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[zeehasablog]

Functional Victorian Washstand

This is a washstand by Kerrigan House Designs, and since released, I dreamed of it being a functional wash basin. I imagined how I could do it, but I lacked the know-how.

NOT ANYMORE!

With the help of Serinion's "Ablution Chamber Basin", I have managed to make this function as a proper bedroom basin, for your sims to do their daily wash!

There's a misconception that Victorians and previous generations didn't bathe at all - the truth is that they didn't sit in a bath, or a stand in a shower on a regular basis; what they did do, is WASH. This is where they would have a basin and jug in their bedroom, and they would use this to wash their smelly parts - or any other part of their body they wished to clean.

This basin functions as a sink - you can brush your teeth, wash your hands, shave your face; as well as take a "sponge bath" OFF THE GRID.

I have added the "Sponge Bath" interaction by connecting the basin with Cepzid's "Sponge Bath at Sink" Mod - so it is required in order for this to work.

Another feature is the mirror; it's impossible for the functioning sink to be in the same file as a mirror; and KHD's washstand did not feature a real mirror. So, I have created a separate mirror that just slots into place. Once placed, it will move with the stand, so you don't have to move things separately.

In Build/Buy, I have put the washstand and the mirror in the plumbing category, right next to each-other, so that you don't have to search around, and go different places to put it all together:

There's six different swatches, which will hopefully fit nicely in whichever room you want to place it!

I have also put lots of slots by the water jug, so you can place soaps and towels or other knick-knacks as you please.

To use this wash stand, you will need:

The file included in this post - Download from my Patreon Here XML Injector Sponge Bath Mod

You can also download the whole "Linen" set by Kerrigan House Designs, which the basin is a part of, here~ (but, not required for this item)

Enjoy!!

Final Note: A huge thank you to my friends on the Sims History discord for all their help and support!

Update 24/02/2026: Remade uv_1 and no longer shows transparent when MXAO is enabled within ReShade. Reduced polycount. If you want to keep the HQ file, and don't use MXAO, feel free to keep using the old file.

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[palatinewolfsblog]

The mind is like an umbrella - it functions best when open. - Walter Gropius

[barbie-yuri]

Idk who needs to hear this, but if you struggle alot with hand washing dishes, like whether its executive dysfunction of starting the task, or the discomfort of having wet hands, or the icky of it. Ngl ive always really struggled with this and its caused so many problems and anxiety having a constant dish pile. BUT GUYS its wierd but it works for me and might work for you, i recently just started washing one or two dishes while im in the shower in the morning, just as my routine, and it takes away all the negatives i had about washing dishes. Its less gross when im already wet and washing myself anyways, i feel like i can hold the dish more comfortably and so its less taxing to scrub, i dont have to worry about water getting everywhere and dripping down my arms and getting on my clothes like it ALWAYS does sink washing. And since the shower is a very comfortable spot for me mentally, i like the warmth, i enjoy the steam, it makes staying and doing the dishes feel relaxing rather than an agonizing chore. I now have zero mental blocks keeping me from doing the dishes. Just get a small-ish shower basket with holes to hold some dirty dishes and an across the tub caddy to set the dishes on to dry and you have a whole moving set up🩷

[ilovespidermansomuch]

you mean I have to go to sleep, and then I also need to wake up? what's next, I have to survive another day?

life is a prison 😔

[random-xpressions]

You have made some progress in life when you no longer sleep by keeping an alarm...

Random Xpressions

[neurodiversitysci]

"You're so self aware"

Other People: You're so self aware.

Me (in my head): Thanks, it does not improve my life in any practical way whatsoever.

[alexandraswritingblock]

L.Y.S.S