Flying the Nest

Clean College Comfort

Fly the nest without the chaos of a dorm!

Having creature comforts when you're first starting out as a young adult doesn't have to mean the chaos of a dormitory or a dingy apartment – for a modest 35,000 simoleons, this two bedroom, one and a half bath home will give you everything you need to get started. Don't worry about the neighbors fretting over a college student in their neighborhood – this house is all cozy charm in front...

...with ample flagstone patio space for a private party tucked away in the back. Whether you're grilling out, enjoying stories around a fire pit, or just dancing the night away under the stars, you can relax and enjoy the view.

Quiet space in the front, overshadowed by large trees, provides a tidy, low-maintenance yard for a peaceful appearance and green space to kick back and relax.

This warm, inviting approach will appeal to a wide range of visitors.

This combination of open layout for living areas and privacy for the bedrooms makes this a great option for someone who wants to share expenses with a room mate. The full bath features a washer and dryer so the household can save on laundry costs and the half-wall between the kitchen and living room lets everyone kick back and enjoy the aromas of home cooked culinary delights.

Speaking of culinary delights, let's start our tour with a kitchen built for whetting the appetite – a clean, crisp, red-white-and-black theme highlights all the necessary elements for mastering cooking, including a food processor and hot beverage maker! The sleek surfaces provide ample working space, while the half-wall provides a minimal barrier with a view – the best of both worlds when your guests can't wait to know when dinner's done.

When you're not busy in the kitchen, kick back and relax in this cozy living area designed with the fine art major in mind. Cool blues contrast against bright white and pops of warm hues to create a fun, engaging atmosphere.

This is truly a room with a view! The abundance of white amps up both natural and artificial light for bright, spacious living, while the sliding glass door in the rear of the house provides a scenic view. Ample free wall space allows an artist to fully customize the space with his/her own creations.

Don't be making it weird, now! These modern doors let you know if the bathroom is available at a glance, but only a creeper lingers longer. Solid, painted doors provide a little more privacy for bedroom space.

The half-bath gets the job done with high contrast efficiency.

The full bath includes an upgrade to the fixtures, as well as a combination bath/shower, washing machine and dryer.

Take advantage of this open area during social gatherings! Dancing, chatting, even a birthday party are all given space to breathe without the need for a massive mansion.

Cozy bedrooms provide the basics while allowing lots of opportunity for personalization.

And when you're ready to knuckle down for some study or work from home, the bedrooms also provide quiet desk space, too.

No matter the time of day or occasion, don't forget to take advantage of that back patio! The fire pit provides its own chairs for your comfort, and a nearby barbecue grill ensures you're never short on good eats.

Details about the construction of this lot can be found on the Sims forums in the Build-n-Share Challenge thread or by e-mailing me at HurricaneIslandheart@gmail.com. Thanks!

Kaiden Johnson, the sim this lot was created for, is not currently available for download (8/20/14) but I expect him (and his family) to be available in the future. Keep an eye on the Exchange or e-mail me if you're interested.