Wash Basin Variants - Base Object Swapper
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Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.1% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #103 of 434 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
I published Wash Basin Retexture relatively early in my modding journey and at the time I found it difficult to choose between the four available retextures. Now that I know how to use Base Object Swapper though, I no longer need to choose 😄
Swaps are loaded randomly only once per save i.e. once a mesh has been loaded for the first time it will remain the same for the rest of your playthrough and only change again on a new game.
2K textures are provided with the main file but 1K and 4K options are available in the optional files section. Simply overwrite the main file with the optional one of your choice.
I make use of the wash basin mesh included with Skyrim Objects SMIMed - Noble Furniture for all variations, it is not a hard requirement but I highly recommend it.
All variants include water meshes from Water In Wash Basins (WIW) but no textures, making WIW a requirement. Give my mod priority over WIW.
The plugin is flagged as ESL.
Optional Files:
Model Swapper Conversion: This file allow you to make use of Model Swapper instead of Base Object Swapper. This should improve compatibility with mods that require vanilla asset forms to function correctly, such as Sink of Scrubbing.
Have this file overwrite the Main File. It replaces the _SWAP.ini file with a blank one, essentially rendering the BOS version innert. You can then disable or delete the plugin file as well, as it is only required by BOS, though this is completely optional. (Note: I do not recommend removing the Main File plugin mid save)
Requirements:
Water In Wash Basins
Base Object Swapper for SE and AE.
Base Object Swapper VR for Skyrim VR.
Model Swapper for the Optional File only.
Installation:
Use your preferred mod manager to install as per normal.
Overwrite if prompted / give my mod priority.
andymash70 for improvements to my textures
powerofthree for Base Object Swapper
alandtse for Base Object Swapper VR
NifSkope by Alphax, m4444x, tazpn, wz, Shon, amorilia
Wash Basin Variants is a Skyrim mod that uses Base Object Swapper to randomly replace vanilla wash basins with four retextured versions, adding visual variety. With 385 endorsements and frequent updates, it's a lightweight cosmetic enhancement for players seeking subtle environmental diversity.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Simple and effective – adds visual variety without breaking immersion
- Community-trusted with 385 endorsements and nearly 388k downloads
- Uses Base Object Swapper, so it's compatible with other mods that respect that framework
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects wash basins – a very niche visual change
- Requires Base Object Swapper, which may be an extra dependency for some users
- No screenshots or detailed previews in the description, so you can't see the variants before installing
For Skyrim players who want subtle environmental variety without overhauling the game. If you're a modder or a completionist who notices small details, this is a nice touch. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes or major visual overhauls – this is purely cosmetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have Base Object Swapper installed and enabled, or the mod won't work.
- Load order doesn't matter much, but keep it after any mods that modify wash basins to avoid conflicts.
- If you're using a mod manager, just download and activate – no manual file placement needed.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Pieter82
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 387,724
- Endorsements
- 385
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 10/28/2023
- Updated
- 1/9/2026
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