building an 8-shaped house for 8 sims AND all 8 life stages! Sims 4: Number Build Challenge

[@DoctorAshley]

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[@lindseydejesus1877]

i love the idea of the 9 being inspired by the 9 different kinds/occult sims!

[@OlivReme]

I agree with this one 😮

[@sabrinaloizides-merideth9874]

I like this!

[@Renlly77]

Love this idea!

[@kylieebrook]

i love this one!!

[@avaschaefer6656]

That was my idea too! Werewolf, alien, spell caster, mermaid, vampire, ghost, servo, plant sim, skeleton!

[@najahhargrove4070]

I would’ve used the inner circles of the inside of the 8 to optimize the space considering it’s for 8 sims. Since it’s covered by roofing anyways

[@aprbolado]

Same thoughts here! It could have been the bathrooms.

[@nickynicks_]

My exact thought, it was bothering me the whole time😢

[@mindfulcolorings]

Yessss

[@andreamyob9458]

I would have used them as 'hallways' to prevent having to route through other rooms. I might also consider a second floor in this case. But that would be TOO easy!!

[@circepalace1893]

Same I would’ve done an outdoor living room and dining room

[@savannahlight3786]

You could do the 9 planets (including Pluto)!

[@patricethompson1442]

Yes! I was going to say this too!

[@TVGCSHOW2023]

Me three!

[@PuffleFuzz]

Finally Pluto mentioned!

[@aaliyahhall3139]

90’s themed house!! 90,000 limit!

[@Lefunbags]

Ooooo

[@iwueseessaygyado1406]

99,999 limit

[@aleannaroselle]

i would love to see her do a decades challenge !

[@AlexandriaDarby]

Love this as a 90s baby

[@franchetterjzamudio6936]

Cats have 9 lives. 9 cats live in the build! Could be a cat cafe or a shelter or something. Could use the new bistro kit with it too for cat cafe.

[@Hondasmama2005]

And it's owned by grandma and the parents who live in the number 8 house lol since she made the grandma a cat lover who misses her kitties so much! I love building cat cafes in the SIMS! I am going to take that idea and try it in the shape of a 9!

[@kapsican]

that is so cute I love it!

[@VidaMarinada]

​@@Hondasmama2005yeees

[@VidaMarinada]

This is genius

[@katxinka4392]

9 ways to die

[@kristyna2002]

Maybe you could do a series of different shaped houses, each house having a theme/challenge. Like you'd do a star shaped house with galaxy aesthetic, honey themed hexagon shaped house for a bee keeper....

[@kittysnotebook]

This is such a cool idea

[@thegoddessjay6392]

You should do the number 0 tooo! Where you have to use 0 cheats/hacks: no move objects, no alt placements of any kind (including slotting things to shelves & then moving them to counters or nightstands to get the perfect height or to add more objects or to perfectly align objects where you want them), no debug, no bracket keys to size things up or down, no 0 or 9 keys to raise things up or down, etc. No cheats or hacks of any kind, I think it'd be an interesting challenge for you since you always do some of these

[@LongHighways10]

I love the 0 idea!

[@ambprz]

If you used the holes of the 8 as the bathrooms since you covered those with roof pieces, I think there def would've been space for a dining or living room! But I love how it turned out!

[@trystinraburn4600]

Exactly what I was thinking! I still think she did pretty good tho, I always love her builds!

[@trystinraburn4600]

Exactly what I was thinking! I still think she did pretty good tho, I always love her builds!

[@Andreea-kj2sv]

For the next series, astrological signs are always a neat theme

[@shutterbug8860]

Having houses shaped like the astrology symbol for each sign and themed around the signs traits.

[@thattypicaltropicalkoalagi4899]

Shes already done that i think

[@KatelynxXxAngel]

​@@shutterbug8860 i think the symbols are probably too curved for the sims 4, i'm thinking specifically of the leo symbol 😂

[@Prehknight22]

How about something inspired by the 9 Greek muses? Or the 9 different types of sims there are (normal sims, aliens, werewolves, plant sims, servos, ghosts, vampires, spellcasters, and mermaids)?

[@OlivReme]

Also like this one 😮

[@LynterraJ]

Yessssss, i thought divine 9 instantly

[@linnywines8014]

Maybe for the last house you could use the ninth item? Like, the ninth kitchen counter, the ninth shower/tub, the ninth single bed, ect

[@marzy1063]

should totes do something related to all the supernaturals in sims for the next challenge after this!! Werewolves, Aliens, Mermaids, Spellcasters, Vampires, Plantsims, Ghosts, and of course humans, who can forget... (maybe even servo 🤔)

[@16taysia]

That's such a great idea! 😊❤

[@mathildawallin09]

shes actually not that into doing supernatural builds and all that, but it’s still a good idea

[@marzy1063]

@@mathildawallin09 thats why i recommended it - it's fun to sometimes step out of your comfort zone :P

[@avaschaefer6656]

And skeleton!

