Counter
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Countertops, or counters, are a type of surface primarily used for food preparation. Small appliances, such as microwaves and toaster ovens, can be placed on counters. Non-freestanding or wall-mounted sinks need to be placed on a counter or island tile counter[TS4]. Meals will also typically be placed on a counter when they are finished. There are three types of counters: kitchen counters that are usable from one side; island counters that are freestanding and can double as a dining surface[n 1]; and general purpose counters typically used for cash registers and certain display racks.
Counters, like chairs, are automatically hand-tool selected; starting with The Sims 2, players no longer needed to hold the ⇧ Shift key to place multiple counters down at a time. Counter that is placed within perpendicular to an existing row or gap of counters, a corner-piece counter will be created where the two ends intersect.[n 2] In The Sims 4, enabling the automatic counter placement provides left and right end pieces, as well outer pieces for counters and island counters. When disabled, placing counters in any perpendicular manner will change the corner counter into respective corner-piece.
In The Sims 2 and The Sims 4, dishwashers and trash compactors[TS2] must be placed under a tile island counter[TS4] or regular counter.[n 3] This is not a requirement in The Sims 3[1] A counter that has a dishwasher or trash compactor underneath cannot have sinks placed on them, as there is no room for the basin and the pipes.
Island counters will also create a corner piece, only if the backside counter row is align in L-shape.[TS1][TS2][TS3]. Just like counters, end pieces and corner pieces are provided, with the addition of rounded pieces.[TS4]. Unlike in previous games, corner pieces for island counters will need to be manually selected.[TS4]
Counters used for food preparation will eventually get dirty and will need to be cleaned. In The Sims 3, using a kitchen appliance placed on the counter will dirty it too.
The Sims
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The Sims 2
| Object name | Price | Description | Available colors | Motive rating | Notes | Content pack |
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| Krampft Industries Value Counter | §140 | A renowned kitchen critic has been quoted as saying, "When deciding between Krampft Industries cabinetry and wooden lawn ornaments, invariably one must choose Krampft." High praise for a highly economical kitchen surface. |  |
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The Sims 3
| Object name | Price | Description | Available colors | Motive rating | Notes | Content pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country Fried Counter | §140 | We're committed to bringing your favorite sights and smells to your home in every way. It's time for home furnishings to be fried - country fried. What looks like paint to the untrained eye is really a decorative batter. It's delicious and reasonably priced. | Environment: 1 |  | ||
| Country Fried Counter Island | §145 | We're committed to bringing your favorite sights and smells to your home in every way. It's time for home furnishings to be fried - country fried. What looks like paint to the untrained eye is really a decorative batter. It's delicious and reasonably priced. | Environment: 1 | | ||
| Counter Culture Counter | §215 | Locally owned and operated, Counter Culture counters are the trendiest thing in kitchen surfaces. But buyer beware. Their customer service leaves much to be desired, mainly because of this one support guy, Chip. He can be real jerk on the phone. | Environment: 1 | | ||
| Counter Culture Counter Island | §220 | Locally owned and operated, Counter Culture counters are the trendiest thing in kitchen surfaces. But buyer beware. Their customer service leaves much to be desired, mainly because of this one support guy, Chip. He can be real jerk on the phone. | Environment: 1 | | ||
| The Impossible Mission Counter | §475 | Your counter, if you choose to accept it, is made of the finest material. Created to withstand intense chopping, it is also pleasing when spied from the corner of your eye. This counter will not self-destruct in three minutes... or three lifetimes. | Environment: 1 | | ||
| The Impossible Mission Counter Island | §480 | There are fewer missions on a island, but don't let that dissuade you! Created to withstand intense chopping, this counter is also pleasing when spied from the corner of your eye. This counter will not self-destruct in three minutes... or three years... or three lifetimes. | Environment: 1 | | ||
| Immemorial Counter | §625 | In this ever-changing, ever-growing, fast-faced world, isn't it nice to just sit back and enjoy some good old dependable traditions? Bring that feeling home with this fantastic counter that's hand-crafted from solid values and comfortable certainties. | Environment: 2 | | ||
| Immemorial Counter Island | §630 | In this ever-changing, ever-growing, fast-faced world, isn't it nice to just sit back and enjoy some good old dependable traditions? Bring that feeling home with this fantastic counter that's hand-crafted from solid values and comfortable certainties. | Environment: 2 | | ||
| Real Flat Counter | §800 | Contrary to popular opinion, the Real Flat Counter Company did not get its name from making the flattest counters in the business. Actually, the company was named after its founders, Jack Real and Jill Flat. | Environment: 2 | | ||
| Real Flat Counter Island | §805 | Contrary to popular opinion, the Real Flat Counter Company did not get its name from making the flattest counters in the business. Actually, the company was named after its founders, Jack Real and Jill Flat. | Environment: 2 | |
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The Sims 4
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List of cabinets
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Cabinets appear in The Sims 3 and The Sims 4 and are styled after their respective counter set. Regular cabinets are hung on the wall and are meant to appear above kitchen counters, while double-sided cabinets must be placed under a ceiling or inside a room. Counters are purely decorative and serve no additional purpose.
