I went on a serious cottagecore Stardew Valley mod hunt and now I’ve got the cozy farm of my dreams for my next save

It’s been a decade since Stardew Valley continued a farming life obsession that started with Harvest Moon in my childhood, and I never seem to stay away for long. That’s partially thanks to ConcernedApe’s endless cycle of updates, and partially because the Stardew Valley mod scene is filled with talented fans determined to keep their hooks in me somehow.

And now we’ve got the Stardew Valley 1.7 update on the way, so I’m using this as an excuse to start the process all over again for a more themed approach that sticks to cottagecore Stardew Valley mods. After hours of browsing and troubleshooting, I’ve finally assembled a collection that plays nice with the farming sim’s current version and nails the classy, earthy vibe I love so much.

If you want to try some of my favorites, here’s every Stardew Valley mod I’m using for a cozy cottagecore playthrough.

Required mods

Stardew Valley mods to start your cottagecore farm

Our in-depth guide on how to install Stardew Valley mods can walk you through the basics of downloading and installing mods, but here are the foundational ones you’ll need for this cottagecore collection.

If you want to download all the same mods, you’ll need:

SMAPI by PathoschildContent Patcher by PathoschildAlternative Textures by PeacefulEndHappy Home Designer by tlitookilakin

I recommend a few other popular Stardew mods, too. These are optional tools I used to change outfits and add a little more flexibility to farm customization.

Fashion Sense by PeacefulEndImmersive Scarecrows by aedenthornFarm Type Manager by EscaMMC

Additionally, I suggest using Automate, Lookup Anything, UI Info Suite 2, and Generic Mod Config Menu for a few more quality of life changes. The Stardrop mod manager is also pretty handy—I can’t be trusted to place so many files in the right folders when I’m on a download spree.

Cottagecore Stardew Valley mods for buildings and maps

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Building and map mods for a solid foundation

All of my Stardew Valley mod sprees begin with a map, and once I’ve found that I know I’m in business. This time, I wanted something with plenty of nature woven in between my fields and livestock buildings.

That’s why I opted for the Velvet Veil Farm by Calimistra on Nexus—I love the asymmetrical layout, waterfall features, and relaxing view. Consider it, and the other mods in this section, the foundation for everything else on my list.

And a few extra Stardew mods for finishing touches

I tend to shy away from the more pinky, bright cottagecore designs in favor of woodsy textures and natural greens. That’s where DaisyNiko’s Earth Recolour helped pull it all together and tone down some of the Valley’s brightly-colored details.

Then I used Decorative Bushes and More Grass, because, when given the option, I will always choose to surround myself with plants and disappear into the forest.

Stardew Valley cottagecore furniture mods

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There’s tons of fan-made furniture and other goodies out there, and if you aren’t careful, your download folder quickly grows into a mess of unused clutter and mod compatibility issues. I tried to keep it simple, only downloading furniture and decor I knew would fit my woodsy, cottagecore needs.

I’ve divided the list into sections for interior design and outdoor decor, but you’ll find some mods include items that work anywhere.

Interior Stardew Valley mods

Armory Cabinet by PoplinpAsh’s Dark and Cozy Furniture Set by TortartBog’s Witchy Craftables by BogWyytchChocolatte’s Floral Wallpaper and Furniture by chocolatte12Fall Paintings by Zexu2KForest Nook Furniture by 8BitAlienGem’s Neutral-Toned Rugs by gemstheticHxW Winery Furniture by HimeTartsLBXLW Tapestries and Rugs by labixiaoluwanOld-Timey Cottagecore Furniture by 8BitAlienOrange Flower Decor by ENGloomyPotatoes’ Cozy Furniture by BackedPotatoesVintage cribs by Floridakil0sWizard’s Whimsical Furniture by BackedPotatoes

Outdoor Stardew Valley mods

Farm-Themed Outdoor Furniture by yuninocornBog’s Witchy Scarecrows by BogWyytchMushroom Sprinklers by lianaceCottagecore Fences by GweniaczekNano’s Garden Style Craftables by NanoIsNotRobot

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