People in Glass Houses

People in Glass Houses Architect Firm for Sims3 houses.

This all started thanks to my daughters who play Sims3. I spent lots of time fixing up houses for them or building custom homes for their familes within their games. Then I started playing and did not like that most of the houses did not have enough rooms for larger families. So People in Glass Houses Architect Firm started. My oldest told me I should make a blog for other Sims3 players to be able to see the houses I make so they can download them as well. So here it is.

These are all either Custom Made Homes or In Game Remodeled Houses. Not a lot of cheats used on them and all are playable houses. Hours of game play in our own games. They come fully furnished and decorated. I also will be adding into this blog a few other things I have built in some of the games like a Nectary, parks, and a few houses my daughter's have built as well. Hope you enjoy them and they work for you in your games.

**As with all my in game remodeled houses....please scroll through to see the finished results and the link to download the AFTER of this house. Thanks!**

Expansion Packs used: World Aventures, High End Loft, Night Life



Other items used: Sims Store Stuff



*Please NOTE, none of the pictures have been edited. They are all actual screen shots from my games.*































Monday, January 17, 2011

The Plumb~tastic Bungalow 2500 Pinochle Point, Sunset Valley LOT SIZE: 40x40

Andrew Plumb a professional athlete fell in love with this small house since he drove past it daily on his way to Llama Memorial Stadium where he worked. Andrew was constantly talking to his wife Savannah Plumb, famous adventurer, author, and ghost hunter about this little bungalow. Savannah would see it as well when she would attend Andrew's games he played in. She honestly never really understood his attraction to that beat up old house.

The house was located at 74 Landgrabb Ave in Sunset Valley right at the base of the hill the stadium is located on. The house over the years had become boarded up and abandoned but even then it never lost it's charm to Andrew. Eventually, Andrew was able to track down the owner of it. He asked to buy the little neglected house and was thrilled when they told him "yes!"

That is when we received a call to see about renovating it for them and their four children. They also asked about it being moved to the larger lot they owned off Pinochle Point. After some final checking of the foundation we were able to move this classic little house they loved and started on the renovations!!!

The Plumb Family requested more bedrooms for their children, a Butler's room, an outside area for Andrew since he is Outdoorsy, room for displaying Savannah's treasures from her travels, and Security from those pesky paparazzi. They also did not want to lose any of the charm this little house had because that is what they loved so much about it. It took time and adding a lot of square footage but we were able to fulfill all their wishes and of course we fully decorated and landscaped as well for this wonderful family.

House Description: It use to be a 2 bed. 2 bath. house.

With a front porch for enjoying summer evenings this classic mission home is both practical and homey.

House now boasts 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.

The 1st Floor is an open floor plan which includes, the kitchen, dining area, family room, with a bay window reading nook. Also located on this floor is the Master Suite that has a large bathroom with laundry area, walk out access onto the huge back deck perfect for entertaining, and a Butler's Room with an attached 3/4 Bathroom.

The 2nd Floor features 4 large bedrooms, a loft sitting area, and one full bath with two private toilet rooms.

Decor is more neutral in coloring to allow all the treasures and artwork the family has collected in their travels to stand out and make a statement.

As with all my in game remodeled houses....please scroll through to see the finished results and the link to download the AFTER of this house.

~BEFORE~
This is how it looked just a few days before we moved it.


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That is me Lisa Glasshouse, I was considering taking some boards down for inside pictures but nope, I chickened out!

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Not one of my best pictures... can not seem to find the one I had for this spot. Notice the Security Gate. 

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Front walkway from the driveway that has 2 car parking a possible 3rd can fit as well. 

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Close up of the new security gate to keep out those paparazzi.

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Side view of the house I mainly took this one because of the hot air balloon.

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Side View with the play gym

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Back View. No wonder the Plumb's love this lot is has stunning views!!

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Driveway Side View. Notice the upstairs balcony it is off of the Lavender Room. You can also see the Master Suite's walk out for the back deck.

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The Dining Area 

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Part of the Entry Way and the hallway leading to the Master Suite and Butler's Room.

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Looking into the Kitchen and Family Room with the Bay Window Reading Nook.

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Spacious Kitchen with views into the side yard where the Children's Play Gym is and also open views into the Family Room and Dining Area.

