Decorating a castle

Chaismene Volte · 19th March 2007, 08:36 AM

It only took about 2 years, and a zillion gold or so. But, I am close to done - I think. This is a castle in Yew, Trammel on Europa. I don`t like too much bells and whistles and blinking lights etc, so it might be too minimalistic for many

The strange thing is that I have tried to decorate 18x18 before, but I find it`s easier to decorate smaller rooms, like those in a small tower - or a castle.

I also like that each room has a function. Have a look and tell me what you think. Not all rooms are 100% yet, there are a few that still is too barren, even for my taste

I have borrowed ideas here and there, mostly from Castles and Courtyards, and have also come up with some things on my own.

Kitchen

The guest bedroom

Hall first floor

Bedroom and study

The main user of the castle is a rp character with a long history on the shard, the religion of the Avatar being one she has learned. IC she of course do not own it, just manage it.

The meeting hall was one of the rooms that was made first, as I hosted a rp event called the Festival of Tales. It worked well for the occasion.

And finally, the roof

If you want to see it ingame, head to Europa - Yew moongate then go straight south. It`s the second castle from gate. Cords are 59 19 N 34 6 W. Personally I think it looks better ingame than on pics, but I`m biased..

What I am most content with is the study, since that is sorta my own creation, namely this little combination:

And by that creating storage space without that storage to be overly visual and dominating. I also found a way to break up the gray tiles a bit, like this:

but extensive use of goza mats didn`t work well other places. I also found a use for some goza mats in the meeting hall , and spent a long time finding the correct colour tone to the elven love seats.

**Vepl** · 19th March 2007, 08:41 AM

Welcome to UO Forums and congrats on the castle decor

Vepl

Rascal · 19th March 2007, 08:48 AM

Awesome deco!!!

Nevaeh · 19th March 2007, 09:00 AM

looks great! nice work

**Baldguy** · 19th March 2007, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rascal

Awesome deco!!!

*nods* and a vote from Rascal means alot. She KEEPs on top of deco strategies.

Sandra Lee · 19th March 2007, 09:28 AM

Wonderful!

**Ezekiel** · 19th March 2007, 09:59 AM

Very nice!

And Welcome to UOForums!

**kitiara** · 19th March 2007, 10:13 AM

Nice work!

Sheltem · 19th March 2007, 10:20 AM

Decor looks fantastic, will pay a visit and have a look for myself :grin:

Petra · 19th March 2007, 10:26 AM

Very nice, I love the guest bedroom. :cheesy:

Chaismene Volte · 19th March 2007, 12:49 PM

Thanks all, much appreciated

What I would like to add some day is an old style fishtank. It was one of the first things that caught my eye when I started. I was amazed at the creativity in creating one of those. I just need to figure out where to put it..

moxie_denzien · 20th March 2007, 12:02 PM

i got me a castle as well - but it's no where near the calibur you got going on.

19th March 2007, 08:36 AM	#1
Chaismene Volte Join Date: Sep 2006 Shard: Europa Posts: 38 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Decorating a castle It only took about 2 years, and a zillion gold or so. But, I am close to done - I think. This is a castle in Yew, Trammel on Europa. I don`t like too much bells and whistles and blinking lights etc, so it might be too minimalistic for many The strange thing is that I have tried to decorate 18x18 before, but I find it`s easier to decorate smaller rooms, like those in a small tower - or a castle. I also like that each room has a function. Have a look and tell me what you think. Not all rooms are 100% yet, there are a few that still is too barren, even for my taste I have borrowed ideas here and there, mostly from Castles and Courtyards, and have also come up with some things on my own. Kitchen The guest bedroom Hall first floor Bedroom and study The main user of the castle is a rp character with a long history on the shard, the religion of the Avatar being one she has learned. IC she of course do not own it, just manage it. The meeting hall was one of the rooms that was made first, as I hosted a rp event called the Festival of Tales. It worked well for the occasion. And finally, the roof If you want to see it ingame, head to Europa - Yew moongate then go straight south. It`s the second castle from gate. Cords are 59 19 N 34 6 W. Personally I think it looks better ingame than on pics, but I`m biased.. What I am most content with is the study, since that is sorta my own creation, namely this little combination: And by that creating storage space without that storage to be overly visual and dominating. I also found a way to break up the gray tiles a bit, like this: but extensive use of goza mats didn`t work well other places. I also found a use for some goza mats in the meeting hall , and spent a long time finding the correct colour tone to the elven love seats.

19th March 2007, 08:41 AM	#2
Vepl Forum Legend Join Date: Oct 2006 Shard: Lake Superior Posts: 3,638 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Decorating a castle Welcome to UO Forums and congrats on the castle decor Vepl __________________ Another Quality Job by Atlas607 Member of K*S

19th March 2007, 08:48 AM	#3
Rascal Madam of Mayhem Join Date: Sep 2006 Shard: Lake Austin Posts: 1,550 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Decorating a castle Awesome deco!!! __________________

19th March 2007, 09:00 AM	#4
Nevaeh "Musical Courtesan/Sea Wench" Join Date: Jun 2006 Shard: Catskills Posts: 971 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Decorating a castle looks great! nice work __________________ One Nation.....Under Snugs!!

19th March 2007, 09:28 AM	#6
Sandra Lee Mists of Avalon Join Date: Apr 2005 Shard: Catskills Posts: 409 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Decorating a castle Wonderful! __________________ Sandra Lee Mists of Avalon

19th March 2007, 09:59 AM	#7
Ezekiel Wycorp--Dwarf Hunter Join Date: Jul 2005 Shard: Area 52 Posts: 2,504 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Decorating a castle Very nice! And Welcome to UOForums! __________________

19th March 2007, 10:13 AM	#8
kitiara Polar Bear Queen Join Date: Nov 2006 Shard: Atlantic & Lake Austin Posts: 4,026 Thanks: 4 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Decorating a castle Nice work! __________________ [UOCraft.com] - [Photography: Blog - Photo Gallery - Flickr] - [Other Blogs: Bird Blog - Geek Blog]

19th March 2007, 10:20 AM	#9
Sheltem The Gentle Tamer Join Date: Feb 2007 Shard: Europa Posts: 102 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Decorating a castle Decor looks fantastic, will pay a visit and have a look for myself :grin: __________________ Sheltem

19th March 2007, 10:26 AM	#10
Petra Knowledge is power, and power corrupts. So study hard and be evil. Join Date: Dec 2006 Shard: WoW Perenolde/Blackwater Raiders Posts: 1,368 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Decorating a castle Very nice, I love the guest bedroom. :cheesy: __________________ Siggy courtesy of Nevaeh, thank you!

19th March 2007, 12:49 PM	#11
Chaismene Volte Join Date: Sep 2006 Shard: Europa Posts: 38 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Decorating a castle Thanks all, much appreciated What I would like to add some day is an old style fishtank. It was one of the first things that caught my eye when I started. I was amazed at the creativity in creating one of those. I just need to figure out where to put it..

20th March 2007, 12:02 PM	#12
moxie_denzien resident red robot Join Date: Jan 2007 Shard: napa shard Posts: 222 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Decorating a castle i got me a castle as well - but it's no where near the calibur you got going on. __________________

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