Modern Heritage

- Nook Seating Living Room Set by moune999 @MTS The two-seater is included, but you'll need the three-seater for the other pieces to work properly.

- Torrox Border White (roof right) by moune999 @MTS

- RC Fanciful Finicky Fronds by Michelle @MTS I used the Aztec RC from the Patterned recolors

- RC Ikea Cabinet by Michelle @MTS

- RC Lady on Red (dining) by Justmoi @MTS from the 13 Pairs of Paintings set

- RC African Print Bedding by Judfer @MTS

- RC Invisible Magisplay Tray by pfish @MTS Used to put the statues on the Ikea cabinet.


My architect Sim met a woman. She's a college graduate, an author, an accomplished chef, and a Tai chi master on the fast track to success in the business world. And she's beautiful! After her last promotion she was ready to move out of her Factory Starter and into something more becoming the president of a large company. That's when she met a handsome and talented architect.

She's a modern woman in a modern age, and she wanted her home to reflect that. She has an ethnically rich heritage and she wanted it to reflect that too. Could the architect strike a balance between the two? And more importantly, could he strike her fancy?

It's always a challenge designing for my ethnic Sims; can I express their heritage without burying them in it?

The home is thoroughly modern, with the clean, straight lines my architect Sim and I love, minimal landscaping, and lots of natural light. The addition of wood paneling to the exterior and stone tile to the front and rear patios warms the architecture without detracting from its modern appeal, as does the modern-styled wood fence.

I used wood furniture to warm the interior and, with a few plants, give it a slightly earthy feel, but I was careful to choose furniture pieces that would also keep it feeling modern. Thanks to some very talented and thoughtful creators, I was able to find African decor that suits a modern lifestyle. Though it may seem like a lot of custom content, I promise I used it sparingly.

Small homes are my favorite to build. I like seeing just how small I can get them without losing playability and aesthetic appeal. This home has one bedroom, a small kitchen, a smaller bath, and a combined living-dining area. Still, as small as it is, there's plenty of room to entertain and move around. The covered entrance is almost another room, and it's a cozy place to greet the neighbors when they come calling. A pool and large patio area take up most of the backyard, but there's a wide strip of grass along one side of the house that your nature-loving Sims can develop to their heart's content.

This is becoming one of my favorite houses to play. But I'm not sure how much longer my Sim will live here. Her interest in the architect has deepened, as has his interest in her. They don't know it yet, but they were made for each other.









Lot Size: 2x3
Lot Price: §60,991

Custom Content Included:
- 4ESF Outdoor2 Yucca - Downloads > Objects > Outdoor > pg 2 by 4ESF
- 4ESF Outdoor7 Lounger - Downloads > Objects > Outdoor > pg 7 by 4ESF
- 4ESF Outdoor7 Parasol - Downloads > Objects > Outdoor > pg 7 by 4esf
- Moroccan Renewed Bed - Destination > Africa > Moroccan Renewed Bedroom by Exotic Elements
- Moroccan Renewed Large Vase - From the Moroccan Renewed Bedroom Set by Exotic Elements
- Moroccan Renewed Purse - From the Moroccan Renewed Bedroom Set by Exotic Elements
- Moroccan Tray Table - Destination > Africa > Moroccan Patio by Exotic Elements
- Moroccan Sofa - From the Moroccan Patio Set by Exotic Elements
- Kitchen Counter - Destination > Japan > Japan Kitchen by Exotic Elements
- "Sultana" Tribal Masks - Furniture & Objects > Dining > pg 10 Sultana Dining Set by Kate @ Parsimonious
- RC Painting 10 Gakonga by Shoukeir @Sims2Play Archive
- Painting 10 Mesh (bedroom) - Paintings and Rugs > pg 6 by Shoukeir @Sims2Play Archive
- Painting 16 Mesh (over desk) - Paintings and Rugs > pg 2 by Shoukeir@Sims2Play
- RC Painting 16 Roberto Fantini by Shoukeir@Sims2Play
- RC Painting 28 Frame Black by Shoukeir@Sims2Play
- RC Painting 28 Gakonga by Shoukeir@Sims2Play
- Painting 28 Mesh (bathroom) - Sims 2 Paintings> pg 17 by Shoukeir@Sims2Play
- Jope Bath2 Plant - Objects> Bathrooms> pg 3 by Jope @Simply Styling
- RC Jope Bath2 Plant by Jope @Simply Styling
- Peace of Africa Statue: Man - Objects>Dining Rooms>pg 3 by Suza @Simply Styling
- Peace of Africa Statue: Woman - Objects>Dining Rooms>pg 3 by Suza @Simply Styling
- Jope Dining3 Lamp - Objects> Dining Rooms>pg 5 by Jope @Simply Styling
- Edge Smoother White by Ailias @MTS
- African Violet by Attila @MTS
- Stockade Fence Design 8 by Cooldadx4 @MTS
- Fence Design 8 Gate by Cooldadx4 @MTS
- Umlautaspiel Chair by Honeywell @MTS
- RC Organically Atomic Rug by kayleigh83 @MTS
- Aubretia (planter) by macarossi @MTS
- Marmor Floor 08 by MissPiggi @MTS
- Nook Living 2-seater by Moune999 @MTS
- Candy-Coated Loveseat by MsBarrows @MTS
- Metro Window Master Mesh by Tiggy-27 @MTS
- Metro Window by Tiggy027 @MTS
- Metro Window by Tiggy-27 @MTS

Additional Credits:
Thank you to 61custom.com, an architectural website specializing in modern homes, where I've received inspiration. And a special thank you to the creators of ethnically-themed custom content; I love you all!