Stardew Valley is all about gentle progression, as players grow crops, make friends, and discover the secrets of Pelican Town. The game begins with the player inheriting their grandfather's farm in the titular Stardew Valley. Unfortunately, the farm is in a pretty poor state to begin with, and a lot of hard work is necessary to improve it.
One of the biggest goals for most players in Stardew Valley will be restoring the farmhouse itself, which begins as a single room. However, building up the farmhouse and adding new rooms and features can be very expensive, so it's a good idea to plan the upgrades in advance.
Where to Upgrade the Farmhouse
Unlike many of Stardew Valley's features, upgrading the farmhouse is available right from the start of the game. To get started, head to the Carpenter's Shop at Robin and Demetrius' house, which can be found in the Mountain area north of Pelican Town.
Robin is the town carpenter, and her shop is open from 9 am to 5 pm on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday. It closes an hour early on Friday and is only open on Tuesday if it's raining. Speak to Robin at the counter to check the list of upgrades and renovations that are available for the farmhouse.
How to Upgrade the Farmhouse
There are three basic upgrades for the farm in Stardew Valley, each more expensive than the last, as well as a series of free renovations that are only available once players have a fully-upgraded farmhouse:
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Upgrades |
Description |
Cost |
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House Upgrade 1 |
Adds a bedroom as well as a functional kitchen. |
10,000g, 450 Wood |
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House Upgrade 2 |
Adds two new rooms, including one with children's beds and a crib, allowing players to have children. Also enlarges the bedroom and kitchen. |
50,000g, 150 Hardwood |
|
House Upgrade 3 |
Adds a cellar below the kitchen, allowing players to increase the rarity of artisan goods using Casks. |
100,000g |
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Renovations |
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Remove Crib |
Gets rid of the crib, removing the ability to have children. |
Free |
|
Open Bedroom |
Removes the wall between the bedroom and entrance area, adding extra space. |
Free |
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Add Southern Room |
Adds a room below the bedroom. |
Free |
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Add Corner Room |
Adds a room above the bedroom. |
Free |
Robin will take three days to construct each of the basic upgrades, though players are still free to use the house as normal while she is working. The renovations are completed instantly, and, unlike the basic upgrades, can be reversed by going back to Robin's shop. The Pelican Town carpenter can also be used to construct a variety of outbuildings, allowing players to keep animals in Stardew Valley.
Stardew Valley is available on Android, iOS, PC, PS4, PS Vita, Switch, and Xbox One.