Your home in Heartopia is more than just a place to sleep — it’s a canvas for self-expression. From cozy cottages to grand estates, this guide covers everything you need to build, decorate, and customize your dream home.

Home Expansion Stages

Your home starts as a small cottage and can be expanded through 5 stages. Each expansion is handled by Builder Bob at the Construction Site.

Stage	Cost	Rooms Unlocked	Total Area	Requirement
1 (Starter)	Free	1 room (bedroom/living)	4x4 tiles	Default
2	2,000 Gold	+ Kitchen	6x6 tiles	Complete beginner guide
3	5,000 Gold	+ Bathroom, + Garden plot	8x8 tiles	Farming Level 3
4	15,000 Gold	+ Second floor, + Balcony	10x10 tiles (x2 floors)	NPC Friend x3
5 (Manor)	50,000 Gold	+ Basement, + Terrace, + Guest room	12x12 tiles (x3 floors)	Best Friend with Builder Bob

Expansion Tips

Stage 2 is top priority — the kitchen unlocks cooking at home, saving daily trips to Massimo’s restaurant.
Stage 3 adds a garden plot for farming at home — incredibly convenient.
Stage 4 doubles your space. The second floor is perfect for a bedroom and study.
Stage 5 is a luxury for end-game players. The basement is ideal for displaying rare collections.

See our Gold-Making Guide for strategies to afford expansions quickly.

Furniture Sources

Furniture comes from five main sources:

1. Ka Ching’s General Store

The store rotates its furniture stock daily. Common items are always available; rare items appear randomly.

Category	Price Range	Examples
Basic Furniture	50-200 Gold	Bed, chair, table, shelf
Decorations	100-500 Gold	Paintings, lamps, rugs, plants
Kitchen Appliances	300-1,000 Gold	Stove, fridge, counter
Rare Items	1,000-5,000 Gold	Antique furniture, statues
Seasonal Items	200-800 Gold	Event-themed decorations

2. Crafting at Builder Bob’s Workshop

Many furniture pieces can be crafted using raw materials:

Material	Source	Used For
Wood	Chopping trees	Chairs, tables, shelves, beds
Stone	Mining rocks	Fireplaces, statues, flooring
Metal	Mining ore deposits	Lamps, kitchen appliances, tools
Fabric	From cotton plants	Rugs, curtains, upholstery
Glass	From sand (beach)	Windows, display cases, aquariums

3. NPC Gifts

Reaching friendship milestones with NPCs unlocks free furniture:

NPC	Friendship Level	Furniture Gift
Atara	Friend	Town Map (wall decoration)
Vanya	Close Friend	Aquarium (fish display tank)
Blanc	Close Friend	Flower Stand (living decoration)
Massimo	Close Friend	Industrial Stove (kitchen appliance)
Ka Ching	Best Friend	Antique Display Case (rare item showcase)
Builder Bob	Best Friend	Custom Furniture Blueprint (design your own!)
Elara	Close Friend	Bird Cage (live bird display)
Toshi	Close Friend	Bug Display Cabinet (insect showcase)

4. Event Rewards

Seasonal events provide exclusive furniture you can’t buy or craft:

Event	Furniture Reward
Blossom Festival	Spring Wreath, Blossom Lantern
Summer Carnival	Carnival Banner, String Lights
Firefly Night	Lantern of Light
Harvest Fair	Scarecrow, Harvest Display
Moon Festival	Paper Lantern (glowing)
Snowflake Gala	Ice Furniture Set (5 pieces)
New Year	New Year Banner, Resolution Desk

See our Seasonal Events Guide for event schedules.

5. Multiplayer Trading

Trade furniture with other players via multiplayer:

Visit a friend’s home and drop items
Trade rare/seasonal items you have duplicates of
Some items are multiplayer-exclusive (obtained by visiting other players’ homes)

Furniture Catalog

Bedroom

Item	Source	Price	Notes
Single Bed	Ka Ching’s Store	150 Gold	Basic sleeping
Double Bed	Craft (Wood x10, Fabric x5)	—	Better stamina recovery
Luxury Bed	Ka Ching’s Store (rare)	2,000 Gold	+20% stamina recovery
Wardrobe	Craft (Wood x8)	—	Storage for clothes
Vanity Table	Ka Ching’s Store	300 Gold	Mirror + storage
Nightstand	Craft (Wood x4)	—	Small storage

Living Room

Item	Source	Price	Notes
Sofa	Ka Ching’s Store	500 Gold	2-seater
Armchair	Craft (Wood x6, Fabric x4)	—	1-seater
Coffee Table	Craft (Wood x5)	—	Small table
Bookshelf	Craft (Wood x8)	—	Display books/collectibles
Fireplace	Craft (Stone x15)	—	Warm glow in winter
TV	Ka Ching’s Store (rare)	1,500 Gold	Plays in-game channels
Rug (Large)	Craft (Fabric x8)	—	Covers 3x3 tiles

