Animal Crossing: New Horizons has become hugely popular for its creative customization options. One trend players love is creating a dreamy, nature-inspired cottagecore island. With the right layout, items, and decor, you can build a 5-star pastoral paradise.

Cottagecore Style

Cottagecore islands exude cozy, nostalgic countryside vibes with flowy natural shapes, foliage, flowers, and pastoral decor.

Layout

Focus on curved paths, dense forests, flower fields, and multi-level waterfalls. Use natural edges and round spaces. Hide villager houses between trees.

Flora

Use all fruit tree types. Plant flowers like hyacinths, pansies, and lilies, crossbreeding hybrid colors. Sprinkle bamboo and bushes for texture.

Items

Log furniture, mushroom items, garden rocks, wagons, and more fit the pastoral vibe. Choose natural fences like hedges.

Villagers

Seek out villagers with cottage homes like Maple, Beau, Fauna, and Erik. Buy popular villagers and NMT on mtmmo.com.

With the right layout, flora, items, and villagers you can create a dreamy cottagecore paradise on your island. Escape to your pastoral getaway in ACNH!