island-designs

[quaint flicker]

Part of me wants to fully square (with rounded edges) every cliff and body of water but I worry about the instant regret

[strong heath]

That’s exactly what I did and now I’m paying for it 😭. I made everything square and regret it so much. Now I’m trying to move my entire island to the beach so I could terraform it into looking natural again, and that is going to be haard

[stuck kayak]

What should I do for these areas of my island? My vibe is sort of a Japanese/zen vibe.

[quaint flicker]

i desperetly need storage so im saving up to upgrade my house but i also desperately need that money to move everything so i can just rework the entire island's layout

[left valley]

I do! I can send some pics

[remote garden]

It beautiful omg, thank U for sharing 🥹🫂❤️

[true venture]

I did a little area for used books, I will build a little library also, but first I have to do my nook shop area :>

[left valley]

Ofc!

[gentle root]

I’m doing a European theme, does anyone have any ideas on what to do with town hall? It’s right next to my train station

[vital thicket]

I've Finally begun to design my island. I aim to connect the two rivers I have with water soon. The only permanent landmark/building I've got is Stitches home/island which is on the small island by themselves. I'm looking for some inspiration for a natural/bee themed island that's quite natural seeming. Would appreciate anyone who has an idea, suggestion, inspiration or just kind words : )

[vital thicket]

Right now I'm clearing the top left for 2 homes and a farming district

Fauna and temporarily Clucky will live there

[outer brook]

Currently my island looks like this: (I still need to get rid of the pathways and put the rest of the buildings onto the beach!!)

Im trying to go for kinda soft cottage/warm farm-core theme with a lot of water inlet and boat docks :)

I planned on having 3x3 house layouts with exactly those villagers and Coco is gonna be my neighbour next to my house :p

I thought about putting our houses all on the highest story of terraforming possible (idk if its 3rd or 4th layer), below that all the stores and shops (Idk if to put the houses or stores higher) and at the first story with the airport and stuff the rest of the island. If I have one story left, possibly I would add some Vegetable beds or smth idk

Idk how to plan any of this, and I'm not good at making layouts for terraforming - if anyone has any suggestions, ideas or would like to help me, react to this message or dm me and I'll check it out asap! :D

[umbral zephyr]

basketball court i did for my neighborhood

and a corner store/factory

[jade anvil]

working on my lake view

im having so much trouble finding a brick path i actually like

[mortal ermine]

I’m designing this weird bean-shaped island tomorrow. Think im gonna try a fishing-theme maybe? Will update

[mortal ermine]

Came out way more random than i intended to make it but the design ultimately came out pretty nostalgic for me. I’m calling it Azuki or Red-bean island

I think i’ll add a sign that declares the island’s name!

[wise wing]

Some progress on my kidcore island 🧸

[vital thicket]

I'm finally happy with the rivers on my island, just need to add a few ponds now. Are there any rules for "pond fish" to spawn?

[pulsar night]

Festivale

[last notch]

The xows are hilriously adorable

[radiant briar]

From my valentines maze island 🥰
Love Maze 💗 DA-3012-9173-7909

[arctic pecan]

Can someone who’s really good at designing come visit my island and I can hear your recommendations as I tour you around? Here’s some pics, even tho it’s not in season😢

[dull lichen]

Cute idea.💝

[random plover]

so i wanna start working on a coastal-ish island, any tips for terraforming (once i get it lol) and furniture?

[carmine atlas]

Is there a way to stop flowers from growing around trees? The flowers just keep spreading on my island. And if what shakes loose from the trees land on the flowers, it just disappears.

[craggy cypress]

You can make a transparent custom design and lay that around trees. Flowers can't spawn on custom designs

[radiant briar]

Thank you

[dull lichen]

Started with something new…🍄

[latent pivot]

So cute!!

[chilly quarry]

Do you guys know where I should put my museum and clothes shop, nooks cranny and campsite

I want it to be cool like on a cliff and having cool ways to get up

[hollow glacier]

Hi! Whats the name of the rug under the bed???

[wicked prawn]

first island entrance! 🥹

[forest tendon]

That's the Turkey Day rug! You get it from Franklin on Turkey Day if you bring him requested ingredients.
That Pooh plush is super cute! 🥰

[vivid solstice]

Food truck by my live music stage.

[sullen hornet]

This is how the entrance to my my new Island is coming together. What do we think? I’m going for a rural japanese fishermen’s village type of thing 🌿

[mortal stag]

@sturdy island

[umbral obsidian]

chat could anybody help me out with like planning the layout for my island
Struggling quite a bit since ive never been the planner type, but i do want it to flow somewhat nicely? Its supposed to be patd afycso themed but im blanking on overall ideas so might scrap it

Hoping this is the right place to ask

[tepid tulip]

I adore the pathing you used! Do you have the code for it?

[ancient flume]

Any ideas for a spot filler? ❤️

[jade anvil]

thoughts on my fountain pond?

[thin bridge]

Should I move my entrance over by two squares to match with the RS, or does it look fine where it is.

[verbal thicket]

Honestly it looks fine to me, I betcha you can get away with it without spending a lot of bells on RS by readjusting the pathway/road a bit or just keeping it the same and hiding it with trees or something.

[thin bridge]

I don't need to move anything that'll cost money. It only looks weird on the map. Ground level it looks fine.

[verbal thicket]

(Oh! I I'm so sorry-) definitely move it, I think it would be worth it in the end. Also you did a amazing job :)

[thin bridge]

Then it won't line up with the entrance now that I think about it. I tried hard to get one that lined up, but after two days I was going crazy. 😂

[verbal thicket]

Oh dang- that is so dumb!😭

[noble shuttle]

Will pay someone 3mil to dig out all my flowers. (You can keep id you want) and help me create a fruit tree farm.

[jolly bobcat]

That’s such a good island keep going!!

[wraith veldt]

I love the lights.D

[vital thicket]

What should I put up here? Except from my flower storage

[fading peak]

Cornyvill Karaoke work in progress

[kind ore]

I finished the recent Archon quest in Genshin
Iykyk
But im really proud of this tribute

[dull lichen]

I have a similar build on my curent Island with two levels behind the house so that i can put trees around, that are visible when you stand in front of the house. It creates a nice cozy atmosphere like a frame.
And you can combine it with a large object like windmill, lighthouse or even one or two beanstalks on one or both sides depending on your island theme.

[hollow glacier]

Thank you for responding!! The Pooh is from my 2000s childhood lol

[old briar]

Making a little outdoor theatre!! I’m not sure what else to add though ☹️ ideas are appreciated!’

[tribal orchid]

Maybe a fishing shop where you pay to access the fishing area with lots of fishing rods and a market for bait / pond vegetation!

[gentle ice]

Any island designs to get me to 3-star

[gentle ice]

Hello

[gloomy sequoia]

Any idea what to put here?

[analog portal]

Park

[jade oriole]

ooh maybe a nice sea-themed diner

[sly cargo]

working on some terraforming and I’m uber happy with this waterfall situation! feat. my girl Ketchup

[livid merlin]

Outdoor library, the only part of my island which I am truly proud of and happy how it came together. 🩷

[gritty granite]

I invited Quaquaval to perform Feather Dance to Valentia

[onyx rose]

Dropping for some inspo!
Visit Ares Isle!!! ❤️
Est. 2020 | N. Hem | 5 stars
S-level Interior Design
DA-7924-1503-2259

[spice sapphire]

Sobbing. That is beautiful. Way better than I'll ever make

Anyone got any ideas on how to make "hidden" areas around the island? You cant exactly cover the tops of spaces

[frail quartz]

You can use castle walls to hide the holes.

I hide Ozzie in a hole with cliffs around his whole house and then use jail bars to surround the top of it, so I imagine you can do the same concept with non-see-through walls

[vital thicket]

Making a small foresty area for Fauna's home. Does anyone have any suggestions on what I can do to this area?

[pseudo warren]

some pics from my xmas-themed slumber island 🎄

[somber depot]

@zinc atlas I feel like maybe they would work for a carnival area? I adore the festival balloons so much, I use them by my house, but now I want to try and use all the other items I got today! Lol

[zinc atlas]

Yess!!! They fit that theme so well tbh

The balloons and the little lamps are my fav

Thats what I ended up doing with most of my stuff

[somber depot]

OH WOW FIRST OF ALL THE VILLAGERS FOLLOWING YOU AS YOU FILM IS SUCH A COOL EFFECT! Second of all, the dance floors with the lights are so cool, it gives me an idea to use them behind other items to use the lights… I love your layout 🥹❤️

These are the only two photos i took today 😅

[zinc atlas]

It definitely added a lot more life to the event, they'll dance on the light stages too

I love pavé so much

[somber depot]

🥹 I also love pave, he’s the best

[brittle crescent]

I’m trying to do a grungey citycore island at the bottom half… but what do I do about my rivers? Left side I’m gonna do a marketplace around the rivers but I’m stumped on what to do for the right side.

[zinc atlas]

Could make one like a big drain channel with roads on either side, sidewalks, whatever style youre going for

That idea

[hollow arrow]

Finishing up my Valentine’s Day picnic area! My brother proposed to his gf on Valentine’s Day they bought me my copy of the game, so I’ve added some stuff to this to make it more personalized to them. ☺️ I drew their initials in the sand and figured out how to upload real pics of them (not shown) into NookLink. I added a trail of cherry blossoms up the beach leading to the picnic. Making a few adjustments before they visit! Those two love nerdy romance 😂 their friends made them a wedding in their favorite dinosaur game and my brother cried, so I’m pretty sure he’s going to cry at this lol

I’ve added more bouquets and plants. I also have a butterfly model I could add. What else do you think would add to this?

Maybe the picnic basket item?

I haven’t unlocked cooking yet but that would be cute decor

Sorry to spam chat, but does anyone have wedding items that they’d recommend? I can ask for them in catalogue chat. Maybe fireworks and sparklers?

[tranquil pendant]

I am once again asking for suggestions for an awkward space lol
Any ideas or should I just fill it with plants and wheat fields?😭
I need more whimsyyyyy

[surreal canyon]

I low-key need help I'm making a cottage core island and so far only the plaza nook shop my house has paths trees bushes etc and items I need to decorate my whole island! Can someone gimmie suggestions on what items to use

[tranquil pendant]

I have a few picnic type areas on my island if this is helpful at all!

[hollow arrow]

Omg the third one!! I’m obsessed 🤩

They’re all so good

[tranquil pendant]

The best way ive figured this out for me at least is to Google inspo photos and find each individual item name in an area:)
So for example if youre trying to do your storefront, look up inspo, and search what the items are, or similar ones
It helps you figure out what items even exist

[hollow arrow]

I’m also working on a doctors office, smoothie shop, and post office, but I’m missing simple panels

[tranquil pendant]

Thank u😭 its still a work in progress!!

[surreal canyon]

Tysm!

[tranquil pendant]

Oh also for specific item recommendations; id recommend the wedding candle set:) its the little set of the 3 pink candles in the 3rd photo!

[hollow arrow]

Yay!! Thank you ☺️ I’ll post that in catalogue chat

[tranquil pendant]

I can grab you some if you give me a lil bit!

[somber depot]

Idk if you time travel, but the whole wedding event in June is actually amazing, I recommend like all the items from that set, I used to have a wedding venue area on my island, with a piano on the beach and everything

[hollow arrow]

I didn’t even think about time traveling! Do you think I could get fireworks if I jump to August?

[tranquil pendant]

I have the candles if you want em!! 🙂

[hollow arrow]

Sweet! I’m logging in.

[hollow arrow]

Do you want to visit my island or have me visit yours?

[tranquil pendant]

Whichever is easier! I can come to yours, up to you!

[hollow oasis]

today’s island progress

[lusty tusk]

Omg that graveyard looks so PEAAK! Also ur player char looks so cuteee

[spice owl]

I dont even know

[fresh dune]

Heya! I'm new here but I'd like to start sharing some of my island areas Here my market street!
https://x.com/i/status/2016974284980207634

🌷 Mei (@Zmeinir_ACNH)

Japanese market street 🏮

#ACNH #あつ森

X · Jan 29, 2026, 8:38 PM

[somber depot]

I don’t see why not! I hope it works!

