It’s something that has been said a million times, but I’m gonna have to make it a million and one:
I miss the color wheel from The Sims 3.
There are lots of lovely items in The Sims 4. But without that precious wheel, we have no choice but to reuse the same swatches over and over.
That can really be frustrating if you have a different style than what’s offered. Even the coolest shaped lamp won’t make the cut if it doesn’t have the right color you’re looking for while furnishing your Sim’s home.
If you do have tastes that the game’s modern furnishings and decor don’t satisfy, then I’m sure you’ve already delved into CC.
But you may not know just how beautiful shabby chic things are – the term really doesn’t do it justice!
This style is composed of slightly battered appearances, a vintage flair, and quite often, florals. Which means it’s an awesome way to switch things up when it comes to decorating and furnishing in-game.
No space has ever suffered from looking too good, right?
These items will definitely go a long way in making your Sim’s bathroom an aesthetically pleasing space. There are several different types of flowers in fittingly small pots you can place, as well as some beautiful new wall hangings, towels, and toiletries, amongst other things.
All items are shades of white or cream with splashes of pinks or purples thrown in – that’s basically the official bathroom palette.
If I had to use just one word to describe all things shabby chic, I would use “pleasant”.
That’s really the best summarization.
Soothing colors and patterns, an inexplicable familiarity, and overall comforting… that’s shabby chic, and that’s this living room set.
The loveseat and chair included here look great, and come in ten matching swatches. They include pastels and florals, as well as a few others – dark blue, purple, and black.
I think those will add a modern touch to any old-style furniture, as though your Sims reupholstered.
There are also some decorative pillows you can place as you please, and a wooden coffee table.
As you may have noticed, floral patterns are like the backbone of shabby chic.
And I’m definitely not complaining.
This CC creator incorporated that very style onto several items for your Sim’s kitchen, including buckets, stools, tables, dishes, and containers.
They all are available in many different colors, too. From country blues to very ‘60s brown/orange, as well as beautiful pink or green, these things will be an instant upgrade to any kitchen.
Here’s some more custom items that’ll be great for your Sim’s living room.
This CC set not only includes furniture, but pictures and rugs as well.
First let’s talk about the decor, since that’s probably my favorite part.
There are a few ‘shabby’ paintings that are honestly really pretty, and then some heart-shaped wall hangings with flowers and birds.
The recolors for couches and chairs are brilliant as well, featuring all the styles that just feel ‘right’ for shabby chic. Plaid, flowers, and other patterns abound.
There are even some wallpapers here to really spread this look throughout the entire room.
I’ve noticed many creators saying the same thing with the shabby chic style:
We want items that look like they were acquired at a garage sale, thrift store, or flea market.
Well, bookcases have to be one of the most common items bought that way. They’re usually pretty sturdy, and as such, will last generations.
And why shouldn’t they?
I’d be hard pressed to find a bookcase I’d actually consider ugly… there just aren’t many ways to mess them up.
But to find one truly beautiful could be difficult… unless you turn to Venncat.
This creator has made a bookcase that really is gorgeous. And with so many swatches, this will add an air of elegance to any bedroom, living room, or home office.
Want something out of sight? Toss a curtain over it.
That’s the first rule of shabby chic, I think.
The sink that came with Parenthood is one of my favorite sinks in the whole game. But as we’ve already covered, you’re limited to just a few swatches,
Fortunately, this creator has fixed that. There are now 12 swatches in total, any of which will work for a shabby kitchen. There are plaids, stripes, and of course… dare I say it… flowers.
Man, this could almost be a drinking game at this point.
I wish there were more synonyms for the word ‘flowers’, because as many times as I’ve said it, there are no two swatches alike on this list!
All of the floral patterns here are a little less vintage than most of the others, offering a perfect middle ground between “I picked this up from the estate sale of a 90 year old woman” and “it’s brand new.”
Kids’ rooms are the perfect place to go full shabby chic.
I’m not saying children aren’t deserving of new items. But there’s a reason many of us start out in life with next to nothing that was ours first.
Knowing how kids are prone to damage or ruin things, just by being kids, a lot of parents will smartly opt for second-hand stuff.
And most of the time, kids don’t complain. Or at least I didn’t.
New stuff is new stuff, even if it’s only new to me.
And this CC set really does look nice either way. It features several decorative stuffed animals in a rather old style, plus plenty of decor and even some furniture.
Kids can even play with the bunny in the CC preview!
Here we have another dining set, in a very soothing color pattern.
Many of these items are white with a slightly battered appearance, and subtle patterns. My favorite part, however, is the table – it has a tablecloth!
I have no idea why this has always been left out of the game.
I mean, the buffet tables kind of have them, so why can’t our dining tables?
They just make things look nicer.
And it’s a little easier to clean up spills, right?
Aside from that, everything here matches without being too overwhelming. So this CC will make for a very nicely decorated dining room with little effort.
What good is all this furniture and decor if you only have newer paintings to hang on your walls?
With this CC pack, there are enough prints for you to decorate your Sim’s whole house and still never get tired of them.
Most of them feature natural designs like birds and plants and butterflies, but there are small landscape paintings as well.
I think the rustic prints will fit right in with this style, too.
They contain cozy imagery of keys, boots, and buildings.
All the wall art here is available in different sizes and tons of swatches, so you can create aesthetically pleasing and artistic shabby spaces wherever you please.
