Counter

Countertops (commonly known as counters) are necessary for making meals that require prepration. Small appliances and certain other objects (such as a cash register) need to be place on such surface to function properly. Certain sinks must have a counter fixture. From The Sims 2 onward, dishwashers and Trash compactors can be set in a counter top. Depending of which game, this rule may be optional.

With island counter tops carrying the same purpose as a regular countertop, this type of counter also serves as a dining table. Children and older Sims, as well as cats can only utilize a counter.