Making a home in The Sims 4 feel homely and realistic is difficult. The solution? Perfect clutter placement. Clutter items in The Sims 4 add mess and chaos like real-life living spaces, from a family home full of toddlers and teenagers to cozy apartments.
The following custom content sets will provide clutter for The Sims 4, from bathrooms to kitchens to offices and living rooms. Layering clutter is slightly trickier than new players may expect, but they can use the bb.moveobjects cheat to place items freely. This allows players to place items in specific spots rather than having the items 'snap' into place, creating a more realistic look.
9 Heirloom Sims 4 Kitchen By leaf-motif
The Heirloom Sims 4 Kitchen Set by leaf-motif is a nice throwback to vintage Pyrex and has a vintage 1970s feel. Comprising ten new meshes, the set contains sandwich tins, canisters, bread boxes, casserole dishes, and a cookie jar. There are different size options which is a nice touch, too.
This is the perfect set for players to add a cozy splash of color to their kitchens; it would look nice on open shelving and would be the perfect accompaniment to the Cottage Living expansion pack.
8 Daguerre Photography Set By Syboulette
For creative Sims, the Daguerre Photography Set by Syboulette contains everything players need to make a bedroom or office space more interesting. It contains two cameras, three lenses, a desk with a chair, prints to hang on a string, loose photographs, framed photographs, and Polaroid-style snaps.
The photographs contain images of real people, and this set wouldn't come under the category of Maxis-match. However, as the prints are quite small, even stringent Maxis-match Simmers might be tempted by this one.
7 Sake M By rttt@4
This Sake M Bottle Set by rttt@4 is perfect for players looking for kitchen clutter. This new mesh comes in 8 swatches and is base game compatible, so players won't need any expansion packs to use it.
It's also worth checking out other items from the same creator, including these Japanese Print Artworks and Japanese magazines, if players are looking for items with the same theme.
6 Sims 4 Retro Days By radioactivedotcom
For a blast from the past, players should check out the Sims 4 Retro Days set by radioactivedotcom. A bumper set with 40 items, it has everything players will need for an '80s-themed house build. From an old-school rotary phone to a foosball table to some familiar-looking '80s candies, this is an excellent throwback set.
It's a perfect item set for family gameplay, too. It contains items for little kids (soft toys, the classic wooden bead frame everyone from that era played with) and teen-appropriate items (mix tapes, a clock radio), so there's something here to suit all age groups. Combine this with the Retro Reboot Wallpaper Set by Lavilike Sims, and players will have everything they need for the ultimate '80s home.
5 Breakfast Clutter By Around The Sims
An excellent set that manages to combine some familiar real-life brands with Maxis-match-style artwork, the Breakfast Clutter Set by Around The Sims is perfect for kitchens in all types of homes, from cozy, messy family homes to neat City Living apartments.
It has everything Sims might need for breakfast: juices, tea, coffee, cereal, jams, and honey. Plus, it also contains toasters, kettles, and juicers. This would be great for introducing some realistic clutter to a busy Sim home.
4 Starlight Crystals By leaf-motif
Perfect for adding a touch of magic to a Sim bedroom or living space, the Starlight Crystal Set by leaf-motif contains four different crystals, storage boxes, zodiac wall hangings, and some interesting (if slightly creepy) eye prints. The crystals are bold and vibrant and would fit nicely with those already in the game.
The Starlight Crystals set would go particularly well with some of the Realm of Magic pack items.
3 Sabrina Decor By Soloriya
Speaking of witchy vibes: the Sabrina Decor Set by Soloriya would match nicely with the above entry! It contains thirteen clutter items, including beautiful glass potion bottles, a cauldron, scrolls, old books, candles, and even a wand.
This set would also go well with Soloriya's Sabrina Set, which includes storage units, functional shelves, tables, and extra decorative items. If players want to build a spooky, mysterious potion brewing room, these two sets are the best place to start.
2 Dark Academia Study Material By dew of the sea
For Simmers who love the dark academia look, these Study Materials by dew of the sea will hit the spot. It's a small set containing two items, a notebook with loose papers, and some botanical drawings/graphs and charts. There are several swatches for each item, and it would suit a build using the Vampires pack.
This set would match well with the Vintage Set by Severinka, which includes a set of vintage books and old letters to create a cozily cluttered, old-school study.
1 Sims 4 Skincare Clutter By pixelette
This is a great little set for skincare enthusiasts: it's still Maxis-match, but the branding should be pretty familiar. The Sims 4 Skincare Clutter Set by pixelette includes a glass drop bottle, a plastic bottle, and a plastic tube, with a few swatches for each item.
This skincare set would look great in any bathroom to add some realistic (but still stylish) clutter. It would also make the perfect addition to a spa, particularly if players have the Spa Day game pack.
The Sims 4 is available now for Mac, PC, PS4, and Xbox One.