Objects

With the exception of your Sims’ appearance, your home is the ultimate personal expression in The Sims 3. You start out a bit thin in the wallet, but once you start bringing in steady paychecks, you can really indulge your inner interior decorator.

Will every room be a masterpiece? Well that depends on you, but at least it will express your (or your Sims’) identity.

This full catalog of objects lists everything you can purchase and customize for your homes. From accents to xylophones, every item is detailed here with all relevant prices and properties, such as effects on skills or the well-being of your Sims.

This chapter covers all the items from The Sims 3 base game, plus World Adventures, Ambitions, Late Night, Generations, and Pets, plus currently available stuff packs.

This section covers Buy Mode, the next section covers Build Mode items that affect your Sims, and the section after that covers the most popular items from The Sims Store.

Almost every item you buy has far-reaching effects. Some items fulfill specific needs, like Bladder and Hunger, while others contribute to skill development, such as Logic or Cooking.

Still others provide environmental ratings to improve a Sim’s home, offer cozy comfort after a hard day, or encourage group activities or socialization. Some items help children learn, or allow Sims to pursue hobbies, skills, or careers.

The following tables note each effect an object has on your Sims. The higher the number, the larger effect it has.