[@deltapoeta]

For 9, going off your idea, I think it would be a fun challenge to make every room have a-multiple-of-9 items. Like, you could start at 9 for the first room, then increase the required number to 18 for the next room, then 27, etc.

[@sierramarie85]

81 items in a room is diabolical 🤣

[@allisonmurfin5822]

i’ve been so invested in your for rent: around the world series!! i would love to see more of those vids after this series! great build as always :)

[@April7739]

I think of 9 lives next. So maybe a house with 9 different ways to die in it.

[@jvargas5323]

i agree with others that the 9 should be 9 types of sims !! human, alien, werewolf, plant servo, spellcaster, vampire, ghost, mermaid !!

[@pameladempster1165]

New series: -different shapes -single color challenges -random wheel challenge

[@smiller8261]

I like to think this might have been a blended family. The adult had the teen and child from a previous marriage, the young adult had the toddler, and now they have an infant and newborn together with granny here to help take care of the kids

[@10000_bees]

Oooo, this is such a smart idea!!

[@Bia19D]

Love this layout!! I commented this suggestion before but I think you should do the number 0 and use 0 cheats! ❤

[@Unknown2Yoo]

Zero would be really similar to her letter O build in her first series. I think that's why she didn't include it initially.

[@kristyna2002]

Yesss, I just went to comment this

[@thegoddessjay6392]

Omg I just commented this too ❤

[@King.of.Battleships]

9 rooms for 9 different traits.

[@franchetterjzamudio6936]

I’m impressed how you fit everyone in one floor! I thought for sure you would need another story to fit all these sims and common spaces

[@Halyn85]

I really miss Curb Appeal! Would love to see it make a return 😊

[@lovleymarthewife]

i was HOPING she uses the middle of 8 as courtyard !!!

[@alainalaniedougherty9161]

I would have "sneaky cheated" and put another 8 for a second floor and used the interior of the 8 holes to be the bathrooms. But go off because you did it in one floor.

[@AmusinglySaunters]

Nine should be the nine planets

[@amaranta8650]

9 minute build challenge!

[@deltapoeta]

This was so great!! You totally crushed it! I think it could have been fun to include a couple picnic tables or an outdoor seating area to make up for the lack of dining or living room inside but either way i still think this is great!!

[@lauren_sunshine]

I would love to see more curb appeal! If you want to do another series, you could try myers briggs or enneagram types

[@Stephaniehey138]

I must say, you look truly gorgeous here! That hair color really suits you 🤩 I suggest a 9 minute build or a build for all supernatural sim types as already suggested 😄

[@luiscarlospinto4326]

You could use multiples of 9 to decide how many items are in 9 rooms. For example: if you roll 9x9, you have to use exactly 81 items; and even 9x0 means nothing gets added; and so on!

[@mammadragon2463]

Story idea for this build if u play with it: maybe the teen grows up and graduates and goes off to college. The elder sim is a bit sad to see them leave, so the teen (again, now off to college) gets them a kitten.

[@Unknown2Yoo]

Love this build! From a practical standpoint, not having a bathroom in a common area isn't ideal, but hey, the family can just go over a friend's house rather than having friends over 😆 I think having 9 items per room, but I was also thinking a 9 live theme, like the sim has had 9 different careers, like a renaissance sim, and each room must have items from that career. You could spin a wheel to choose which ones!

[@VidaMarinada]

The cat lover themed room is so sweet! You're so talented

[@VidaMarinada]

And your hair omg! You're shining

[@kylieebrook]

i love this channel so much- I struggle with depression so I am not always able to enjoy the things that I used to love, like building in the sims, but this channel is so peaceful and sweet that I am still able to enjoy the sims without having to play it myself. this is probably my #1 comfort youtube channel

[@sempiternels]

kids start having nightmares at around 2.5 years old, this is when fear starts settling in their brain (fear of the dark, fear of being abandoned...) so this is why the 2-5 year olds usually have a lot of nightmares because the brain can't deal with it properly at first

[@jodiel3555]

next series please do months of the year, and the shells can be tiny living style ones so they all fit on the lot

[@JenishaAbraham]

Love your build as always! For your next series, you could do houses based on each of the 12 Greek gods/godesses cabins from camp half blood, Percy Jackson

[@kylieebrook]

i will love whatever you decide to do after this build challenge! no matter what! personally, I really enjoyed your curb appeal series because my favorite builds are always the more aesthetically pleasing ones, but I enjoy everything that you build!