The Sims 3
| Object name | Price | Description | Available colors | Motive rating | Notes | Content pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country Fried Overhead Cabinet | §100 | We're committed to bringing your favorite sights and smells to your home in every way. It's time for home furnishings to be fried - country fried. What looks like paint to the untrained eye is really a decorative batter. It's delicious and reasonably priced. | Environment: 1 | | ||
| Country Fried Overhead China Cabinet | §105 | We're committed to bringing your favorite sights and smells to your home in every way. It's time for home furnishings to be fried - country fried. What looks like paint to the untrained eye is really a decorative batter. It's delicious and reasonably priced. | Environment: 1 | | ||
| Counter Culture Overhead Cabinet | §130 | Locally owned and operated, Counter Culture is the trendiest name in kitchen cabinetry. But buyer beware. Their customer service leaves much to be desired, mainly because of this one support guy, Chip. He can be real jerk on the phone. | Environment: 1 | | ||
| Counter Culture Overhead Cabinet (Double-Sided) | §135 | Locally owned and operated, Counter Culture is the trendiest name in kitchen cabinetry. But buyer beware. Their customer service leaves much to be desired, mainly because of this one support guy, Chip. He can be real jerk on the phone. | Environment: 1 | | ||
| Hanging Pot Rack | §150 | Without sufficient hanging capacity, most kitchens are quickly overrun with stacks of pots, pans and other cooking miscellanea. | Environment: 1 | | ||
| Immemorial Overhead Cabinet | §165 | In this ever-changing, ever-growing, fast-faced world, isn't it nice to just sit back and enjoy some good old dependable traditions? Bring that feeling home with this fantastic cabinet that's hand-crafted from solid values and comfortable certainties. | Environment: 2 | | ||
| Immemorial Overhead Cabinet (Double-Sided) | §170 | In this ever-changing, ever-growing, fast-faced world, isn't it nice to just sit back and enjoy some good old dependable traditions? Bring that feeling home with this fantastic cabinet that's hand-crafted from solid values and comfortable certainties. | Environment: 1 | | ||
| The Impossible Mission Overhead Cabinet | §230 | Your cabinet, if you choose to accept it, is made of the finest material. Created to withstand intense chopping, it is also pleasing when spied from the corner of your eye. This cabinet will not self-destruct in three minutes... or three lifetimes. | Environment: 1 | | ||
| The Impossible Mission Overhead Cabinet (Double-Sided) | §235 | Never a double-agent, this double-sided cabinet, if you choose to accept it, is made of the finest material. Created to withstand intense chopping, it is also pleasing when spied from the corner of your eye. This cabinet will not self-destruct in three minutes... or three lifetimes. | Environment: 1 | | ||
| Real Flat Overhead Cabinet | §310 | Made from the miracle mock-marble material called "marckle," Real Flat Counters' cabinetry offers a fraction of the style and durability of real marble, at a slightly greater fraction of the price. | Environment: 2 | | ||
| Real Flat Overhead Cabinet (Double-Sided) | §315 | Made from the miracle mock-marble material called "marckle," Real Flat Counters' cabinetry offers a fraction of the style and durability of real marble, at a slightly greater fraction of the price. | Environment: 2 | |
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Notes
- ↑ Island counters also serve as a surface for laptop use.
- ↑ In The Sims 4, this only works if Auto Corner Placement function is disabled
- ↑ In The Sims 2, the moveobjects cheat can be used to bypass this restriction. This technique does not work in The Sims 4.
- ↑ In The Sims, dishwashers and trash compactors cannot be placed under a counter and are always standalone appliances, although objects, including plates, can be placed on top of them.