hope that sounds okay to everyone :)

[starwyn]

Sounds fine to me :)
And Engram- i'm in sydney too so i understand...

[eedgan]

Romy, you omitted the picture requirements for round 2. Four pics plus one overhead?

[romyhorse]

Yes. Sorry about that, I'll add it to the requirements.

[Zaggytiddies]

I just submitted my scores and let me tell you guys... that was HARD! Great job everyone!

[romyhorse]

Okay, here are the comments and eliminations for Round 1:

Top 20 in no particular order

migamoo:
love that all the colors are tied in with that rug; Overall a really great room! It strikes me as a little cold, however, which I think could have been remedied with more art on the walls or plants; I really like the light setting and the red accents

Chihosan:
fantastic! lovely pictures; I love the color scheme you went with, especially the black accents. You use of space is really good, too; Well organized area with a lot of space for movement

Daisie:
neat room shape. Love that table; You certainly built a room shape that's difficult to decorate, but I think you pulled it off. I love all the windows, and your choice of wall color & curtains; you are really good in putting objects in small places, I like the displacement

Cinamun:
fruit pictures are pretty. collage is cool; I like what you went for with this room, but it's not quite what I had in mind for a contemporary kitchen. I really like how you used one of the OFB shelf units to place the microwave on; great thinking; full of colours, very original!

photo_me2004:
love the green. pictures are cool too; I really like this room, but I wish you didn't place all the furniture around the perimeter of the room. A counter island or penninsula would have been a great touch

starwyn:
neat! love the walls; I like your use of space, especially the counter island. I think the large red tiles on the walls come off as cold, however; I really like wall and floor and the strange shape counters!

himawara:
Pretty! love that you used the bar; I love how you separated the kitchen area with the blue tile; Extremely soft colour scheme

pompom:
it's blue!; I love how the wood tones of the counter top and floor mirror each other, as well as how the blue walls make the wood "pop." I would have liked to have seen more counter space, perhaps with an island or penninsula, but overall you've done well

Essa:
Dining area is gorgeous. different color chairs are a nice touch; I really love the color scheme you went with, as well as the warmth the wall paper adds; I simply love this room, exspecially the dining area with those wonderful choosen pics!

sawcarn:
very pretty. Love the accent wall; I love the room shape you went with, as well as your use of space. The dark floors and counter tops are great; perfect colour scheme, perfect choice of details, perfect feeling!

summer_wine:
very bright and cheery! great placement of the stove; This is a really nice contemporary kitchen, with great use of space. Good job. I like all the natural materials used, and the warm colors

eedgan:
very light and airy lol love that there is food out... you can see the pool!; Despite all the white, this room doesn't come off as cold; good job. I love the flower boxes on the floor

brilliantcat:
cool stove thingy. llama thing seems out of place but overall good job; I love the dining area! I'm not a fan of the green walls; they give the room a cold industrial feel; very original room plan

Babbelsim:
circle windows are cool; I love the shape of this room, and your placement of furniture. I would have liked to have seen something a little more interesting on the walls; Like the open lines of the room with the white and full of light feeling

SharnaPax:
beautiful. love the curtains. very contemporary feel; I find this room overwhelming with it's aqua-ness. Less is more! I do like the use of space, and your choices of furniture, though; Simply love you colour scheme and the choice of wall and floor, especially in the dining area

sawcat@earthlink,net:
I like the colors... cool chairs; really nice, overall. I would have liked to have seen more counterspace; an almost futuristic approach, with elements of pop style

magnoliae:
bricks make me think rustic/urban. door is very cool. like the different color chairs; I love all the natural materials in this kitchen, especially the slate floor. A wonderful, contemporary kitchen

mungomomo: pretty cabinets and big TV... Yay!; I like the layout you created. I would have liked the counters more in a natural wood tone, though; I really like the point where you have set the door

didgerdoni:
beautiful love the centerpiece; I love the layout of this kitchen, and the blue/purple accents. The wood & counter tops give it a nice contemporary feel; It reminds me of "Home alone" kitchen :D

goodnightpeter:
love the pictures and the minimal use of red (lobsters were a great touch); I like the layout, but I'm not feeling your choice of wall treatment; it gives the whole room a cold feeling; There's a lot of light and a general feeling of clean and airy spaces

