Mod The Sims - First Modern.

Nymphy01

15th May 2011, 06:40 AM

( I know it's not the best but... I'm looking for improvement, any tips?)
House #1-
Do you think this house is good, or worthy enough to upload to the site?
It's one of my first trys at modern houses and I thought it wasn't too shabby.(:

Please give me feedback -- what I should change about it, if it was even good at all, ect -- as soon as you can.

Thanks.(:

Pics Belooow.
http://i55.tinypic.com/hs0r39.jpg
http://i53.tinypic.com/65n1is.jpg
http://i51.tinypic.com/svgylu.jpg
http://i53.tinypic.com/14mrmf5.jpg Sorry about the dude... He got in my way. ):

Oh, and the reason why it has cactus's is well...
Because it's in a desert town. (:

Thanks,
Nym

maybesomethingdunno

15th May 2011, 07:19 AM

From a playability perspective, I find it a little strange that if "Sim A" claims the right side of the bed before "Sim B," he/she must walk out the bedroom door, walk around the stairs, walk through another door to get back to the room he/she was in...if that makes sense. I would either adjust the walls or rearrange the furniture of the bedroom to allow for mobility around the bed.

You have a lot of walled off areas that could be useful for nooks and crannies that would be great for showers, bookcases, wardrobes. Some of those ledges might make for interesting balconies.

Typically, houses that look like boxes are frowned upon. Yours is kinda a box...but with another box stacked on top that's slightly turned. Rooms don't always have to be rectangular or square. :)

Rennara

15th May 2011, 07:22 AM

Strange....anyway the first thing I noticed is that there aren't any supports for the outlying corners of the upper floor....I'm sure this could be done attractively and at the same time give it more structure. Sorry but the pool will have to worked around that....if you agree that is.

Next...the kitchen I prefer having them on the outside wall so your nosy/curious sims can look out while they work.

I notice your sticking with mainly grey, white and black....may accessorize with some red rather than the gold?

The bedroom is too small...no room for a closet. Maybe put the large bedroom downstairs and a small one up top?

Is there anyway you can stagger the stones for the sidewalk...make your own tiles there?

Other than than that lots of moder accessories to make this house a home...and just a bit landscaping especially around the pool.

Have fun!!! I'm interested to see what others have to say.

Nymphy01

15th May 2011, 07:24 AM

MSD-

Thanks for the tips.(:
That is one thing I realized after posting this. I wasn't too big of a fan of the house...
Just wanted to know what everyone thought.(:

My houses aren't typically this small either, I just thought up the shape and thought it might be unique.
Perhapps this unique is a little too shabby, eh?

Though, it does fit the family that is currenty occupying the house. A single mum and toddler.
Thanks again for the feedback, I'll post my second house up soon. Hopefull you'll find it a bit more appealing.(:

Rennara-

Again, thanks for the tips.(:
:faceslap:
It is quite an odd house, and as I mentioned before. Much smaller than I had originally planned.
I agree the top story could have been planned out better now that I look back at it.

I hope you will take a look at my next house, perhapps you'll like it more.

Thank you for the feedback.(:

and just a bit landscaping especially around the pool.

There purposly isn't much landscaping, for the town is a desert.
I've lived in a desert before (terrible experience) and there isn't much forage.
Though, I do understand it would look much better with more floral plants.(:

Everyone.
Oh poop. ):
I look back at the house, it's TERRIBLE!!!

I could have done much, much, much better work.
I'll put up another house, hopefully everyone will like it more...

Volvenom

15th May 2011, 09:50 AM

I don't really play sims2 anymore but I had to take a look at your modern house.

It's not at all terrible. I think you have something interesting going on with those two boxes not quite in line like that. Stick to that general shape. You can make the house more interesting by having window sections sticking our breaking the diagonal shape perhaps?.

On the technical side: Can't you place the rooms more in line with the diagonal walls upstairs? Have diagonal beds and stuff?

In a house that small I think your staircase is too big, and the landing upstairs needs to be smaller.

Nymphy01

15th May 2011, 03:47 PM

Volvenom-
Thank you for the feedback.(:
I'll rearrange somethings and post more pictures later today.
Perhapps I'll get another -- better -- house up as well.

Nymphy01

15th May 2011, 04:36 PM

Okay, I think the rooms are better placed.
http://i53.tinypic.com/qz4yns.jpg
http://i53.tinypic.com/2jfyw5u.jpg
I know there's some space downstairs that's being unused.
I purposly did that, in case of a new child, ect. Or you could use the area as a study.

