TheEveryday Clutter KitofThe Sims 4levels up a player’s life simulation experience with the much-awaited addition of clutter. WithThe Sims 5potentially being years away, fans ofThe Sims 4can look atEveryday Clutterto breathe a bit more chaotic life into their Sims and homes. With the game finally breaking away from the trend of near-perfect symmetry, players can finally enjoy a more realistic look of “messy” environments without CCs and cheats that may interrupt an otherwise seamless simulation experience.
Like most other content packs inThe Simsgame,Everyday Clutter Kitcontains hundreds of new objects centered around the “clutter" theme they can add to their homes. Instead of large thematic items, players can finally add the occasional headphones, piles of pens, and stacks of messy books to simulate a more believable everyday life for their Sims. Just what are the best objects in this pack?
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Expensive headphones on a headset stand are a ubiquitous part of a modern gamer’s paraphernalia, with theAural Ambrosia Headsetgiving any Sims character the vibe of a hardcore gamer, streamer, and professional, depending on the player’s preference. At its core, the Aural Ambrosia Headset seems like a typical pair of headphones on a headset stand. However, its usefulness in theEveryday Cluttercontent kit extends to how they are used in conjunctionwith its location.
Traditional placement of the Aural Ambrosia Headset on a workstation can already imply the presence of a professional who takes video calls with co-workers. However, the green headset on the wooden stand or the red headset on the black stand could imply a more creative Sim persona like that of a gamer. Likewise, opting for the white headset on a bedside table could imply the headphones are noise-canceling and meant for sleep, hinting at a more sophisticated user.
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It’s precisely because workspaces are used for work that they barely look tidy, especially withBoom BlocksinThe Sims 4gameplay. This object takes the form of a small triangle open rack with two layers, with a bottom rack reserved for books and pens, while the top has a pair of eponymous Boom Blocks that look like mini Bluetooth cube speakers.
When placedin aSims 4locationsuch as a study table, Boom Blocks give the area much-needed depth without compromising space. This is especially true since the Boom Blocks are slightly smaller than a traditional monitor and just as tall as an open laptop, but just wide enough to occupy a small portion of the desk. Boom Blocks are a perfectly “neutral” addition to a workspace, perfect for work-from-home professional Sims.
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When a bedside table or drawer is placed close to the door in anyThe Sims 4house, theLug Triofinally removes the predictability of having the space above said furnishing be occupied by a painting, mirror, or even desk lamp. If going-away items such as phone and keys are placed on the desk beside the door, then it makes sense for hanging bags to be located above it for easy access.
The Lug Trio is a hook that contains three bags: a leather bag for fashionable shopping trips, a canvas bag for casual strollsand attending school, and a nylon bag for the occasional grocery trip. Despite the item’s simple nature, the depth they add to a wall can breathe life near doors and closets beyond the traditional painting, especially since they imply a Sim with a more active lifestyle.
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Perhaps the most essential component in any Sim’s arsenal, thePhone & Keysset inThe Sims 4content pack breathes a moremodern spin to the Sim on the go. This object appears exactly as described, in that they’re two-piece components composed of a smartphone face down and a set of keys.
Having a smartphone already gives any Sim a more realistic touch, especially when they exist in a world where computers and gaming consoles exist. Moreover, keys placed alongside smartphones make for perfect clutter beside doors, as they are often the last items people take before exiting their homes. When creating spaces with phone and keys, they may be best placed in apartments inhabited by Sims who often go out to work or party.
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While theCoinoctagoninThe Sims 4gameplayis implied to be some form of game, its appearance as a transparent container for coins on top of a stack of papers implies the “traditional” look of busywork during tax season. Although placing the Coinoctagon in a workstation gives the impression of its owner Sim being a businessman or a financial professional, the Coinoctagon’s spot on the kitchen table breathes new life into the space.
The image of a homemaker burning the midnight oil in managing the family’s finances can fit the dining table at any time of the day. A small cluttered household could use the Coinoctagon to populate a dining table, while it can also imply the dining table being “active” even outside eating time in kitchens where every other surface can be filled with meals and other foodstuffs.
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Players with a knack for fashion and style would likely want their houses inThe Sims 4gameplay to have a walk-in closet, especially forSims built-to-be stylish modelswho have fashion statements whenever they go out with friends. Thanks to theSubtle Serve Makeup Kit, players have a representative item whenever they change their Sim’s appearance. The sleekness of the Subtle Serve Makeup Kit makes it fit any type of setup.
Traditional bedside drawers could accommodate its tidy organizer with makeup boxes hinted inside. Meanwhile, a desk close to the closet could benefit from the open compact and make-up paraphernalia on top of the organizer, especially if the desk already has a mirror for drip checks. Lastly, even a workspace or study area for the glam and fab student could benefit from the vibrance of the compact Makeup Kit.
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Working in tandem with the Subtle Serve Makeup Kit would beThe Adoringly Adorned Jewelry Stand, a collection of jewelry complete with stands for necklaces and earrings as well as foam for bracelets and wristwatches. However, unlike the Makeup Kit, this item canenhanceThe Sims 4gameplaywith its multi-use nature in enhancing a room’s overall aesthetic.
For instance, The Adoringly Adorned Jewelry Stand can traditionally accompany the Makeup Kit in bedside drawers and desks bedside cabinets for a stylish look. However, when placed in a workstation near a laptop, the Jewelry Stand immediately gives its user a layer of pizzazz as it implies some form of connection as an influencer. Likewise, the Jewelry Stand having different jewelry designs per color can transform it into a pseudo-artwork that could be displayed in a Sim’s collection.
Usual houses inThe Simswith gym equipmentoften have them clustered in a single room or an area outdoors, especially for big items such as the Treadmill, Punching Bag, and Weight Machine. Thanks toGym In A Box, a Sim’s home can accommodate a fit and healthy character on the go.
This item especially fits the aesthetic of a Sim who regularly uses the Yoga Mat fromThe Sims 4: Spa Day, as having the Gym In A Box nearby is a logical visual presumption to such a character. Being able to squeeze the Gym In A Box in tight spaces such as a small apartment, a dorm room, or just a room at a family home could improve the impression of a Sim being active even without having to go use gym equipment.
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It’s not all the time that a house inThe Sims 4will have a workstationin front of an amazing view, especially in rooms with limited square footage. In the case of a compact space, a workstation in front of a wall can get boring when there’s nothing but wallpaper beyond a laptop regardless of how “cluttered” the table is. Thanks toHooked On Storage, a blank wall near a table is used exactly the way houses in real life use them: extra storage.
With Hooked On Storage, walls beside workstations breathe more life with a wall organizer containing envelopes as well as hooks for jewelry and other necessities. Alternate color schemes allow it to work seamlessly with workstations or more traditional locations such as the kitchen and even beside doors.
Thanks to Aspirations, players can create Sims inThe Sims 4with specific goals in mindmuch like people in real life. And with the Creative Aspiration, Sims can become artists and even musicians with the right amount of practice with available creative furnishings in the game. However, players don’t always get to showcase a Sim’s creative pursuits unless they’re seen painting or are forced to “wear” rather vibrant clothing. This is where theA Slightly Creative Collectioncomes in, representing creative professionals.
A Slightly Creative Collection consists of a wireless drawing tablet on top of art books beside a wireless pen and a mug with a pencil inside. Even if a Sim’s profession isn’t directly tied to creatives, having A Slightly Creative Collection in the workspace can be an immediate testament to a Sim’s personality without any need for showing off.
