At the beginning of your Stardew Valley journey, you’ll be inundated with tips and tricks for restoring your neglected farm. While exploring gift-giving strategies and perhaps even dabbling in cheats might be tempting, prioritizing your farmhouse upgrades is crucial. That small, one-room dwelling will only suffice for so long before the need for more space becomes glaringly apparent. These upgrades introduce significant functionality and even new gameplay elements, but they represent substantial investments. Unlike modifying your farm’s layout and appearance, you lack the expertise to upgrade your house single-handedly. This guide outlines the complete process of renovating your humble abode.
Robin in Stardew Valley getting ready to upgrade a house.
The Three Main Farmhouse Upgrades
There are three primary farmhouse upgrades in Stardew Valley, along with several renovations that unlock after the second upgrade. Both upgrades and renovations are handled by Robin the carpenter. Simply provide her with the necessary resources, and she’ll complete the work within a few days.
Upgrade 1: Kitchen and Bedroom
The initial upgrade costs 10,000g and 450 wood, taking Robin three days to complete. This expansion adds a kitchen, allowing you to cook meals for yourself and villagers. It also includes a refrigerator for storing cooking ingredients and a separate bedroom with a larger, more comfortable bed. This upgrade is a prerequisite for marriage.
Upgrade 2: Expanding the Family Home
Once you’ve completed the first upgrade, you can further expand your home for 65,000g and 100 Hardwood. This also takes Robin three days and adds two new rooms: a versatile empty room for any purpose and a nursery equipped with a crib and two small beds for children. This upgrade is essential for having children with your spouse. Furthermore, it unlocks various renovations. These are significant and costly but not mandatory if you prefer to proceed directly to the final upgrade.
Available Renovations After Upgrade 2
After the second upgrade, a variety of renovations become available. These offer further customization options for your growing family and farming needs:
- Remove crib: Free
- Open bedroom: 10,000g
- Add southern room: 30,000g
- Add corner room: 20,000g
- Expand corner room: 100,000g
- Add attic: 60,000g
- Cubby: 10,000g
- Dining room: 150,000g
- Open dining room: 10,000g
Unlike the main upgrades, renovations are instantaneous, so you can immediately enjoy the results. You can also reverse a renovation and receive a full refund, provided the room is unoccupied.
Upgrade 3: The Cellar
The final upgrade, costing 100,000g, also requires three days of Robin’s time. It adds a cellar, accessible via a new staircase in your kitchen. The cellar provides space for casks to age artisanal goods like wine and cheese, increasing their value. It initially contains 33 casks, with a maximum capacity of 189.
Conclusion: Building Your Dream Farmhouse
Upgrading your farmhouse in Stardew Valley is a significant aspect of the game, enabling you to expand your living space, accommodate a family, and even enhance your farming operations with the addition of a cellar. While these upgrades require substantial investment, they ultimately enrich your gameplay experience. Plan your upgrades strategically to maximize their benefits and create the perfect farmhouse to complement your thriving Stardew Valley life.
