Nice job LEsherick! It's so big and pretty

Wow, iv been distracted lately. Still i shall be finishing this contest.

Well here we are Mr and Mrs Collins,Kierra and of course little bump.
Welcome to your new home!





I know theres a lot to take in so lets have a good look at the outside before we venture in.

As you can see you have 2 drives, and a spacious double garage. You can see we kept the front landscaping to a minimum but it gives a good splash of foliage and colour. As we head up the stairs we come onto the small covered porch, great place to sit on a warm summer evening watching the views over the mountains.

Now, follow me into the large hallway. On our left here we have the formal dining room. We decided on a mixture of bold red and muted colours, which is reflected in the decor.




As we leave the dining room, across the hall is the den, with a huge modular sofa. Great for snuggling up or lazing around watching movies.




From here we head down the hallway to the large open plan kitchen with the less formal dining area, with great views into the back garden.




I know for many families the kitchn is the main room of the house so theres plenty of room for that here. The kitchen also features a large kitchen island with seating area and lots of storage. Theres also a walk in pantry between the kitchen and dining room.





Leading off from the kitchen is the great room, which has been turned into a more formal living room with large couches and big roaring fire.




Now lets head out to the garden before we venture upstairs.

There is a large playground are for Kierra, all fenced off as i know safety is a major concern for you Mrs Collins. You'll be pleased to know that the only access to the garden is through the house, and the playground is also fenced off and fitted with a gate.



As you can see theres also a small outdoor dining area for bbqs or even just keeping an eye on the children while they're on the playground.

On the other side of the garden, is a large greenhouse with reinforced glass so no safety worries there. It is lanscaped with lots of ferns and daffodils, which help keep it neutral. Theres also a few decorative touches such as sculoptures and lighting, aswell as your own apple and orange trees!


(And hidden away in the corner fenced off, is a great little spot which would be perfect for a hot tub!)

Now lets head back inside and show you the upstairs of the house.
This is a great feature of the house, a large atrium with huge windows that let in great light and a huge chandelier really make a big impact. 9and for you Mrs Collins, both up and down the stairs are fitted with safety gates!)




Well, as we come upstairs into the spacious hallway, to out left we come to Kierras room and bathroom.
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And Kierras room, as you asked, fit for a princess.




If Kierra wants to stay here, we'll continue the tour. Now, i made some slight alterations to the plan you gave me to, what i feel, enhance the house.

Where the utility/washroom was located upstairs is now a guets room, or can be turned into another bedroom, should your lovely family expand any further"




Now we come to the nursery. I know that your keeping littles one gender as a surprise so its deortaed in neutral yellow and coral colours with dark wood which can apply for boy or girl. Theres lots of built in closet space, a large diaper station and lovely solid wood crib, as well as a few extras we threw in.




Now, Mr Collin,s welcome to the man room. Complete with walls finished in padded leather and bar to match. Theres also a full size pool table, darts and poker table.
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Lets move onto the master bedroom now, as you can see its done in red and greys which add depth to the room.




Theres also a small seating area in the room, as well as an easel to take advantage of he beautiful miountain views.




Before we head into the master bath, there is also a large walk in closet.
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The master bath, as you can see features a large luxurious corner tub, as well as double sink with lots of surface space.



Off to the left is a shower area, and tandem toilets!

Ariel Views
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Apologies if there are any mistakes, my kitty died today so my heads not in a good place right now.

Last edited by chowgilly : 31st May 2009 at 05:07 PM.

very nice chowgilly! that pic of the huge window and chandelier is so pretty

Guy I have to drop out...I'm sorry I have just been so busy lately. I am hosting my own contest though if you guys have ran out of contests to do. (Link is in my signature) Once again I'm really sorry.

Well I am being lugged off to camping tomorrow *sigh* which means I won't be able to finish up the contest. I am really sorry! I have my round 4 built and furnished ready for pics but there is just no point now as I will not be around for round 5. After camping I will have a lot on my plate I have about 12 appointments this week, my immigration stuff is going ALL wrong, I will have a new puppy not to mention the kitty we got on Tuesday! I would have loved to finish the contest as I was having a lot of fun but at this point I just can't.

If there is a cycle 3 count me in!!

sorry for ya'lls dropping out.

To everyone else... Round 4 is due today, round 5 is due in like 3 days. NO time for extensions, I'm afraid....

My round 4 is done but i dont think ill be doing round 5 after all. My kitty Wishbone was killed by a car today and im really not in a happy place right now.

Nice job Tenielle That workroom is cute, and I like how ya always show a pic of the family

Sorry for ya chowgilly. I can honestly say I know how you feel.

