Rooms

I wouldn't mind this type of system (if it actually worked, as in the sims would actually autonomously "use" the items you placed in that room/area. That the sims would actually do those things together if you clicked the "do with ....".)

A lot of times I queue a task for my sim and they do it, but they do it for a second then abandon it and go do something totally irrelevant to their personality.

That's the issue I would not want for this type of system. I'm not a micro-manager at all, I do not get enjoyment out of stacking up a bunch of actions for my sim to do in a row. I much prefer for them to be smart enough to just do things and let me watch it all unfold, so their wants/actions actually drive the story.