[@websontheweb7482]

I'd love to see a series where you're inspired by a single base game item or inspired by different base game flowers (so you match the colours of the flower swatches).

[@mygalpal9630]

A fun challenge could be making every lot type using the same shell!

[@jadaabaabyy]

for #9 only 9 filterable packs/kits/expansions that are picked at random by spinning a wheel

[@Pettifogger36]

Each room is a different one of the nine PLANETS!! and yes, Pluto will always be a planet to me *hugs*

[@emilybeaudette9917]

Maybe 9 different skills? Like painting, fitness, etc. like the Renaissance Sim aspiration in the game. I was very impressed with the kitchen in this build, it ended up looking so bright and cozy!

[@kennedyadkins4173]

PLEASE BRING BACK CURB APPEAL!!!!! :'D 9 house = 9 rooms inspired by the planets including pluto lol

[@catalinadorman390]

You should try doing some kind of legacy challenge next, like the disney princess challenge or the not so berry challenge :)

[@pardonyourglove]

I think a 90's theme would be cute idea for the next build

[@sitracyto]

I know the inner circles of the eight shouldn’t be rooms since they’re basically holes, but would probably used them as like an indoor garden/courtyards with windows looking in or maybe even doors/arches so they can still be passable. Then put a picnic table outside the patio, and maybe sofas as well for additional seating outdoors. But still good job on the layout of this one. This one is a doozy and you made it work!

[@lu_lucero]

I haven't finished the video yet but the two holes could've been small "outdoor" hangout spots since they don't have a living room

[@luffyswaifu420]

Ashley your hair looks PHENOMENAL today! You are GLOWING BB! Ty for the vid

[@kamryrose]

I would love to see curb appeal back, those are always fun! To switch it up, I think it could be really cool if you recreate the Sims Freeplay Architect Homes or lots in The Sims 4.

[@Strangerthingslover-p6q]

You need to continue with the most recent one. I build a home or whatever in each city

[@kitsune-c8j]

This one was hard but you nailed it. Wasted opportunity to make the 2 holes as indoor patios, probably fit a bistro table and a bench for seating. Otherwise, very cute and so challenging :)

[@figuremeoutyourself]

i like the idea that the elder sim feeds the neighborhood’s strays

[@phillipjoseph]

Your next challenge series could be Shapes. First shape starts with a circle and you can only use base game, next a square and base game + get to work, triangle BG, GTW and Get Together. Star for get famous, shell for island living etc. The last shape can be a heart and use the upcoming expansion pack.

[@jaidenmoore3660]

I love all the outdoor spaces you included

[@LaLadybug]

I love how you figured out the floorplan! My lazy ass would have just added a second floor 😂 Amazing build as usual, you have such comfort youtuber vibes ❤

[@scarleigh6849]

Some ideas for a new series: - Different shapes (square, circle, triangle, star, heart, diamond, etc) -Apartment Reno series where each apt is based on a different career, trait or aspiration -Holiday or season themed homes -Homes based on Sims 3 World Adventures worlds (Egypt, China, Paris) - -Renovating base game townie homes - Building homes for each occult - Building homes using the decor styles in the sims (can only use base game plus one style)

[@heatherlouisecollins7011]

I would love to see a renovation series where you spin a wheel for a random design aesthetic (gothic, eco etc) and then renovate EA builds to match the aesthetic

[@lucymacchiato1064]

Uuuhh that was a tight squeeze, I might've maybe used the counters of the eight as bathrooms, but you made it work anyway and I never doubted you for that! Also, sidenote: you new hair looks beautiful! 🥰😍

[@missDoubleU1]

I like the 9 lives (cat themed) build, 9 minute build or 90s themed $90000 house ideas

[@reinesmit8464]

Please do more curb appeal videos! I have started to browse real estate websites and saving exteriors that I like to improve my own building skills, so I would love to see you do more of that.

[@pingvinzol]

I'm so happy to have another episode of this series and at the same time so sad because it is coming to an end😩

[@emiliecharlebois23]

You said to cluther this kitchen while doing the bathroom and i couldn’t stop laughing 🤣 i know its really not that funny but to me it was!! And for the nine house maybe you could do like a “crazy old lady with way to many cats theme” 🤷🏽‍♀️🤣

[@heatherlee8988]

The dream thing!!! Glad I’m not alone 🎉

[@alarm_ara7402]

I think I would cheat and made the bathrooms in the "holes" of the number eight. Fantastic job!