[hollow arrow]

Devotedburrito visited my island and gave me these adorable picnic items 🥹🥰

I’m obsessed with the sushi bento! Going to add a cherry blossom pattern to the pillows later

[hollow arrow]

I’ve been looking into this and I think I can only customize the fireworks if it’s in August for Isabelle’s event do you know if that’s the case? I could always just time travel to a Sunday in August before my visitors arrive

[fresh path]

Hiyaa, im looking for farm ideas. Anyone can help me decide? its gonna be on the back corner. so its near the stoney part n also the sand part of the sea

[fickle terrace]

Has anyone done a splatoon themed section on their island? I’m in need of some inspo!! 👾👾👾

[hollow arrow]

YESSSS they’re going to love this! I used nooklink for better video quality lol

If you watch closely you might see some custom firework designs

[somber depot]

I genuinely don’t know, I don’t time travel, but I presume if you are on the date that the event would happen the game would allow you to do what you’d be able to do on that date

[hollow arrow]

Thank you! I think you’re absolutely right ☺️ I figured out a solution and tested this by jumping to August to customize the firework show! I added their faces, a cherry blossom pattern, and the heart pattern with their initials. Devotedburrito’s gifts really leveled it up and it’s super cute now 😁

The bride to be is not a fan of time traveling in the game but I hope she’ll be fine with my exception just this once 😂

[rustic valley]

I know you seem to have everything covered but there’s wedding themed items you get from an event in June that takes place on Harv’s island btw!

[hollow arrow]

Thank you!! I really appreciate any tips ☺️ I’m pretty new to this game. Do you have any favorite wedding items in particular?

(I’m also assuming that they will want to take photos so I picked out some cute outfits that look like something they’d wear IRL and wrapped them along with some chocolate hearts)

[rustic valley]

The nuptial bell and wedding arch items look good in any wedding themed build! I could send a screenshot of the entire wedding series if you want a look at all the options!

It includes wedding outfits too!

[somber depot]

I wish I had a moment to log on I’d give you some of my wedding items 😭❤️ I love what you are doing for her

[hollow arrow]

Awesome 😁

[hollow arrow]

That’s so sweet of you ☺️ I’m away from the game for now too lol. I hope the couple likes it 😂 I think they’ll get to see it on Thursday or Friday.

Devotedburrito gave me some cherry blossom piles, a professional camera, and a wedding arch that I arranged around the photos of the couple ☺️ also added a pink heart bouquet and a butterfly model. From there, a trail of petals leads up the beach to the picnic area/ firework lookout. If I time it right, they can take pics at the photo spot as the sun goes down and catch the fireworks right after

[somber depot]

That’s ADORABLE!!!

[fleet jay]

Im going for a medieval village theme where all my villagers will have specific "jobs" lightly based on species or personality. For Blaire I want to make her an alchemist/town healer, anyone know which items I should try? I'm not decorating the interiors of homes yet so it's just for outdoor but I'm having trouble finding references online of what I'm going for outdoors.

[hollow arrow]

I put together their outfits and food items, wrapped them, and left a trail to the spot ☺️

[buoyant sparrow]

Does anyone have some whimsical or cute island gap filler ideas? No citycore, or normcore

[restive portal]

farms

like some rural stuff

[limpid condor]

my first build!! i kept seeing alot of libraries built and i wanted to make my own

[woven drift]

cute!

[hollow arrow]

I made a little beehive area with yellow hyacinths and wasp nests near my orchard 🐝 maybe you could make a little honey stand! I’ll probably add that later when I unlock simple panels lol

[hollow arrow]

Does anyone know how to get the song K.K. Lovers? Looking for a romantic song to play by the photos of my brother and his fiancé

[buoyant sparrow]

Oo ty!

[rustic valley]

Here are all the wedding themed item you can get from the wedding season event + seasonal nook shopping

[hollow arrow]

Oooh there’s outfits too?? Where do I access this to buy?

[buoyant sparrow]

Check ur msgs!

[hollow arrow]

I don’t see any DMs 😅 do you mean somewhere else?

[rustic valley]

All the way through June, you can get the Nuptial items from the seasonal section of the nook shopping app, the rest is unlocked via an event involving Reese and Cyrus on Harvey’s island

[buoyant sparrow]

Huh i did dm you, check ur request?

[rustic valley]

I’m sure if you asked around, someone would let you buy some off them. Or borrow it. I wouldn’t mind renting out my items

[woven drift]

since i have a really good island layout imo before i get terraforming (i restarted my island) i was wondering if people could help me design my island because i have no ideas
💔💔 going for a cutecore pink 🧁🍥🐾 theme if that makes any sense and can be as intricate and interesting as you like🙏🙏 i’d be very grateful if anyone used this picture and added an area/idea 💔💕💕

[spice bear]

My island is barren besides these areas lol but I hope by the entrance the theme comes across ... I'm looking for compact filler ideas to go in the empty spots in the last 2 photos. They're on either side of RS and in front a 3 tiered HOA gated community for my villagers lol. I was thinking maybe a pool and sports field? But hoping for any other ideas thanks for any helps!

[jade anvil]

my fountain :D

[vivid solstice]

Best build I’ve ever done is my rainbow garden I think

[fluid prairie]

Bit late but I have a very similar theam, I have a plant shop, wedding area a market and I turned my museum into a school

[somber depot]

Welp I’m stealing this idea lol

[hollow arrow]

I LOVE IT 🤩

[somber depot]

This is beautiful

Speaking of small area design ideas, I saw on Instagram someone made a cute little pig pen with the piggy bank items, and I’m doing that now 😂 I just ordered the stuff I need to get started with it

[hollow arrow]

Here’s an expansion on that idea from Pinterest 😂 (can’t make these yet bc I don’t have the items, but I’ll get there eventually!)

[desert isle]

Rock garden + archaeology dig site + camp

[somber depot]

Oh I love this, I’m reworking so many little spaces on my island and honestly for a decent part of my island I have farming/farm stuff, so I’m excited! Thank you!

[hollow arrow]

Np! Mine is mostly farming and forestcore too ☺️ hope you enjoy

Just realized I can almost make the third pic! After the AC engagement party, my next project will probably be a ramen bar by the opposite beach

[hollow arrow]

Ooooh so pretty

[tepid solar]

what do you think of this Island Idea i want to make my island having 4 different themes around it. ... Does that sound doable?

[hollow arrow]

Kai gave me some more items I’m censoring the faces in main chat but there’s a long trail of gifts (picnic foods, cider glasses, fancy outfits, money, confetti poppers, etc) leading up to the paintings and a wedding welcome sign.

Need to go villager hunting next 😁 gotta ask them “will you come to my cottage this summer?” 😂

[vivid solstice]

I love this main entrance I’ve built, but have just kinda thrown together items to make this back area. Looking for feedback or suggestions for alternatives? (Note: I don’t want to make a fake building or tall items because they’ll hide the stadium lights).

[hot kayak]

ICE CREAM SHOP!

[hollow oasis]

was feeling inspired to make my island western gothic/horror themed

[nova scarab]

Its a vibe 😎

DA pls once done 🙏

:0 the train 🤩✨️✨️

I feel like if it is on the second level and surrounded by rivers, it'll look nice😎🌊

[reef steppe]

You’ll be happy to hear I did do that, it was like a week ago though lol

Nearly 2

[gritty granite]

with pleasure! DA-6312-6364-6976

[gritty granite]

I tried to replicate the original Zelda artwork for the 40th anniversary, but I’m not sure if it’s recognizable enough :/

[dreamy scaffold]

This is super cute!

[mortal ermine]

My map looks so crazy especially after replacing the paths with custom designs lol. But i think especially once the snow melts itll look way better (3rd image is what i used)

[raw linden]

Any ideas for this view? I feel like it could be more grand but not sure how. Maybe get rid of the island?

[viscid compass]

Maybe put it on higher ground?

[raw linden]

not a bad idea- ty!

[spice sapphire]

How do yall create such amazing layouts? I have no idea what im doing

[abstract bough]

Anyone got any ideas on how I should decorate my house area?

[raw linden]

tbh i looked at maps online that ppl made and combined elements i liked into mine! though I also often change things as i go. Pintrest is my best friend for it lol. I try and plan around things i want on my island like a cafe area or farm

[viscid compass]

It helps to get humbled, whether by criticism from other players or the sight of a design that impresses you. From there, you'll start to pay closer attention to detail and find room for improvement where you may not have seen it before. A little scrutiny can go a long way.

[viscid compass]

What about a blacktop or something for your bike and scooter?

[abstract bough]

That’s a good idea I’m not sure I wanna keep the scooter and bike there I kinda wanted to make a cute garden area but wouldn’t know where to start haha

[hollow arrow]

Finished all of my midterm exams for the week and now I’m crossbreeding flower colors until I get this setup

[spare tendon]

I'm currently designing the front of my house and I'm doing something like this. Does anyone have any clue of what this fence is?

[lilac shard]

i think it's the medium wooden partition, turned backwards https://nookipedia.com/wiki/Item:Medium_wooden_partition_(New_Horizons)

jk, i zoomed in and i think it's just a simple panel with a horizontal slat design code

[pulsar night]

A midwest Seven Eleven

[tawny gust]

i was going to build a seven eleven on my island! can i use this as inspiration?

[desert isle]

Any other items people would recommend for a cottagecore/forestcore island?

[proper osprey]

It's a simple panel!

[gray tusk]

if you guys got any help or advices ...

[woven drift]

since i have a really good island layout imo i now hsve terraforming (i restarted my island) i was wondering if people could help me design my island because i have no ideas
💔💔 going for a cutecore pink 🧁🍥🐾 theme if that makes any sense and can be as intricate and interesting as you like🙏🙏 i’d be very grateful if anyone used this picture and added an area/idea 💔💕💕

this picture was when i first got the island so ignore how it looks really new

[proper osprey]

Sea food restaurant

[viscid compass]

You can just put stuff there?

[proper osprey]

Yess it took me so long to realize it aha

[tepid arrow]

my best attempt at a maple leaf shaped lake 😪😪😪 whatever

[viscid compass]

Maybe don't do it diagonally.

[tepid arrow]

unfortunately i have no space otherwise ☹️☹️ it's alright i guess. the intent is there lolol

[viscid compass]

Smaller and not diagonal?

[tepid arrow]

maybe!! i'll try working on it more tomorrow :D thank you for the suggestion

[viral gyro]

If it makes you feel any better, I saw the picture before I read your message and recognized it as a maple leaf !

[tepid arrow]

!!! it totally does!! thank you

[spare tendon]

Thanks

[zinc atlas]

Well thats awesome

[spice reef]

What is this item? Ignore the crossed out things
Edit: is this in the wrong channel?

[slender quiver]

Finally starting my city island!! :D I’m gonna replace the cherry trees with peaches but it’s a placeholder for now and this part isn’t done just felt like sharing cause it’s cute

[pastel nest]

Is it a simple panel with customization on top?

[spice reef]

The thing that the items are on is attached, so it isn’t a simple panel

Wait

It is a simple panel, but the item I’m looking for does have a platform attached to it
I see it used a lot when people make those fake buildings

[pastel nest]

Oh I see, I will see what I can find via nookizon or nookpedia or something.

[slender quiver]

I was looking for this sorry lol 😓

It’s a wood-plank table! You can get it from nooks cranny or the paradise planning office if you have the dlc :)

Oh wait sorry were you talking about behind it

[spice reef]

I think I found it, I was looking for the kerokeropi hallway, thinking there was a non kerokeropi themed one

[pastel nest]

Ahh thats a fun item!

[dusk island]

Made a little space themed photo area for the tourists to get themselves some souvenirs from Corvus. Marshal is in charge of it and he takes his job very seriously.
This is the happiest I've been about an area in a while, it turned out so good!

[true venture]

I thought this was cute

[pulsar night]

Yesss go ahead

[tawny gust]

thank you!! i won't copy it dont worry

[jade anvil]

my island entrance!

[molten lotus]

Took some inspiration from a video I saw! I love the fountains in this game, so I used that as a centerpiece for the museum with two trees on each side of the museum!

[somber depot]

So 👀 I did a thing, I’m kinda obsessed

[high tartan]

does anybody creative have any ideas on how i could implement splatoon into my island? i’ve been making a splatoon themed island and so far i have a few things but i cannot think of anything else to add, i recently made a pond (ill add a picture) to my island but i have a few blocks of space left to the side and i have no idea what to put next to it.. please DM me to give me some creative ideas

[surreal canyon]

Anyone know how I can decorate my island head to toe cottage core style

[bright lotus]

You need LOTS of trees and very plain beige stuff

[twilit pagoda]

Hello ! I'm finally after all those years planning on not letting my island absolutely chaotic. I made a plan with Dream island and I started moving the villagers. I was thinking that using a 6×6 square was great for a good garden for my villagers. But right now I think it's really... Small...

Also... With this idea, there will be a lot of empty spaces... And I don't know how to fill them...

If anyone has any ideas :( I'm open for any suggestions

[ebon ginkgo]

i'm pondering where i'll put some vines. i might also change the waterfall and 'double' it

[latent swan]

Would love some layout suggestions for my island! I have some general ideas that I’d like from my island:

1. villager homes and my home on the same level above the rest of the island to create a suburb

2. Keep the heart lake since it was naturally created when choosing the island. Possibly put campsite there? But would not want to create a big cliff for it since it might stand alone and that feels awkward lol

3. Ideally shops together. Would be open to museum and town hall having its own space.

[weary depot]

Hi there! I have no idea what to do with this area. This is on a slumber island and the theme is elegantcore. Any ideas for what I can put here? Please ping me so that I can see your message!

[viscid compass]

Uhh... maybe... benches and statues and bushes around a fountain with lots of ribbons?

[weary depot]

Hmm.. like a park? I guess I could do that! Thank you!

[true venture]

This little area I made!

[pulsar night]

Little coffee stand beside my Seven Eleven

[tough blade]

Anyone wanna help me design my island?

Really dunno what I’m doing lmao

[spice sapphire]

I have absolutely no idea what im doing with terraforming

[somber depot]

I’d say to anyone who isn’t sure what to do, don’t put too much pressure on it, try something maybe some waterfalls, a plaza for nook’s cranny, and if you end up feeling like it could be better, do it again later 🙂

[high tartan]

does anybody know how i could decorate around this? i have a couple blocks of space beside each side and i have zero idea how to decorate this, anything would help!!

[cinder birch]

How do i fix this? 😫 i put the bridge down first, should i have done that after the path? 😕

[spice reef]

I’m looking for some help finding floor designs for a spa themed area
Specifically a pattern like an in-ground pool

[west marten]

This is a rough idea of what I want my new garden area/cemetary to look like, in addition with a church to build around it. I had practice with this build through Slumber Island to see how it would look before making one in my real island.

I threw in some Christmas stuff since I figured, why not? It's the last few days before all the snow will melt.

[pulsar night]

I updated my Seven Eleven bc it didn’t match the urban country theme I had going on this side

For context my island is split into two themes, urban country and coastal beach town

[echo beacon]

Kyle’s house and a plant shop!

[dusk falcon]

This is amazing!

[pallid ingot]

So I did a thing and totally wiped my island for a redesign. First time doing town core. Working on the neighborhood and countryside this week. DA-0955-7879-6641

[tall dune]

heyy, what path didja use for the court?

[woven drift]

here’s my island layout if it was flattened, i’m going for a cutecore, soft, pink candy, theme whether it’s like a cottagecore but in the style of a magical cutecore, candy themes or whatever, i js need help planning it out go as wild as you want!! i have chrissy merengue, francine, merry, pinky (and a few others but im looking to swap them out soon) as my main fav villagers if that helps inspiration!!

PROVIDING my online doesn’t run out cause i only got it for a month, (when it runs out and i have enough money i will get it again, so either way i will give you a load of bells and a bunch of nook mile tickets) in exchange!! thank u guys

[woven drift]

idk if this is the right channel, direct me to the correct if it’s not ^^

[west marten]

Thank you!

[gritty granite]

I think I got you covered, give me some time and I'll share the blueprint

[woven drift]

thank you!!!

[verbal thicket]

My island is slowly coming together. (I know my museum is off but I couldn't do anything about it)

[gritty granite]

ok, so. It's probably not the result you were expecting, but I really wanted to give it a try...

I messed up the proportions a bit, unfortunately. But if you like it, I can finish the drawing and show you the bottom part as well, then shift everything upwards

[spice sapphire]

How do I decide on an island theme?

[gritty granite]

Personally, I like to center my theme around a specific event. Take Bunny Day, for example, which is just a few weeks away. I usually brainstorm a crossover with other franchises and reimagine it within the ACNH world

[woven drift]

wait no thats so cute i defo wanna do smt based on that some part of my island tysm!!! let me get my switch on and get the bells and nmt

[gritty granite]

don't worry at all. I did it out of fun, I don't need anything 😄

[woven drift]

omg tysm ur so sweeetttt

[gritty granite]

couldn't resist the urge to finish it, so here it is

[viscid compass]

You can't put them on those half blocks like that.

[bitter mirage]

Things are a bit odd but this part is the most beautiful part in my opinion ( btw someone could visit my island js to show me ideas bc I do 1 area a day and it would help me do this much faster)

[woven drift]

this is so cute aaaaaa

[spice owl]

[jovial gull]

could someone help me connect the river with my little irrigation system for my crops? preferably with a cute waterfall layout somewhere

u can also use the space down below if your heart desires

[dusky ginkgo]

Hello all, just wanting some outside perspective on this. I've been starting to design my island and I'm wondering if I change my river to look more like the pic on the right (with the paint edit incase its the wrong way) so that I can get a more usable chunk of land to do stuff with, or if you think I should leave it as is. Happy to hear everyone's takes

[frail spruce]

Unfortunately you can’t. I know, it bothers us too. Idk why they won’t let us fix those…

[gritty granite]

pokémon day can't come soon enough

[fickle terrace]

Can someone help me make Gigi’s little yard better? I don’t have much room to work with I tried to do a little like performance stage w a toy audience and a little dressing area at the back cuz she gives me opera/ ballet/ performer vibes but I don’t like how Iv done her yard so far, any item suggestions would be really appreciated!!

[grim oriole]

can someone help me design my island map, im at a stump on what to do i have a lot to pay

[rocky verge]

oh this is adorable!!!!!!!!! WHATT

[strange pasture]

Hi! Any ideas on how to rearrange my neighborhood? I’m kinda stuck

[woeful geyser]

It depends if you still want the neighborhood vibe where they are all sticking together

[molten lotus]

Does anyone have any path recommendations for the Able Sisters? Trying to make my island a mix of nature and a small Japanese town.

[woeful geyser]

Any suggestions for what this little area should be I’m making a staircase to a restaurant

[fallen garnet]

i recently saw this cute idea where you use the pergola item in a sunken space~ just an idea though! not sure if it's something you'd like

[vivid solstice]

There’s a few different statues that might work well there. If you made it a bit bigger you could put your host stand there. Something like a covered counter/stall maybe?

[keen dune]

Outdoors dining area - table and chairs :) there’s a cute table with an umbrella that I think will look great!

[keen dune]

I don’t think u can put paths on terraformed corners! Has to be a full square

[pallid ingot]

Found who was responsible for Saturday’s 3:33 AM broadcast

[grizzled bison]

Any suggestions of what to put in this area?

[hushed arrow]

I’m working on a neighborhood area but I’m worried it’s going to end up looking rigid after I place down the houses u.u
Does anybody have advice for this

[dull lichen]

A sitting spot with bench and decoration around or a decorated statue or other elegant item.

[bright lotus]

A stargazing spot(?)

[viscid compass]

More of those messy, rocky tiles.

[frosty bramble]

maybe if you have room, move the back one to the left a bit so they're not in a direct straight line and also add items and things around the houses that relate to the villager whose house it is

I think having the houses in different positions will help it not look as rigid and perfectly placed if thats not what you're wanting to go for

maybe not moving the plot itself but where the house is going to be to the left

[spice owl]

[vestal shell]

HOW

[gritty granite]

I'm still using the cross-stitch technique my aunt taught me, lol. If you want to give it a go, you can check out websites like Stitch Fiddle, FlossCross, or pixel-beads 🙂
I'd like to use six colors rather than five, but the light green variant from the highest cliff levels forces all adjacent tiles to be green. This is a major constraint for pixel art, as most designs require these two shades to be positioned side-by-side

[gritty granite]

Here’s the in-game look. It’s pretty close to the sketch, I just have to organize the major services a bit and go wild with flowers and furniture. Feel free to drop any suggestions for the island! I'll post the DA on the 27th

[drowsy elbow]

This is INSANELY cool oh my god

Do the villagers represent anything?

[gritty granite]

I love that someone asked about this, haha! Absolutely: each one of them is a Pokémon that Red uses in battle across the different games

Lily is Venusaur, Angus is Charizard, Pluck is Blastoise and so on

[jolly bobcat]

I love Pokemon and this idea is the coolest thing I’ve seen in a while !!!! U did so good!

[verbal thicket]

Honestly, little water fall/pond would look nice there if it fits the theme but I recommend just filling it in so you have more room above to put stuff.

[bright lotus]

Would be crazy for all guys in your villager linup and then there's Lily.

Anyways, this looks splendid!

[gritty granite]

Oh god, that is a bit unsettling actually, it didn't even cross my mind 😅. It's just that I went with the best fit for Venusaur first, but for the rest, I was factoring in that Red’s entire team is male

[radiant walrus]

My airport and resident services are close together. Any ideas for entrance designs? I like waterfalls but wouldn't know where to put them on the left side without blocking off the front of RS

[dusty geode]

i think a big spacious road/path way would be nice, mixed with seating and trees, flowers and bushes

[gritty granite]

something like this maybe?

[tulip wharf]

i am making a splatoon themed blue and yellow island and i need ideas!!!
villagers are:
cece
viche
chadder
hornsby
tangy
roald
joey
goldie
sherb
jeremiah

im trying to make it like a turf war!!

help needed 😄

and i have the lobby plus alterna

[hollow arrow]

What should I do with this stargazing spot?

[boreal dove]

🌲🍃 Forest Island Help Needed – Will Pay Bells! 🍃🌲

Hi!! I’m working on a forest/nature-themed island in Animal Crossing and I’m kinda stuck 😭

I need help with:
• Terraforming ideas
• Making my layout feel natural and not random
• Filling empty spaces
• Path placement
• Making it look more cohesive

If you’re good at designing forest/cottagecore islands and want to help me plan it out, I’ll pay in Bells 💰✨

DM me if you’re interested and I’ll send my map + pics of what I have so far!

[hollow arrow]

For now I added the bamboo lunchbox, a blanket, and a chocolate heart. Will add more later if you have any ideas!

[hollow arrow]

Wow! I’ve never used the stargazing mechanic before to get started fragments ☺️ there’s so so many!

[tidal herald]

Bloomfield is starting
to come together 😊

[molten lotus]

Does anyone have any ideas what I can do for my entrance? My resident service building is pretty much only a few steps away

[shell echo]

Maybe put cedar trees on both sides and plain party light arch

Or shrubs

[molten lotus]

Appreciate the help!

[shell echo]

You're welcome

[radiant walrus]

Love this, thank you!

[radiant walrus]

Thank you!! I'll try it!

[zinc atlas]

Anyone have some ideas on how to decorate this furniture wise? I know people use panels and stands and such to make buildings and windows but ive never really tried before

Gonna be moving the trees too so those wont really be part of it. Going fkr cottage core so itll be spruce trees everywhere

[vivid solstice]

I love a little sewing area and displaying in game clothing by the ables for cottagecore style

[gritty granite]

They really couldn't give us some bigger islands instead of making them smaller for 3.0, could they?

[royal light]

My rose garden completed (in case you guys want to know i separated mutated from non mutated roses, but I could not fit non mutated red roses anymore soo I will just decorate my island later with them)

I just have one mutated pink rose lol

[fickle terrace]

Does anyone have any recommendations for a Cephalobot yard? I don’t have much space and a lot of the typical items used for him take up a lot of room so I’d rather avoid that, but any advice is appreciated!!!

[gritty granite]

How about a little pizza shop similar to this? Since Cephalobot's favorite saying is "take me to your pizza"

[fickle terrace]

That’s so cute thank uuuuu!!!

[storm ocean]

I need yalls opinion. Where should I put Abel sisters and Nooks Cranny. I want to make a pathway down from Jolly Redds beach so I don’t want them obstructing it

[waxen reef]

Does my island look like a huge mess lol

[void rivet]

I need ideas for a school I’m building

[gritty granite]

I'd definitely bring back the Rustboro Trainer School. I'm so attached to that place, learned more there than in real life

[void rivet]

Idk even know what that is- I’m looking for more Kidcore ones

[crimson knoll]

Hello all! Need of help here, wanting to do a city-like theme but haven't found any good references/inspos! I appreciate any advice : )

[gritty granite]

Are any of these a bit more up your alley?

[glass oyster]

What can i do to make it better?

[viscid compass]

The bamboo stuff doesn't stand out much because it's pretty much the same color as the grass. Maybe put a different surface beneath it?

[glass oyster]

any suggestions i made this 4 years ago jus came back to acnh now

[viscid compass]

... You are a bit limited here by how the flowers and bamboo tree can't go on anything besides grass (not to my knowledge, anyway)...

I'd at least put like a rug or something under the benches and lanterns, and maybe add something to separate the stone path from the grass? Something about the stone-on-grass isn't doing it for me. I also think a torii might be a better fit for an entryway than a stone arch.

[glass oyster]

tori?

[glass oyster]

thanks ill make some changes tommorow

[viscid compass]

I think you should try lining the stone path with a gold custom design or something.

[glass oyster]

tbh rest of my islands shite too no idea what i was thinkin in 2021

[viscid compass]

Probably something along the lines of: "I'll just dump schist I like in the general vicinity of my house.".

[glass oyster]

Built half a roost before 2.0 🥀

[slender quiver]

Ignore the horrendous road/parking lot situation we do NOT talk about it

Does anybody have any ideas for items to put in this area? I’m going for city core and my main colours right now are pink, teal, white and black 🙂

[wise belfry]

What do you think about the items in this picture? I think some of them could look really good in your area

[slender quiver]

Thank you so much that actually looks fire 🥹

[void rivet]

Yes ty!!

[upbeat ingot]

beach areas i did today!

[tulip wharf]

i am making a splatoon themed blue and yellow island and i need ideas!!!
villagers are:
cece
viche
chadder
hornsby
tangy
roald
joey
goldie
sherb
jeremiah

im trying to make it like a turf war!!

help needed 😄

[kindred charm]

New little beach camping spot on my island

[broken rampart]

need a bit of assistance for my entrance! not sure what to put for these empty spaces here D:

[tacit thicket]

Looking for more ideas for the faux residential houses on slumber island please. Or other buildings that are not citycore

[old trellis]

Shrubs maybe?

[quick tusk]

working on my island
been doing this for a month and not even done yet

[viscid compass]

Is that deck made of custom designs?

[upbeat ingot]

yep! the code is ma-8683-2518-6524

[gentle root]

Does anyone have any custom designs for an infinity pool?

[craggy cypress]

You should try posting in #custom-design-help🎨 ! They're really good at finding designs there

[gentle root]

Thank you!

[sturdy anvil]

Does anyone know if its worth it to buy the fountain and outdoor bath DIYs for 3000 nook miles each? I really want to decorate my island with them but idk if its worth the miles...

[cinder totem]

I have, I think they are, but thats personal preference tbh

[true venture]

Made a little outdoor second hand market (not finished yet! :>)

[dense schooner]

can someone please help me with my island??? i have everything where i want it to be but it’s flat and empty because im stuck on what to do…i have no idea what im gonna do to fill the large empty space and some help would be appreciated

[dense schooner]

this is my island

[next pasture]

Oooh! That looks pretty so far.

[dense schooner]

thank you so much!!!

[next pasture]

Hm..

[dense schooner]

i’m going for a dreamy moon/space vibe that has an ethereal aesthetic

[next pasture]

Oooh.

[dense schooner]

yesss yess

i’m just…stuck on the terraforming in those large, blank areas

no clue what to do or add

[next pasture]

You could add some custom designs on there or make a build.

Possibly a build for like stargazing

[dense schooner]

there’s so many beautiful builds i could do i guess im more stuck on how to connect it all

[next pasture]

If you want inspos, you can check out pinterest too

[dense schooner]

i have a whole board 🥹

[next pasture]

Hm.. try to go for something that you think would fit.

[glass oyster]

When designing a island is it a good idea to pick a theme and stick with it?

[viscid compass]

You could have different themes in different areas.

[spice sapphire]

Went on a slumber island and made a mockup of the kinda theme and colors I wanna go for. Just imagine more trees in the background. What kinda style would this be? Like woodsey withpops of color

[sleek wraith]

Does anyone have a city core entrance with road/sidewalk/homes? Can I visit or can you share pictures? Or can you share with me how many tiles you use for the road and sidewalk?

[tulip wharf]

i am making a splatoon themed blue and yellow island and i need ideas!!!
villagers are:
cece
viche
chadder
hornsby
tangy
roald
joey
goldie
sherb
jeremiah

im trying to make it like a turf war!!

help needed 😄

[solemn aurora]

Finally seeing my new builds I did in winter with a bit more colour yippie!

[fluid prairie]

You could do 2 neighborhoods based off the villagers and make half the island color coded and as u get more towards the center have the colors mix more, and then have some usual island buildings farms playground etc as like cover etc

[somber depot]

OMG I’m so excited for no snow 🥹🥹🥹

[mossy laurel]

Does anyone have "The Path"? The one that looks like old school ACNH paths?

I found one but it seems super transparent...

[viral pollen]

i'm waiting for greener grass 😭 the greige right now just isn't doing it for me

[whole spruce]

Guys i kinda feel stuck with the theme i should pick ;-; i wanna make like village but idk how

[viscid compass]

Odds are, you'll eventually come across a cool structure that speaks to you, and then you can base the theme around that and find more neat stuff that goes with it.

[whole spruce]

i still struggles to placing trees and some of terraformings

[viscid compass]

Yeah, it's tough. You going for cleanliness or realistic imperfection?

[pure crater]

The theme for my island is farmcore/cottagecore and it’s named Barnyard. I have some ideas of zones, but finding a place for all of the buildings and connecting everything so it feels cohesive is pretty difficult. If anyone has any ideas/suggestions, I’m all ears. I’m wanting a produce farm, farmers market near one of the beaches (in progress/in the photo), a fruit tree orchard, a u-pick flower field, plus everyone’s houses to have little yards like a village. This is what I have for the entryway so far and hopefully you can see my map. Thank you!!!

[tulip wharf]

thank you so much! this helps a lot

[spice sapphire]

Which of these looks better for a more woodsey type area?

[valid vortex]

Tbh I like the mushroom/little logs? Dirt path

[flint pine]

i just wanna share my tiny bakery shop and KK CDs store kk

[craggy cypress]

Oh my! The cd store is such a good idea! I might steal it 👀 not a 1 on 1 copy, just the general idea. My dumbass bought double songs lol

[whole spruce]

i like realistic

like the theme is a bit crowded

[sand stag]

Hi, does someone know how I could rearrange this spot? 🥹
It turned out... So dry.
Path between a bridge and the shop. I'm open to terraform it, I just dunno how

[sage merlin]

Does anyone have some advice for creating a heisei retro themed island? I've created the bare bones of my island and have villagers that I like and fit the vibe, but am struggling to fill my island with things.

[viscid compass]

There's a lot that goes into that natural, messy sort of look. Just look at some of the areas people are posting in here, along with some scenery outside.

[fluid prairie]

I would round out the water tile below the well and maybe see about adding some trees to the other layer depending on what you wanna put down and mix in a few taller items for some visual interest

[novel spruce]

The snow has finally melted and I can show some of my favorite spots on my island ✨ still a WIP but closer than ever to being done !

[proud rampart]

I love mini-builds so much! 🤩

[flint pine]

lets build and share yours

[cunning sand]

Hello . I need your opinion . I have too much wood trees . What can I do with that ? I try to make a beautiful island

[sand stag]

Thanks, Ill try!

[viscid compass]

Look at some of the stuff other people are doing with trees.

[spiral sail]

beyond gorgeous im OBSESSED!

[fathom crag]

some pics just before the snow melted some days ago

[leaden charm]

Made a treehouse on my cottagecore slumber island :D

[latent pivot]

This is such a clever idea!

[stiff marten]

i need help decorating i suck

[leaden charm]

Tysm! <3

[simple shard]

Im really bad at decorating on the island i think that looks nice and then I dont and really bad at making paths too

[viral pollen]

i'm just waiting for inspiration to strike me again to decorate my island again

i have a good chunk decorated how i like it

[pale shard]

woah are you planning on decorating the island too or is it more just the map

[gritty granite]

yeah, sadly I only managed to fill the design with flowers and a couple of items, so the rest of the island is pretty empty. That said, I’d be thrilled to hear any advice on what you’d like to see there when I share the DA

[last oyster]

Can I not build right up against the edge ? If I can why isn’t it letting me ?

[jagged topaz]

Woops forgot to add a caption. This is my island. It said it lacks appealing scenery. Idk what else to add. My space is kind of limited. I have some room on the beach, behind the tailors, and on the highest cliff

[grizzled egret]

there has to be a 1 tile space between the edges of all sides of cliffs before u can build higher

[last oyster]

Ahh thank you!! 🙏🏼

[west marten]

Trying to come up with a new entrance for my home...This is just Slumber Island, so this is an "idea" of what I'm going for.

[frosty bramble]

my scientist experiment area (still a work in progress)

@zenith orchid

[zenith orchid]

Thats so awesome! Love the custom sign and the satellite too

[sage merlin]

Looking for some design tips for my island. So far my island has heaps of trees and flowers but is very plain. I'm going for a heisei retro/whimsy twee kind of vibe. Any advice for the entrance, gap fillers etc?

[viscid compass]

Try using more log stakes.

[signal pecan]

I agree with above! More log stakes! More clutter in general also helps

[spice owl]

Yeehaw

[acoustic echo]

Does anyone have any suggestions for decoration at the corners of my town square? I have two rows of flowers running along the front/back/sides, but four spaces free on each corner and it looks a bit bare

... Still really early on to the game so don't have anything too exciting to put there

[signal pecan]

Treeeeees

[craggy cypress]

A tree or a shrub or two when you have them

[acoustic echo]

Cool. If I was planting trees in a four spot space, which hole would you recommend planting it in? Top left or right? Or bottom left or right?

[spice owl]

Maybe castle towers

[acoustic echo]

Thanks for the suggestions everyone. I think I'm going to wait to get some blue flowers to put four on each corner 👌🏻

[sage estuary]

Just recently re decorated like half of my island lol anyone want to come look around and maybe get inspiration for your own island! Dm me

[bold owl]

hii could i ask how this looks for a layout, ive been playing around on the island mapper on google and idk if i like it or not, im struggling for ideas for my town

[viscid compass]

Looks like exploring it would be a lot of fun.

[bold owl]

is there anything you think i should change? like is it bad that the houses are up the back?

[viscid compass]

I don't think so.

I guess it could be if they clash with the designs, but going off the map, it seems totally fine.

[lament shore]

one problem that you might have running into is that you can only have a max of 10 inclines on your island and i think i count 17

[bold owl]

i did not know that omg

okay uhhhh i need to try fixing that

[lament shore]

yeah….. can only have 10 bridges and 10 inclines

[bold owl]

i could probably add ladders at some bits i think

[lament shore]

but i do agree with yo’ster and it does look like it’d be fun to explore

do you have a theme in mind for your island?

[bold owl]

like i’m still quite new to acnh and it’s my first time planning how i want it to look

like cottagecore/forest/whimsical i think

[whole grove]

So I was originally gonna do kinda cottage core ish island but then FESTIVALE happened and I did so much decorating with the festivale stuff and I love that area but I still wanna have a cottage core ish area. Is that just a bad idea? I know a lot of people say to do one theme but I can't decide on just one lol

Both of those are pictures from my island 😂

[sage merlin]

Thanks for the suggestions! I've tried having clutter but it looks bad most of the time, do you have any tips?

[fluid prairie]

Little restaurant and boat storage area I did probably gonna add more seating

[signal pecan]

I’m not the best at explaining things sorry. I usually do clutter by making ‘micro’ or filler builds. A tiny little seating area or something like that.
There are a lot of YouTube videos to help with island decorating ideas

[sage merlin]

That's fair! I've added a couple of little fillers but I'll be sure to add more. Thanks so much 💫

[fossil basin]

Started my entrance to my forest core island. 🌲. I wish Hamphery would leave😤

[dusty geode]

only been 4 days on this island but loving it already

[viscid compass]

Maybe split the island in half and have it be like a festivale world next to a cottagecore world. Like neighboring countries with differing cultures that might mingle a bit.

[nocturne kraken]

yesss and then you can have different villagers that match the vibe

[viscid compass]

Consider how detailed realistic environments are. Using custom designs for things like little rocks and leaves all over the ground is a good way to replicate that natural imperfection. Dropping stuff like mushrooms and lost items in the corners also helps.

[uncut osprey]

I have this really awkward little place between my market and farm that I have no idea what to do with. Does anyone have any ideas, YouTube videos/inspiration photos for this area? Thanks!x

[viscid compass]

What about a big dirt road with carts and old-timey fencing?

[verbal thicket]

I'm kinda having trouble with this spot here, any ideas.

[ashen badger]

Maybe make it a coffee spot? Or a place to read

I would definitely fill it with many flowers

[spice owl]

Picnic?

[quiet karma]

Hey guys, I've been struggling to get my island looking nice, If anyone would like to help me out, It would be really appreciated!

[honest frost]

sorry the quality is bad but what do u guys suggest i do with the entrance of my island? i wanna keep the swirl or the swirl in some sort of way

[pulsar night]

My little bakery

[honest frost]

oooh wait should i build like a cliff and a water fall around the outside of it leading into it?

[minor stone]

This is my current design for my shop alley. I like the left part and the fish stand but I'm not fan/sure about the fruit/food one section. If anyone has Japanese theme market stand I would love to see your design to get some better ideas!

[whole grove]

I actually love that idea

[viscid compass]

Go for it.

[narrow veldt]

You guys see my problem right it's off-center how do I position it or build it the right ways with not noticeable? The incline and house? Any ideas 🤔💡

[shrewd ruin]

Tried making a veggie/fruit market

[shrewd ruin]

And a fish market

[coarse osprey]

What are the custom designs you used for these? I’d love to have these (especially the barrels) on my island they’re so cute

[turbid pollen]

Marshall's little hideout

[high briar]

if any citycore folks need servers i have too damn many of them

like, a surplus. theyee great for using to make a skyline or for buildings

dm me if needed they take forever to collect

[frosty bramble]

any ideas of what i can put in this area in front of my nooks cranny? I already have a little seating area with a vending machine but the space in front looks so empty..maybe paths??

[peak grove]

you could add a little path leading up to nooks cranny, and maybe add like a little shopping bag, boxes, a shopping cart, and more of that kind? btw the seating area looks cute! ☺️

[frosty bramble]

ooh good ideas thank you!!

[sage merlin]

I'm building a 7eleven for my island that has a lot of natural features. Should I used the wood or brick panelling?

[blazing hornet]

brick would look the most like a typical 7 11 i feel like but I personally LOVEEE the wood

[mossy karma]

Current WIP

[viscid compass]

I don't think there's a way to move that kind of stuff by half a block like you'd want.

[vivid geyser]

Not a complete island show-off yet, but I thought I had to share this picture of my waterfalls during an aurora borealis. Almost forgot that I still had this screenshot

[graceful ether]

Hi! New here. Does any offer services to design someone’s island? Tyia!

[junior garnet]

Im torn between these 3 villager yards. Which ones look better?? (I'll add furniture to it later-)

[urban mesa]

Does anyone have an idea on a design for an entrance? I’m at a loss with my town hall being so close :( Open to any and all suggestions!

[junior garnet]

I did just a simple castle arch way. You can replace rhe mushroom lights with anything and place stuff on top of the pillars, so there's lots of options to choose from

[verbal thicket]

Number 3 look the best in my opinion.

[mossy karma]

Shooting stars in front of my statue garden 🌠

[quiet karma]

Hey guys, I've been playing for a couple of years and have never been able to get my island to look the way I want, If anyone wants to help you can dm me! Thank you to anyone who wants to help

[flint furnace]

(Ignore the open holes, im about to fill those in with bushes) but my heart waterfall is basically complete 🙂

[quiet karma]

Anyone one who wants to help me out can dm me!

[tidal herald]

this swirl is peak i’m in love 🥰

Bloomfield progress 💜

let’s all collectively ignore my aggressive time travelling 😅

[molten lotus]

How did you get the mushroom and star items? I love how it looks on your island!

[tidal herald]

i can bring you some tomorrow!

they are from shooting stars and fall DIYs

[molten lotus]

I took a break playing the game during the fall season. What time tomorrow works for you? I work a closing shift so I won’t be on in the evening

[native bear]

2 weeks in im lowkey invested ❤️

[west marten]

Very nice terraforming there!

[proud rampart]

I like number 3!

[woven solstice]

Nobody's gonna know....time to fix it

[gritty granite]

I'm turning my island into Ditto, who is in turn taking form of a human... is this copyinception?

[teal grail]

Wow

[spiral sail]

very proud of this little area I made between Merengue's house, up until the campsite to the north

[little wharf]

Check out my entrance

[pulsar night]

A little farmers market

[viscid compass]

I'm more interested in that sign on the horizon...

[pulsar night]

Some ominous religious imagery bc it’s southern

[kindred barn]

huge dump of some of my fav parts of my island :> srry i'm like lurking in every photo lmao

[pulsar oar]

Can someone help me possibly redo my island to feel more like inspiration pictures I found? (its like cottagecore merged with town stuff) would be greatly appreciated for my (hopefully) dream island ^^

[sturdy anvil]

I love it!!

[thin temple]

My basement is complete. I went for a cluttered/ old & broken stuff/im hoarder.

Im so happy with the way it turned out

My living room

[fathom crag]

sunset 🌅 on Lilypad

[west marten]

Your island looks too good! I need to drop by and visit sometime. I could use some inspiration.

[fathom crag]

thank youu if you want, you can visit my DA here! #dream-addresses🌜 message

[west marten]

Noted!

[sturdy anvil]

So so cute!!!

[jaunty sorrel]

Sonnnn this is hilarious lwky I js saw it

[thin temple]

Kitchen is done 😁

[spiral sail]

I think I just fell in love with ur island

[thin temple]

Office is done 😁

[thin temple]

Bathroom complete!

[ember moon]

What do y'all think ?

I feel like there's something missing but idk what

[thin temple]

Bedroom is done! My house is finally complete. That took FOREVER 😅💕

[whole grove]

Okay so I need opinions on what I should put behind my cube light letters. Maybe stage lights, or floor lights, or a fence, or maybe nothing at all? I drew them letters btw 😁

[whole grove]

Idk, I think it looks super cute tbh

[storm fox]

I'm proud of my cat river

[mossy karma]

It's super pretty!! Maybe a log bench or a flower cart would fit well!

[ember moon]

Yes you're right !

[frosty bramble]

its so cute!! maybe just add some more flowers and possibly weeds?

[frosty bramble]

I LOVE the whole dark academia, witchy vibe of your house its so nice, you did an amazing job!!

[thin temple]

Thank you so much!

[pulsar oar]

Hiya! Ive been playing the game for a while now (about a year or so) but took a loooong break so Im tryna get back into it again. I never made a fully decked out island design I felt was perfect for me. Thank you if you wanna help me out ^^ (feel free to DM me as I'll get notified that way)

[viscid compass]

That's an office?

[thin temple]

yeah, office/den 🙂

[river solstice]

Hi!! I just restarted my island and am planning my layout. I know I want to have a bright island with lots of flowers, maybe a bit cottage core but vibrant. can anyone share inspo or their favorite places to look for inspo??

[thin temple]

Was just decorating the water feature around Resident Services and I just spotted Lolly sitting there being all cute Shes my favourite villager, shes so adorable 😭

[merry ice]

Does anyone know how to make this less ugly?

[jovial mango]

what do i add in these blank spaces please help me🥹🥹🥹🥹💔💔💔💔 i'm not good at filling spaces and this is my worst nightmarePLEAAASEEEHELP

ignore my island name too pleek its old💔 im genuinely struggling i have no idea what to do and how to fill in the space (for reference the red highlighted zones are where idk what im doing)

[viscid compass]

Start by lining your paths with log stakes/stools. Add some more spruce trees, too.

[dusty geode]

lots of trees, flowers, shrubs etc. any decoration you like. maybe some seating

theres lots of filler space ideas on pinterest, highly recommend

[viscid compass]

The hedge turning the corner? Fill the inner corner with another hedge, if you can.

[wise belfry]

Pinterest is my usual go-to for inspiration. Here are a couple of pins I found! Does this match the style you're looking for?

[river solstice]

it does, thank you!! I love these

[viscid compass]

I have so much to learn.

[merry ice]

It’s too close to the house unfortunately

I might need to pull that bit out a little but it’ll break my symmetry waaaa

[gritty granite]

I’ve turned a homeless pink blob into the Sheikh of Dittonga 🙂

[pseudo warren]

i usually plant two bushes (actual bush plants, not like the hedge fence) on the two corner tiles - i personally think it looks a bit less bad

[verbal ocean]

current wip for my entrance

[ember moon]

I feel like smt is missing (pretend that the flowers are grown)

Maybe I should change the whole decoration again

[tribal orchid]

Help! Looking for an item to go in this spot here (red mark) on my island. (You can see it is near the airport in bottom left.) If anyone has any ideas i'd gladly consider!

There used to be a red flower display here but it was so big you couldnt tell the ABD machine was there.

[viscid compass]

What about a pile of cash?

[sly yacht]

really liked building this but i just dont think its exactly what i was going for so im tearing it down. wanted to share it before i did though!

[west rover]

Ideas for this spot in front of my beachside ables sisters? I already have a cafe and a carnival on the island.

[cedar marsh]

some sort of potted plant would look nice

[tender skiff]

Inside home ideas decorating

[merry ice]

Okay love this idea I’ll try it! Thank you!

[viscid compass]

Stepping stones or planks leading to the deck.

[ocean forum]

does anyone have good ideas for the entrance of your island??

[viscid compass]

What theme did you have in mind?

[ocean forum]

I kinda want to go for ghibli core, my islands name is based on howls moving castle so anything nature-esque or city related would work

[median ridge]

Which plant partition should I use, 1 or 2?

[viscid compass]

What about an incline that climbs to the top of a hill, leading to a view of the buildings and such in the distance?

[leaden charm]

Made a butterfly flower display! :D 🦋

[willow lava]

i think im sort of limiting myself between not wanting any "neighboorhood" areas with the houses in a grid or on a street, and also wanting these big special areas based off things that are important to me, but heres my very WIP island

[craggy compass]

you dont need to do grid neighbourhoods bcs i agree they look horrible if done wrong but I recommend even just slightly bringing them together so u can make farms and orchards!!

[vast flax]

I just (semi) flattened my island and I'm working on building a castle

[stark plover]

This is like the coolest thing ever what the heck

[vast flax]

Thank you!!!

[stark plover]

Of course!!!!!

[hushed arrow]

so this is a really simplifed state of my current island i have right now. a big museum section on the top left, neighborhood area on the top right, wilf life camp area on the bottom right. currently stuck on ideas to fit in the cranny and able sisters somewhere nicely and i want to have a big flower garden to showcase all the flower colors u.u any ideas 👀

[bright lotus]

Outdoor cinema 3.0

[west rover]

I just redid mine too!

[dusty geode]

some of my fav spots on my island

[viscid compass]

I love almost everything about this.

[fathom crag]

the area i worked on today

[viscid compass]

Bro take it easy the poor game can't take much more of this.

[echo crest]

i love islands that look like they were designed by nintendo (if that makes sense)

[dusty geode]

thank u, kindly!! i really love simple and what some would call normcore aesthetics :,)

[echo crest]

me too! i love simple or minimalistic themes too. i‘m struggling so hard with making my island look good like that though…

[dusty geode]

less is more !!

[echo crest]

i feel like i have too little xD my island is an „empty mess“ i just don’t know where to locate what

[dusty geode]

i totally get that too. i didn't pick my weeds up and instead i just made paths around them, which seemed to really workout!!

[gaunt storm]

my resident services ft. Maple being an absolute cutie pie 🌿:✧˚.🧸⋆𖧧

[viscid compass]

Heh. You guys match the environment perfectly.

[gaunt storm]

hehe ty 🙂‍↕️

[leaden charm]

Photo dump of my cottagecore slumber island! Ty again to everyone who helped out, this turned out great <33

[keen flame]

recently did coco & zucker's neighbourhood!

[lean elbow]

Slowly but surely

[sick saffron]

I changed how to get to cobbs illegal farm

[karmic prawn]

hii is there anyone who could help me terraforming my island please ? im lacking ideas and im very bad at planning

this is what it looks like for now

[merry ice]

I have a bamboo garden and want to put something in this space but don’t know what would looks good ideally another bamboo tree would have went there but it doesn’t fit

[viscid compass]

Bamboo fence?

[stable iris]

I like to use the bamboo partitions to make bamboo forests feel more dense. You can sort of disguise the base with fencing, wheat fields, bushes, etc…

[merry ice]

Thank you!!!

[native bear]

you can find many inspiration on Pinterest and its up to your taste on how you want your island to look like

[karmic prawn]

its more about mapping/planning it since im pretty bad at it cant visualise what to place where i can send inspo i like but theres only a few

[karmic prawn]

huh ? which one ?

[sturdy anvil]

I have a small cliff area on my island that doesnt have anything and i was wondering if anyone had design ideas for it?

[near bone]

Is it near the ocean?

[viscid compass]

Show us.

[still moss]

Beautiful!!

[sturdy anvil]

This is what it looks like. I'm open to terraforming and/or building inclines 🥰

[lean elbow]

✨

[viscid compass]

Does your island have a theme?

[viscid compass]

Are you sure it's a good idea to leave all that stuff out in the rain?

[karmic prawn]

its inspo to get help but thanks i think ? wish my island looked like that

[viscid compass]

Oh.

[karmic prawn]

i suppose ill be on my own for that

[sturdy anvil]

Not a defined one! But I do tend to go for more nature-themed decor

[viscid compass]

You want it all-natural, or like a hiking trail-type thing with a little man-made stuff, or...?

[sturdy anvil]

A hiking trail could work! Do you have inspo pics?

[viscid compass]

Not on me at the moment. Hold on...

[sturdy anvil]

No worries! If its too much work, you dont have to!

[viscid compass]

I made this little space that I'd say does the trick.

See, what you want to do to get the good, natural look is to rough it up a bit. Scatter things, avoid symmetry and patterns whenever possible, clutter is often the way to go here.

[sturdy anvil]

Thank you for the help! Where did you get those bonsai trees? Theyre so cool!

[viscid compass]

Nook Shopping sells them sometimes. They're pine trees.

[verbal ocean]

hello, please give me advise to make this look less plain, thanks

[sturdy anvil]

It's still a little plain but this is what its looking like so far! Furniture recommendations are welcome 🥰 i don't have that many DIYs but I'll see if I can trade for them

[solemn aurora]

I'd say maybe make it a little smaller or add some sand

[mossy karma]

Some new developments on my island 🙂

[proud rampart]

It’s very cute so far! I say more trees, a bush or two, maybe some well-placed weeds to look like overgrown grass, and bigger play items like the jungle gym or the new toy car item!

[cloud linden]

I am working on a Zelda island and I have alot of areas but I ran out of ideas for this open area in front of the castle. Anyone have any suggestions?

[atomic oracle]

I need to place more inclines/bridges to get 5 stars (currently at 4). Any suggestions where to put some? None of my water areas are really wide enough for bridges

[dusty geode]

maybe one by the down right river mouth? but i'd just focus on more inclines tbh

super cool map tho

[viscid compass]

The problem is the ground. All the stuff you put on top just doesn't feel substancial since the ground is still clearly just green grass. Could you maybe put down a path and/or some more plants?

[viscid compass]

Try and recreate the castle grounds from ALTTP.

[viscid compass]

More log stakes, on top of the aforementioned pine trees.

[sudden dove]

two of my most recent builds on my island (also pretty much my first ones since flattening LOL)

[frosty bramble]

not helpful but your map is mindblowing to me!!! All the swirls must have taken so long it looks so cool!!!!!

[raw relic]

i meant to add exactly that last night but fell asleep </3 but it looks SO sick, that's so- ugh words fail me but i'm very impressed by how well that looks!! would you be willing to show some shots of the swirls in the game instead of the map?

[wintry ledge]

hi, i went to a DA called SeaSalt and they have the deluxe washers on another tier does anyone know how the creator did this?

[atomic oracle]

Tysm!! The pathways are also swirly but it doesn't appear on the map :D

[atomic oracle]

Yup! I can send a few SCs or videos later :)

[viscid compass]

Judging by how there's items even on top of the washing machines, I think they're on a higher level of land, with some sort of white wall covering the cliffside.

[steel sparrow]

My fishing spot is currently the ugliest place on my island. Does anyone have any suggestions on what I can do to make this look better? 😭

[steel sparrow]

Update: looking a bit better, but could still use some work :/

[viscid compass]

Maybe a buoy to add some color and further push the nautical subject matter?

[steel sparrow]

I’ll order one to try and see^^

[willow glacier]

My Island planning layout

Can't wait for April when the trees turn pink

[steel sparrow]

Okay, no buoy, but I took to heart what you said about color and thought it needed some brightening up. I think this looks pretty good :D

Might try bright blue lawn chairs + add a bag of bait for that nautical feel you said.

[atomic oracle]

you could also place down a fishing rod near the water

[steel sparrow]

I’ll look through all the available rods and try to find one I like^^

[atomic oracle]

could use an outdoor fishing rod. The green is a muted mossy green, but the red could add a good pop of color

[steel sparrow]

That might match well with the rods already on the fishing rod stand too 👍

[atomic oracle]

I placed an incline and am still at 4 stars (Isabella says I need more decor so I'll work on that) but here's some SCs of the island :)

these aren't even all the swirls, just my favorite ones (plus the hotel and some of my house, which was fun decorating)

[atomic oracle]

Idk if it's universal but my Nooks Cranny is selling outdoorsy fishing rods today if you need one :D

[steel sparrow]

Oh yeah, mine is selling a different one. Was about to go to the trade channels, but maybe I can DM you if you don’t mind?

[atomic oracle]

Sure, feel free to! :)

[atomic oracle]

Anyone have any suggestions on how to decorate this space? Its about 9x15 and infront of my Nooks Cranny and Able Sisters

[wise wing]

Some progress on Étoile’s yard

[coarse osprey]

Maybe you can set up a small market
Like an outdoor extension to the stores I mean
Display some random furniture and stuff that they sell in Nook's and show off some clothes in front of Able Sisters

Also maybe it's just that I like water but I think a small pond might look nice?

[last oyster]

Some of yall are so freaking creative!! I sit and look at my island (I’m new like started January new) and I just recently flatten the island, and think wtf do I do now…. 😂😂 I’ve gotten some ideas from here and some from chatGPT 😂😂 but still I look at y’all’s decor and I’m just shocked 😮

[atomic oracle]

wait i love this idea ty

I have a few of those dress model items I've been saving too

[wise belfry]

I have a shop setup that’s actually pretty similar to yours! The dimensions are roughly 12x15. Here's a screenshot of my design just in case it gives you some ideas. You can’t see it here, but I added some other items to the right of Nook’s to fill that space

[atomic oracle]

woahh, super cool!

[atomic oracle]

I'd definitely suggest using something like pinterest over ChatGPT

[verbal ocean]

picnic area behind my resident services

[austere perch]

please does anybody knows why my last two rocks won’t spawn here? I’ve waited 2 days and they didn’t spawn anywhere else on the island 😭😭 they’re too close to the other rocks?

[fathom crag]

the torii gate between the bamboo trees is blocking the spawn i think

[agile plover]

finished the playground!

[fickle snow]

Hi I just joined this server I know nothing about discord and very basic stuff on animal crossing.

[atomic oracle]

my recommendation is to hoard items, even if you don't think you want/need them

[fluid prairie]

If you haven't already and have a Pinterest make a board and just take time to look through animal crossing stuff and pin anything that caches your eye you can find a lot of path codes clothing etc to use if you have online as well but just seeing how people use items can give you ideas

[fickle snow]

Currently doing that lol thank you for the advice

[atomic oracle]

also I definitely recommend nookazon for trading

[fickle snow]

I do have Pinterest. But when I search for “animal crossing “ on there I get links to websites.

[fickle snow]

Oh what is that and how does it work?

[atomic oracle]

are you using the app or the website?

[fickle snow]

App

[atomic oracle]

its a website based off of Amazon. Basically you can list items for sale, or purchase/trade with other people

[fluid prairie]

Ohh that's weird you gotta specifically new horizons probably?

[atomic oracle]

it requires the Nintendo online membership though

[atomic oracle]

I usually search things like "acnh room designs"

[fluid prairie]

Items r used in super creative ways now I remember people using bookshelves to make buildings it's pretty cool but now we have actual items to use as walls

[fickle snow]

I have the membership I think. Not like an expansion pack but like the basic membership.

Is nookazon a mobile app?

[fluid prairie]

You can also use treasure Islands once you unlock the airport

Basically it's free items but some consider it cheating since it's a modded island but it takes so long to collect stuff it helps it go faster. Most islands you can get into for free if you do the waiting through the loading stuff and then some you can sub to on twitch and get private ones all you need is online tho really

[fickle snow]

I have the museum, ables, nooks cranny and resident services the building not the tent.

How would I go about getting nookazon just to try it out?

[fluid prairie]

You can just type it in Google and make a account

It's the first link that pops up

[fickle snow]

Gotcha. So I’m guessing I’d make an offer for something I want and the seller and I would exchange invite codes or something to make the item trade?

Also I’ve never used codes before for like paths clothes etc.

[karmic prawn]

hii where yall think this would look good on my island ? (im planning to move houses and other buildings except mine)

[signal bison]

I've finally made it!
My Rock Garden is finally done!

[spice sapphire]

Redesigning my island and heres my new plan :)

[forest timber]

Need help figuring out what to put in this big empty space that's circled without using the buildings ( I already have a place for those )

[gritty granite]

gonna go to sleep now... it's time for the wildest dreams to take over

[still moss]

This is amazing!

[crystal vine]

This is my current map I need help with ideas for designs im not set on any placements and mostly flattened it the only thing im set on is the mueseum being raised up with a double staircase so I can make a dig spot but otherwise my island will be sanrio and cat themed and I need layout help I chose a really bad map if anyone can help id really appreciate some ideas

[molten lotus]

If you have all the different fruits you can make a tree farm in that area! Or maybe a marketplace! Do you have a certain theme you’re trying to with on your island?

[last oyster]

Download now!!!! Thank you!!! 🙏🏼

[vernal marlin]

If anyone knows of any F1/MotorSports themed items and ideas for in ACNH in general that I can get for my island if really appreciate any/all ideas yinz have :)

[hollow sigil]

anyone know the designer code for this path or one similar? ❤️

[wise belfry]

I used this path on an island I previously had and loved how it looked

[graceful mica]

splatoon 👍🔥

[forest timber]

I dont have a specific theme, but ill try to make a marketplace! Thankyou!

[modern nymph]

If I’m feeling uninspired should I restart?

[tribal anchor]

That is fantastic! How did you do it?

[atomic oracle]

I planned it out using Happy Island Designer and then manually carved all the rivers/layers out

[tribal anchor]

Whaaaaaat? 🤯

[dense bolt]

What could I add in these areas to make it look less plain? Should I clutter more or idk 🤷‍♀️

[shy current]

Entrance WIP

[willow glacier]

My Museum area

[drowsy kraken]

Anyone have a diner area I can come look at for inspiration?? Please pm me

[opal pumice]

i added some hedges to my island today. much better

[nocturne heart]

Anyone got rose plants? I want black, blue, orange and pink

[gentle crater]

you can trade for flowers in #flower-plants-trade !

[spiral sail]

friends theres some color missing in my market but I dont really know what exactly... if someone would be kind enough to give me some advice, i'd be grateful!

[wise belfry]

I love your set up already! Maybe some pink, white, and blue flowers or hedges.

[silver fulcrum]

I've had this idea for a holiday island. It would be divided into four sections, one for toy day, turkey day, bunny day, and Halloween. I don't think I'll go through with it, but I still wanted to share the idea.😊

[steel veldt]

maybe adding a design on the floor like little sprouts of plants or flowers could make the place look more colorful!!

[spiral sail]

you're so right, this space could use greenery, thank u so much!!🤍🤍🤍

[spiral sail]

OH YEAHHH THATS PERFECT THANK U 🥹🥹🥹🤍🤍🤍🤍

[lunar canyon]

I was trying to get a cute picture of my new train station but I accidentally took a pic of Saharah in danger. Ma'am, get off the tracks! 😨

Also I think I need to do something with the ground in front of the seat but not sure what yet.

[woven solstice]

Before I change the color of the table I want opinions if it's cute. Im trying to be a designer girly but suck at it

[lunar canyon]

I think it looks great! I might change the table to white to go with the benches and pop a bit against the brick.

Also you're for sure a design girly; you used flower-lined bricks 💮💮💮

[spiral sail]

I completely demolished everything I had on a corner of my island and made a lake with a small island in the centre and a touristic lookout spot!

abt to add some benches as a final touch

[burnt gorge]

does anyone have an idea of what I should put in the middle of this intersection (where I’m sitting) to make it look less empty

[lunar canyon]

Something small and cute like a shell fountain?

[cedar marsh]

i have an empty mini island in the middle of my island, and i'm not sure what i should put here. it used to be my campsite, but the area was too small! does anyone have ideas?

[silver fulcrum]

Maybe a gazebo?

[dusty geode]

maybe rock garden?

[spice totem]

conflicted on restarting my 2021 island 🙁 cause my main building is soo cluse

[cedar marsh]

i have a rock garden already and i do not have the willpower to move it </3 that's a good idea though

[dusty geode]

maybe just like a cute picnic and flower field

[cedar marsh]

hmm that could work.. idk if i'd be able to make the picnic area big enough

lemme think

[atomic oracle]

anyone have any suggestions for some kind of small-ish design involving fences? I need some more fencing for 5 stars

[shy current]

Updated island look going for a abandoned island look

[upper gull]

Looks great!

[clear marten]

would anybody be willing to send pictures of their orchards or be willing to come let me check out the space of their orchards? The space I’m working with is proving difficult and covering produce or ketchup’s house. I need help

[lime flame]

Did up my entrance

[wise belfry]

I really like how the colors of nova lights match the colors of the flowers you have!

[lime flame]

Yeah my main goal was to have the lights surrounded by flowers of the same colour, but sadly we dont have many blue flowers

[frank goblet]

how are you guys getting good pics of your game like this and sharing them on discord?

[spice totem]

you can send the photos to your phone or you can use a capture card but that requires a pc

[frank goblet]

can you explain to me how to do it like I'm 5 by chance? I haven't done much with my switch before now 🙁

[frank goblet]

nvm got it!

[sage merlin]

What are some of the reasons you'd like to start again? You can keep restarting until you get the layout you like. 💫

[spice totem]

oh i restarted already lol i did LOl i got the layout i wanted airport allignment and double south rivers witha heart 🙂 . but the main reason was i wanted to was meet more villagers and actually grind instead of rushing things and going to treasure islands

oh and it took me 15 hours

[sage merlin]

Ah, I see! So more of enjoying the journey rather than the destination. I guess 15 hours isn't super long... do you have specific items you or flowers you want to keep or do you want to start completely fresh?

[spice totem]

so right now i currently rolled cherries which i wanted instead of apples and i have comos and tammie and hamlet as my villagers

[sage merlin]

That's good! So do you have any other villagers or are you in the early stages of your island?

[spice totem]

oh i just started like i havent talk to tom nook yet lol

[jovial steeple]

How ya like my tree of wisdom

[molten lotus]

Been looking at videos for inspiration! Behind the tree to the right of Able Sisters I have White Vending Machines and a Torii gate at the bottom of the staircase! I lived in Japan for a while so I’m trying to get those vibes mixed in a little. Not really sure how I want to decorate my campsite tbh

[last sparrow]

i like my island but i dont love it

saw a countryside one and now im obsessed with the idea to try it myself but...
im terrified I'll regret it, but the thought about not completely cluttered roads sounds so nice

[radiant zephyr]

2 bits of silly bay revamped, especially the paths, and a new playground

[frosty bramble]

any ideas of what to do with this small area? I put a dirt patch but it just looks so empty but the space is a bit too small for most items especially cos theres a bridge and I need stuff that wont get in the way of walking space so yeah idk what to do

[mossy karma]

Some screenshots over the last few days

[mossy karma]

You have a great foreground and background setup for this angle, what's missing is any meaningful transition or border of the background and foreground. Try framing the background using fencing or any sort of partition. Maybe adding a few garden rocks along the sides will help sell it a bit better. Looks beautiful!

[frosty bramble]

this is SO helpful tysm!!

[red tinsel]

Anyone have any thoughts on any of these?

[edgy jungle]

Hey guys any thoughts?

[red tinsel]

Is a cool idea for like a city or something like that

[edgy jungle]

Thanks! I can see that I don’t really like the straightness of the river lol sometimes I like to keep the current layout and expand!!!

[stable crystal]

I love ur waterfall path. If it was a bit wider u could put fencing on either side of the path then it would look like a bridge.

[molten lotus]

For the shops you could add some shrubs or flowers!

[broken pagoda]

Finally working on the mountain side/backside of my island. Been working on the same island on and off for a couple years now! Hoping to finish by next month. 🥹

[broken pagoda]

I like how the area for the campsite and river look in the 1st picture, but from the bottom level in the 2nd picture and the skyline in the 3rd picture, it looks empty and awkward. Would it be best to just scale the river back so I can place a pine tree/plant a cedar tree? Or any other suggestions on how to make it work?

[old trellis]

Unless there's an appropriate statue that's large enough, you'll probably be better off with a pine or cedar tree.

[red tinsel]

Aww thanks ill definitely try that

[red tinsel]

Idk what to put here i need ideas

[lime flame]

anyone got good ways to fill in the gaps between trees?

[woven drift]

I like using bushes

Guys what can I use for this open space

[lime flame]

little mini campsite maybe, if u have a kids tents

[woven drift]

Ohh the tent is a great idea thanks!!

[woven drift]

Also this empty space

[lime flame]

a port or like market place

could add the boat item

[viscid compass]

Cranked up the clutter on my little woodsy area here.

Looks like this now.

[frank goblet]

Is there a way to prevent custom paths from being able to be erased/kicked up?

[dusty geode]

no unfortunately

[frank goblet]

:L

[latent swan]

Does anyone have any island entrance designs they could share? Specifically entrances where the resident service building is pretty close and mostly straight forward from the airport?

[frosty bramble]

so i have this incline going down to where redd's boat goes, but idk what to put here any ideas?

[lime flame]

I plan on building a sort of pirate cove area

[radiant zephyr]

the playground is now complete!!

its kinda simple but it works

[gritty granite]

veni, vidi... da vinci?

[broken pagoda]

What’s your island theme?

[latent swan]

I don’t have a specific theme! But in general, maybe cute/kawaii? 😅

[slim lark]

That is peak 😭💀

[gritty granite]

Thanks, glad it hit the mark for you! I have mixed feelings about it because I really wanted a more detailed face, but space was tight.

I had to choose between prioritizing the face or saving the full composition at the cost of some pixels in the expression. I picked the second option to avoid turning into a massive selfie, lol

[frosty bramble]

ooh thats a good idea!!

[kind canopy]

Oooh! I've got one of those at the corner of my island

[still hinge]

pirate area or maybe a picnic area

[still hinge]

im honestly so confused how but thats awesome

[gritty granite]

Still using my aunt’s cross-stitch technique! I considered going from five colors to six, but the higher cliff's light green is a nightmare because it requires a specific green outline for every tile that just ends up bloating the forms. Not worth the trade off. If you want to try your hand at it without the headache, check out Stitch Fiddle or FlossCross. They’re perfect for mapping things out

[devout gulch]

I've flattened my 2 year old island and this is the first thing I've build/ decorated. Billy's house! Next ill be doing Quinns 🖤🕷

[fickle olive]

Looking for ideas for outside villager houses

[viscid compass]

What have they got going on inside?

[blazing hornet]

hey guys - i am trying to make a “hippie/stoner/summercamp/homey” island. i need villager and island recs for this!

[echo crest]

shep would make a nice hippie

[wise belfry]

Hmm, maybe Paula, Bud, Jacques or Violet?

[fickle olive]

Is that how you do it - match up what's inside? I have: Roswell, spike, genji, cece, big top, culinary,
Raddle, Gladys, raymond, miranda

[viscid compass]

Well... I haven't actually gotten around to designing yards for my neighbors yet. But that's where I'd start once I do.

[bright wadi]

does anyone have any general tips on planning areas for your island? i know exactly what themed areas i want and where i want them (have lots of pinterest inspo too) but when it comes down to terraforming and exact layout (trees, water etc) i feel so stuck and just haven't made any progress at all! feel paralised lol

[midnight pond]

I need help coming up with an entrance idea!! My airport is really close to the plaza

[gritty granite]

I recommend sticking to one theme for now. Eventually, as you progress, you’ll naturally feel the urge to drift apart from it and let your inspiration take over

[hollow matrix]

I’m flattening some areas to remodel and my island is looking a little sad so I’m going to post my currently favorite area- my house exterior!

[misty blaze]

Currently redesigning my island and trying to figure out how to better connect the entrance to the resident service. Any suggestions?

[red tinsel]

Anything i should improve?

[stray nest]

Don't fight against it. Create a large, central square. Trying to squeeze in a water feature is just fighting against the lack of space. Extend the plaza toward the airport, and you can even work in the nearby shops.

The orange in the quick mock-up is where I'd suggest just making one large plaza that you place park furniture, a DIY exchange, a market, etc. If you're feeling brave I'd extend it all in the purple, where you can have a bustling town area.

[stray nest]

The easiest and simultaneously biggest mistake you can make in this game is flattening your entire island. While social media would have you believe that it's the best way, all those people are making content and will put in the time to do so. In reality it just does not work like that. You may have all the creativity in the world but if you don't have the time it doesn't matter, and vice-versa: you can have all the time but that doesn't matter if you're not inspired. So you get stuck with a flat island with large projects you never finish.

Approach things on a needs basis, and whenever the creativity flows in. Look at what and who you have. You have your house, for example. What do you want by your house? You have your villagers in a similar vein.

The easiest ones are the shops and the museum, but don't forget that you also need space for things you want to do. Are you suddenly getting overwhelmed by DIY and fossils? Maybe it's time to build some sort of DIY shop or freebie area. Are you breeding flowers? Make a garden.

And note not everything has to be this big, grand, thing with the Film filter on with the angled bird's eye view. Just put things where it makes sense and if later on it doesn't feel right any more, edit.

There is no such thing as "finished" islands. Unless you're a content creator whose entire thing is making islands from scratch, trying to force yourself into a "finished" island is not only laborious but also ridiculous. It's arbitrary. You'll just tire yourself out, and it's supposed to be an easy going game.

All these cores, themes, and aesthetics can easily push you into a rut. If you're finding yourself spending A LOT of your free time outside of the game frantically searching for inspo, it's time to put the phone down and close the tabs. Going back to earlier about "just make stuff, and then edit when it feels like you can", it very much applies to the aesthetic.

Lol I ran out of characters

The only thing left I want to mention is also looking at the things you already have. Working to trade for items, or losing your mind trying to go into a treasure island can easily overwhelm you. If you look at the furniture you already have in tandem with your shops and Harv's, it'll be easier to come up with things to fill in the space. And again, if you don't like it later on or you find better furniture that fits with your theme, then take it down and replace it.

[bright wadi]

that is so helpful - thank you for taking the time to reply!

sadly the island had already been flattened (damn you social media) but I will take your advice and just start to do some small things gradually as and when they come up!

unfortunately I do feel like I often get overwhelmed with any creative project (digital or physicl) and struggle to actually put pen to paper so to speak and start the process!

[radiant zephyr]

my fun fair section!!

[worthy kettle]

would anyone be able to help w my island layout ? i have no clue how to set my island out n its my first time wanting to actually try and make it look nice / cohesive 😭

[worthy kettle]

this is my map !

[frosty bramble]

this wasnt for me but is very helpful, ive been getting overwhelmed recently because I have so many inspo pics and want to copy them and make my island perfectly decorated but it is starting to put me in a rut so I need to focus on one task at a time and wing it and do my own thing

[frosty bramble]

I love the way you've laid it out so far!! I would say don't worry about adjusting your map so much as decorating the island first, maybe you'll be doing a certain area and then think 'oh some terraforming might be nice in this spot' my only advice is to maybe move a couple of the houses to another spot on the island to have 2 neighbourhoods (you dont have to of course this is just a suggestion) only because personally its fun to see the villagers go to more areas on the island and they will have a different walking path if their house is in a different spot, maybe make room for an orchard if you don't have one already?

[midnight pond]

Thank you!!! Thats good advice

[eternal otter]

Here’s my island map and my little town square I think is coming along. Do you think I should move the intersection up so that it will have a road in line directly with resident services? I’m thinking of moving the two stores somewhere else together and the museum maybe somewhere up north of the island. The villager houses I think I want to realign somehow but not sure. Any suggestions you guys have?

[worthy kettle]

tysm!! i was thinking of making 2 neighbourhoods, n the orchard is a good shout :33 im just not sure exactly where to put stuff n the paths etc

[broken pagoda]

I loved everything shy guy noted in the last 3 paragraphs!

I used to struggle with perfectionism in acnh and it pushed me to ruts so fast, and eventually caused me to restart my island 3–4 times in 1 year without any meaningful progress. After a very healthy and positive mindset reset, I’ve stuck with the same island for the last 4 years or so.

Building should be fun! If something is not working and you can’t figure out how to make a build work or look better, step away for a bit and inspo will come. In a perfect world, the item would fit in that small space, or that tree would be able to fit there.. but sometimes it doesn’t. So we compromise and adjust. No need to be too attached just cause of the time spent working on it. If you get too stuck on the first vision or idea you have, you’ll hinder yourself from coming up with creative solutions. It’s okay to go through trial and error.

[native creek]

Which side is better? Im making an elegant/town vibe island with pink and brown as the main colours, also i need advice on what bridges to use either the flat wood one or the arched stone one!

[sturdy anvil]

I like the second option more!

[stray nest]

Don't worry about the flattening then. If you can't put pen to paper then do a metaphorical pencil to paper. You can always erase things afterwards if it doesn't work any more. On a flat island you have resident services, the pier, the airport, and the north beach — you still have something to work from!

[verbal thicket]

Ok, I finally kinda filled it in but I'm not sure if it needs more details or if I just need to add a path.

[viscid compass]

I usually kind of poke at my idea, do little bits I can undo without too much trouble if I end up regretting it, then once I'm confident in the idea, I'll finally get really into the big, messy stuff.

[viscid compass]

What about fences and flowers?

[swift umbra]

I think this falls on game help but idk how to build my island and make it look well made I have nothing in the right upper corner area and I need help placing stuff does anyone have any ideas

[stray nest]

Are you married to the idea of a clustered neighborhood? If you have no idea at all what to put in those empty spots, you can just a move a villager there and design a yard around them. It may inspire you with the surrounding area depending on who the villager is.

For example, wherever Gladys ends up can have a bamboo forest or a zen garden. I have cephalobot and I placed all sorts of astro tech around his area.

Or you could look at your island name and just go all in

[swift umbra]

whats a clustered nieghborhood if i may ask?

[stray nest]

All of them next to each other

[swift umbra]

I just feel like my island layout is awkward because i dont know how i want to handle the upper right corner which i feel like is affecting everything

[stray nest]

I have a pretty similar layout to yours so perhaps I'm a little biased with advice. But I personally ended up using the hardest part of the island for people to get to as the most natural area of the island. The campsite and Redd is up there, otherwise I kept it pretty simple with trees and fishing spots

[swift umbra]

i dont just want a flat island so i am struggling how to add layers too

[stray nest]

Layers are nice but you'd need to think about how to get up there. I personally felt like everything came together once I placed bridges and inclines where it made most sense

Once you know how to get around your layers, you get an idea of the shape of your island and what space you can work with. Giant, decorative mountains are nice to look at, yes, but if you're personally even struggling figuring out what to do with said mountain where to put said mountain maybe placing something you use yourself as a player will help. In my case I put the campsite and everything fell naturally

[swift umbra]

I am trying on this happy island designer thing but i still feel like this isnt good

[swift umbra]

any things i should change this is my future idea

[grim burrow]

you’ll need a way to get down to redd up top :]

[eternal otter]

Anyone have any suggestions?

[broken pagoda]

Road structure planning definitely becomes easier if you have an idea of the type of builds you want

Are you planning to make shop/restaurant like builds to go with with ables and nooks? How about a park or playground for the neighborhood?

And for the villager homes, are you wanting to do minimal decorations like trees, plants, fencing and a few basic items? Or are you wanting to maybe make a theme/story for each villager? For example, a jock villager might have an elaborate gym area, so that may or may not take up a lot of space.

[eternal otter]

For villager houses I want to keep it simple few trees plants or fencing and have a little village of them. I’ll have to look up the shop ideas

[red tinsel]

Anyone have some tips when it comes to makimg a neighboorhood on my island?

[frosty bramble]

sooo I've been terraforming my island and I'm really unsure what to do with this open space, I was thinking I might move some more villager homes to the area but every time I place it, it feels awkward and none of the spaces feel right, the spots in the cliffs are for where inclines will go

[frosty bramble]

finished a new area for redd!

[blazing hornet]

does anyone have any codes for rugs?? i’m doing like a hippie island

[sturdy anvil]

I feel like i should tackle paths and fencing next on my island! Any recs for either of them? I'm going for a naturecore/forestcore vibe

[still hinge]

only just started this today

like this part

[viscid compass]

Log stakes, log fence, spike fence.

[dusk island]

What is that path you are using with the dirt and the stars?

[misty blaze]

Made a cheeky wee museum entrance

[small hill]

made this map on the acnh island designer website!!

[stray nest]

So my design philosophy has always been inspired by good urban design, which ultimately really helps with the playability of my island from my experience and I hope for visitors as well

Basically the three questions I ask are:
Is there something to do over there? And can I press b (aka run) to it? How easy is it to understand where to go without bringing up the map?

Anyways this is all to say that as I continue to rebuild my island after Resetti-geddon, I wanted to see where my paths of travel are and as I try to balance the playability with actually having space to design. And this is the happy place I found

From a bird's eye view it's a crazy amount of paths, but on the ground it feels just right. The purple, heavier lines are the main paths of travel which includes inclines and bridges, while the red, thinner lines are minor paths that include ladders and one tile spaces. None of these are sidesteps or tramples flowers btw.

I'll edit it as I actually rebuild more of the island, but from the outset I think everything just falls into place where it needs to.

[queen forge]

entrance currently looks like this on map! all made from my selective memory on what to do!

[dapper flower]

I want to cover a big empty area with a castle. Can someone show me theirs for inspo? TYSM

[viscid compass]

I did something a little unusual, but I think it looks cool.

[dapper flower]

That’s exactly what I’m trying to do! Can you show me more angles ? If you don’t mind of course.

[spice reef]

Does anyone have any suggestions for using simple panels? I’ve seen a lot of cool ideas but I don’t know what to do now that I have one

[viscid compass]

Sure, but not right now.

[gaunt storm]

🍃˚˖𓍢ִ໋✨✧˚.🌱⋆

[ruby snow]

how do you find all that stuff that matches so perfectly with ur theme ?

[gaunt storm]

lots of trial and error, just putting things down and seeing if they fit! also looking at similar themes and paying attention to items used. i knew i wanted a primarily green island, i like cohesion and lean a lot on foliage/plants so i figured out early on that i needed most things to be green or brown and just customize my items to match that vision 💚

[ruby snow]

you should let me visit one day, i want to see it

[gaunt storm]

you can visit anytime! i’m recovering from surgery rn so i’m free lol. i don’t have a DA yet but i can send you a code 😇

[ruby snow]

pm me ❤️ i hope you recover well! 🫩

[ancient tiger]

That’s so cool! I love that game!

[strong gust]

Thank you very much

[lime flame]

What bug models are those?

[gaunt storm]

queen alexandra’s bird-wing and i think a peacock butterfly! i use all the greenish ones 💚

[minor stone]

This or that?

[viscid compass]

This.

[gaunt storm]

(ﾉ´•´)ﾉ*:✧🐚
son of a beach

[gaunt storm]

this i think but both are nice!

[floral mountain]

bonus points if you can guess what movie

[hard terrace]

Is it avatar?

[lone beacon]

I need help where would you put the houses

[ancient tiger]

I personally would put the houses on the left side.

[frosty bramble]

what is that item in front of the windows? this whole blue glow looks so prettyyy

[ancient tiger]

Looks like Festivale Lamps

[broken pagoda]

Decided to give Redd and the secret beach a nice little meadow.

[ancient tiger]

That’s so cool and way better than mine. All I have is a lit up sign that says danger.

[broken pagoda]

😭 I did have Godzilla terrorizing the beach not too long ago

But yeah happy with this transition area from Genji’s tea farm to Diana’s forest

[ancient tiger]

Dirty Diana no (it’s a song)

[echo crest]

does anyone here have any minimal / simple islands? i need some inspo!

[rain stump]

Would anyone be able to give input on something? I’m trying to find the “right place” to put my museum (I don’t have the vaulting pole yet)

[polar igloo]

What do I do with this space? There’s a land bridge on the left and I don’t want to terraform onto that

[polar igloo]

Honestly it doesn’t reaaally matter where you put it cuz you can move it later on in your gameplay - however for me personally i would put it near resident services

[rain stump]

I didn’t know I could move it

[polar igloo]

Yeah !! It’s super easy so once you unlock your terraforming and vaulting pole you’ve kinda got free reign of your whole island :)

[zinc atlas]

Still got a very long ways to go but im slowly getting there ❤️

[strong salmon]

Do you still have the codes for this?

[obsidian falcon]

Sorry, I don't

[strong salmon]

I was able to find it. I appreciate your response though 💗

[strong salmon]

Made a mini fish market on my island, even though I hate fish and am vegetarian

[thorny wing]

I named my island "melon land" and then realised it has zero watermelons and I don't have any watermelon items
What should I add to make a more farm/fruit themed island?

[strong salmon]

There is a beach ball you can customize to look like a watermelon

[willow lava]

does anyone specifically design the section of their island featured in flyovers? or just let it become whatever it does while designing overall?

[long minnow]

(Hope this is the right channel)
I dont really have a clue what i could put on this hill with the T-shaped river…
Wanted to put a cemetary there first, but i dont really want those two to have one behind their houses. ANY idea what i could put there?

[west mango]

Guys what should I do with these areas, I have no idea what to do with it

[gaunt storm]

when you start your first slumber island and genuinely reach flow state 💕 decided to recreate my first ever island that i never completed but this time make it good lol, so this is Moon Petal 2.0🌛🌸

[vocal bay]

Haven't played ACNH properly in a bit, but I just made this campsite area

[grizzled egret]

looks good!

[floral mountain]

yes