ESTATE Part 11 – Appliances Update π³
This month’s update expands the deVELL Kitchen with a strong focus on built-in appliances. My goal was to achieve a seamless, integrated look — but that comes with a technical twist involving shaders.
Here’s why that matters:
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Most functional appliances (like fridges, ovens, and dishwashers) use the phong shader, which reacts to room lighting and supports animations (like doors opening).
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Seamless elements such as counters and cabinets use a different shader that takes lighting from the walls or floor, blending in perfectly — but they can’t animate.
To make a kitchen that’s both functional and visually consistent, I combined both approaches. The result: fully built-in fridge and dishwasher units that look part of the cabinetry. They may require a bit of lighting or placement adjustment in-game for the best result — a small trade-off for the seamless finish.
Here’s what’s included in this update:
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π§ Built-in fridge and dishwasher
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π₯ AVA ovens – single-tile and two-tile options
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π Built-in double oven (requires Dream Home Decorator)
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π³ Gas hob
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πͺ΅ Matching cabinets for standalone fridges
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π§Ό Plain counter for dishwasher integration
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π Tall oven cabinet
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π° deVELL sink and decorative pot filler for final touches
Happy building and cooking — and thanks for all your support!