New House
I'm working on it, but keep loosing my ideas.
I'll start the house, then in the middle of it I'll deny all of my work. ):

Inspiration, anyone? I'm open to new ideas. As long as it falls into the modern category.
Again, thank you everyone for your feedback. I think I'm going to pass on improving this house, it's not well thought through.

Rennara

15th May 2011, 07:27 PM

I think the best selling feature on this one is the pool...great! The windows are lots and consistent (thumbs up) I think the stairs are way overdone...they look like they belong in a commercial establishment. You might want to try spiral stairs...are they modern?

Sorry :( if I gave you the wrong impression on the other house I meant strange interesting not strange weird.and A lot of the replies were the same in that it was different but very interesting and something interesting could be done to improve it especially the angles like Volvenom said. About the folage...I was referring to desert folage and boxed plants that fit the scenario. True deserts are unrelenting...been there.

The amount of comments you got in a short space of time certainly indicates a like and an interest...hope you will still work on it. ;)

Nymphy01

15th May 2011, 07:33 PM

I'll try the spiral stairs(:
I can agree with them being overdone, but I love stairs ^-^ I'll fix that haha.
The windows are lots and consistent
That's good, right? I was looking up modern house plans for some inspiration and a lot of them had alot of windows.
The amount of comments you got in a short space of time certainly indicates a like and an interest...hope you will still work on it.
Thanks for that.(: I'll continue to work on it, try and improve it. But, I'll need a lot of breaks... That house really frustrates me for some reason...
Shoot; I deleted it by accident,
There we are.(:
House #2-
Got it.(:
I think this one's quite a bit better...
What do ya'll think?(:
http://www.modyourpanties.com/hosting/27603_110515193534WillowLane2213(top).jpg
http://www.modyourpanties.com/hosting/27604_110515193713WillowLane2213(pool).jpg
http://www.modyourpanties.com/hosting/27605_110515193741WillowLane2213(bottom).jpg
http://www.modyourpanties.com/hosting/27606_110515193813WillowLane2213(back).jpg
http://www.modyourpanties.com/hosting/27608_110515193837WillowLane2213(1).jpg
I hope it's better, but I'm open for improvement.(:

I'm hoping that as I move along down the street, the houses will improve. Which is why I desperatly need your feedback.
Thanks,

Nym

ShineShine

15th May 2011, 08:30 PM

Yeah, it's better. Okay let's start:
First picture: Bed on the left room is going through the wall.
A room with just a diagonal bed looks weird. There's missing stuff on the whole picture: everything looks empty. The balcony with the two benches only, the floor with anything than the architectures, etc. Some plants, pictures, rugs, shelves, ... what you want - take it!! :) Place it!! Imagine you would live in there. You would like to have that stuff when you're already having beds and so on.
Second picture: Hmm needs something to make it more interesting. Maybe first removing some of the windows, or try some else. You used just one window on the whole building. Cluttered next to each other for 20 times... hm :) You know. And maybe you could make the pool itself more interesting too. What would it be, if you make an island? Or maybe kind of a little balcony in front of the windows with a way to get into the pool? I mean, that you could go into the pool without walking around the house? Hope you can imagine that. If not but you would like to see what I mean, ask me and I try to show it in my game for you :) And put some plants. Desert plants are great as well. I know desert can have really beautiful plants. :)
Third picture: Also decorating, as for the first picture. Maybe then your house wouldn't look to large for what it takes. We'll see. Right now there's much empty space.
Why don't you use different flooring in the bathrooms? :)
Fourth picture: See where four windows are right next to each other? There are beautiful windows, which are 4-tiles long. They would look awesome instead. Try it :)
Fifth picture: You're using a lot of windows. So it's kind of a glassy house. The big black wallbuilding in front of the pool is a little bit bothering me, because it's just not that "open" and "light" as the rest of the house. Maybe try to 1.) make it smaller 2.) put some Arches/Arching doors.... you know the doors without a door ;) or windows in it to give the same "open" feeling. And maybe some plants around, on the wall. :)

Hope I could help!

