Counter

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. 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; and general purpose counters typically used for cash registers and certain display racks.

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Counters can be placed next to each other; starting with The Sims 2, players no longer needed to hold the ⇧ Shift key to place multiple counters down at a time. Counters can be placed around corners; if a counter is placed perpendicular to an existing row of counters, a corner-piece counter will be created where the two ends intersect. Corner-piece counters can have objects placed on them, but Sims could not use said counters or any appliances placed on them until The Sims 3.

In The Sims 2 and The Sims 4, dishwashers and trash compactors must be placed under a regular counter. This is not a requirement in The Sims 3. 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. 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.

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.

List of counters

The Sims

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The Sims 2

Object name	Price	Description	Available colors	Motive rating	Notes	Content pack
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.				&BG

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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		&BG
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		&BG
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		&BG
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		&BG
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		&BG
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		&BG
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		&BG
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		&BG
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		&BG
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		&BG

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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		&BG
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		&BG
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		&BG
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		&BG
Hanging Pot Rack	§150	Without sufficient hanging capacity, most kitchens are quickly overrun with stacks of pots, pans and other cooking miscellanea.		Environment: 1		&BG
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		&BG
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		&BG
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		&BG
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		&BG
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		&BG
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		&BG

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