The 11 that will be leaving are, in no particular order

SwitchfootKatie:
seems kinda emtpy; I would have liked to have seen better use of space; the room looks a little empty. Perhaps with a counter island or penninsula, as well as some artwork on the walls and light fixtures, that could be fixed; I like very much all the kitchen accessories you have put!

honeynutcows:
I like the trees!; This is a wonderful room, but it's just not contemporary. I love the bar area you created, as well as your choice of wall paint; The room is really full of light, it gives me a sense of joy!

SilentPsycho:
love the pointy plant but maybe better placement?; The dining area is really nice, but I'm a little underwhelmed with the kitchen area; Love the patio area with big windows

joshuajsmith3000:
very minimalist; Don't forget that furniture does not have to only go around the perimeter of a room! Lighting is really important, too

crocobaura:
love where you put the phone; I wish you had given up some upper cabinets in favor of more windows. I can't tell what's on the wall opposite the counters & cabinets, but I would have liked to have seen more artwork & plants; A very big room with a high attention on details

Bettebob:
brick makes me think urban. love the floor; I like the idea of brick on the walls, but not the brick you chose, with the metal trim at the top. The end table next to the fridge looks a little out of place, but I have to say I appreciate how you went for a smaller kitchen than most of the other contestants

paigeyt:
is there a window to the kids room? Love the colors. bery warm and inviting; This is a nice, warm kitchen. I like all the warm wood tones, but I would have liked to have seen some window treatments; this room has a sort of double face: "empty" in the kitchen area, overfilled in the dining area. I think it is an interesting feature

mumof5ferals:
pretty. I like all the different colors; You've decorated a nice room, but it's not what I would consider contemporary. I like the counter penninsula, and the intimate dining area; A sort of USA coffeteria in the '50, very original

Engram:
love that the floor matches the backsplash; I'm a little confused by the green/red/pink color scheme! Contemporary kitchens make use of natural materials and colors, so your colors are quite right; simply love your dining room choices, that chair+table set is fantastic

Freelancer:
very different/dark. I like it! nice shape; This room looks like it begins in the 1980s! I would have liked to have seen much more counterspace, artwork, and plants

TLAWBLIQUE360:
love it. bright and AAAA; I like the shape of the room and the placement of furniture. I'm a little overwhelmed by the green. It strikes me as more of a country styled kitchen than a contemporary one; It reminds me more country style than contemporary...

I'm sorry to see you go...

Round 2 is up onthe first page, it is due Thursday 9am GMT (midnight Wednesday PST). Good luck!

If anyone has any queries about the comments or would like to know their placings, please PM and I'll get back to you later, now I have a huge pile of ironing waiting for me!

[honeynutcows_SC]

bye yall i knew i was gone ill be wathcin

[brilliantcat]

I made it :blink: YAY! Congrats all who did and sorry to see the others eliminated :( I liked so many of the entries, I don't envy the judges. Time to get to work on the living room, this is going to be tough (au revoir my beloved OMSPs)!

[crocobaura]

Thanks for the fun, guys! Congrats to everyone to made it. I'll keep watching the next rounds. :)

For whoever couldn't identify the posters on the opposite wall from the counters, they are the pet posters that came with Pets. No serious or expensive artwork in the kitchen where I come from. :rofl:

[Engram]

I knew I wasn't going to make it, but it's still a disappointment to go... Good luck everyone :) I'll be watching to see some amazing Maxian transformations :lol:

[Cinamun]

I'm still in :blink: WOW! Thanks judges and congrats you guys!

[Babbelsim]

Yay i'm in!

This is wonderful thank you judges!! :banana: