Velanimus Farmhouse Overhaul

⭐ ⭐ (420 endorsements) 📥 11,536 downloads 📌 v1.1 📅 12/9/2019
⚪ Last updated 2021

By Velanimus · Buildings

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 1/24/2021 📅 Created: 12/9/2019
⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
1🛠️ SKSE64 — Skyrim Script Extender 64 Download ↗
2🔧 USSEP — Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗
4🧩 Address Library — Address Library for SKSE Plugins Download ↗
5🔧 SSE Engine Fixes — SSE Engine Fixes Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 3.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #10 of 29 Buildings mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

This mod is a complete overhaul of all 6 farmhouse buildings, as well as smith, inn, yarl longhouse, and lumbermill. Every building recieves its own set of textures, giving the building an unique look. The textures are carefully chosen and almost all of them are thoroughly treated by hand so they look unique and still fit into the scene along with all other textures. Overall, my goal was to create an immersive village impression with an varied, more brownish-wooden style compared to the ugly grey vanilla textures. Some optimizations to the vanilla farmhouse meshes were also conducted to fix some weird looking details.

-------------------------------------------------------------------- What does the mod contain? ------------------------------------------------------------------

27 meshes and 136 textures. This means there will be more textures loaded in the villages compared to a vanilla setup, so make sure you have the spare VRAM, and chose wisely between 2k / 1k version.

------------------------------------------------------------------------- Installation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Install as usual with your mod manager of choice. It's just textures & meshes.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Credits --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Not all textures are by me, I used alot of publicy available CC0 / free licensed textures, please refer to the Credits tab.

------------------------------------------------------------------------ Disclaimer ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

This mod was created for free to give back some to the awesome Skyrim modding community, donations of any sort are not accepted. However, I would really appreciate if you take the time and leave an endorsement in case it turns out you like this mod, to show me my efforts of creating this were worth it :)

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FAQ -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Q: Stonewalls?

A: I provide a stonewall texture, but more for the purpose of interior farmhouse walls. for Stonewalls, I use the mesh replacer of Xenophobe3 from Oldrim (link), I think it looks the best. You will have to simply run the meshes from oldrim through SSE nif optimizer if you want to install it for SSE. If you do not like my stonewall01 texture, you can simply delete it.

The fence seen in some pictures is also available on the nexus.

Q: SMIM compatibility to maintain 3D-ropes?

A: Install optional file.

Q: Compatible with JK Skyrim / mod xy?

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Velanimus Farmhouse Overhaul is a complete visual overhaul for all six farmhouse buildings in Skyrim, plus the smith, inn, jarl longhouse, and lumbermill. It replaces vanilla grey textures with hand-treated, brownish-wooden textures and optimizes meshes for a more immersive village look. Includes 27 meshes and 136 textures, with 2K and 1K versions available.

✨ Key Features

Overhauls all 6 farmhouse buildings, plus smith, inn, jarl longhouse, and lumbermill.
Includes 27 meshes and 136 textures, with hand-treated textures for a unique, cohesive look.
Optimizes vanilla farmhouse meshes to fix weird visual details.
Offers both 2K and 1K texture versions to suit different VRAM capacities.
Uses CC0/free licensed textures, credited in the Credits tab.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 420 endorsements and over 11,500 downloads.
  • Gives every building a unique, hand-treated look that fits the game's aesthetic.
  • Includes mesh optimizations to fix vanilla visual glitches.

⚠️ Cons

  • Adds more textures to villages, so you'll need spare VRAM—choose the 1K version if you're tight on memory.
  • Last updated in January 2021, so it may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim updates or other mods.
  • Not all textures are original; some are CC0/free licensed, which might not match your preferred style.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want to replace the ugly grey vanilla farmhouse textures with a warmer, more varied wooden style. If you're into visual overhauls and have the VRAM to spare, this is a solid pick. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes—this is purely cosmetic.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install—it's just textures and meshes, so it's a simple drop-in.
  • If you have a lower-end GPU, pick the 1K version to save VRAM and avoid stuttering in villages.
  • Check the Credits tab to see which textures are CC0/free licensed if you're concerned about asset usage.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Velanimus
Version
1.1
Downloads
11,536
Endorsements
420
Category
Buildings
Created
12/9/2019
Updated
1/24/2021

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