A detailed look at every object In Pierisim’s Refined Living Room Creator Kit!
It’s only been two weeks since the release of the last three kits, but The Sims 4 shows no sign of slowing down as we gear up for the 25th anniversary of the franchise.
As with Cozy Kitsch and Sweet Slumber Party, The Sims 4 Refined Living Room Kit is part of Maxis’ partnership with CC creators. This time the team has partnered with one of my personal favourite creators Pierisim! If you haven’t seen his work before I’d thoroughly recommend it. This kit gives all simmers, even those on consoles, the chance to have a taste of what Pierisim has to offer.
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The Sims 4 Refined Living Room Kit: Features Overview
The Kit is packed with 24 Buy Mode items, and 1 new wall paneling for your Sim’s living spaces. The Kit leans into contemporary design with elements of mid-century modern, Scandinavian, and sleek minimalism thrown into the mix.
Kit Features
- Hand Picked – You’ve done your research and you’ve finally found the perfect items. Every time you step into your living room, you can feel that this space has been made by you and for you.
Items Preview
Object Overview
Take an in-depth look at each item’s description.
Object Swatches
Ancient Bust
Bragging’s Bookend
By My Side Table
Cloudy Lamp
Contrasted Rug
Divider Screen of Elegance
Off the Grid Calculator
Old Carved Sideboard
Pedestal from the Old Times
Perfect Stacking Masterpiece
Perfectly Preserved Antique Vase
Precise Strokes from Random Shapes
Shadow of the Day
Shelly The Bowl
Sleek Bookcase
Small Paradise
The Collection
The Duo
The Laying Rock
Three Pieces Sofa
Two Pieces Loveseat
One Piece Armchair
Up and Down Lamp
Vintage Leather Armchair
Woody’s Wallpaper
Our Review of The Refined Living Room Kit
If you are not familiar with Pierisim’s work I can sum it up in one word: outstanding! And that is the same word I would use to describe this new Creator Kit. Every object has been meticulously modelled and textured, with the most impressive pieces being the ‘Three Pieces Sofa’, ‘Two Pieces Loveseat, and the ‘One Piece Armchair’. The detailed texture of the armchair puts the textures of the 2014 Base Game to shame.
Every object bar two comes in matching swatches in both neutral and brighter tones, something that is often missing in packs released by Maxis. While the large number of swatches is nice to see, a larger variety of swatches would have been appreciated as the majority of swatches are almost indistinguishable white, grey, black, and beige tones. Another nice touch is the functionality of the ‘Sleek Bookcase’, ‘The Collection’, and ‘Bragging’s Bookend’, the latter being perfect for tiny homes and tight spaces.
Another notable achievement of this pack is the rare inclusion of a complete furniture set, consisting of a couch, loveseat, and armchair. CC creators genuinely understand the building experience from a player’s perspective, unlike the Maxis team, which must work within strict release deadlines set by EA.
While the attention to detail is impeccable, it falls short when considering object ratings and their impact on a Sim’s motives. The beautiful “One Piece Armchair” is priced at §235 Simoleons, a mid-range cost for armchairs with all packs installed. Yet, despite its price, it only offers a comfort rating of 3. This may be an oversight by Maxis as often is the case with some Kits. Something that confused me was ‘Woody’s Wallpaper’. Although it closely resembles my favorite wall paneling from the Book Nook Kit, this is actually a wallpaper. It took me a while to find in the catalogue as I would have presumed this would be under ‘Paneling’. This feels like a strange oversight, as a wood-textured wallpaper comes across as rather tacky despite the kit’s clear intention of aiming for an upscale aesthetic.
This kit may not be to everyone’s taste, and I can see myself using many objects in my builds, the diligently crafted items had me in awe the moment I began building with them. I would like to see a pause in modern styled Kits and it’s a shame that Pierisim was not asked to create something similar to their Oak House collection which has been my go to CC for rustic builds for years. I for one am glad that Creator Kits have continued into 2025 as it showcases some of the incredible work of Simmers from around the globe. It also gives console players and those who play CC free a chance to use other Simmers custom creations in their games. If you are purchasing the Kit via the EA App then make sure to use code PIERISIM at checkout as 5% of your purchase will be given to Pierisim as commission.
What are your thoughts on the Kit? Join the discussion below and stay tuned for future updates on The Sims 4 Kits!
You can find The Sims 4 Refined Living Room on Steam, EA App and other official platforms for Desktop and Console.
It’s very well made, but I miss when kits were niche and gave us unique items and styles, like the castle estate or the courtyard oasis ones. This one feels like and addon to Dream Home Decorator and there’s nothing exciting about that.
But that’s not what Creator Kits are for in the first place though. Usual kits are niche, yes. But Creators Kits are designed by CC Creators and they have their own style and visual identity. The main interest is to have a sort of “limited edition” collection kinda vibe. Also they aren’t slowing down any other releases. It’s literally extra bonus content.
Completely agree, I appreciate the high quality of the new items, but I appreciate much more the ones that try to offer something new. It’s been kind of a downhill in that regard since the Castle Estate kit…
This kit is what Dream Home Decorator should have looked like. It’s so very well curated and gives an immediate high end finish. I really wish we had even more assets but it will be perfect with Snowy Escape to achieve a Wabisabi/Japandi vibe. Also remember to use the code PIERISIM when you purchase the kit!