Kitayama Dining - Japanese-Scandi Fusion with 26 New Objects

So I did say I had a second part to Kitayama, and here it is. I initially started out with the Living room, which quickly grew to include a dining room as well. However, uploading and maintaining large files is a pain, so I split it up. Now I am able to upload, I can share it with all you. Hopefully it's not disappointing after what was available in the previous part. Really love how this two-part set came together, and it really does leave me open to add more when I am inspired. 

Content Update: July 2021

Hi everyone!

Just wanted to update people on some updates i have been uploading over the past week. I had some things i needed to fix, and some things I wanted to implement, and some things that needed tweaking for one reason or another. So what has been fixed? Thanks for asking!

• All chairs that slotted to a surface have been fixed. These include dining chairs, barstools, desk chairs, and high chairs. You can redownload, or if that's too hectic, grab S4S and run their batch fix, that is all I did. 
• I enabled desks and dressers to snap under bunk beds. This was a little thing I wanted for my game, so you all benefit. Not mandatory though. Other objects that snap like loveseats, living chairs and alike already snapped so didn't need and update
• do note that my bedding will not snap. Because I use separated bedframes it would require a larger overhaul to how I slot bedframes to mattresses which was out of the scope of this update
• The new double showers I needed to make for Hamptons Getaway and Serenity Bathroom still had occluders leading to a dark spot, that has been rectified. 
• Lennox Kitchen 4 seater table was missing a shadow group, cannot believe it's taken years to notice that...

Because this totalled in 27 custom sets and 3 addons, it's a lot of sets that needed to be reuploaded. That is why I am not listing and linking, I will be here all week. If it has anything listed above, it was updated so please use some common sense. If you are unsure, ask on this post to keep it all in one place.

SFS was giving me grief and throwing a "key not found" error during this process. If you get this try hard refreshing (crtl+F5) first to see if that helps. I did test all the files to make sure they loaded to download page as I went, but issues may still arise. In that case, grab file from Google Drive. If you are experiencing this, be very specific and tell me what file specifically, otherwise I am unable to help (telling me "you can't download" something is as useful as a chocolate teapot). 

If you do think I have missed updating a file (very likely) please also be specific so I can double check. I have made a lot of CC and even I go "hey that looks familiar, did I make that?

In that process I dumped all Onedrive links which will no longer work, there should at least be a link for google drive for older content, and if the item no longer exists, then it is no longer available. So please don't ask because i wont be about to help (I think it was just 2 cowhide rugs and early TS4 houses which are still on the gallery). 

Anyway, I think that is it. 

FYI on Downloads

 i have been trying to upload updated filed but getting and error from SFS when trying to download so i am postponing for now. If you get error, try Google Drive for now. I didn’t get much updated yet so hopefully it hasn’t affected much. 

Kitayama Living - Japanese-Scandi Fusion with 39 New Objects

This set came about from a Pinterest image where Japanese and Scandinavian style were fused together to create something new. I really loved the idea and was inspired to make a set based on the theme. There are parallels between the two styles, but the beauty is in the differences and married together become of so wonderful. I got so carried away I had to split this set into two parts, or my internet might of thrown a tantrum (and gives me time to organise the other part). So enjoy the first instalment. 

Oasis Riad

I had a lot of fun with the new Courtyard Oasis Kit, and decided to upload the house that eventuated from that fun. I started with the courtyard and worked out, so it's not a perfect shape or layout, but I think it works pretty well when I chose aesthetics over function. Had a lot of issues with the known stair bug where open foyers caused the stairs not to work, but tested a workaround which I hope works for all you like it did my tester. If the stairs don't work for you, let me know. 

Anyway, I hope you enjoy the small upload this week. 

Curtis Seating

I saw this sofa design on pinterest, and had to have it for my game. The tub chair aesthetic really spoke to me, and the slight curves with a subtle pattern was just wonderful. I really feel this design will be at home in an apartment or loft and just add a bit of visual interest without being the centre of attention.

Broken Chairs From March Update

 So, I am still getting a lot of asks about these, and i want to state that I am currently not planning to update my core files. The reason? Maxis are planning on fixing this issue and is under investigation. I know this is a hard pill to swallow and that it is still an issue, but it is what it is. I don't want to update my core files then have to do another update to fix it. That is not a fun time for me.

If you are unable to wait, I recommend running the S4S batch fix which is quick and simple (and apparently reversible!). I highly recommend running it. Due to how the batch fix is done, i can't provide a separate download of them for everyone as they get grouped with the original swatches so it's hard to tell them apart, and you still need to delete the original files and re-place them (styling them to new swatches does not work). 

You can find S4S here (choose your operating system):

https://sims4studio.com/board/6/download-sims-studio-open-version

Eco Lifestyle Timber Flooring Expanded - 6 New or Edited Flooring Options

Highly requested (and something I missed which I usually do after a pack release) was recolouring the Eco Lifestyle flooring. I didn't do just that, I thought it was a missed opportunity not having the Upcycled timber walls as a flooring too, so I made it so in both original colour, and my recoloured version. I also took the hexagon timber and made a smaller version which I think will be great for smaller rooms like bathrooms. These are also in the original colour options plus the regular and small in my recolours. There is no such thing as too many flooring options. 

Geometric Murals - 2 Walls in Poly- & Mono-chromatic Styles

I love my MCM items, and I feel that sometimes there are are no walls that compliment the style. I stumbled across a pinterest post with a similar DIY mural and thought to myself "this would be great in my builds" and set about making it. I am really happy with the outcome and happy to have, albeit modern, wall for my MCM rooms that adds a pop of colour and interest without the need of artwork. 

Cozy Knits Bedding - Luxurious Bedding in 30 Knitted Options

I really loved the knitted pattern from the CL bed, but thought the texture was way too large. So I scaled it down and couldn't figure out what to do with it until recently. I really love how these came out, and now I have another textured option for my bedding, in all sizes.