Nymphy01

15th May 2011, 08:43 PM

First picture: Bed on the left room is going through the wall.
A room with just a diagonal bed looks weird. There's missing stuff on the whole picture: everything looks empty. The balcony with the two benches only, the floor with anything than the architectures, etc. Some plants, pictures, rugs, shelves, ... what you want - take it!! Place it!! Imagine you would live in there. You would like to have that stuff when you're already having beds and so on.[QUOTE]

I did not catch the bed, thanks, I'll replace that.(:
I see what you mean, I'll decorate more.(:
I'll change the bed and post more pics.

[QUOTE=ShineShine]Second picture: Hmm needs something to make it more interesting. Maybe first removing some of the windows, or try some else. You used just one window on the whole building. Cluttered next to each other for 20 times... hm You know.

Yes, I know there are alot of windows, but they're suppose to be that way.(;

I'll take your other thoughts into concideration as well, thanks.(:

Rennara

15th May 2011, 09:23 PM

Windows are great in modern homes...different sizes of the same style/colour would bring more interest I do concur. . I agree with the arches outside too and having it accessible from upstairs and directly from inside. Giving space to walk around the pool you'll 2 widths if you don't want your sims fighting to get by each other.

What kind of roof? More and bigger bathrooms..at least one upstairs although I can tell you're not nearly finished. Again have fun!!

Nymphy01

15th May 2011, 09:37 PM

I've added alot more decorations in the bedrooms.
Still stuck on what to put outside though.
I changed the stairs to spiral as Rennara suggested.
The big block is basically the rest of the house's support center...

Thanks guys for the feed back.(:
I'll post updated pictures in the next hour or so.

Nymphy01

15th May 2011, 10:11 PM

Wow.
I think my decorating skills have improved!
The house is looking at least 3 times better (upstairs).
I can't find ways to make downstairs -- or the patio -- filled, and interesting. ):

Updates-

Here's a view of the front, with the edits.(:
http://www.modyourpanties.com/hosting/27613_110515230517WillowLane2214(FrontOverall).jpg
My favorite room, the room on the far left.(:
http://www.modyourpanties.com/hosting/27611_110515230322WillowLane2213(GirlsRoom).jpg
The living room
http://www.modyourpanties.com/hosting/27612_110515230441WillowLane2213(LivingRoom).jpg
I added some forage. And moved the ladders...
http://www.modyourpanties.com/hosting/27614_110515230625WillowLane2213(FrontForage).jpg
Boys bedroom...
http://www.modyourpanties.com/hosting/27615_110515230716WillowLane2213(Boysbed).jpg
Here's the last bedroom, and the biggest.(:
http://www.modyourpanties.com/hosting/27616_110515230803WillowLane2213(Bedrooom).jpg
The bottom looks pretty much the same, with a few rugs added...
OH! I did promise pictures of the stairs, I'll do that soon.
If you want to see a certain view, feel free to ask.(:

Again, thanks so much for your feedback.
It's helped me so much!!

EDIT
I'm not sure why the pictures keep turning out thumbnail size...
I'm positive that I'm putting the screenshots up, instead of the thumbnail.
Sorry about the inconvinience. Hopefully they're good enough?

maybesomethingdunno

15th May 2011, 10:13 PM

Some of those pictures are too small to see any details. :(

Nymphy01

15th May 2011, 10:17 PM

MSD-
I'll try reposting them, hold on a sec.

leo06girl

15th May 2011, 10:27 PM

Personally, I like the second house the way it is, especially the way you have set up the pool. I'm not too fond of modern houses, but I like this one! I also love the pool in the first house.

Nymphy01

15th May 2011, 10:49 PM

Here lets see if this works out...
http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/218/snapshot1adbf2881adc07f.jpg
http://imageshack.us/m/38/6161/snapshot1adbf2881adc086.jpg
http://imageshack.us/m/804/4854/snapshot1adbf2881adc084.jpg
http://imageshack.us/m/542/792/snapshot1adbf2885adc081.jpg
http://imageshack.us/m/859/338/snapshot1adbf2887adc020.jpg
http://img828.imageshack.us/img828/7701/snapshot1adbf2889adc084.jpg
http://imageshack.us/m/857/4708/snapshot1adbf2889adc085.jpg
http://imageshack.us/m/863/8133/snapshot1adbf288dadc082.jpg
http://imageshack.us/m/684/5531/snapshot1adbf288fadc085.jpg
It worked!!(:
Thankyoo ImageShack for easy uploading.(:
Hope this helps,
Any tips for the patio, or downstairs?