Kitchen

Item	Source	Price	Notes
Cooking Stove	NPC gift (Massimo)	—	Required for home cooking
Industrial Stove	NPC gift (Massimo, Close Friend)	—	Batch cooking enabled
Refrigerator	Ka Ching’s Store	600 Gold	Ingredient storage
Kitchen Counter	Craft (Wood x6, Metal x3)	—	Prep surface
Dining Table	Craft (Wood x8)	—	4-seater
Cabinet	Craft (Wood x6)	—	Dish storage

Outdoor & Garden

Item	Source	Price	Notes
Fence	Craft (Wood x3 per section)	—	Decorative boundary
Garden Gnome	Ka Ching’s Store	100 Gold	Fun decoration
Bird Bath	Craft (Stone x8)	—	Attracts birds
Flower Pots	Craft (Clay x2)	—	Grow flowers indoors
Pond	Builder Bob (5,000 Gold)	5,000 Gold	Decorative water feature
Torch	Craft (Wood x2, Metal x1)	—	Night lighting

Decoration Tips & Space Planning

Layout Principles

Zone Your Rooms: Dedicate each room to a theme (kitchen, bedroom, museum, etc.)
Leave Walkways: Ensure at least 1 tile of walking space between furniture clusters
Use Rugs as Anchors: Place a rug first, then arrange furniture around it
Layer Lighting: Combine ceiling lights, lamps, and fireplaces for warm ambiance
Vertical Space: Use shelves and wall-mounted items to maximize small rooms

Theme Ideas

Theme	Key Items	Vibe
Cozy Cottage	Wood furniture, fireplace, warm rug, plants	Warm, inviting
Modern Minimalist	Metal/glass items, clean lines, single color palette	Sleek, organized
Nature Lodge	Stone fireplace, wood furniture, animal decorations	Rustic, outdoorsy
Collector’s Museum	Display cases, shelves, rare items, lighting	Showroom, impressive
Festival Themed	Seasonal event items, string lights, banners	Celebratory, festive

Room-by-Room Recommendations

Bedroom (Stage 1-2):

Place bed against the back wall
Nightstand beside bed with a lamp
Wardrobe in the corner
Small rug under the bed area

Kitchen (Stage 2+):

Stove and counter along one wall (prep zone)
Dining table in the center or near window
Refrigerator and cabinet against side wall
Hanging pot rack if available

Living Room (Stage 3+):

Sofa facing the TV or fireplace
Coffee table in front of sofa
Bookshelf against back wall
Large rug tying the seating area together

Display Room (Stage 4+):

Glass display cases along walls
Spotlight lamps on each case
Center podium for the rarest item
Minimal clutter — let collectibles shine

House Rating System

Your home is rated based on decoration completeness and aesthetic score. Builder Bob evaluates your home weekly.

Rating Criteria

Factor	Weight	How to Score High
Furniture Count	30%	Fill rooms with appropriate furniture
Theme Cohesion	25%	Use matching styles within each room
Lighting	15%	Multiple light sources, no dark corners
Cleanliness	10%	No items on the floor (use storage)
Rarity	10%	Display rare/event items
Outdoor	10%	Decorate garden/exterior

Rating Tiers

Tier	Score	Reward
S	90-100	Golden Trophy + 3,000 Gold + Home of the Week title
A	75-89	Silver Trophy + 1,500 Gold
B	50-74	Bronze Trophy + 500 Gold
C	25-49	Participation + 100 Gold
D	0-24	”Keep trying!” message

Tip: The S-tier “Home of the Week” title is visible to other players in multiplayer. Show off your creativity!

Summary

5 home expansion stages, from free starter cottage to 50,000 Gold manor.
Priority: Stage 2 (kitchen) first, then Stage 3 (garden plot) for convenience.
Furniture sources: Ka Ching’s store, crafting, NPC gifts, event rewards, and multiplayer trading.
Use the zone-and-anchor method for room layouts — rugs first, furniture around them.
5 rating factors determine your weekly house score; aim for S-tier for exclusive rewards.
Display your rare collections (fish, bugs, event items) in dedicated showcase rooms.
Theme your home for bonus cohesion points — Cozy Cottage, Modern Minimalist, or Collector’s Museum.

For more guides, check our Gold-Making Guide to afford expansions, NPC Guide for furniture gifts, and Seasonal Events Guide for exclusive decorations. Visit our Complete Guide Hub for more Heartopia tips!