I was up til the buttcrack of dawn trying to get a roof on my porch before I got mad and gave up -- my game won't let me put a roof on unless I take all the windows off and then when I put the windows back, they are filled with wall, you know what I mean. So I was wondering if we can have til the end of today so I can get my game loaded again and use cheesey roof pieces, which were not in my cc folder last night, just to get it done and my pics taken to get my house turned in sometime today. I should've taken pics of everything else but I was too frustrated and tired to do it.
I'll be back later with my house with a crappy porch roof. Jut not sure how long it will take.

yeah, sure Deatherella... Will 10pm EST be good enough? If everyone hasn't gotten in by then, I'll extend till midnight, but I won't be able to be on my computer at that time to close this thing down. If I didn'th ave to drop off a final exam at school tomorrow, then I could be on till midnight.. but, since I have to get up early like a regular school day... I gots to go to be earlier....

Thanks, clw8, but I went and tried and have gotten nothing but more frustrated with my house. I don't know what the problem is. Usually, you pull off the windows, put the roof on, slap the windows back on and it's all gravy but not on this house for some reason. So, judges, excuse my cruddy porch roofline and admire the rest, please. I am sick of beating a dead horse and am here with 15 pics to show off what I did.


Collins family, we've found your dream home! And, coincidentally, it's called Collinscraft. It's a beautiful two storey home with lots of space for a busy family.


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Sorry about the roof. I'm off to have fun building Round 5 -- which is a modern house with a flat roof (thank the gods!).

It's really great Deatherella, and hey, the roof looks just fine

4.5 more hours till deadline, but if I don't get any response from those remaining contestants, I might close a little earlier.

Judges should start judging now, please.

I'm just editing the last pictures now, just have to upload and post them.

Well, thanks. While looking over my pics, I just noticed that the tiling in the upstairs bathroom vanished sometime between last night and me taking pics this afternoon. Cute. Ever so cute.

I'm done, I'm done, whew. Now I'm off to get the next round finished

okay, thanks Hencing, the little girls room is so pretty Now the round 4 is over. Sorry to those who didn't get theres in.

Good luck to everyone who is left! Now, on to building Round 5. I'm a little worried that I have chosen a house plan that is too big, and that I will run out of funds. Eek!

Just an alert: I missed Tawny's request for an extension. So Tawny will be the only one who will be allowed to post a round 4 now, sorry.

Tenielle: hope you don't run outa funds!

Everyone: Round 5's are due on Wednesday...for those who wish to complete them and this contest

Wednesday oh no I am at my grandmas here till sometime wed and I have not even started on Round 5. My mom has a eye doctors appt and I am the only one who can go with her. She can't drive and can hardly see at all. I don't know when I will get home then, sometime in the afternoon. If I worked all night I may have it done before anyone gets up on Thursday but that is hard I am not sure if I can get it done.

Round Four

Welcome, Mr. & Mrs. Collins, to your new home!




As you can see, safety was our number one priority, Mrs. Collins. There are railings on every outdoor (and indoor) staircase, fences on the balconies, and a massive privacy fence in the backyard to keep creepers and burglars away from the house.




We stuck to the floorplan as much as possible. The first floor of the home boasts a spacious entry way, a cozy office, a formal dining room, a half bath, a laundry room, a modern kitchen, a breakfast nook, and a living room.




The second floor features three bedrooms (including the nursery), a game room, and two bathrooms (one which is attached to the master bedroom). As you can see, we added a fence around the staircase opening to ease your mind, Mrs. Collins!




The living room is painted in a calming tan hue with a red accent wall (behind the fireplace) to match the red accent pillows you have on your couch. It also contains a beautiful fireplace and tons of natural lighting.




The kitchen is painted in the same tan color as the living room, but with a darker accent wall behind the fridge. It features a gas range, a modern glass-fronted fridge, and a dishwasher. The dining room has tons of windows and awesome views, making it a fun place to sit and eat dinner as a family and watch the sunset! The dining room seats four comfortably, with room for a bigger table.




The game room is Mr. Collins' favorite part of the house! The deep blue walls are complemented well by the rich wooden floors and cherry window. The room features a dart board, a pool table, and a minibar.




The soothing yellow nursery is gender neutral, seeing as you don't know the gender of your baby yet, Mrs. Collins. The dark wood frames of the furniture pop against the yellow walls and beige carpeting. Any newborn baby would feel safe and comfortable in this nursery.




Aah, Kierra's room! Fit for a princess! The purple walls look great with Kierra's yellowish furniture. There is a princess doll on her nightstand and a green princess dress on a mannequin next to her bed, plus princess paintings hanging on the walls. Kierra, as you can see, is absolutely thrilled with her room!

Once again, we had a fabulous time building for you, Collins Family! Hope you enjoy your new home!

ETA: Forgot to add, the beautiful home came in fabulously underbudget at $151,214

Last edited by Tawny. : 1st Jun 2009 at 07:10 PM.

Thanks tawny.. The house looks great and i"m in love with your graphics card

OH, and if I have to get an extension for this contest.. I guess I can ask..

I'm sure we would all love it if you did. I don't know about anyone else but I, myself, am behind on everything in life after being sick with a bad cold last week or else my Round 4 would've been done ahead of time and my next round started before yesterday.

I second (...third?) the motion for an extention. I have an essay I need to finish writing before I complete my round 5!