Nym

Simonut

15th May 2011, 11:47 PM

@ Nym > Your bedroom with the bed that have the screen at the foot of the bed. If you are planning on have more than one Sims use that bed, there is no way the Sims can get to the other side near the window.
But if it is for a single Sim only to use that bed then it is ok as it is. You are coming along well I personally love the windows taking the place of a walls it give the house more of a open space look ( more light ) which is often found in a very modern home. :)

I am not fond of the rolls of green hedge , on this kind of "desert" like landscape, because a dry, barren region is without such, unless they are desert plants and trees.
You can always use the desert like plants that are found in the game instead, or just use the clear or color see through fencing that you have use on your terrace.

Nymphy01

16th May 2011, 12:07 AM

Simonut
Thank you.(:
Actually it is for a single sim. The two smaller bedrooms are meant for teen sims.
The master is the one that look more, well, grown up.
But thank you for the feedback.(:

Shrubs~
I agree, I'll edit that and repost.
Thank you!

House #3-
http://imageshack.us/m/36/4355/snapshot0000002bbadc1c0.jpg
Is anyone interested on more details towards this house?
If so, I'll post more pics (:

Nymphy01

16th May 2011, 12:31 AM

leo06girl
Thank you!(:
Sorry I didn't post this early, too caught up in frustration over my silly pictures.
::facepalm::

maybesomethingdunno

16th May 2011, 01:39 AM

The house is looking better. I'm assuming the roof is a flat roof (i.e. floor tiles), which would fit the style and setting of the house.

I like the way the two spiral stairs are arranged. I've never had them arranged like that in my game, but I'll be sure to try it some time. :)
Could you show more of the room (e.g. the floor plan) with the stairs to see how you've further changed it? I noticed the empty space around the base of the stairs (around the easel). From a design standpoint, empty space can be equally important as filled-in space (some times it's even more important). In The Sims games, empty space can be especially beneficial with resolving routing issues. That said, I wonder if there isn't something that could be put in that empty space. (I sometimes like to put surfaces, plants or other decorative things under my spiral stairs.) Looking back at your previous post, that room was a long, fairly empty room. It had a sofa and a stereo, but most of its space was filled with staircase. Much of that space has been cleared thanks to the spiral stairs, so I'm curious how that has affected the room...

House #3 looks interesting...at least from the outside, since that's all you've shown us. ;)
A patio might look nice within that enclosed pool area.

Nymphy01

16th May 2011, 02:14 AM

Yes, the house's roof is flat.
I'll take some more photos and post ( House #2 ). (:

House #3-
Pictures will be posted in the next half hour, keep checking in.(:

Nymphy01

16th May 2011, 02:25 AM

House #3
Here we are...
http://imageshack.us/m/850/5494/snapshot0000002b1adc3c1.jpg
http://imageshack.us/m/840/426/snapshot0000002b3adc3d4.jpg
http://imageshack.us/m/694/5634/snapshot0000002b3adc3d0.jpg
http://imageshack.us/m/585/2070/snapshot0000002b3adc3d3.jpg
http://imageshack.us/m/64/1253/snapshot0000002b7adc3d7.jpg
http://imageshack.us/m/231/2117/snapshot0000002bbadc3d0.jpg
http://imageshack.us/m/860/9591/snapshot0000002bdadc3ce.jpg
Whatdya think?(:

Nymphy01

16th May 2011, 02:42 AM

For you, MSD and Simonut...
House #2

http://imageshack.us/m/17/970/snapshot1adbf288dadc440.jpg
http://imageshack.us/m/197/5516/snapshot1adbf2887adc443.jpg
http://imageshack.us/m/20/5136/snapshot1adbf2889adc39b.jpg

maybesomethingdunno

16th May 2011, 03:16 AM

Thanks. (No need for further PMs, I'll return to this thread for updates. :) )

House 2: I think more time can be spent with the purple room. There's something about the placement of the objects that seems off to me. From what I gather of the screenshots, the upstairs looks like a cozy retreat. There are loveseats to sit and watch TV or read a book. Part of me would expect a similar thing downstairs in the purple room, but you wouldn't really need two of such areas. The downstairs might be where you'd entertain guests with drinks from a bar, with music from a stereo/piano, and access to the pool. Perhaps move the easel upstairs and let that room be the focus of social gatherings?

