Objects that are a MUST in your sims's homes

That trash can is a MUST. Also, a computer, a desk and chair. Lately, I make sure my child Sims have that special wall lamp to ha-ha-ha ward off the monster under the bed. Sadly, after a time it ceases to work. But getting a parent or even an older sibling to spray the bed can be a tad sketchy. The child may succeed in waking the parent, but I'm guessing the Sim is so tired, they just automatically head downstairs. To what --- make coffee, watch TV, what?

I also like my Sims to have that automatic Tea Brewing station. Dishwasher, too. Book case. I build my own houses to play most of the time, and often have an office space.

And, this iteration I'm more into the whole gardening thing, which surprises me. I hate to do that in RL. Then, when winter hits, my Sims need a green house to protect said garden.

I indulge my Sims by having the smaller Karaoke machine to develop their singing voices. Most have a tendency to sing in the shower, they might as well have the voices to go with it. Nothing like a screechy, somebody is killing the cat sound emanating from the nearest shower to jar you out of a good immersion. ;)