W.I.P. #9 - so many new items 😭

Hello, hello!

I’m back with more updates on the not-so-secret July collection! So many of you guys already guessed who I am collabing with and I am so proud of you!

Since the last time we talked, I’ve been on such a roll, making item after item, and I’m so happy with how this collection is coming along. We are currently at 34 items already 😮‍💨
(Plus all of the secret collaborator items too… hihihi)

Last week, I focused more on party items and the DJ/dance area, but this week I really wanted to create a lounge and seating area to go alongside it!

The first item I made is a fully customizable pergola. As you can see in the video, you can place every single top piece, curtain and post individually and change the colour of each part separately too! To make everything easier, I added slots so all of the pieces snap into place. And if you ever want to move it, you can simply grab the pergola and all of the attached pieces will move with it. I know my builders out there are going to appreciate that! (PS: sorry for the quality of the gif!)

I also made a very cute stone seating area, including both a sofa and a loveseat. They each come in a clean version as well as one with chipped details for a more weathered look. This was my first time ever sculpting in Blender and, although it is not perfect, I’m really proud of how it turned out! The set also includes its own coffee table and end table.

But the real star of the seating area is an item I have wanted in the game for years!!!

I have always wished we had a gas fire pit that could be used on any surface and guys… here it is! The little gas fire pit can be placed on any surface and on any coffee table. The animation comes from the City Living pack, so you will need that pack for it to show up, but I am so proud of this item and really hope I get to see everyone using it! I included a little video so you can see the animation and how beautiful it looks. It comes in both metal and stone swatches and it also lights up the surrounding area at night when it is turned on!

Finally, last night I saw this picture and went a little crazy:

I absolutely loved the outdoor fireplace, and after seeing a few other images with taller versions too, I immediately got to work. By the end of today, I had made the shorter version of the fireplace, plus short-wall and medium-wall variants!

You can use it indoors as well and it looks just as gorgeous. My proudest little detail has to be the spheres in the center where the fire burns. I have seen them in so many celebrity homes and knew my Sims needed them too! I also made a small fire screen that snaps onto the fireplace in case you want a little extra safety for your Sims! I did not include a video of the animation this time, but you can imagine how beautiful it looks once the fire is on!

Next up this week will probably be a few lighting features and I would also love to tackle some walls and flooring. What do you think I should add next?

P.S. I saw your comments about the dance floor and even though I have not shown it yet… it is there!!

I hope you are as excited as I am for the release. Until the next one! 🥰

P.P.S: If you are/know a graphic designer I would gladly like to discuss what's next for Lukheya's Branding! As you see, I am struggling with the W.I.P styles, a little help wouldn't hurt!