House #3: I like it. :) Personally, I would swap the bedroom and the kitchen areas, but that's probably just personal preference. The only thing else that comes to mind is the aforementioned addition of a outside patio, but that may be a minor thing. You might consider adding a balcony to the upper floor over the door to the pool area; this would make a good covered patio area on the ground floor. Something like this (the red area would be where the balcony would be to create the covered patio):
http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/8569/outside.jpg

Nymphy01

16th May 2011, 03:23 AM

You might consider adding a balcony to the upper floor over the door to the pool area; this would make a good covered patio area on the ground floor.
I agree, that would be nice.
But from what I know of those come with OFB, which I don't own. ):
If you happen to know of anyplace that has meshes for non-OFB owners that'd be great.
( Just as I did with the spiral stairs.(: )
I'll look around to see if I can find any.

Sorry about the PMs > .< I'm just anxious to get feedback.(:
I don't know how I'd last without these constant replies... :3

::facepalm::
Did you mean like what I did in the front?
Err, simply switch the two? ( Backyard has a balcony, front doesn't? )

maybesomethingdunno

16th May 2011, 03:31 AM

You're thinking of a stage, which would require OFB. A balcony can be made with just flooring. In fact, you already have one on the front of House #3 over the front door. :)

Edited to respond to edited post: You don't necessarily need to get rid of the other balcony. You could keep it. In fact, it might look nice if you connected the two with archways, keeping the outer brick walls of the corner part, as if the passageway was a tunnel through the bricks. I can make a picture if that isn't clear.

Nymphy01

16th May 2011, 03:37 AM

Sorry > .<
I actually have a stage, odd enough.(:

I thought you meant this...
http://thumbs.modthesims.info/getimage.php?file=1023868
I reread it, and felt like an idiot. ):

I'll do some changes, and repost.(:

Nymphy01

16th May 2011, 04:08 AM

I'll try that.(:

But for now here are the pictures you requested;

http://imageshack.us/m/842/3558/snapshot1adbf2887adc567.jpg
^ I left space so the sims can dance. What do you think? ^
http://imageshack.us/m/811/4963/snapshot0000002b9adc54d.jpg
^ I love how it turned out, what are your thoughts? ^

Simonut

16th May 2011, 04:17 AM

@ Nym > The desert trees from creator Macarossi collection of "Desert landscapes" is so much better, it work perfect with the desert landscape you have surrounding this home.
I love the placement of where you have the grand piano, it must be a pretty nice size room to take that piano, with that style of piano you need a large space.

Do you plan on moving the Paint Easel from in front of the sofa ? ( I hope so ) for it seem like it would be blocking your sims view, or if you have the room for it a single chair like the color of your sofa would be nice to place there that way your sims could have a conversation with another sim that is facing the sofa.

Nym I think everything look so nice I love the bedroom with the green bed cover, I like the placement of your desk and rug, and I really like your color choices for the wall keeping with that desert theme. I like the fact that you added a bit of color to the livingroom. walls. The backyard outside of the house near the pool area is perfect with just the right touches of desert plants and desert trees. I think you are ready to go ( do not forget to add a fire alarm, and burglar alarm, and "Be Sure" that every room in the house have Lighting as well as outside lighting. I think this house may be ready,so far it look great. :) Way to go

PS. I see you move the Paint Easel I like the bar setup ( I just saw your new pictures ) Ok please do not forget getting tips is fine, but Do Not lose your own vision other wise it will become someone else ideas.

maybesomethingdunno

16th May 2011, 04:25 AM

I like it. :)

I really have nothing else to add at the moment. Maybe someone else will have some feedback; just be patient.

ETA: If you want to add the piano back, that's fine too. As Simonut says, just make sure it fits. :)

Nymphy01

16th May 2011, 04:26 AM

Nymphy01

16th May 2011, 04:30 AM

Ok please do not forget getting tips is fine, but Do Not lose your own vision other wise it will become someone else ideas.
Indeed.(:
I'll always keep that it mind. I think House #3 is mostly my ideas from a few tweaks from MSD.(:

Updates (House #4)

Here is my inspiration.
Ya'll might look at it and be like...
Wtf :wtf:
But, you will soon see.(:
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wz4xy67f7Nw/SYUVmNFWWdI/AAAAAAAAGD8/zT9vrIWpJkY/s400/shell-house-9.jpg

That. Was an absolute faliure design. ):

Simonut

16th May 2011, 04:43 AM

Simonut-
Thank you!(:
I finally feel like I'm getting somewhere, I am absolutly in love with House #3 myself.(:

In my last post you can see I got rid of the piano, only to make the area more inviting. Or in other words better for a party. ^-^

MSD-
Thank you for all the feedback you have given me. It's made me so confident. ^^
Now I go look for some inspiration on House #4.(:

I think the Grand piano was just perfect where it was, Maybe you could have added a sofa behind the piano or single chair near the wall if you have room. I like the idea of having a piano there. But I still say do whatever make you happy your vision.