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The Bay Window Reading Nook

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The Family Room 

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The Small reading nook in the Butler's Room the room does have an attached 3/4 bath (meaning a complete bathroom just has a tub not a shower)

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Butler's Room

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The Laundry Area in the Master Bath

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Master Suite

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Master Suite

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Master Suite
We added a baby crib for Andrew since he is Family Oriented he wanted to have any future infants close.

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Overhead view of the Master Bath

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A special feature in the house is the Loft Sitting Area. It is accessible from the Shared Boy's Room and also the Shared Girl's Room.

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Large Shared Boy's Room
Has a Desk Area, and Doorway to the Loft Sitting Area

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Shared Boy's Room showing the doorway to the Loft Sitting Area 

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Smaller Single Girl's Room
We call this one the Lavender Room. This also has a desk area, bookcase, and a small private balcony.

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Lavender Girl's Room, showing the balcony

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Large Shared Girl's Room.
This room has the Bay Window Reading Nook, desk area, and doorway to the Loft Sitting Area.

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Large Shared Girl's Room

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Here is a peak into the Toddler's Nursery
Done in Gender Neutral Colors of Spring Greens, Sunny Yellows, and Chocolate Browns. 

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The Crib
Not sure what happened to this picture and the one below this one but they loaded wrong/stretched.

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The Reading Nook

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This one loaded fine.




Additional Info:
If you would like this house AFTER the remodel, click HERE
Expansion Packs: World Adventures, High End Loft, Late Night
Sims Store Stuff

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Pondcentric 180 Redwood Pkwy. Sunset Valley LOT SIZE: 40x30

This modern, open house wraps around a central patio with a private pond. Use to be one story but we blew the roof off of it and added a second story. 2 car parking with room to add more. Master Suite on the first floor, kitchen, dining room, study/reading area, and living room. 2nd floor offers an open family/game room 2nd Master Suite with a balcony and 2 kids (boy & girl) rooms with a Jack & Jill bathroom. Like all our houses it comes fully decorated with custom colors and fully landscaped.
NO EXPANSION PACKS USED IN THE DECORATING OF THIS HOUSE!!
**On the Exchange it will say there was an expansion pack used. It is only for the Koi fish in the pond.**
 
~BEFORE~
Front View
Was a 2 Bed, 1 Bath
*The Before House was located on a different lot then the remodeled one.*

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Side View
Only had 1 car parking

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Back View

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Back View
One Story Floor Plan

~AFTER~
Front View
Now 2 Stories and located on a different lot that offers Beautiful Vistas 

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Front View

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Side View
2 Car Parking with room for more.

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Back View

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Top View

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Ground Floor
Front View
Open Floor Plan, with a Master Suite, Living Room, Computer/Reading Area, Kitchen, Dining Area, a Half Bath and lovely decks and walkways over your private pond.

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Back View
Ground Floor

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Looking from the kitchen into the Computer/Reading Area and Living Room

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Downstairs Master Suite with your own personal reading area.

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Downstairs Master Bath

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Front View
2nd Floor
This floor opens into a large Family/Game Room, a 2nd Master Suite with a balcony, 2 Kid's Rooms with a shared Jack & Jill Style Bathroom make this an ideal Family house.

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Back View
2nd Floor

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2nd Floor
Game/ Family Room 

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2nd Floor
Game/Family Room

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2nd Floor
Game/Family Room
Hallway leading to one of the Kid's Rooms

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2nd Floor
Kid's Room

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2nd Floor
Kid's Room

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2nd Floor
Kid's Room

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2nd Floor
Jack & Jill Bathroom

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2nd Floor
Jack & Jill Bathroom

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2nd Floor
Kid's Bedrooms and the Jack & Jill Bathroom

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2nd Floor
View of Game/Family Room and the 2nd Master Suite

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2nd Floor
2nd Master Suite

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2nd Floor
2nd Master Bath

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Back View
2nd Master Bedroom Suites Balcony

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Front View
*The Finished House*


ADDITIONAL INFO:
NO expansion packs or Sims Store Stuff was used to decorate this house.
Like stated above the Sims Exchange will say there is an Expansion Pack Used but it is only for the Koi Fish in your Private Pond. They will be the only thing missing if you do not have
The World Adventures
If you want to download this house, click here