Stardew Valley Color Coding and Layout Guide

Layout

Stardew Valley Color Coding and Layout Guide

Big chests keep the color picker behavior, so storage can be organized by route: crops, fish, mining, gifts, cooking, artisan machines, Ginger Island, and request stockpiles.

Route facts

Category
Layout
Focus
20 colors, route zones, sheds, and farm work lanes
Source
https://stardewvalleywiki.com/Big_Chest#Coloring

Checklist

  • Color-code by workflow rather than by random item category.
  • Place high-use chests near machines, entrances, shipping bins, and warp points.
  • Use sheds or Big Sheds for deep storage once outdoor chest lanes become too noisy.