In all the years I been a Sims member I have never came to Creator feedback on something I build. Because soon it become someone else ideas and not your own vision.
I am sure it have help a lot of members who was starting out on building, tips are good you can learn by it. It is just my own personal way of how I feel about a vision or creation, to not let it be taken over by someone else ideas. ( freedom of expression )

maybesomethingdunno

16th May 2011, 04:47 AM

Nymphy01

16th May 2011, 04:52 AM

It's great that you're inspired and eager....but please try to limit the number of houses per thread. It can be a little confusing which house is which. Plus, it diverts attention or focus from each house. Work on getting the first one of two houses right before building the rest of your hood.
Are you inquiring I should start a new thread?
I've finished the 1st and 2nd, in my perspective, houses. ( 2nd and 3rd, excuse me. )

maybesomethingdunno

16th May 2011, 05:15 AM

Well, it's probably okay as long as it's not confusing. Certainly, if the mods are okay with it, then it's okay.

I just foresaw a massive headache of confusion: 1) for us trying to sort out which pictures goes with which house and 2) for you trying to sort out what suggestions corresponds with which house...especially if they aren't posted linearly. Suppose we are discussing house 7, then we jump back house 4, then to house 6, back to house 4, then to house 5, to house 4, back to house 6, and then someone suggests something about house 3. Someone's head will likely explode...and I don't want to be the one who cleans it up. Ew. I don't know where their brain has been. Nasty!

There were a few times where I had to scroll up to look at previous pictures and I realized I was looking at House #3 and not House #2.

Nymphy01

16th May 2011, 05:19 AM

There were a few times where I had to scroll up to look at previous pictures and I realized I was looking at House #3 and not House #2.
I think I'll make a new thread ^-^
Sounds like it'll help us a lot. Hope to see you there.:D

Side Note
I can't upload anything to the site. ):
Since I cannot install the Clean Installer, I'm not able to upload any houses.
But, I hope that I can still recieve feedback from everyone?(:

(Adding new thread momentarrily...)

Johnny_Bravo

16th May 2011, 12:47 PM

Are the 2 combined staircases in house nr. 2 useable?

Nymphy01

16th May 2011, 05:10 PM

Zandvoort
Yes, completely useable.(:

Nymphy01

16th May 2011, 06:19 PM

Take a look at my new set, located here. (http://modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=442739&goto=newpost)

http://imageshack.us/m/121/9140/snapshot0000002bdadd1d9.jpg
^ Preview of second modern ^

ETA: If you want to add the piano back, that's fine too. As Simonut says, just make sure it fits.
Actually, I like it better with the bar.
It makes the two levels flow together, instead of being two different moods.
Now that I look at the pictures, I notice that the pianno is blocking one of the entryways. So, I think I'm better off without the piano.(:

Simonut

16th May 2011, 08:27 PM

Yes, don't let my personal tastes influence your vision too much. :) But do be mindful of playability and the guidelines for lot submissions.

It's great that you're inspired and eager....but please try to limit the number of houses per thread. It can be a little confusing which house is which. Plus, it diverts attention or focus from each house. Work on getting the first one or two houses right before building the rest of your hood. ;)

@Nym > I agree 100% percent with "Maybesomethingdunno" it is getting a bit of confusing as to which house is which. If you are thinking about upload one of these houses, you really need to "Focus" on that one house you want to upload since it will be your very first time to present MTS with an upload.

If you "Focus" on one house at a time, you will do a better job in making it your best with some of the tips already given here, yet keeping some of your own vision. I think you are in a very creative building mode right now. So many ideas running in your head so fast, to the point that you can lose your main focus on making the house you want to upload as your very first.

Take your time MTS is not going anywhere you will have plenty of time to work on your other projects. But try showing us members more of the house you are working on to upload that way you will get much more of a positive feed back, instead of us getting so confused as to what house is which. And other words stick with one then move on after you are finish with your first project. :) But you are really doing great being creative.