Summer Craftsman 4br 2.5ba No CC

Hello everyone! I'm back with a little "goodbye summer" treat. Although I meant to release this build sooner, I've had it sitting in my files for a while. With a crazy start to the semester, I just didn't have the time to wrap up all the finishing touches. Thankfully, the style of this home transitions smoothly from summer to fall.

Inspiration

While working on my previous upload, 1369 'Blue Cod' Cape, I had to scrap some interior/floorplan ideas in favour of the overall continuity of the build. So, I decided to implement those ideas in a new build! However, to keep things fresh, I opted for a very similar, albeit different, architectural style: the Craftsman style. Choosing this style allowed me to maintain a very similar floor plan but focus on some unique features. The exterior of this build is inspired by a cute image I found online, which is featured at the end of the slideshow. Although my build deviates quite a bit from the image (No similar sidings in-game that I was satisfied with), I decided to include it for added context still.

About the Build

For this build, I wanted the exterior to be the main showstopper and focal point for Sims. The grounds are carefully landscaped, featuring an elaborate brick and cement pathway that leads to the front door and covers the backyard space. The home features a spacious porch on three of its four sides, perfect for lounging and stargazing. The backyard features a pool, as well as outdoor dining and lounging spaces. Additionally, there is a small pool house that includes a kitchen and bathroom, conveniently located off the garage, to aid any pool parties and cookouts your Sims may have.

Inside the home, the left side of the summer craftsman’s ground floor features an open floor plan that combines the living room, dining room, and kitchen, but still makes each space feel cozy and personal with its custom arches, partitions, and built-ins. The right side of the ground floor is where you'll find the family room and the master bedroom, situated at the back of the house, which includes an en-suite bathroom. Moving upstairs, you'll spot more built-in elements, a laundry room, a full bathroom with a private shower and toilet room, an open landing space, and three additional bedrooms.

Suggestions

If you're unsure where to place this lot in your game, I recommend placing it in Desiderata Valley across the way from 189 West Pleasure Path, as seen below.



I added a pond behind the lot and rearranged some of the other hood deco surrounding the lot.

FYI

I have a diagonally placed chair in the living space that is unusable due to its placement. I have it there mainly for looks, but if you want it to be functional, just place the item on the grid properly.

Special Thanks

I'd like to thank marleybug996 for inquiring about my next upload. I almost forgot about this build!