[@mackennaomara4868]

My immediate thoughts for this family would be a couple that’s taken in their siblings from the parents that couldn’t take care of them. They live with their grandparent who helps take care of the kids. Like, a couple just having a bunch of kids in a tiny house with a grandparent there would annoy me for some reason. In general, they’re trying to give the kids a better childhood than they got, which accounts for how awesome the bedrooms are

[@arionthedeer7372]

For the number nine, make the open little part a modern fireplace with the window and all@

[@anthropomorphicpeanut6160]

I don't think i would have been successful with this challenge, good job

[@zzbayan]

the nine lives of a cat sounds fun, as mentioned by others, could be a cat cafe, or like an adoption centre

[@OrdinaryMyah]

I would have loved to see the string lights on the bunk bed as well. 😍 top and bottom.

[@KimberlyStearns]

SLAY GIRL SLAY You killed it

[@alejalalita]

it came out really pretty!

[@vanjalavoie550]

The kitchen is my fave room.

[@AmeliaB-dj5uo]

90’s theme❤❤❤

[@MyMelody5]

I feel like you should have used the middle part of the eights…

[@jeanmetzger9359]

I was thinking about the two outdoor spaces, one could be an outdoor dining, and the other could be outdoor living.

[@LESREID2]

“Clutter this kitchen” while decorating the bathroom 😂

[@Jamestopboy]

Number 9: NINE FLOORS. 4 basement, four above ground, roof.

[@youkeika]

maybe a house for a crazy cat lady? nine lives? that and the nine layers of hell are all I think about for nine

[@lindseydejesus1877]

nine layers of hell is sooo funny actually

[@tashalynn8181]

Each room number of items doubles. First room 9 items Second 18 items Third 27 items etc etc

[@liv2dance1996]

You should do a series renovating every apartment/townhouse in the sims world after this is complete!

[@AndreggvilJammer]

I feel like it would have made more sense to put the newborn + infant in the room next to the parents, and to have given the teen their own separate room (even if it would’ve been small). Also would have been cool to see you maximize the holes in the 8 number as bathrooms :) I still love your build though, as always it’s really cozy and homey and filled with color ❤ For 9, I’d like to echo the “9 planets” suggestion! But instead of making them themed rooms, it’d be cool if you could go off the symbolic meaning of each planet as the basis of the design instead!

[@hashtagmate]

Another fun series could be different sized homes, from tiny home to huge mansion with everything inbetween Or all occults on one lot All different house types aka one tree house, one boat house, one trailer, one suburban home, one apartment building and so on

[@ElliedoGaming]

I think 8 might be my favorite ❤️

[@lennyattew734]

Video suggestions: Townie makeover Pack reviews Save file progress

[@smilealwaysnatasha3423]

Townie makeover sounds fun

[@OlivReme]

Why not use the holes in the eight? Maybe you could have put a bathroom or living room 🙂

[@robyn4398]

For your 9 house, how about using the 9th expansion pack, game pack, stuff pack and build kit... looking at the results it'd be chaos - Eco Living, Journey to Batuu, Vintage Glamour and Pastel Pop?!

[@aaliyahhall3139]

9 occult sims!

[@Plantmomcowgirl]

I think for the next challenge, it would be cool to do a google maps first person search in every continent (dropping that yellow guy down) and you have to recreate the first building you see on each. OR decades.

[@aliz4467]

I would like to see a free build of Newcrest from the ground up. That would be a cool series.

[@jaywiseman7513]

Happy birthday Courtney

[@venusc5709]

i still get vivid nightmares like i wake up screaming and or crying, i feel bad for my husband 😂😂

[@servinxo]

9:10 I took a child dev class and it’s basically bcs children’s imagination peaks during that stage and it carries into their dreams. However in our older stages it could be due to stress.

[@lindenhartnellpink419]

Wohooo another vid ❤

[@sierramarie85]

The 9th house should be built using the old school M.A.S.H game, with 9 as the counter! Use the comment suggestions to fill the categories, budget/money, family size, rooms, pack/kit count, neighborhood, can't forget the classic MASH options #MansionApartmentShackHouse 😊 #IYKYK

[@HyphyPanda]

Maybe when the last number is done, you can do a bonus vid for the number 0 and the theme could be zero mistakes

[@renflower1910]

You should do shapes next. You know, make houses that looks like shapes. Like a heart, square, circle, etc.

[@bansheeangel]

9 rooms based on different rooms from 9 cartoon shows and/or tv shows.

[@andreamyob9458]

To mix it up a little maybe theme the final house as "9 lives" and make it a house exclusively for cats.