Two new Creator Kits have dropped for The Sims 4: Modern Retreat from Tudtuds and Garden to Table by BrazenLotus. Both Kits add new objects to the game, but with different settings in mind. Modern Retreat Kit focuses on sleek modern indoor living room items, while Garden to Table Kit brings modern-yet-rustic outdoor backyard patio items. Let’s analyze each Kit to see exactly what you get and whether they’re worth adding to your collection.
The Sims 4 Modern Retreat Kit and The Sims 4 Garden to Table Kit is now available on PC via Steam and EA App, Mac via Origin, PlayStation 4 | 5, Xbox One | Xbox Series X/S, and Epic Games Store for $4.99.
The Sims 4 Modern Retreat Kit Overview
As the name suggests, The Sims 4 Modern Retreat Kit from Tudtuds gives you the opportunity to create modern retreat spaces for your Sims, namely living rooms. Whether it’s a place to relax after work or school or at the weekends, your Sims can unwind in their new stylish space.
New Modern Living Space Objects
Modern Retreat Kit adds exactly 25 new objects to The Sims 4, including seats, surfaces, decorations, and lights. There are no pre-built Styled Rooms, or Build Mode additions such as new wall or floor patterns. The new items added include:
- An ottoman
- 2 living chairs
- A matching sofa and loveseat
- A backless wooden bench
- A coffee table
- A wooden accent table
- A small table designed after a wild cat
- 2 tall display shelves, a smaller and a longer one
- 2 rugs
- Half a dozen clutter items
- A table, floor, and ceiling light
- A wide marble fireplace
- A wall screen in 3 different heights
An Oasis Springs house with the living area redesigned with Modern Retreat items.
Final Verdict for Modern Retreat Kit
Modern Retreat Kit isn’t a bad addition to The Sims 4. It feels similar to Refined Living Room Kit. It had a nice selection of stylish objects, whether placed together or mixed with other items from The Sims 4. Personal favorites include the cat table, display shelves, rugs, clutter items, and marble fireplace.
The objects aren’t exactly cheap, but neither are they silly expensive. They may be just about affordable for starter Sims, but only if they have a generous leftover budget after moving into their new home. However, it’s not reserved only for highly wealthy Sims either.
The final score for The Sims 4 Modern Retreat Kit is 7 out of 10.
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- Create a relaxing living space for your Sims with Modern Retreat.
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- Key items include display shelves, a marble fireplace, and cat table.
The Sims 4 Garden to Table Kit Overview
The Sims 4 Garden to Table Kit from BrazenLotus adds another series of objects, this time designed for use outdoors, specifically for outdoor kitchens/dining rooms. This Kit also has a modern theme to it, but incorporates a rustic feel as well. With these objects, you can create a relaxing outdoor space where you can grill food and entertain Sims.
New Backyard/Patio Items
Garden to Table Kit also includes 25 new objects such as seating, tables, decorations, grills, and even a new floor pattern. Like Modern Retreat Kit, no pre-made Styled Room is included. It’s down to you to build everything from scratch. With this Kit, you can find the following items:
- A dining chair
- Seat made of wood and stone
- 2 dining tables in different lengths
- 3 display shelves, including one that leans against a wall
- A sink
- Several potted plants, including a small potted tree
- A rug
- Half a dozen clutter items
- A wooden pergola
- 2 grills in different styles
- A tile floor pattern
An Oasis Springs patio area redesigned with Garden to Table items.
Final Verdict for Garden to Table Kit
Garden to Table Kit has a similar theme to a previous Kit for The Sims 4, Desert Luxe, which was also themed around outdoor objects. However, Garden to Table has a different style to it. Although it has the same earthy tones and is suited for more arid settings, this is more geared towards outdoors cooking and dining.
The objects provided will certainly create a warm and relaxed atmosphere for Sims, whether they’re enjoying a tasty lunch or throwing an outdoor dinner party for friends. With Garden to Table, this will inspire Sims to enjoy their meals outdoors.
Favorite objects with this Kit include the stylish dining chair, stone-and-wood display shelf, potted plants, rugs, clutter items, grill with the chimney, and pergola.
The Sims 4 Garden to Table Kit gets a final score of 8.5 out of 10.
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- Provide a relaxing outdoor space for your Sims.
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- Notable items include the new grills and outdoor dining table and chairs.
Conclusion – Best Kit and Value for Money
Both Modern Retreat Kit and Garden to Table Kit make good additions to The Sims 4, each providing new ideas for design and lifestyle. With the topic of personal preference, Garden to Table Kit feels the more appealing with its new outdoor dining content, but this isn’t to completely rule out Modern Retreat, especially with its stylish selection of new objects such as the display shelves and wide marble fireplace. Whether they’re worth spending $5 each is down to player preference, but nevertheless, they shouldn’t disappoint expectations.
