Ready… Set… Clutter!
The Sims 4 Kitchen Clutter Kit is here, and they really cooked with this one! The Golden Years Kit has given us new threads for the oft-neglected Elder lifestage. The Restoration Workshop kit has given us fixer-upper appliances. And finally, The Sims 4 Kitchen Clutters Kit has given us, well, kitchen clutter. As the name suggests, this kit is packed with new Build-Buy assets to make our Sims’ kitchens feel busy and lived in. In addition to the decorative objects, we also have a number of new interactable objects!
Let’s take a look at everything included, and stick around to hear my verdict on the Kit and whether or not it’s worth the $5 price tag!
Table of Contents
The Sims 4 Kitchen Clutter Kit: Features Overview
This Kit is cluttered (in a good way) with 31 new items for Build-Buy mode! From scales and mug racks to interactive grocery bags and cookie jars, each item fits neatly into your Sims’ cooking space!
Kit Features
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- Signs of Life – A whole lot of living happens in the kitchen, and this kit will help you highlight that with groceries, open cereal boxes, cleaning supplies, and more. There’s even a refrigerator with magnets and drawings to show the impact of the family on the space around them.
- Family Friendly – The functional, family-focused items in this kit include a lunchbox, kitchen timer, recipe tablet, cookie jar, and more. Whether Sims are cooking or grabbing a quick bite to go, this kit has them covered. It’s perfect for busy families!
Items Preview
Object Overview
See below for an in-depth look at each item’s description and cost.
Object Swatches
Snap & Stash Bin – Small
Snap & Stash Bin – Large
“Slice of Life” Cutting Board
Vintage Scale by Llama Luxe Appliances
Casual Clutter Sink
Gourmet Greenery
“The Tile Tapestry” Backsplash
Flavorful Frames
Kitchen Storage Jar
Simsational Cereals
Sinkside Essentials
Bake-Off Besties
Brew & Sip Mug Tree
The Classic Kitchen Canister
Topsy-Turvy Tableware
Daily Dish Rack
Jar of Delights
Handy Cleaning Caddy
Utensil Utopia
Flour-Powered Ensemble
CookBook Pro Display
The Cluttered Carousel
Cookie Chaos
The Flavor Haven
EdgeElite Knife Block
Bountiful Harvest Baskets
Little Lunchbox
Kitchen Timer by Llama Luxe Appliances
Fresh Finds Grocery Bag
Culinary Caddy
Magnet Marvel Fridge
Object Functionality
There is a new trend with Kits, and that is object interactability. I will delve into my personal take on this in the review. In the meantime, check out the objects and their functions below! (It is important to note that the ‘Make Heirloom’ interaction is a feature on all objects and came with The Sims 4 Life & Death Expansion Pack).
Simsational Cereals
The Simsational Cereals box can be used to grab a bowl of cereal, similar to the fridge. The object comes in ten swatches and even has accompanying framed posters of the Llama and Freezerbunny characters featured on the box!
Jar of Delights
This cookie jar can be used in a similar way to the Simsation Cereal boxes. Simply click on the jar and select ‘Grab a Cookie’, and your Sim will take a single cookie on a plate from the jar.
CookBook Pro Display
This smart tablet, displayed on a stand, can be interacted with in the same way as the cookbook from the Home Chef Hustle Stuff Pack. Depending on which packs you own, Sims will be able to pick a variety of interactions from the tablet, including instructing them to cook meals, bake, and perform activities such as canning.
Little Lunchbox
Similar to the kid’s lunchbox introduced in a previous free update, this new lunchbox can be used to grab quick meals and drinks!
Kitchen Timer by Llama Luxe Appliances
The timer has an interaction that has been seen often lately. Just like the alarm clock in the anniversary celebration event, and the clock in the Comfy Gamer Kit, this can be set to wake or alert Sims at particular times, and is even portable!
Fresh Finds Grocery Bag
The Fresh Finds Grocery Bag can be used to purchase fresh groceries, handy for those living with the Simple Living lot trait from Cottage Living. You can even use it to store items such as fish, harvested fruits and veg, and even meals.
Styled Room
The “Cluttered Family Kitchen” is exactly what it says it is. Utilising the counters and cabinets released in an SDX drop back in February, this kitchen includes almost every new object in the Kit. It costs §19,948 and comes in three swatches.
Our Review of The Kitchen Clutter Kit
Both the Kitchen Clutter and Restoration Workshop Kits released today contrast with one another and will appeal to different players; however, they have one thing in common, and that is the abundance of functional objects. In our review of The Sims 4 Bathroom Clutter Kit back in 2023 we mentioned the low quality of meshes and textures, and a lack of functionality with certain objects. Well, the case here is much different.
There is a marked difference in the quality of the Kitchen Clutter Kit in regards to both textures and meshes. And the differences don’t just end there. A total of six objects have unique functionality and interactability! These objects could’ve been simply left as decoration, as much of the clutter we receive in new packs is. It is nice to see these little touches added to the Kit as it really does add that extra something. I truly hope the Sims team keep this up.
Something the Sims Team often miss out on is object cohesion. By that, I mean swatches that complement or match one another. This was something noted in our review of the Everyday Clutter Kit in 2022, and in that case, it wasn’t called for. Something I enjoy in real life is colour matching with kitchen appliances and decoration, and it is an appreciated sight to see here.
Simple additions, such as posters of the Llama and Freezerbunny mascot being available with the Flavorful Frames item, create a nice piece of world-building, and not just a one-off design used on the cereal boxes. The cereal boxes also feature Voidcritters, an in-game parody of Pokémon. All of this makes my Sims’ lives feel cohesive and connected. Sometimes it’s the little things that count.
For the usual price of $4.99 USD (or your local equivalent), I can safely say that The Sims 4 Kitchen Clutter Kit is worth every penny. Not only does this Kit appeal to builders, but it also has something for gameplay-oriented Simmers. Alongside the Restoration Workshop Kit (Review found here), this has set a new standard for Kits going forward. This is something I expected to come from Creator Kits, however, it seems as though the Sims team beat them to the punch. Let’s hand them their flowers!
What are your thoughts on the Kit? Join the discussion below, and stay tuned for future updates on The Sims 4 Kits!
The Sims 4 Kitchen Clutter Kit is available on Steam, the EA App, and other official Desktop and Console platforms.
Love the object functionality, but I don’t know how i feel about some of these other choices. There’s something very cartoonishly fake about a full grocery bag frozen in time, cookie dough forever sitting on the counter and the same dirty cup sitting on the sink for generations.